The problem with replacing an all star with a rookie ( even a gifted talent) is lack of experience for the immediate upcoming season. There's usually a learning curve and adjustment to the nuances of NFL play, pace, personnel. And mistakes, particularly in the secondary, can be big turning points in games. I think if the team is focussed on a championship this upcoming season, Goldson is the better option than even a top ten pick. And Revis too is a safer option if healthy than dependence on the draft. Long term, maybe not. And cap wise, it does complicate other decisions.

But for a mammoth surge to win it all, we have to try and emulate the old Niner/deBartolo-Policy philosophy. Get the best veterans you can. Now. Obviously it can't be done the easy way like back then, but with creative trades and contract structuring maybe something like that can be put in place for one year.

Which brings me to the other part of the equation. If at all possible, try to hang onto or acquire more draft picks for two and three years down the road. If high priced veterans are signed, the odds are that they won't be around long term. So replacements will be required by then.

I guess I'm kind of trying to have it both ways, but it could be done. A really well implemented plan that combines trades, free agent signings, releasing some of the less critical veterans, some contract restructuring and smart use of some present draft picks to gain others a year or two later. With fifteen picks, I think the draft can work for the present and future.