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Originally Posted by GTripp0012
I just realized I only partially answered GOSkins' question in that long response.
Basically, had we not traded down, it would have depended on the available players at that #51 selection. If for some reason, there had been a run on receivers, and teams left Devin Thomas on the board, I would have said, "OK, if we want a top WR prospect in this draft, this is pretty much the only option." In that case the potential reward of the Number One WR they expect Thomas to become overshadows the enormous risk that comes with drafting a prospect like him, and the selection is justified.
But otherwise, no, probably still a poor selection.
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Thanks for the response. But I guess I don't really understand why you say the skins expect him to be the Number One WR (at some point). For example, if we had picked Randle El in the second round I would think we would have made a good pick. He is clearly not a number one receiver, but he is solid as a number 2 and good as a 3. If Deven Thomas can be a solid (or hopefully dangerous) number two, I'd be really happy.
Also, I think we can both agree the WR class this year was pretty weak. I don't really see any "sure things". Maybe that's why the skins decided to gamble on a one year wonder. I think they picked three receivers in the second and hoped to hit one right based on shear volume!