I just don't buy the "reach", and I adamently reject the "panic" aspect of taking Duane Brown with our first pick. I would like to pat Rick Smith on the back for staying firm in his resolve, then when the crem de la crem of the OLTs were gone at the 18th pick, he did a very savy and nervy thing in trading down eight spots, then had to sweat someone else jumping ahead of us, and then got the next best OLT still left on the board. AND in the process picked up an extra 3rd & 6th rnd pick for doing so. If Brown, Slaton, and Barber all make the team, and indeed do start, Rick Smith will be hailed as a genius. Heck Mr. McNair has already given him a raise and a new contract.
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