Jeff Okudah Traded to Falcons

[CJD]

This was, in essence, a lottery draw by the Falcons. Guy who has been a complete and utter bust for both performance and injury issues in the first 3 years of his career.

You're only trading for his 2023 season because you're not picking up the 5th year option on that player right after trading for him without seeing him on the field or even in Training camp. And, on top of that, he's pretty expensive at 5M for this year.

I know we all would love to do the flashy move to get the former top 3 pick. You gotta believe there's some talent in there somewhere, but based on what he's done so far in the NFL, how much he is making this year and how much longer his contract is (just 1 year), I think a 5th round pick is...kind of an overpay haha.

I wouldn't feel confident giving him any starter reps unless he's earned them. I would much rather spend that 5M on Eli Apple, if given the choice between the two. I'd get to keep my 5th round pick too.