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Originally Posted by Bowser
All true.
The only thing I can think of is that he didn't see the Chiefs coming for Mahomes from 17 spots away to lift him, especially when Alex Smith was here and playing respectably. But like you said.....if a QB impresses you THAT much, you get him however you can. Even if your current QB is Drew Brees.
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I just don't know that I've ever seen a better example of "get your QB first, sort out the rest later..."
Because by any reasonable measure, Marshawn Lattimore is an incredibly successful 1st round pick. Taken outside of the top 10, 4 time pro-bowler at a high value position. It is a win on every level.
Unless Patrick Mahomes was the alternative. And if, by your own admission, this is the best QB eval you've ever done and by a fair amount, there actually IS no alternative. Your QB is 38 years old. Your cap is in shambles.
Get your QB - sort the rest out later.
Lord, can you imagine their haul if they'd have just flipped the 42nd pick (Marcus Williams; no slouch in his own right)? Mahomes, Ramczyk, Hendrickson, Kamara and Anzalone have all been good players in this league. Heck, Al-Quadin Muhammad has been solid.
And look at what they DID pull with Lattimore, Ramczyk, Williams, Hendrickson, Kamara, Anzalone and Muhammad. That may be the best draft from top to bottom I've ever seen. And it was just enough to have the whole thing set on fire by the time those guys rookie contracts were due. Everything about that draft was amazing in a vacuum and despite having a HoF quarterback under center it netted them 3 playoff wins in 4 seasons and a complete organizational re-set.
Here in Kansas City - we're just getting warmed up.
Get your QB - sort the rest out later.