So, are you saying that Rankins was the better draft pick? Or are you saying that you draft 1st round traffic only for the following year and not long term overall success?
Teams have plans for players. Not all players drafted in the first round are penciled in as immediate starters. Personally, I think planing for the future is smart. Sometimes taking a player for immediate returns is smart. It all depends on what the plan is for the team, what's available in the draft, and many other factors. Again, when the Packers drafted Rodgers, it wasn't the plan for him to start immediately and that has worked out fairly well for them.