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Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter
Veatch specifically said in his interview...he ONLY asked Rosen "you looking for Offense or Defense." When Howie said, Defense--Brett said, deal! I just don't get why some seem to think they know better than the staff who closely scrutinized Simons prior to pulling the trigger?
No one is arguing there isn't a risk, and he could be another wasted pick--but every team has those. It's not an exact science. Do you due diligence, and don't look back. That's all anyone can ask.
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I already spoke to this.
Either Veach was willing to go back FURTHER using the leverage of a trade back to convince the Eagles to move up.
Or he was bluffing -- in which case he had to consider the possibility Rosen was as well.
In either instance, he was taking on additional risk. And just as I said with the Moore pick when everyone was hot and bothered by that one -- if he truly LOVED that player, he never takes on that risk. Not for the return of a 5th round pick.
Y'all demand omniscience to have these conversations. I simply ask that you exhibit some common sense.