Is this 2004 déjà vu?

[Hoover]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

If ALL contracts are "out of control" then by definition, you're measuring against an already obsolete baseline. The cap is going up. A LOT. Contracts are going to go up. It's basic cause and effect.



We spent the first overall pick on a right tackle. We traded away two 2nd round picks for a 30-year old QB. We gave contracts to aging players like Dwayne Bowe. Would I PREFER to build through the draft? Sure. But first and foremost, I'd like to see some CONSISTENCY in their approach.



So you're going to draft that starting guard then? So much for building through the draft. The picking are already getting slim in free agency when you compare what is available to what our needs are.



Being judicious with money is smart. Doing nothing and letting whole groups of players walk is not.

I never said that we shouldn't sign any players in free agency. So no, I don't think it would be wise to get our starting guard in the draft, unless our options on the market are total crap. Again, be smart in free agency. I think its important for them to ink a FS in free agency. I'd be happy with Clemons. I think they can find a solid guard to plug into the line. My point is we don't have tons glaring needs, so don't freak out and go wild that its Super Bowl or bust in 2014.

Oh, and isn't it about time for you to get over Alex Smith. For the love of God, I just happy we have a legit QB. I worry about those of you continue to bitch about the two draft picks we gave up for him. I better stop there, the analogy I want to use could get me in trouble. What's done is done.