Crazy Trade Idea Involving Lamar Jackson

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(03-09-2023, 01:29 AM)Weazzel80 Wrote: So if a team wants to sign Lamar Jackson, they have to give up 2 first round picks, one in 2023 and and one in 2024. But teams that want Lamar might have a top-10 pick, meaning they would have to give up a very significant amount of value to get him.

So what if the Bengals got involved and swapped picks with one of those teams, so that they only have to trade away #28 to the Ravens.

Let's use Atlanta and Carolina as example. They have the #8 and #9 picks respectively.

If we trade #28 and our 2024 first round pick to move up to either #8 or #9, then that team could use #28 and our 2024 first round pick for Lamar Jackson. Then if we win the Super Bowl, the Ravens will get the worst first round pick in 2024; minimizing the value they get from the trade.

This could be a huge opportunity for us to both move up in the draft and screw our rival at the same time. I know it's crazy and I doubt the Bengals are thinking on that level, but I still think it's a cool idea.

Teams can have a deal in place with Jackson, then wait until April 29th, day after of round 1 of draft and ink a contract. Then, it would be 2024 and 2025 1st round picks and with Lamar they would be banking on thier record/team being better and worse draft position.