Last year’s draft class didn’t yield immediate on-field returns, but Spytek’s decision to hire assistant GM Brian Stark signals a move toward a more collaborative, structured approach as the team prepares for this year’s cycle.
The initial setup placed Spytek alongside a head coach known for heavy involvement in roster decisions, creating a challenging environment for a first-time GM trying to prove his method.
This season, with Klint Kubiak in a role unlikely to dictate draft strategy, Spytek is expected to rely more on his scouting department and a more experienced supporting staff to execute his plan.
Spytek’s background in scouting and the expanded, seasoned support system around him should help shape a more disciplined draft operation and clearer decision-making.
A core emphasis continues to be the offensive line, an area Spytek has long prioritized and described as “sexy as hell.” That perspective suggests a strong likelihood of targeting offensive-line depth, potentially in the second round, even if the first-round pick is already accounted for.
