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While media pundits like Robert Griffin III claimed that Sanders dropping in the draft was personal or a lesson from NFL teams to Sanders and his father, those inside the industry like Barry assert that such sentiments do not hold water. The principle of getting the best player available overrides personal agendas in front offices.
Ultimately, the failures or successes of past drafts serve to amplify the high-stakes atmosphere of the event. Every franchise is aware of its imperfections; picking players early who underperform or failing to select gems later is commonplace in the industry.