well the problem is that they HAVE been wasted picks. if they hadnt been wasted picks we wouldnt be having this conversation

. I mean.. if you draft LTs three years in a row and all three turn out to be busts.. you dont just say "screw it, lets just play a crappy LT and hope we can get by".
My point is that this guy MAY be available very late in the draft, and could be a good late pick.. the risk vs reward is nice.