Opie
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Signing one is not a crazy scenario at all, particularly if this group gels & finds immediate success this season. Bahl and Walsh are nice prospects, but far from elite / sure things ... if the team exceeds expectations this year, it will change perceptions regarding the team needs.
To state the obvious, it all comes down to how Team Fitz projects cap needs next 5 years or so. Who they believe are long term core and who is along for the ride. Not all these prospects will grow into the players the fans dream of. Whether we like it or not, there will be players that just don't reach the level originally hoped for. Saving cap for a player who hasn't proven anything vs. Signing someone you know, like Severson, may just come down to this year's team performance and how the core D group comes together, which combos find chemistry etc. Will be fun to watch.