Let's Talk Trade Deadline

dizzle88 · 10-22-2022, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We have some players who have substantial trade value and the trade deadline is coming up soon. I've read several different articles about whether it's a good idea to move on from our core group.

On one hand, we could hold onto key players and continue with the win now mentality while pushing the cap down the road. The team could also trade for another impact veteran to help with a late season push if that's the direction they want to go. It's worked before.

On the other hand, the front office might realize it's too late/too little and begin trading key pieces now for for a rebuild next year. That might be tough to pull off with most players having been through numerous contract extensions and being tied to the team. I'm not advocating a fire sale by any means but it's worth discussing.

Looking at the cap hits for our top players it's hard to see much interest from other teams. We unloaded Cee Dee for next to nothing and I worry about the decisions by the front office this offseason. I sure hope we don't trade with Philly again. They got a heck of a deal.

Who could/would you trade?

The Ceedy trade was dumb, considering he was one of our best players and we got basically nothing for him.
If we are trying to gain back draft capital, I'd start with the Davenport.
We are never getting 2 firsts back for him, but he doesn't show up that much anyway, so if we could get a 3rd round pick, or a little higher I'd be happy.

We have a pretty old roster so I don't think there is a ton of value in our players. I don't want to lose AK, he makes the offense go. Likewise, don't want to lose Cam Jordan, he's about 10 years older than Davenport, and still looks more active.

If we could get a first rounder for Thomas, I'd take it. I just don't know which team would do that now, considering he's always injured.

Guys like Mathieu and Evans, if you could get something for them, great, if not I think they should be sent on their way.
You can see it in Mathieu's play, he doesn't care anymore.

10-22-2022, 02:59 PM	#8
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,695	Re: Let's Talk Trade Deadline Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We have some players who have substantial trade value and the trade deadline is coming up soon. I've read several different articles about whether it's a good idea to move on from our core group. On one hand, we could hold onto key players and continue with the win now mentality while pushing the cap down the road. The team could also trade for another impact veteran to help with a late season push if that's the direction they want to go. It's worked before. On the other hand, the front office might realize it's too late/too little and begin trading key pieces now for for a rebuild next year. That might be tough to pull off with most players having been through numerous contract extensions and being tied to the team. I'm not advocating a fire sale by any means but it's worth discussing. Looking at the cap hits for our top players it's hard to see much interest from other teams. We unloaded Cee Dee for next to nothing and I worry about the decisions by the front office this offseason. I sure hope we don't trade with Philly again. They got a heck of a deal. Who could/would you trade? The Ceedy trade was dumb, considering he was one of our best players and we got basically nothing for him. If we are trying to gain back draft capital, I'd start with the Davenport. We are never getting 2 firsts back for him, but he doesn't show up that much anyway, so if we could get a 3rd round pick, or a little higher I'd be happy. We have a pretty old roster so I don't think there is a ton of value in our players. I don't want to lose AK, he makes the offense go. Likewise, don't want to lose Cam Jordan, he's about 10 years older than Davenport, and still looks more active. If we could get a first rounder for Thomas, I'd take it. I just don't know which team would do that now, considering he's always injured. Guys like Mathieu and Evans, if you could get something for them, great, if not I think they should be sent on their way. You can see it in Mathieu's play, he doesn't care anymore. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.
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