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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mradtke66" data-source="post: 1011018" data-attributes="member: 4199">I do agree that a good line helps the offense go.  The issue is you hit the point of diminishing returns (imo.)  A Toyota line probably can get you to the Super Bowl, if you've got a couple of Lexuses at the skills position.  Meanwhile, a Cadillac LT and a restored 1980s square body at WR might mean a .500 season.  (Everything is cars.)In a more real-world example, I'd expect more wins with Moss (1st) and Clifton (2nd) vs. Joe Thomas (1st) and James Jones (3rd.)   I realize that isn't entire fair or perfectly apples-to-apples, but hopefully the intent is clear.I think the trap we often fall into is, "LT is the biggest hole, ergo, we should spend our biggest draft pick at that position."  Which leads to potentially bad decisions.Agreed that we won't know until the draft is at hand.  I also agree that I'd rather spend a 2nd (or even both 2nds) on a offensive lineman.</blockquote>

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