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Originally Posted by AJ Young
Ultimately, the decision to draft Joeckel or Smith boils down to fundamental draft philosophy: draft for a need or draft the best player available?
The below article discussed the different directions KC can go in and provides some interesting food for thought:
downattheone.com/features
Should we draft for the future or gamble on a need?
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Joeckel isn't "drafting for the future" anymore than signing Albert is.
EVERY draft pick is a gamble. Ask the Packers if they regret picking Tony Mandarich over Barry Sander and Derrick Thomas.
Drafting Luke Joeckel is one thing, though.
STUPID.