01-29-2020, 04:49 PM
(01-29-2020, 03:26 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: I've seen this mentioned a few times (that draft picks are unproven) in response to the idea that Joe Burrow js untouchable. Why is it that Joe Burrow is already "proven" or viewed as a sure thing, while the other 200+ are "unproven"? Is he not a rookie too? Does he have NFL experience, that picks 2, 3, 4, 5... do not?
Fwiw, I would not trade him for the Dolphins 3 first picks. But if you started adding to that offer (Say, 3 1st, 2 2nds) then I think it needs to be considered and is, at the very least, worthy of discussion.
And I must admit, many of the people now saying they have no faith in our drafting, as a reason to dismiss the idea of listening to offers, are the same people who routinely grade every one of our drafts A, A- and B+'s.
To each their own, but if someone calls up and offers something nuts like 4 1st round picks then I think you have to strongly consider it. If you believe we hit at a lower rate than most, then it make sense to stockpile picks to hedge our bets, so to speak.
I think when it comes to Burrow, the most important factor is what they believe he is and has the potential to be. If they truly believe he has the talent, character and makeup to be an elite NFL QB...then there's no way any trade should be considered. He's your guy and you move forward with the intent of building everything else around him.
If they're not convinced that he can be elite or they have any reservations about him for whatever reason, then I guess they have to at least listen to offers and if someone blows them away with a deal for a slew of picks, give it very serious consideration.
Personally though, I think it will turn out to be a huge mistake if they pass on him, no matter how good a potential trade is. I just think it's a perfect fit with him and the Bengals.
