With the 17 pick, the Washington Redskins select...

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Originally Posted by MTK

Bitching about Doctson not being a superstar in year one is like complaining about not getting laid on a first date.

Excellent analogy.

Bitching about Doctson's lack of performance in year one also exposes the shortsightedness of the mindset around need-based drafting.

Moaning draft bust after one year of a five year rookie contract makes no sense.

When you hit on players in the draft you get them under cheap contracts for 4 or 5 years. Never limit your opportunity to find these salary cap bargains based on position need. Take them wherever you can get them, and fill your needs in free agency.