What would've stopped Oakland from (1 Viewer)

[UrBallsEL]

So you have the first pick, but you need a player that isn't the top player in the draft. Nobody can afford to trade up with you to get the first pick. You have cap concerns...

What would've stopped Oakland from defaulting on the first pick, and forcing Detroit to hurry up and take Calvin Johnson. Then select JaMarcus second overall and pay him just a bit less?

 

[RenegadeGM]

um, maybe pissing off the guy you've pegged as the cornerstone of your rebuilding project, who would no doubt demand 1st overall money anyway?

Come on now...

 

[gregjcross]

Because; what would have then stopped DET from taking Jamarcus, sticking to your theory that was who the Raiders felt they needed most.I think Calvin should have gone first, the least risk

So you have the first pick, but you need a player that isn't the top player in the draft. Nobody can afford to trade up with you to get the first pick. You have cap concerns...What would've stopped Oakland from defaulting on the first pick, and forcing Detroit to hurry up and take Calvin Johnson. Then select JaMarcus second overall and pay him just a bit less?

 

[RBM]

Ha, have fun with that negotiation

 

[TheAristocrat]

Common sense.