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Commanders analyst explains why falling to No. 7 pick is not a disaster
- The Commanders’ season-ending win sparked discussion on draft value, noting the shift from No. 5 to No. 7 is not disastrous.
- Analyst Logan Paulsen argues teams get value when they draft the right player, not just the top slot.
- The report highlights the ‘Jimmy Johnson’ model showing a smaller gap between No. 5 and No. 7 in modern analytics.
- Peters suggested using a top-10 pick to add more draft capital if the opportunity arises, given the team’s current misses in rounds.
- The piece compares the 2021 draft outcomes: Chase at No. 5 vs Sewell at No. 7 to illustrate fit over slot.
- The article notes infrastructure and coaching context are as important as the draft slot.
- There is potential to leverage the top-10 pick to address missing second and fourth round selections.
- Paulsen emphasizes the ongoing relevance of analytics in reducing the perceived gap between picks.
- The piece asserts Washington can still add a blue-chip prospect either through the top pick or future opportunities.
- David Harrison provides authoring and analysis for Locked On Commanders, giving context to the coverage.
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