Question is based on my current SP campaign, but could equally apply to MP I'm sure.
Due to some canny trading with a team I thought might tank I find myself with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft whereas I usually pick late 20s/early 30s. I'm not used to such rich options! The number 1 pick is already in. The Giants took a CB who looks like the best player in the draft and by my reckoning projects to be 80+ rated.
I'm curious how other GM's would analyse the 2 pick.
OPTION 1: Quarterback
Reasons to draft:
- projects to be a top 5 QB in the league
- would be a BPA pick
- feels a bit outrageous to let him slide to 3
Reasons to not draft:
- I already have a top 10 QB with a reasonable cap hit, fully developed and only 6 seasons on the clock.
OPTION 2: Cornerback
There are several good looking corners...
Reasons to draft:
- project to be top 5-10 CB's in the league
- teams in my division all have very good QB/WR1 combos as they have been drafting high for several seasons. therefore pass defense is highly relevant.
- my secondary overall is pretty average and year on year I rate middle of the pack for pass D
Reasons not to draft:
- 2 overall feels a bit rich?
- After 4 years they are going to ask for a LOT of money and I historically haven't paid much for secondary (I usually prefer to spend on the D-line)
OPTION 3: Receiver
There are several WR's I would expect to rate 70-ish
Reasons to draft:
- very high potential impact
- my WR1/2 are currently 7 and 9 seasons in so age is catching up with them soon
Reasons to not draft:
- I already have a couple of good young receivers to replace the aging pair
- I could do with a tackle...
OPTION 4: Off Tackle
Reasons to draft:
- I need a tackle as my starters are 11-12 years and declining
- I don't usually draft high enough to take a premium tackle
Reasons not to draft:
- This guy looks the best of a poor tackle class but I expect him to project mid-50s overall which seems a very poor use of the 2 overall pick
- I do not like that run block bar!
- I'm not drafting this guy at 2
OPTION 5: Running Back
There are a couple of RBs available but none of them look like monster 70+ guys to me. Anyway, I'm not sure I like RB at 2 even though I get a lot of production out of them - you can get good RBs later who can rush 1000 yards for you.
OPTION 6: Trade out
If I'm not taking that QB I could probably trade out with a teams who wants a QB and maybe pick up some more value. I'm sure in MP I would have people falling over themselves to get that 2 pick but this is SP so who knows?
So, I'm curious how you guys think about a situation like this and what your instincts would tell you to do? I'm not so much looking for the answer as fishing for alternate views on how to process the options. In particular, does it make sense to let that QB slide down the board even though I have a good option already?
Maybe Chicago's FO can pick up a few pointers for next season's draft =)