10-27-2019, 07:55 PM
(10-27-2019, 01:25 PM)fredtoast Wrote: 2. The only way you come out ahead trading good players for draft picks is if you get multiple picks. Otherwise you are just using the pick to replace the hole you create by sending off a good player.
You're (intentionally?) leaving out cap savings. It's not just a pick for a player, it's a pick + cap room for a player.
You make it sound as if it's as simple as we need fill Geno Atkins spot with only a 3rd round pick in return, when in reality we also be saving a ton of money.
I'll make it sample, pick one...
Would you rather have a.) Geno Atkins or b.) a 3rd round pick and 14 mil to spend elsewhere?
Would rather have a.) Carlos Dunlap or b.) a 4th round pick and 11 mil to spend elsewhere
If the Bengals were to move a bunch of these guys they could stockpile a handful of picks and have 40 mil plus extra to spend in free agency. That buys a lot of quality starters. You can immediately fill glaring weaknesses (LBers) and it gives you a lot of flexibility in your rebuild.
