I don't like the trade

TheOak · 05-10-2014, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by gumbeauxx

I know this is not going to a popular position, but I don't like the trade up to Brandon Cooks. I have no doubt he is a great prospect and all the experts really like the pick, but in this wideout rich draft, was it really the best move for a team that is probably four players away from a Super Bowl.

As it broke yesterday we were in position to make a huge move down and get really good value for our pick, because Bridgewater fell and Minnesota and Houston both wanted him. We could have gotten the #33 and #65 picks for #27, because of Bridgewater. Then we could have gone down to #40 and gotten #98 from Minnesota for the #33 pick for them to take Carr at qb. Setting us up to get center, cb, olb, and wr.

With our cap situation, the draft is about the best way for us to fill a roster cheaply. I feel like the Saints became enamoured with a player and traded to get him. With Graham, Colston, Stills, Watson, Morgan and Toon, I don't see the immediate need, especially when you have a second year undrafted free agent protecting Drew. I just don't see it.

You are aware that the limit is 53? Our roster is full.... Now. So, what we are trying to do is get better at/in spots.. That requires better, not more.

We are at 65 on the depth chart now..... What's the point of picking 12 in the draft if you can't keep them?

You mentioned the cap and rightfully so, cutting sometimes brings dead money.

When you are 1 play maker away from having that lethality we used to have you go get him..... 4 "almost" like him isn't as dangerous as 1 him.

Also, with all due respect, Morgan and Toon need to be left out of the conversation.... Both you and I together are only 14 receptions in the NFL from tying them.

Toon has had very bad hands and the same people wanting to get rid of Ivory because he couldn't stay healthy are up on Morgan who can't even stay in uniform. I think Ivory had as many injuries as Morgan has had total plays.

The draft, the roster, and the salary cap are a balancing act.... They are not independent.

So you trade down from 27 and get 3 WR all of which turn out to not be as good as Cooks. Did you get better for 2014? No
You grab 3 OLinemen that don't beat out what we have now, did you get better? No

05-10-2014, 06:43 AM	#20
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	I don't like the trade Originally Posted by gumbeauxx I know this is not going to a popular position, but I don't like the trade up to Brandon Cooks. I have no doubt he is a great prospect and all the experts really like the pick, but in this wideout rich draft, was it really the best move for a team that is probably four players away from a Super Bowl. As it broke yesterday we were in position to make a huge move down and get really good value for our pick, because Bridgewater fell and Minnesota and Houston both wanted him. We could have gotten the #33 and #65 picks for #27, because of Bridgewater. Then we could have gone down to #40 and gotten #98 from Minnesota for the #33 pick for them to take Carr at qb. Setting us up to get center, cb, olb, and wr. With our cap situation, the draft is about the best way for us to fill a roster cheaply. I feel like the Saints became enamoured with a player and traded to get him. With Graham, Colston, Stills, Watson, Morgan and Toon, I don't see the immediate need, especially when you have a second year undrafted free agent protecting Drew. I just don't see it. You are aware that the limit is 53? Our roster is full.... Now. So, what we are trying to do is get better at/in spots.. That requires better, not more. We are at 65 on the depth chart now..... What's the point of picking 12 in the draft if you can't keep them? You mentioned the cap and rightfully so, cutting sometimes brings dead money. When you are 1 play maker away from having that lethality we used to have you go get him..... 4 "almost" like him isn't as dangerous as 1 him. Also, with all due respect, Morgan and Toon need to be left out of the conversation.... Both you and I together are only 14 receptions in the NFL from tying them. Toon has had very bad hands and the same people wanting to get rid of Ivory because he couldn't stay healthy are up on Morgan who can't even stay in uniform. I think Ivory had as many injuries as Morgan has had total plays. The draft, the roster, and the salary cap are a balancing act.... They are not independent. So you trade down from 27 and get 3 WR all of which turn out to not be as good as Cooks. Did you get better for 2014? No You grab 3 OLinemen that don't beat out what we have now, did you get better? No pumpkindriver, AsylumGuido, savoyk and 1 others like this.
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