Post by JABF on Apr 13, 2024 16:29:58 GMT -6
Former Dolphins and Saints GM Randy Mueller explains how Poles is a step ahead of the rest of the NFL regarding his handling of this draft. He believes Poles has positioned the team perfectly.
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Ex-GM Explains Why Ryan Poles Is A Step Ahead Of Everybody On 2024 Draft
What they lack in an overall number of picks is that they’ve made up in quality thanks to those two top 10 selections. He explained on the Hoge & Jahns podcast that the hard truth is the 2024 draft isn’t a great one. There is a significant lack of depth compared to previous years, with many seeing a steep drop after the 2nd round. That is why Poles has felt comfortable dealing picks for more proven guys like Montez Sweat, Keenan Allen, and Ryan Bates. Mueller explains below. Ryan Poles has the mind of a chess player. He can think four or five moves ahead. It has been said that good general managers aren’t solely focused on the current draft. They have their eyes on what is likely coming down the pipe over the next two years. This also influences what decisions they make. Poles seemed to recognize early that the 2024 draft would be top-heavy. After a certain point, the pool of legitimate prospects would run dry. The best thing for him to do would be to strike early for two blue-chip players and use other picks to enhance the roster with proven veterans. Sweat already made the Pro Bowl last year. Allen is still playing elite ball, even in his early 30s. Bates has been dependable whenever given opportunities. If Ryan Poles can hit on those two picks in the top 10, this team will be loaded and ready for a potential playoff run.
Ex-GM Explains Why Ryan Poles Is A Step Ahead Of Everybody On 2024 Draft
What they lack in an overall number of picks is that they’ve made up in quality thanks to those two top 10 selections. He explained on the Hoge & Jahns podcast that the hard truth is the 2024 draft isn’t a great one. There is a significant lack of depth compared to previous years, with many seeing a steep drop after the 2nd round. That is why Poles has felt comfortable dealing picks for more proven guys like Montez Sweat, Keenan Allen, and Ryan Bates. Mueller explains below. Ryan Poles has the mind of a chess player. He can think four or five moves ahead. It has been said that good general managers aren’t solely focused on the current draft. They have their eyes on what is likely coming down the pipe over the next two years. This also influences what decisions they make. Poles seemed to recognize early that the 2024 draft would be top-heavy. After a certain point, the pool of legitimate prospects would run dry. The best thing for him to do would be to strike early for two blue-chip players and use other picks to enhance the roster with proven veterans. Sweat already made the Pro Bowl last year. Allen is still playing elite ball, even in his early 30s. Bates has been dependable whenever given opportunities. If Ryan Poles can hit on those two picks in the top 10, this team will be loaded and ready for a potential playoff run.
