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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack
This is not only smart for the 'Phins, but it helps out the league in a big way.
Parcells really probably wanted to get Chris Long or Gholston. But he also wanted a very "signable" draft pick. There is much more worth placed on a pass rushing DE or franchise QB and either of those 2 positions taken #1 sets a high barometer for signings. Think of the type money that Mario Willimas got and the money that JaMarcus Russell got.
With Jake Long he gets a guy that is very signable and sets the barometer for this years draft class.
And even though Parcells has not had much success with Michigan QB's (See Drew Henson), I could see Chad Henne being taken by Miami in the second round.
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Longs contract seems to be significantly more than russles and williamses, Longs contract is over 5 years, so the guaranteed money he gets and the overall money he gets per year is more