Who was "the Steal of the Draft?"

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Pretty much how I'm seeing it, and the myth that missing on a guy will "set the franchise back (insert number) of years" has been disproved, though it's still trumpeted at times on this board.

Eh, if they mis-fire on Poe they're set back exactly one season; till the next guy shows up. It's the same with any bad first rounder under the new system, regardless of position (provided that the staff is secure enough in their job status to cut bait).

However - if you do take the gamble that the Redskins just took - that argument has legs again.

I had no problem with rolling the dice on Tannehill because if he busts, who gives a rip? Try again. He's not less likely to bust than Poe and in a far more critical position.

But man, you fellas are saying that there's virtually no cost too great to gamble on a guy and I just don't see it. Giving up 3 firsts and 2 seconds for RGIII presents great risk and if it doesn't pan out, you've really put your team in a bind for a very long time.

Maybe the risk is worth taking, but don't act like it's not there or attempt to understate it.