Kalamazoo317 wrote:I don't think we're going to tank or can unless we have a catastrophic injury. I think a good draft and internal improvement alone, paired with some injury luck, can and should have us competing for the playoffs. I'm just not sure I'm ready to go all-in on free agency and kill our flexibility, especially if it means blocking opportunities for young players on our roster.
I think continuity and internal improvement are better things to focus on than trying to sign some big shot free agents anyway. We have a lot of nice pieces that we just need to focus on getting better.
I can respect not wanting to blow our FA wad in 2022. However, having looked at the '23 class I don't personally see anybody worth waiting for. That class doesn't look much better. That doesn't mean I'm in favor of just throwing money around frivolously though.
I think you look at this years FA class, determine your limits and then stick to them. Brunson & Robinson are examples of guys you want at the right price, but don't get into a bidding war. If somebody outclasses your bid, then you accept that and move on. You don't up your offer. You come back next year. That's not the same as deliberately waiting another year, but it's having the patience & discipline to know that you *can* and that's better than overspending on mediocre talent.
I just think the notion of deliberately trying for another top 5 pick next year is folly.