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Originally Posted by Chieftain
Veache nailed this the more I sit back and evaluate how he went about adressing the LT situation. Immediately upgraded the position in free agency with the Moore signing, while not capstrapping the team longterm. Drafted his future replacement in what was considered the best LT prospect in the draft.
Most football experts hailed the pick as an A+. Few even brought up the medical concerns. Which are there. But, this needed to be done. You have to swing and be bold in this league. Not stay dormant and hope for the best.
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Jaylon Moore is 27 years old. Why do we need to be 'drafting his replacement' right now?
Cap issues?
What do you think it's gonna cost to keep George Karlaftis? To keep Rashee Rice? To replace Chris Jones in free agency?
Because the 1st rounder could've been used to address ANY of those positions.
So the reason you be looking to replace Moore in 2027 wouldn't be financial -- the opportunity cost of the pick makes that a 1 for 1 exchanged. It would be talent. If Moore is even an average NFL LT, the correct response is to extend him, not walk away from him.
So I ask again, are we really treating a guy who will cost us 1 year, $22 million if we walk away from him after this season or $30 million total if we keep him for 2, like he's some erratic scrub?
Because if that's the case, the mistake Veach made wasn't on the first day of the draft. It was the first day of free agency.