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I understand that it is a BIG gamble to trade up and go after an unproven talent at the NFL level, but I'll make the argument to trade up for this kid anyway.
Pros
1. Throughout the 2000s, the Pats not only had solid locker room guys, but had top-level talent in a number of areas. Adding Suh would give the D-line incredible talent for years to come that would be home grown.
2. He would be ready for an extension when Warren (2013) and Wilfork (2014) are up.
3. Schematically, in his prime Seymour meant a lot to this defense. (taking on double-teams, allowing OLBs and other DTs matched up 1:1 with players on the o-line, generated decent pressure, great vs the run). By adding a talent like Suh, the team would take a quantum leap forward in that department.
4. You have the 22nd pick this year. You have OAK #1 next year. You have 3 #2s. You have (budget & cap considerations in 2010 notwithstanding) the ability to dole out a good chunk of change to the kid without (provided the deal is structured properly) experiencing long term cap-ramifications. Not sure how many picks it would take, but IMO the Pats have the currency to do a deal.
Cons
1. With a deep draft, the team can fill a number or areas with high-quality talent.
2. He'd cost a ton and may limit the team in other areas
3. Already drafted Brace and Pryor. May be seen as a admission of "missing" on Brace (as if BB cares)
4. Suh's agent is Eugene Parker. Parker and the Pats have a rocky history. He is Seymour's agent too.
5. If the kid becomes the next Ken Sims, the team is screwed for years.
Looking forward to the thoughts....
RW
Pros
1. Throughout the 2000s, the Pats not only had solid locker room guys, but had top-level talent in a number of areas. Adding Suh would give the D-line incredible talent for years to come that would be home grown.
2. He would be ready for an extension when Warren (2013) and Wilfork (2014) are up.
3. Schematically, in his prime Seymour meant a lot to this defense. (taking on double-teams, allowing OLBs and other DTs matched up 1:1 with players on the o-line, generated decent pressure, great vs the run). By adding a talent like Suh, the team would take a quantum leap forward in that department.
4. You have the 22nd pick this year. You have OAK #1 next year. You have 3 #2s. You have (budget & cap considerations in 2010 notwithstanding) the ability to dole out a good chunk of change to the kid without (provided the deal is structured properly) experiencing long term cap-ramifications. Not sure how many picks it would take, but IMO the Pats have the currency to do a deal.
Cons
1. With a deep draft, the team can fill a number or areas with high-quality talent.
2. He'd cost a ton and may limit the team in other areas
3. Already drafted Brace and Pryor. May be seen as a admission of "missing" on Brace (as if BB cares)
4. Suh's agent is Eugene Parker. Parker and the Pats have a rocky history. He is Seymour's agent too.
5. If the kid becomes the next Ken Sims, the team is screwed for years.
Looking forward to the thoughts....
RW
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