If you are drafting someone in the 6th-7th round, arent you taking a flier on most players? I think those rounds are ripe for players like North who are high risk high reward.
Another factor in DB getting the record is that Shoops defense will be more aggressive. That would create more opportunities for DB to stamp his authority on the game.
Wouldnt it be the opposite? You are more liberal in your offense if you dont think your defense can hold up and you are more conservative in your offensive play calling because you think the defense can get a 3 and out and get the ball back to the offense.