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Originally Posted by Savvy27
Out of curiosity, who are you worried they could have picked at 5th that won't be available at 9?
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It’s math for me and it’s a draft; players shift around and it’s always better to have sooner than later choices. Besides specific players, better odds at first overall. 4 picks earlier in every round. Best player available will always be better. Will the “move the needle, sooner” player be more likely at 5 or 9?
I don’t have a specific player in mind, but the only reason not to pick sooner is if you don’t have a choice or don’t care. I don’t think the flames have either luxury.
There’s a lot riding on every team’s amateur scouting, and many impact players are chosen after 5 or 9, but I doubt any scouts would choose to have 4 less player choices around their selection.
That’s my reasoning. Just math.