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Originally Posted by VeveJones007
Those moves led to three straight 11 win seasons. Where Grigson failed was drafting the premium players to push the roster to the next level (and striking out miserably on the big ticket UFAs he went for in 2013-2015).
Ballard is laying a foundation, but it too will fail if he sucks at drafting. I don't think he will based on his track record, but we'll see.
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Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner!
I agree 100% with this post and it was worded much better than I would have.
Free agency brings short term stability. Long term success is through the draft.
I think Ballard has brought short term stability and if he can sign one of the ILBs, his work will be done prior to the draft, I think.
It is him finding studs in the draft that will lead to long term success; not signing veteran free agents.
Cheers,