Originally Posted by popanot
I agree, but only if you already have a decent bridge RB on your roster, which we don't. I think that if you have the money to spend (a big key in my thinking here) and can fill a major hole with a young, healthy, proven commodity, then you go for it. RB is such a big need right now that we'd likely burn a high pick on one and I think Miller is better than any of the RB prospects beyond Elliott, who we'd definitely have to burn a #1 on. And Elliott might not even be there when we pick. With a bunch of cap space and Miller being a good young player, I don't have a problem with it. I'd rather we go after him than someone like Ivory for slightly less money. I think we still draft a RB, regardless. Just not until RD 4 or 5. Offensively, I think the RBs have the best talent vs. value in FA this year. And Miller is the cream of the crop, IMO, when you factor in age, mileage and skill set. The other positions are going to get way overpaid, which is my fear with Brooks.
As for Osweiler, as I stated previously, I'm not huge fan or convinced yet that he's all that good (maybe he is). However, I can see where the Texans brass would feel he's equal to or better than any option they'll have in late RD1 or late RD2. I mean, if you're OB, would you rather roll with Osweiler who has some game experience and has groomed under Manning and coached by Elway and Kubiak, or roll with Lynch or Cook? It's probably safe to say Osweiler knows what it takes to prepare and likely has a good attitude and work ethic since Elway and Kubiak were and are willing to hand him the reigns. I think the Texans still draft a QB. It would allow them to get a Hack or Prescott much later in the draft to groom for the future.
EDIT: Let me just add, I don't think giving Osweiler a deal similar in $ to Bradford's is all that unreasonable in today's NFL for a starter. That is, as long as it's framed in a way we can get out of it in 2 or 3 years if need be and we draft with a plan. If Osweiler turns out to be great, then it's a great deal and no one cares if Hack or Prescott rides the pine forever. If he fails, you eat it and hope Hack or whoever turns out to be the answer (for the next HC, LOL).
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