I think Jerry's biggest problem is that he fears the unknown. Which why he's reluctant to get rid of guys like Ratliff, Spencer and Austin. He knows what they are capable of and doesn't want that leaving the organization; that their leaving means there is this gaping hole that is going to be impossible to fill, and that would disrupt the team being one or two players away from competing for something.
I think so too. Plus, if it's a guy he drafted or found and not a trade, then in his mind it looks better if he gets to keep him. See, this guy was worthy of a second contract, I really can find talent!
But I do think Jerry lies this time of year especially. Not putting stock in anything he says right now about the draft. (Though it might be true they don't want to use a first rounder on a guard.)
And I do hope that bit from Broaddus about the lack of a running game when Murray was hurt isn't true. There's no way they can think the blocking wasn't the problem. Teams run the ball decently enough with JAG RBs all the time.
