Talent Acquisition: Synder/Gibbs Style vs Jones/Parcells Style

[Schneed10]

I don't think there's any right or wrong way to build a team. Just because the Patriots have dominated recently by drafting and cultivating cheap talent doesn't mean that's the only way to get it done.

The Rams of 1999 traded for Marshall Faulk, used a very high draft pick (#8 overall) to select Torry Holt, signed Trent Green (who got hurt), and signed Kurt Warner out of the CFL. Not much unearthing of late round picks there. They did unearth a gem in Warner from the CFL, which is what the Skins have attempted to do with Lumsden.

It's not the method that matters. It's hitting it big that matters. The Rams gave up a 2nd and a 5th rounder to get Faulk from the Colts. I'd say the Rams hit the jackpot there.

There's no right or wrong way to acquire talent. The NFL is more about coaching than it is about talent acquisition anyway. Whoever can teach players more effectively has a leg up.