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Thanks to underclassmen, it's a good draft class

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS -- As coaches and general managers stare at a rapidly diminishing list of free agents, they should gain more of an appreciation for the 326 college players invited to the scouting combine in Indianapolis. Free agency has lost its luster because teams have more ability to keep their own players, leaving fewer impact players available in free agency. The trend should lean more toward the draft than free agency over the next few years as long as teams manage their caps wel ...

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