I'm just hoping that somehow Carolina ends up last again and we can trade the farm and then somne to get either Luck or Barkley. Even if they are picking top 2 we could sneak in there and make a nice trade. The value of the trade is going to come back next because of the rookie wage scale. Going to be more action at the top I think.
Though I agree somewhat . . . with Carolina not having to give up 40 million guaranteed to Newton, they could EASILY draft Andrew Luck next year with the top pick and make Newton expendable. I mean if they got the #1 pick, it isn't like Newton lit it up and I'm sure he would see action this year if Carolina starts fading. I dunno, if Andrew or Matt come into the draft with people saying things like "Clearly the Best QB prospects since Peyton Manning" . . . I couldn't see many teams passing that up, even if the trade offer is nice.
Detroit or St. Louis, who have so much invested into their QB's financially could pass . . . but Carolina and that wimpy Newton salary would roll the dice I feel.
However outside of "can't miss" QB prospects . . . yes, I do think the trade value chart will be more relevant and trades in the top 5 will be more doable with the new rookie wage scale.
Still would like Miami to be in the position to have all their picks and make offers for any of those guys.