Gutekunst seems to like to add FA's that have 4 years or less of experience. Then also hit that same position in the draft. It is a smart philosophy because that 4 year vet Fa will probably get you 3 good years at best. That aligns with the draft/develop strategy of TT in the past where guys might take a year or 2 before they are ready to help the team. Based on his FA signings, I expect a Safety and RB in the early rounds this draft. Also based on Gutes previous drafts I estimate that he will draft at least two offensive linemen within the first 5 rounds.

First round seems to always be the best athlete with long term upside at an impact position. Rounds 2 & 3 focus on the double down strategy mentioned above and 4 thru 6 to adding competition/depth where needed.

Obviously, if you suck at drafting then the whole philosophy means nothing and injuries will screw up even the best laid plans. In relation to the cap, it also provides a team with the ability to avoid that 3rd year contract that most of the time does not work out for the team.

Last years draft looks like a homerun. If he can somehow pull off another draft like 23, The team will be setup for a big stretch of great football.