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Snead getting much grief on his latest 1st rounders for Stafford/Goff trade. I was SHOCKED by the news, expecting we'd actually RECEIVE draft picks and instead gave them away. After some time to reflect, I now this differently.
Given the new rules around compensation for departed free agents (and maybe coaches), Snead has rerun the model and is "selling high" as his value of 1st round picks is clearly lower than other GMs. He reasons that you go get your proven guy with those high picks, use draft for your mid/late picks, and if they leave you'll get compensation with more picks anyway. His task is to get the players the coach wants, and he is relentless about it.
My interpretation from his mumbling/bumbling interviews where he always states the personnel stew is draft plus FA, his spicy recipe is slightly different than other GMs.
Right, wrong, or indifferent, you got to give the guy props for commitment/consistency.
I'm now officially excited to see this team next season.
Given the new rules around compensation for departed free agents (and maybe coaches), Snead has rerun the model and is "selling high" as his value of 1st round picks is clearly lower than other GMs. He reasons that you go get your proven guy with those high picks, use draft for your mid/late picks, and if they leave you'll get compensation with more picks anyway. His task is to get the players the coach wants, and he is relentless about it.
My interpretation from his mumbling/bumbling interviews where he always states the personnel stew is draft plus FA, his spicy recipe is slightly different than other GMs.
Right, wrong, or indifferent, you got to give the guy props for commitment/consistency.
I'm now officially excited to see this team next season.