Phat Pat should be good for one or two more years of dominant action before he fades into retirement. Like you said, there are many options available, and I would prefer going the draft route. You will get the youngest guys with the most potential by doing things that way. Sure, there is more risk, but a higher reward.

I also don’t want to cough up the needed money and first round draft picks to sign anybody else.

Great write-up! Welcome to the site!