Bram Weinstein: stay put at No. 6

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

We can NOT look at any of our draft picks making an immediate impact. The whole build through the draft philsophy means we need to use the draft to prepare for a day when our key players aren't here anymore. We wouldn't be drafting Branch/Okoye to play next to Griffin, we'd be drafting them to make certain that we have a great DT situation after Griffin becomes a cap casulity either next offseason or the one after that.

The first part of a rebuilding process is getting a guy to build around. We should only look to trade down if we decide that none of the top rated D Linemen are the type we would WANT to build around. I really think they like Okoye, and I as I've been saying all along would be more than satisfied with Branch.

Using the draft to fill immediate needs IS NOT building through the draft. That's basicially building through free agency and using the draft to fill holes. Basically, its what weve been doing.

All of this assumes the front office actually plans to build up the defensive line. That hasn't exactly been their pattern.

And I don't agree with the notion that #6 picks shouldn't be expected to play. When it comes to Griffin, Salave'a and Branch/Okoye or any draft pick for that matter, the ONLY consideration is to line up the player that gives you the best chance to win.

Projects who aren't slated to start for another year or so are for the 4th round and beyond. If your draft choice in each of the first 3 rounds hasn't earned playing time in the first year, the red flags should go up.