This is exactly why I'm not upset about making the playoffs and falling from 13th(or whatever) to 15th. There are teams picking in front of us that have a history of reaching and failing, in the draft. SAC is a prime example and they have TWO picks ahead of us this year (likely something like 8th and 10th). That, combined with teams having different needs, leads me to believe there is a VERY good chance that the player Neil has targeted at 15 will fall to us, such that had we been picking at 12, 13 or wherever, it would not have made one iota of difference.
I know you think there is too much focus on Bell, but this thread is 20 pages long and has a lot of variety of opinions. There are posters here who think we absolutely fucked ourselves over by not tanking and dropping out of the lottery. There are also posters who think we should trade one of our first round picks to move down into the second round.
And here's the best part, those two opinions are equally valid and not even mutually exclusive. It all depends on who you want and where you think they will be available.
Personally, even though I don't agree with many of the opinions, I find this thread one of the most informative and enjoyable that we've had in a while. I often have strong opinions, but I also like to read the opinions of others who feel strongly and back up those opinions with information.
I was actually on the Swanigan bandwagon and wanted him at 26 until the combine. His poor defensive showing at the combine, combined with Bell's strong overall performance made me flip flop. I now want Bell over Swanigan, because I think he brings more of what we need.
I still reserve the right to change my mind an infinite number of times between now and draft day.
BNM
