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Originally Posted by OKchiefs
What's this obsession with super young players if it takes them forever to peak? It's not like he's some athletic freak either, so his ceiling is still fairly low. Also, Khalen Saunders was taken at the end of the 3rd rd where you'd expect for a player to maybe take a few years to develop, not really a great comparison to a 1st rd pick.
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We don't actually have first round picks. We pick 30 or later, and are well into the second round talent pool.
So why emphasize younger players?
A few reasons.
1) they're still physically maturing. They're theoretically not maxed out yet. You may well get dramatic improvement.
2) they'll still be on the young side when it's time for the second deal. This is good news if you're keeping them - and good news if you want to trade them as they're a better get for the other team.
3) maybe you want to go that second deal, but not the third. Guess what? Yep, they're still under 30 and possibly attractive trade bait. Or maybe you want to STILL keep them! You know, because they still have some good football left.