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Originally Posted by DeezNutz
We're on the same page with this one, FAX. I'd be shocked if he didn't select a QB in this draft. And in truthiness, I could see this happening as early as the third round. If Nate Davis were to slide, I could see him being too talented of a prospect to pass on.
I'm operating on the premise that Pioli will work diligently to trade out of the #3 spot, of course, and recoup the second rounder he spent on Cassel.
If this transpires, it's hard to fault the value of acquiring someone whom Pioli believes to be a starting-grade QB for essentially moving back a few spots in round 1.
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In one of the rare interviews that Pioli has granted (I wish I could find the exact quote) he talked about his approach to the draft and FA. Essentially, he seems to think about all this player acquisition stuff in terms of strategery - getting the absolute maximum value out of your picks, time, and money by evaluating your needs (both short- and long-term) as well as (and this is important) the needs of your potential trading partner.
Anyhow, that would indicate that we're far from finished in manipulating our draft position - to him, that's probably the fun part. I think Pioli would have been a good merchant or Templar Knight if he had any sword skills or looked halfway decent in a tunic.
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