tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518999264103251377.post4457531744122541595..comments2023-07-02T04:32:09.689-04:00Comments on Oblong Spheroid: Delayed GratificationChris Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996455466572610983noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518999264103251377.post-1916631114233775172010-04-27T17:04:09.744-04:002010-04-27T17:04:09.744-04:00Jim's point is the real teller I think. Probl...Jim's point is the real teller I think. Problem is that most likely many teams would see it happening and refuse to allow it. I'm not sure if that would actually happen or not, but there's no doubt in my mind I'd try to run that game.<br /><br />That said, part of it could be a value-now vs. value-then question. For instance, when I heard the Ravens traded with the Broncos, I immediately thought I hoped they got more picks in this year's draft than just one in next year's because the talent pool was so much deeper this year.<br /><br />Also surprised you didn't mention that the Boyz got raped hardcore by the Patriots, giving up a 3rd round pick to move up just a couple spots to secure Dez. I wanted the Ravens to get Dez, but if they'd have given up a 3rd next year or something like that to go up one or two spots for him, I'd have been pretty outraged.Chris Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996455466572610983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518999264103251377.post-58668879661171789162010-04-26T14:27:49.671-04:002010-04-26T14:27:49.671-04:00Iggles traded 2 2nds for 4 4ths iirc. I don't ...Iggles traded 2 2nds for 4 4ths iirc. I don't get it at all. Maybe with the new format their expected 'value' was gone when it was their turn to draft?<br /><br /><br />NajAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518999264103251377.post-79607233471224329312010-04-25T20:30:41.812-04:002010-04-25T20:30:41.812-04:00I completely agree about giving up a draft pick th...I completely agree about giving up a draft pick this year to get one a round higher next year -- or one a couple rounds higher, 2 or 3 years out. I've thought about that a lot over the years. If I were a GM, I would turn over a draft pick like that EVERY YEAR. If I were an owner, I would order my team to do it every year.<br /><br />So why doesn't it happen? Well, it's a win-now league. Everyone has a short-term focus. "Long term" is considered 2 or 3 years. Even a GM has a nearer-term focus than that strategy would require: invest those picks, and it might be the next GM who benefits, not you.<br /><br />You'd think an owner might insist that his team give that a try. But think about the owners you know the most about. Jerry Jones and Dan Snyder don't want to wait 5 to 7 years to get a leg up. They believe their acumen gives them a leg up on acquiring talent *NOW*.<br /><br />Everyone falls in love with the player in front of their face -- that's why so many GMs trade up. I think if some organization were to take the long view necessary for that trade...<br /><br />Well, I think in 5 yrs they would have a big advantage. And immediately after, every team in the league would try to initiate the same "ladder". The market would dry up.JimZipCodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10910763846618963025noreply@blogger.com