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Tiebreaker coin flips will impact draft in multiple ways

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1. The trade market at the top of the draft will change based on the outcome of the coin flips.
"That certainly puts the pick on the auction block for quarterback-needy teams like theCleveland Browns, Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins, but the Rams would likely want to remain in contention for a playmaker like Oklahoma State's Justin Blackmon or a franchise-caliber offensive tackle like Riley Reiff with their new pick. If the Dolphins lose the coin toss and obtain the ninth pick, it is very possible the Rams will rebuff their trade efforts due to the possibility of losing out on the chance to get Blackmon or Reiff in the draft."

For example, the Redskins could have an interest in Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill at No. 6, so the Dolphins could look to deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers(No. 5) to get their desired player before he comes off the board.
2. The value of players at the premium positions will skyrocket due to the outcome of the coin flips.
This year, the run on defensive ends (pass rushers) could occur when the Dolphins or Panthers select at No. 8. Both need to upgrade their personnel on the edges, and the lack of depth at the position could prompt teams to pinpoint their designated rushers immediately following their selections.

3. Value conscious teams will reap the benefits of top-10 caliber players sliding down the charts.

This could put the Chiefs and Seahawks in a quandary when deciding whether to address a need, take the best player available or trade the pick at their selection.
While both teams have several holes on their respective roster, the No. 11 pick has produced J.J Watt, Patrick Willis, Jay Cutler,Demarcus Ware and Ben Roethlisberger in recent years


 
There will be a lot of time between the coin toss and the draft. All of these scenarios will get discussed and by the time the draft arrives, there won't be too many surprises in the top 10.
My hope is that we get an offensive playmaker. If Trent Richardson or Tannehill is there at 8/9, we should grab him.
 
There will be a lot of time between the coin toss and the draft. All of these scenarios will get discussed and by the time the draft arrives, there won't be too many surprises in the top 10.
My hope is that we get an offensive playmaker. If Trent Richardson or Tannehill is there at 8/9, we should grab him.

I agree with Tannehill b/c i dont think he would make it past Seattle, but i just dont know if this team can justify drafting a position that is considered "a dime a dozen" and i know people say Richardson is an "elite talent", but wouldnt most people agree Arian Foster is an elite talent? and he was undrafted, MJD is an elite running back and he was taken in the 2nd round, im sure looking back the Saints probably wish they took a defensive player in the 1st last year instead of Ingram who was not a need at all and the Saints defense is what kept them out of the NFC Championship game, not a RB who didnt even have a rushing attempt in that game

with Bush, DT, Messam, they could grab another guy in the 5th, 6th, 7th round of an undrafted guy, justifying # 8/9 on a RB when they need a pass rusher, QB, FS, possibly if one of the CB's like Dre Kirkpatrick slips to them he is more worthy IMO
 
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