Age old Question

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by 81forHOF

Am I the only one who thinks it is idiotic when analysts say that you should always draft talent over need? Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the goal to build a solid team without any glaring weaknesses?
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The draft is not the only source for players. You can fill glaring needs through free agency as well as the Draft. A proven veteran is more likely to step in right away and fill a glaring need then a rookie who has never played a down in the NFL and needs time to develop.
Having said that, in a perfect world I would rather all of our players be drafted by the redskins and not have to pick up any high priced free agents. Drafting rookies is cheaper and better for the salary cap. But we do not live in a perfect world.

The reason you shouldn't always draft for need is there are very few sure things in the draft so it is usually best to take the best player available.
Trading down for more picks is great for a team that drafts well in the late rounds or is lucky, but Snyderratto proved they could not find good players after the second round.
Gibbs is doing a much better job of aquiring talented players than Snyderatto.