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Originally Posted by CatfishBob2
You're discrediting the FO by assuming we wouldn't be able to retain an RB if he turns out to be an all pro talent though
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I think they could retain anyone they want to. I'm saying I don't think that spending big money on a RB is a prudent use of our limited resources. For that reason, I don't think it's smart to invest in the position heavily.
Best case scenario, you burn a high pick on a RB and he exceeds expectations. Four or five years later you've earned the right to sign him to a $17m AAV deal just as he's leaving his prime..? Not a good deal most times. We've seen that play out with literally every big money contract handed out to elite RBs over the last 5 years or so. Every time, people say "well this time is different". They did that with Zeke, then Bell, then it happened with CMC. Every time, the guy doesn't really live up to the hype.
Like O.city said, churn 'em and burn 'em. Get your four-ish years out of the guy then let someone else pay him.