10-31-2016, 10:50 PM
I fail to see how this was a genius move. They essentially traded away 8 games (plus playoffs) of a Pro Bowl LB to move up like 20 spots in the 3rd round next year. Tom Brady will hit the big 4-0 next year and the Pats are on fire right now...so I'd argue that that having Collins for the remainder of the season was more valuable than moving up in the 3rd round next year.
Also, the Browns win this trade. They get to slap the franchise tag on Collins while they attempt to lock down the Pro Bowl LB to a long term deal. Even if they can't lock him up, they'll still get a compensatory pick a little further down the line.
This move just reeks of "well you won't sign with us for cheap? Fine. We'll trade you to the worst team in football". With Brady's age, they should concentrate on THIS year.
Also, the Browns win this trade. They get to slap the franchise tag on Collins while they attempt to lock down the Pro Bowl LB to a long term deal. Even if they can't lock him up, they'll still get a compensatory pick a little further down the line.
This move just reeks of "well you won't sign with us for cheap? Fine. We'll trade you to the worst team in football". With Brady's age, they should concentrate on THIS year.
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