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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2
He wanted to evaluate the last few years of draft picks to see if they could adjust to the new schemes. Once it became apparent they couldn't, they moved them and/or released them - Turk, Tank, McIntosh, Pollard (although likely Haley setting a tone), etc.
You don't think it's wise to evaluate top 100 draft players to see if they can cut it in the new system?
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I definitely think it's wise to evaluate top 100 draft players. However, I still expect the GM of the Decade to be able to do this in less than a year, and be able to do other facets of the job at the same time. Especially with ample film to review of each of those players. Actual game film even(Since Herm played the young guys). Other teams manage to do considerable evaluation during the offseason and training camp, so that by the time the season starts, they have a general idea of what they have and what they don't have. It was obvious to everyone that we had considerable weaknesses in several areas. In no way should it take an entire year to evaluate all of those. And those weaknesses were addressed by no-talent castoffs from Pioli and Haley's previous teams, instead of in FA and the draft when talent was readily available there.
It definitely takes time to evaluate some portions of the team. But to neglect such glaring and obvious needs when they could have been addressed logically and timely cannot be excused. You're spreading this excuse way too thin.