With questions about OTAs and rookie minicamp could the Saints change their draft strategy?

saintsfan1976 · 04-10-2020, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

I think if there is a change in draft strategy, it will be because they just want to try something new. I don't think the current circumstances should change anything.

Every team is going to be equally behind, and you still have to be looking at setting up your future, as you draft. So I don't know why this would force a team to do anything other than draft according to the best players available on their board.

Disagree. This is an elite league. Just "trying something new" will get you fired.

Evaluating a player in person, under your controlled scenarios is essential. Especially regarding intangibles, injuries, IQ and compatibility.

Not having several opportunities to evaluate a player in person will absolutely change a team's draft philosophy.

It's been quoted coaches will pick safe. Most will. Maybe teams will take a chance but not on someone they're not already familiar with.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,013 Blog Entries: 3	Re: With questions about OTAs and rookie minicamp could the Saints change their draft strategy? Originally Posted by burningmetal I think if there is a change in draft strategy, it will be because they just want to try something new. I don't think the current circumstances should change anything. Every team is going to be equally behind, and you still have to be looking at setting up your future, as you draft. So I don't know why this would force a team to do anything other than draft according to the best players available on their board. Disagree. This is an elite league. Just "trying something new" will get you fired. Evaluating a player in person, under your controlled scenarios is essential. Especially regarding intangibles, injuries, IQ and compatibility. Not having several opportunities to evaluate a player in person will absolutely change a team's draft philosophy. It's been quoted coaches will pick safe. Most will. Maybe teams will take a chance but not on someone they're not already familiar with.

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