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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 546106" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p>IMO this is an unrealistic expectation. Because of the salary cap, talent acquisition and retention is a zero sum game. Part of the success Thompson has experienced through the draft and develop system would be lost if he utilized UFA more. And just as he misses on draft choices, he would miss on UFAs, but draft choice misses - and even retention mistakes like Brad Jones (whose release would gain about $2M in cap room) are much less costly than typical UFA misses. </p><p></p><p>Don't get me wrong, I wish Thompson would be a little more active in UFA. For example, I thought acquiring a veteran safety before last season would have been a good move - that's not hindsight, I posted that before the 2013 season. And I think it would be a good idea again this off season. Where we disagree is IMO even if he were more active, I don't think he - or any GM - could be #1 year after year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 546106, member: 4300"] IMO this is an unrealistic expectation. Because of the salary cap, talent acquisition and retention is a zero sum game. Part of the success Thompson has experienced through the draft and develop system would be lost if he utilized UFA more. And just as he misses on draft choices, he would miss on UFAs, but draft choice misses - and even retention mistakes like Brad Jones (whose release would gain about $2M in cap room) are much less costly than typical UFA misses. Don't get me wrong, I wish Thompson would be a little more active in UFA. For example, I thought acquiring a veteran safety before last season would have been a good move - that's not hindsight, I posted that before the 2013 season. And I think it would be a good idea again this off season. Where we disagree is IMO even if he were more active, I don't think he - or any GM - could be #1 year after year. [/QUOTE]
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