tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post415129863991400762..comments2024-03-11T20:55:07.393-07:00Comments on 17 Power, A Seattle Seahawks Blog: The Patriots' True Draft StrategyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-4643506421742861562011-03-09T12:47:05.139-08:002011-03-09T12:47:05.139-08:00No sweat Bjorn! And you're right, the Jets wer...No sweat Bjorn! And you're right, the Jets were willing to trade UP to secure a franchise QB, and even if Sanchez hasn't hit his ceiling yet, it was a good move. I might examine the Jets' strategy later, it actually seems like a more effective model.<br /><br />Interesting thought, Neurocell. I could see a rookie cap encouraging more trade-ups. And thanks for the Mankins fact-check.<br /><br />Feel free to Follow this blog, guys! It'll make sure you never miss a chance to correct me on my incoherent ramblings.Brandon Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533683928083230398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-3252514615854141032011-03-09T12:32:36.600-08:002011-03-09T12:32:36.600-08:00Once again, a good article. It was thought provoki...Once again, a good article. It was thought provoking, and helped me re-examine my own thoughts on draft pick trades.<br /><br />I wonder if there is a rookie wage scale, will teams be more willing to trade up, as well as trade down? As a kid, I remember teams trading up from as low as the late twenties into the top five. Without the prohibitive cost of paying those high draft picks, it could become more common. This scenario would definitely help someone that likes acquiring second round picks.<br /><br />By the way, Logan Mankins was a first round pick in 2005. Admitted, he was the 32nd player chosen, so he was almost a second round pick.neurocellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682975810327678648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-64807517875898058362011-03-09T12:28:21.178-08:002011-03-09T12:28:21.178-08:00sorry, i repeated your tom brady section. Somehow ...sorry, i repeated your tom brady section. Somehow I skimmed over it. So I guess I agree! Great article.Bjorn Jonassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556456717173573512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012469417215497172.post-10926158549829789632011-03-09T12:22:04.256-08:002011-03-09T12:22:04.256-08:00The reason the Patriots always seem to be successf...The reason the Patriots always seem to be successful in the draft is because they have a quarterback named Tom Brady. That guy makes the entire offense amazing with mediocre players (i.e. Deion Branch). He single handedly makes up for their horrible defense by keeping them in every game. He covers up all of their bad drafts. That's how good Brady and Peyton Manning are. This is the reason the QB position is the most important. It's why the Hawks should explore every possibility to find a great QB. A great QB will keep us competitive for 10-15 years. Hopefully the new collective bargaining agreement will have a slotted rookie salary cap and allow teams to quickly dispose of crappy players.Bjorn Jonassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556456717173573512noreply@blogger.com