10-05-2017, 05:43 PM
(10-05-2017, 04:30 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: With Derrick Carr going down, the Raiders might be an interested trade partner for McCarron. From what I understand, either of their backup Tackles would be an upgrade over Cedric Ogbuehi. I would think a deal to trade McCarron and Ogbuehi for a young Tackle with actual upside, and a 3rd round draft pick would be a great deal.
Maybe. Although their OC loves EJ Manuel. He was the QB coach in Buffalo when they spent a 1st rounder on the guy and he's the one who pushed to sign him.
I think anyone that would be interested in Mac right now would be someone that views him as a long term solution, rather than a quick fix. Think about it from the Raiders' perspective. Why would they want to give up a quality piece or pick just to have a QB to fill in for 2-6 weeks (rotoworld says it's likely 3 weeks)?
Say they give up that piece or pick. Mac still has to learn their offense...and will he learn it quick enough to be more effective than EJ Manuel? Is Mac so much better than Manuel that he can outperform him when EJ has had an entire offseason + previous experience with the OC? I don't know that Mac is an upgrade even with all things equal.
I'd like to see a trade, but it's a little late in the game.
(10-05-2017, 04:51 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Aka We should worry about starters before we worry about backups?
I do think that starting Andre Smith is a common sense solution to some of our offensive line problems. We now have 2 NFL caliber starters.
Yeah pretty much. It reminds me of fantasy leagues. I've won titles in the past by trading away fancy bench players to shore up a weak position.
Sure, it might be nice having that stud RB as insurance for your other stud RB's, but what about that major hole at TE or WR? That's going to bite you in the end.
Disclaimer: I realize fantasy isn't the same as the real NFL. It's an analogy.
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