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It is very difficult to find a college DE or OLB who Belichick projects as a higher value as a pass-rusher than do GM's of 4-3 teams.
Consider the first two rounds. Belichick is drafting players to develop into 3-4 OLBs. Others are drafting starting DE's or OLB's.
We are looking at the same players. Who should be valuing these players most highly?
Are there really 1st or 2nd round 3-4 OLB prospects that should be more highly by 3-4 teams than by 4-3 teams. If there is such a player, then this is where we might focus.
Was Cunningham such a player?
Consider the first two rounds. Belichick is drafting players to develop into 3-4 OLBs. Others are drafting starting DE's or OLB's.
We are looking at the same players. Who should be valuing these players most highly?
Are there really 1st or 2nd round 3-4 OLB prospects that should be more highly by 3-4 teams than by 4-3 teams. If there is such a player, then this is where we might focus.
Was Cunningham such a player?
.And what does any of this have to do with BB spending a 1st round pick on a guy who doesn't fit his base scheme?