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Originally Posted by GTripp0012
He seems frustrated and pessimistic, but he is right on everything he said. I didn't have a problem with the draft plan, but had we deviated from it in a few places, we could have done much better. I agree with him on that.
[In response, JLC's assertion that this draft is big gamble]
That is factual, is it not?
I'm getting the vibe that people are very willing right now to throw out the possibility that this draft might not look as good in three years as it does right now.
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It may not look that good in three years. Of course that's possible. I have yet to anyone say - Wow brilliant these guys are starters from day one. Rather its: I like what they have done, I think they have created a situation where have improved teh chances of this draft being successful.
By trading down and gaining multiple picks, VC did just what Schneed said - they attacked a need with quality picks. Since the draft is a gamble in the first place, VC did what good gamblers do and create better odds in their favor.
Could it still fall flat? Yup. Is that an indictment of the team's scouting dept.? Yup. As head of scouting, ultimately, if it fails is in Vinny's court? Yup.
But strictly from the draft management aspect of it, Vinny did a good job of getting targeted guys in good spots. Gotta give him a thumbs up on that.