How much have we improved player personnel?

[SCRedskinsFan]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I think the Skins were planning to draft Ryan Kelly because he was the highest rated player they expected to be available at pick #21. When it was time for the Skins to draft at #21, Kelly was gone and the Skins were surprised to find Josh Doctson, who they had rated much higher than 21st, available - so they took him.

The real test of Scot's draft philosophy would have come about if both Doctson and Kelly had been available when the Skins picked at #21. The Skins clearly had a greater immediate need for a C versus a WR (although GM's must plan for future roster needs, as well). Both players met the criteria for the type of player and person Scot wants on his team. So, who would Scot have picked? I think he would have picked Doctson because he was rated higher by the Skins.

The draft is not just about immediate needs and finding players who can start as rookies. It's about adding the best possible players and people to the team. I think that Kelly will be a building block for Indy. I would have liked to have him on our team. On the other hand, I see star quality in Josh Doctson. He will help us this season and blossom into a star in the near future. We fans will be glad to have him.

Let's not forget the value of a topflight receiver in negotiations/decisions concerning Garçon and Jackson next year. The cap ramifications of having a starting receiver on a rookie contract are huge.