Skins officially pick Rocky McIntosh

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Look, I don't know anything about Rocky McIntosh and couldn't pick him out of a line up (given that he is from "The U", that could actually be important later).

But, Gibbs valued him as being worth the 35th pick in the draft and all the published reports I've seen indicate that is fair. There is also no question that the team viewed OLB depth as their top priority in this draft.

So, the question is, Is the 35th pick this year worth this year's 53rd and 189th along with a second round pick next year (probably the 64th)?

The formula used to put a value on draft picks that is used by the Skins probably means that a second round pick next year is worth a 5th round pick this year. In other words, using that valuation, the question becomes, is pick 35 worth #53+189+160?

If you accept the valuation method the Skins appear to be using, it was not a case of overpaying to move up 18 spots and get the guy we wanted. The real cost we're paying is a year away. If the Skins thought there was no one there who would help this year at #53, then it was a great deal.