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Originally Posted by MTK
Don't even bother signing a vet like MT if we draft someone like Willis high. You have to get the rookie ready to play right away and devote 90% of the snaps to him in practice.
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My theory has always been the best man plays. Even snaps to start and whoever plays better the 1st day, few days, camp, etc., gets more reps the next time until the other guy starts playing better.
We also need to win football games. If the veteran is playing better and gives us the best chance to win, week 1, he should play. The other guys want to win. The NFL isn't for making rookies feel good.
Edit - the veteran is likely to be signed well before the draft too, I would think.