One of the positives of changing general managers is that it eliminates any personal attachment to the roster. Ryan Poles has no impetus to make his predecessor’s moves look smart. He’s coldhearted in his evaluations, and that’s very necessary for a team that went 22-27 the last three seasons.
If Poles can salvage a head-scratching draft pick while reshaping the roster to fit his vision, great. That’s a bonus. If not, he can sweep it out as part of the rebuild.
That concept is especially relevant when it comes to second-year offensive tackle Teven Jenkins. Ryan Pace traded up to draft him No.