lumm0x

You don't think picking Nicks and Morestead (2 pro bowl players and arguably the best at their position in the league respectively) is the definition of late round drafting success? I have no issue with our 2007 onward late drafting just based on those 2 picks. Rounds 5+ generally produce guys who don't end up playing in the league or journeymen players on average. Any "hit" for a pro bowler is a great draft.

But as for the initial topic, with the first round pick we definitely need to hit on an impact player. We have had some successful 1st rounders and some not so successful but are overdue for a top player selection in that round. We could sure you a guy who would define our defense for the next 10 years.