Clark Judge: Rating smartest, boldest, scariest offseason moves

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I thought Ryan was the right pick....anyone that was here knows I was all for him going up there.

And when they moved up for Baker they put value on the LT position he was the best one left. But still it was a move to the early 20's.

I just don't see how these situations are the same.

They're almost exactly the same in terms of the reactions.

People might not have used the word "reach" to describe the Falcons taking Ryan last year, but far more people (particularly Falcons fans) thought taking Dorsey was the better move. Then you throw in Baker, who they surrendered a pantload to move up for, and there was a whole lot of doubt surrounding those first few picks.

For Judge to mention Pioli and Dimitroff in the same breath, and then cricitize Pioli over the draft, displays a staggering lack of insight on events that only occured a year ago. Dimitroff's moves (passing on Dorsey, giving up a lot for Baker) were questioned far more than Pioli reaching on Jackson.