What happens with Kyle Smith?

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Smith has worked Dan for 16 years and drafted for 3.

Here's the past 9 drafts, players that are still in the league, making an impact - mostly starters, but some are now backups. They are still contributing as compared to other draft picks who are either not in the league or have disappeared on the benches somewhere.

2012 - RGIII, Kirk Cousins, Alfred Morris, Tom Compton
2013 - (no 1st Rd pick) Jordan Reed, Chris Thompson,
2014 - (no 1st Rd pick) Trent Murphy, Morgan Moses, Bashaud Breeland
2015 - Brandon Scherff, Preston Smith, Jamison Crowder, Austin Reiter
2016 - Kendall Fuller, Matt Ioannidis, Nate Sudfeld
2017 - Jonathan Allen, Ryan Anderson, Fabian Moreau, Chase Rouillier
2018 - Daron Payne, Tim Settle
2019 - Montez Sweat, Terry McLaurin, Cole Holcomb, Jimmy Moreland
2020 - Chase Young, Antonio Gibson, Kamren Curl

As you can see there were some pretty good picks prior to Kyle Smith and all his glory. There were also some pretty bad picks (not listed) before Kyle and with Kyle. The notion that things are markedly better because of his presence is simply false. You really really like him though, and that's ok. I just don't think he's as much of a difference maker as you would like to believe.