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Why do people keep mentioning JR when it comes to drafting or signing players?

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I'd like you to point out the part of my post where I said those things.

What I said is that he's mentioned because he's going to have input. In fact I pretty plainly said I didn't think he would micromanage the draft. But you are foolish if you think he doesn't have some input on the decision and even moreso if you don't think his input is shaping the overall direction of the team at the moment.

The nutshell Cliff's Notes version? He's mentioned because he'll have some input...and having input PLUS being the owner makes you relevant.

Going from having input to "do you think JR will draft..." is a pretty big difference don't you think?

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Going from having input to "do you think JR will draft..." is a pretty big difference don't you think?

Here is the title of your original post: "Why do people keep mentioning JR when it comes to drafting or signing players?"

This is what I responded to.

Going from "Why do people keep mentioning JR when it comes to drafting or signing players?" to "do you think JR will draft..." is a pretty big leap...don't you think?

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Here is the title of your original post: "Why do people keep mentioning JR when it comes to drafting or signing players?"

This is what I responded to.

Going from "Why do people keep mentioning JR when it comes to drafting or signing players?" to "do you think JR will draft..." is a pretty big leap...don't you think?

Did you read the OP or just the title? If you read the forum, you would see how many people make that statement.

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I get what you're saying, but doesn't signing the check build the roster?

No, JR will sign the check regardless. He keeps Hurney around because he trusts his decisions to build the roster. JR's reach does not extend to scouting or personnel.

He wants very badly to be like the Steelers so he finds people that can achieve his vision. But he has little influence on the GM or scouting decisions.

This year is the only year I've seen him take charge of the entire roster and it should be the last for at least 4 years.

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