ckparrothead
Premium Member
I've read that article merman, but just because the Dolphins were the Vikes' best option, it does not mean they were their only option. The Vikings could have worked out a reasonable trade with any one of the other teams that called. Yes, trading to the Dolphins was the best choice for them, allowed them to make one of the best moves of the draft...trade down and acquire a pick, and get the guy you wanted anyway. However, that does not mean it was their only move.
The Vikes probably would have picked up better terms if they made the deal with the Cowboys or Patriots. They made the Dolphins promise not to trade the pick because that was why they were only taking a fourth round pick instead of a higher pick...they were trying to get their cake and eat it too. The Browns gave up a 2nd to move up one spot earlier.
Their was a distinct possibility that the Vikings could have traded that pick, even had the Dolphins not called. You can't deny it, because you don't know.
The Vikes probably would have picked up better terms if they made the deal with the Cowboys or Patriots. They made the Dolphins promise not to trade the pick because that was why they were only taking a fourth round pick instead of a higher pick...they were trying to get their cake and eat it too. The Browns gave up a 2nd to move up one spot earlier.
Their was a distinct possibility that the Vikings could have traded that pick, even had the Dolphins not called. You can't deny it, because you don't know.