At stake: NFC South Title/ Playoffs vs Top 10 draft pick

[TMS3426]

We would be eliminated from the playoffs if NFC South champ didn't get a default playoff spot

 

But the NFC South Champ does go to the playoffs.  Not sure your point.  

[Cavscout]

Seattle made the playoffs once at 7-9...2 years later they won the Superbowl! Winning begets winning! fug the draft...

 

[teeray]

I'm still hoping we pick 32nd

[firefox1234]

Give me wins! But I won't as mad if we lose since it comes with a bit of a consolation prize...

[Mother Grabber]

my opinion on this hasn't changed in any of the 50 threads about this topic.

[panthers55]

Draft pick order is vastly over rated and does not guarantee a good prospect. That's about scouting... plenty of great talent to be had in the later portion of round 1... just have to find it.

If you have a good GM then that wont be an issue. And Dave can fuging draft.

Totally agree. I would much rather win the division and at least be in the playoffs regardless of the pick we get instead of thinking that a pick in the top 10 is a desirable consolation prize to getting beat by Atlanta for the division title. Winning the division regardless of the record is a big prize when it comes to building a playoff team by giving them playoff experience with a home game. With the home crowd. Maybe this time we win one and give Cam and the team much needed confidence and momentum for this year and beyond.

Like you said, you can find talent up and down the draft. Look at Benjamin as the example of a top 10 talent chosen in the 20s. Benwikere as a mid round draft pick with second round skills.

[DaveThePanther2008]

We picked 28th last year and came away with arguably a starter (or future starter) from every pick.   Not counting two starters from UDFA.

 

I have faith in Gettleman to find us what we need somewhere in the draft. 

 

Get the title of "BACK TO BACK" NFC Sojuth Champions

[Huffgolf30]

The whole point of drafting is to get to the playoffs. No brainer.

[Rise of The Hive]

Just Win Baby!

[Woodie]

I thought the whole point of the draft was to get players so you can "make it to the playoffs"?

 

Nope, the whole point of the draft is to get players so you can win the Super Bowl.  The playoffs are only a means, not the end goal. 

 

[Woodie]

Not sure a playoff home loss is worth keeping this coaching crew around.

I think Rivera can be the guy, but he has to improve his offense and ST coordinators.

 

I think Rivera has already saved his job, but you are right, we need a new OC and STC.  I don't think Shula is completely horrible, but he is very limited, and isn't very good at adapting to his players' strengths/weaknesses, and struggles at situational play calling.  Ok, maybe he is horrible, but I do think he creates a solid gameplan...one that works too, at least as long as everything goes perfectly.

[FuFuLamePoo]

man you guys who honestly would rather have the pick are the biggest pussies.  DG got KB at 28 last year, for the love of all things holy.  If you get in the playoffs anything can happen, if we beat the Falcons sunday i give us a 2% chance to win the super bowl.  but dammit i'll take that 2% chance any day over a higher draft pick.  if you would rather have a pick than the playoffs you have a losers mentality.  plus look at our core! cam, luke, star, kk, norman, benwikere, benjamin, brown, norwell, remmers, boston, ealy, turner, etc (cam is in his fourth year, all of the others are in their third year or younger).  we've built an insane talent base, sure we still need upgrades at some places but we're close.  we have so many good players for the future, we are stacked.  dg has proven to be a tremendous talent evaluator, he's gonna find impact guys with some of his better picks no matter where he's picking.  i can't believe this is actually a debate.

[FuFuLamePoo]

whoops

 

[Gabeking]

Matt Kalil has been a solid pro.

Are you serious? He's arguably been worse than bell this year.