This perspective will be slightly different from what the prompt requested, as I myself am one of the additions to my own team as a drafted rookie this year. It isn’t hard to tell that San Jose had a focus on defense in their draft this year, using their second pick on me and their fourth pick on HeHateMe PickSix. These picks are already proving to be beneficial for the Sabercats. Through three games we are league leaders in interceptions, tied for second place in defensive touchdowns, and top 4 in sacks and passes defended. Although there is still rebuilding to be done in San Jose, I think that these additions will provide for a solid foundation that will allow for us to be in competition for the Ultimus championship down the road. I believe that this is where the true value of this draft will best show itself. I was drafted to eventually replace Freezer Riposte, who is rapidly approaching retirement as a S12 rookie. Once he retires and I move back to my true DT position, we will bring up this year’s third round pick Chip Otle, a true steal and stellar defensive end, to round out our young and dynamic defensive line. This talent in the trenches, coupled with the leadership of PickSix in the secondary, will make San Jose’s defense a force to be reckoned with.
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