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Originally Posted by raypec85
Either way we're talking about 3 players: 1.1, 2.2, and Albert vs 1.1, 2.x, and Smith. So they basically traded Albert for Smith in a draft year where Albert is much easier to replace than it would be to find a substitute for Smith, at least in their opinion. And with Smith they have more of a chance to maximize the remaining careers of aging stars already on the roster. There is room for difference of opinion here but it doesn't look to me like the huge error some are claiming. There is a chance they're right. Even if they're wrong they probably feel like any potential setback is reduced because they believe they know what they have in Smith.
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You are assuming they can get a 2nd round pick for Albert. Also, Albert is a known proven commodity. There is a value in that. A rookie LT to protect your QB who has a penchant for a lack of pocket presence/taking sacks, along with a new RT, and a center coming off a huge injury. They better draft an extremely mobile QB late in the draft.