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He argues that avoiding a player purely based on positional assessment ("the draft value") limits the team's potential to improve immediately. What's striking is that the talents of so-called underappreciated positions can elevate a team significantly.
The Trade-Down Strategy
Looking at the draft landscape, there’s also strategic value in potentially trading down from the third pick. With numerous teams eager for quarterback talent but limited options, the Giants could find themselves in a prime position to accumulate additional picks while selecting the players they truly covet later in the draft. Clemens points out that the ideal scenario could unfold where the Giants can still grab Sanders later, or even among the first or second round selections if their desired team moves.