[CBFF] Long goodbye -- chicagotribune.com

[Tom Shannon]

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> bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On Behalf Of Ross McCoy
> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 12:11 PM
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> Subject: Re: [CBFF] Long goodbye -- chicagotribune.com
> 
> It is unlikely we would fill the roster with 2 inexperienced guys, so
> whether
> you draft a player has a tremendous impact on whether you pick someone
> up
> off of a practice squad of free agency.

Yes, if you pick a practice squad guy or generally a younger guy, you don't
draft, I think.  But if your competitor is an older guy like, for instance,
a Kurt Warner-type (to pick a low-priced, successful example), then I think
you might need to give it serious consideration.

The other problem with drafting a QB is that the team really does have a lot
of other needs that should be addressed there.  Then Jerry's argument that
there are more important things to take care of becomes valid.  Taking a
flier on someone costs you almost nothing and doesn't preclude improvements
in other areas in any way.

Tom S.


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