02-18-2018, 03:43 PM
(02-18-2018, 11:13 AM)mallorian69 Wrote: While someone else might have liked him pre draft, do you honestly think with all of the tape on him now at the pro level anyone would give up more than a toaster for him? The only way a trade would get done is if PA convinced Jerry to pull the trigger and I don't see that happening.
You're underestimating the egos of NFL coaches and GM's. Many busts have been traded. I'm not saying we'd get much of value. Maybe a 5th round pick or another player that didn't work out (think - hopefully - a Reggie Nelson type or another tackle)...but busts usually get more than 1 shot. Heck, even Akili Smith got picked up by the Packers. The Raiders signed David Klingler.
The Rams traded Jayson Smith for another bust tackle. Eugene Monroe was a bust in Jacksonville, and they traded him to Baltimore for 4th and 5th round picks. Levi Brown was traded for a conditional late round pick.
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