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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower
But they ****ed themselves hardcore on acquiring Smith.
1) They gave up way too much in draft picks because Baalke knew they had Reid over the barrel on interest in him. So now they're potentially short one starter that could've been acquired last year in the second round and most likely in this year's second round.
2) Smith's next contract will be expensive, so they'll be less likely and able to sign FAs that can fill in holes or from re-signing other key guys on the roster.
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2 second round picks for a franchise QB is NOT giving up too much.