[washingtonismoney]

better than '13, but a big drop compared to '12 or '17.

Yeah, it depends on what you want to use as your baseline. Is the baseline '13? Is it "are you replenishing or bettering your talent"? If so, then '18 looks like a solid if not better class. (With some caveats that you'd prefer more OL.)

On the other hand, if your baseline is "how good could this class potentially be?" then the class looks mixed. Different people can have different, valid perspectives.

[washingtonismoney]

better than '13, but a big drop compared to '12 or '17.

Yeah, it depends on what you want to use as your baseline. Is the baseline '13? Is it "are you replenishing or bettering your talent"? If so, then '18 looks like a solid if not better class. (With some caveats that you'd prefer more OL.)

On the other hand, if your baseline is "how good could this class potentially be?" then the class looks mixed. Different people can have different, valid perspectives.