When Brian Gutekunst officially took over for Ted Thompson, we all wondered exactly how the roster would take shape under a new general manager. For years Ted Thompson stuck to the same tried and true roster building process that he used from day one.
Thompson’s philosophy was steeped in the draft and develop process and it was rare when he would choose a top tier NFL free agent over a cheaper, younger alternative who was available at a fraction of the cost. Of course Thompson would from time to time take chances, evidenced by signing Martellus Bennett a season ago; but overall Thompson stuck to his tendencies.