05-14-2018, 12:19 PM
(05-14-2018, 09:05 AM)Fullrock Wrote: Trading Erickson is going to get them a "REALLY good draft pick???"
The guy caught 18 passes the last 2 years combined. That's not getting you ANY draft pick.
That's a good amount of catches considering the opportunities he got. The guy has been reliable at everything we've asked him to do, and there were a lot of critical 3rd downs mixed in those 18 catches. He also produced well with 251 yards and 1 TD. I will say this though, through 2 years, he's been a very mediocre punt returner, and he regressed as a kick returner last year. I don't think we can trade him for anything.
I like his potential as a decent slot guy, but he's never going to be Wes Welker. That said, I'd rather cut the overrated (and less useful) Cody Core than Erickson, who can play slot or reliably return kicks if need be.
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