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Hypothetical: If We Don't Draft Tavon Austin or C. Patterson...

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And Austin ends up exceeding projections and becomes the next Steve Smith and Patterson becomes the next Hakeem Nicks/Dez Bryant or player of similar size/ability, but we draft a GOOD to GREAT DT like Star, how would you feel about it? If Star of Richardson is the pick and they are a solid starter for the next 10-15 years, possibly even perennial Pro Bowlers comparing the impact each would have on their respective units, how would you feel?

Would you be satisfied with the pick? In 5 years? In 10 years?

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If we got Star I would be fine with that. I know if we don't find the replacement for Smitty this year that there will be twice as many guys in free agency next year including many receivers. Finding your run stuffing DT for the next decade can't be a bad thing. Plus it gives all our receivers enough touches to truly determine their potential here.

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If we are smart, and I suspect we are, we are still going to get a great athlete. Star has seen a poo ton of support to us at 14. Why is it so difficult to believe he could actually make an immediate impact? The kid can play. Chances are he is going to contribute. Besides him, there are plenty of guys worthy of our pick. Which just makes it that much more interesting.

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If we got Star I would be fine with that. I know if we don't find the replacement for Smitty this year that there will be twice as many guys in free agency next year including many receivers. Finding your run stuffing DT for the next decade can't be a bad thing. Plus it gives all our receivers enough touches to truly determine their potential here.

I have two reasons for wanting Star before we go skill positions. He is built for this. Great lower body with great base and power. Strong upper body with great strength and heavy hands. He is a monster. And he makes us a whole lot better. And we have a Defensive coach. I bet Rivera has plans for him already. Running schemes through his mind. Dreaming up the next big thing. .....................Star and Dwan. With Cole and Kearse for rotation. I'll take it.

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If we got Star I would be fine with that. I know if we don't find the replacement for Smitty this year that there will be twice as many guys in free agency next year including many receivers. Finding your run stuffing DT for the next decade can't be a bad thing. Plus it gives all our receivers enough touches to truly determine their potential here.

This was what I was thinking when creating the thread... That's the thing... We're kind of weighing a future replacement for Smitty versus a sold-great DT for 10+ years.

I would love to get a guy that acts as Smitty's successor and we don't miss a beat when he retires, but I'm not going to lie... I wouldn't be mad and may even have wet dreams when envisioning Keek running free behind a guy like Star for years to come. Tough call.

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This was what I was thinking when creating the thread... That's the thing... We're kind of weighing a future replacement for Smitty versus a sold-great DT for 10+ years.

I would love to get a guy that acts as Smitty's successor and we don't miss a beat when he retires, but I'm not going to lie... I wouldn't be mad and may even have wet dreams when envisioning Keek running free behind a guy like Star for years to come. Tough call.

Thing is that as long as Star is healthy there is little doubt of his ability. But who is a can't miss receiver in this draft. So we want a guy who would be top 2 DT in most drafts or a receiver that last year for example might be the 4th or 5th best receiver in the draft.

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