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Originally Posted by Pez
Without a doubt, yes.
1. playoff experience, especially if we can win the wildcard and get to the divisional
2. psychological benefit of making the playoffs in general
3. small sample size, but this 'regime' has shown an ability to find value in the draft
4. an extra second rounder from the Jets (negotiated last year)
5. An extra 4th rounder compensatory that we will get for Moncrief
And were already past the point in a way. If we go 2-2 on in the next 4, we:
1. miss the playoffs
2. pick about 16th or 17th
If we win out and make the playoffs, then go one and done, we will
1. get the aforementioned benefits of playoff experience
2. finish 12th and pick 21st
I am confident that with this 'regime' the difference between a 17th pick and a 21st pick is not that significant.
We have some flexibility also. If we want to trade up to draft higher in the first, we have an extra 2nd and an extra 4th to use as capital to trade up.
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Simply making the playoffs this year doesn't matter. If they make the playoffs because a lot of the young players are showing growth, then so be it. Only the growth will make a difference in putting this team closer to its next title.