Perspective for the Anti-Tankers

J12B

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In last week's Steelers and Washington Football Team game, Mike Tomlin told Chase Young that he never wants to lose enough games to get a player like him.

That's why when there is no shot at the playoffs, it's in a team's best interest to lose as many games as possible.

Only special talent like that can be found in the first few picks of the draft.

Yes, other special players can be found later but that happens less than you think considering how many total picks there are in each draft. Most times, teams don't even know they drafted a special player and just get lucky. For example, the Patriots had no clue how good Brady would be because they took him in the 6th round.

Players like Chase Young, Nick Bosa, Joey Bosa, are any teams best bet each draft.

Those types of players can only be acquired by picking top 5 or better.

That's why you want to lose games in a season that was already over in week 6.
 

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In last week's Steelers and Washington Football Team game, Mike Tomlin told Chase Young that he never wants to lose enough games to get a player like him.

That's why when there is no shot at the playoffs, it's in a team's best interest to lose as many games as possible.

Only special talent like that can be found in the first few picks of the draft.

Yes, other special players can be found later but that happens less than you think considering how many total picks there are in each draft. Most times, teams don't even know they drafted a special player and just get lucky. For example, the Patriots had no clue how good Brady would be because they took him in the 6th round.

Players like Chase Young, Nick Bosa, Joey Bosa, are any teams best bet each draft.

Those types of players can only be acquired by picking top 5 or better.

That's why you want to lose games in a season that was already over in week 6.
Joey Bosa or Taco?
 

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In last week's Steelers and Washington Football Team game, Mike Tomlin told Chase Young that he never wants to lose enough games to get a player like him.

That's why when there is no shot at the playoffs, it's in a team's best interest to lose as many games as possible.

Only special talent like that can be found in the first few picks of the draft.

Yes, other special players can be found later but that happens less than you think considering how many total picks there are in each draft. Most times, teams don't even know they drafted a special player and just get lucky. For example, the Patriots had no clue how good Brady would be because they took him in the 6th round.

Players like Chase Young, Nick Bosa, Joey Bosa, are any teams best bet each draft.

Those types of players can only be acquired by picking top 5 or better.

That's why you want to lose games in a season that was already over in week 6.
They can be drafted lower, but the higher you draft, the better chance you have of drafting one.
 

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In last week's Steelers and Washington Football Team game, Mike Tomlin told Chase Young that he never wants to lose enough games to get a player like him.

That's why when there is no shot at the playoffs, it's in a team's best interest to lose as many games as possible.

Only special talent like that can be found in the first few picks of the draft.

Yes, other special players can be found later but that happens less than you think considering how many total picks there are in each draft. Most times, teams don't even know they drafted a special player and just get lucky. For example, the Patriots had no clue how good Brady would be because they took him in the 6th round.

Players like Chase Young, Nick Bosa, Joey Bosa, are any teams best bet each draft.

Those types of players can only be acquired by picking top 5 or better.

That's why you want to lose games in a season that was already over in week 6.


Players don’t tank. And you run the risk of losing the team in the future if they think you are trying to lose
 

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Players don’t tank. And you run the risk of losing the team in the future if they think you are trying to lose

You give more playing time to the bench players.

They'll be giving 100% knowing they have a shot to get noticed and make a name for themselves.

Rest stars and vets so that they don't get injured and keeps their bodies more fresh.

That's the way to "tank".

If you win, then fine. But these next three games are as important as any 3 preseason games and should be approached the same way.
 

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I don't think draft position matters as much as I used to. What I believe is that consistently drafting well over a period of years is what is important.

You need to put together several years of consistent draft classes in order to compete (obviously luck and free agents also play a role).

Having a high pick then ruining the rest of your draft class is a recipe for disaster.

This draft is middle heavy, in other words the end of the first through the third round there are players that can contribute and do so at a high level, if chosen correctly.

Would I like to see Penai Sewell on this team absolutely, but does this team really need another high offensive line pick (maybe they do), but honestly this team needs defense and the best defensive players will be around in the first three rounds and this team needs to find them.

JMO.

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In last week's Steelers and Washington Football Team game, Mike Tomlin told Chase Young that he never wants to lose enough games to get a player like him.

That's why when there is no shot at the playoffs, it's in a team's best interest to lose as many games as possible.

Only special talent like that can be found in the first few picks of the draft.

Yes, other special players can be found later but that happens less than you think considering how many total picks there are in each draft. Most times, teams don't even know they drafted a special player and just get lucky. For example, the Patriots had no clue how good Brady would be because they took him in the 6th round.

Players like Chase Young, Nick Bosa, Joey Bosa, are any teams best bet each draft.

Those types of players can only be acquired by picking top 5 or better.

That's why you want to lose games in a season that was already over in week 6.

There is no one in this draft like Chase Young or Joey Bosa. Timing is everything.
 

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It's a perspective coming from a fan. It's not realistic for the staff or players to subscribe to. They're not going to take a knee because they might not even be employed next season.
 

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You give more playing time to the bench players.

They'll be giving 100% knowing they have a shot to get noticed and make a name for themselves.

Rest stars and vets so that they don't get injured and keeps their bodies more fresh.

That's the way to "tank".

If you win, then fine. But these next three games are as important as any 3 preseason games and should be approached the same way.
Not realistic.
 

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Never understood how the likelihood of scenarios playing out was so hard to grasp by a section of the fan base.

It opened my eyes to the truly delusional dreamers.

Scenario 1, you must envision Andy Dalton leading this present team and coaching staff to a Super Bowl. A highly unlikely scenario.

Scenario 2, this present team loses out and the draft slot number is set such that the choice is very high in each round in the upcoming draft.

No guarantee that the present FO and staff will pick the right players in Scenario 2 but this scenario playing out at least offers a more reasonable chance at future team improvement.

Scenario 1 ain't happening. And worst of all cases not mentioned is a one and done participation trophy yet again.

This ain't quitting. It's reality of being a fan of The Dallas JonesBoys and trying to remain a fan in spite of this ownership.
 

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There is no one in this draft like Chase Young or Joey Bosa. Timing is everything.

But there was a guy that was an answer for Chase Young who we have to face for a decade.

Also, getting a haul in a trade back would be great!

A QB desperate team giving up a ton to move up to our pick? Yes please.

The pay Dak guys should want that because we could potentially get a ton of premium picks and we will need quality players for cheap with Dak Prescott hoarding the cap space.
 
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