Tanking itself is the crux of the problem. I don't have as much issue with player transactions...
But as for the draft:
The draft is a complete crap shoot. Even a 5/5 A+ can end up being a total crap player.
The draft requires some really delicate planning. For instance, you will probably want to add a trainee perhaps once every two to three seasons once you have a stable of 3+ trainees.
Then you have to get a high draft pick to get the player you want. Then you got to have enough draft points to find the player you want. Then you need to hope his starting skills don't completely suck like getting 1/1 stam/ft.
For me since I concentrate my training on draftees, I'm willing to roll the dice every two to three seasons. I still have a relatively young squad.
(31634530) was my last draft pick. Even though I think he will end up as my team enforcer coming deep off the bench, I'd rather keep him than sell him..even if he is a total d-bag. He only has 55 skill points and its not pretty.