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One Opinion On A Trade Option

Ghetti13

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Lets be frank. Miami would really, really like to move down in this draft. In fact, I have a feeling they would be willing to take fifty cents on the dollar to do so.

Here is what I mean.

I have really wondered whether there is any chance Miami can move out of number one without simply letting the time lapse and letting a few teams slide in ala the Minnesota Vikings when they drafted Kevin Williams.

As a result, I have become convinced that only a highly emotional, impulsive and nearsighted GM would be willing to move up. I am also convinced that nobody will swap with us for McFadden or Ryan or Dorsey or J. Long. The first two because the Rams won't take them. The third because of the injury concerns. And the fourth because I just don't think he is as good as advertised.

As a result, that leaves one player. Chris Long. Given that, I think there is only one team who has a need coupled with a highly emotional, impulsive and nearsighted GM. That would be the Oakland Raiders.

Think about it. Given Al Davis's infatuation with the Raider's and their organizational history, I cannot think of a player he feels should be an Oakland Raider more than Chris Long.

Now, I don't think Davis is stupid. Impulsive and emotional? Yes. Stupid? Na. So, that is why I think he would be reluctant to go by the outdated trade chart created in a time when first round money was reasonable.

As a result, I think it is at least possible that Miami could move from one to four and pick up the Raiders second. According to the trade chart, that would be fifty cents on the dollar for Miami. Nevertheless, I think it would be for the best.

The bottom line is that Miami really needs to be willing to take a hit by the trade chart to get something done. Now, that does not mean that you give up your leverage and sell out by letting everyone know you are willing to do this. However, I think it needs to be an option.

What do you think? Do you think this trade is at least theoretically possible as I do? Would you be willing to take fifty cents on the dollar to move to four and pick up another second?
 
I have wondered about the same thing.. dunno if our frontoffice would do something like that though.. it makes sense because it saves us good money, we still get a player at a position of need and we get some more picks in a very deep draft..
 
Whoever Miami picked would still want the money that the overall #1 pick gets....I could see this person becoming a hold out if this happens. I wonder if you forfeit your pick if you let your ten minutes expire.....that would be funny to see.
 
I would love to see that trade happen...we get an extra pick and still get a top 5 pick. And then we draft Gholston
 
Kevin Williams tried to ask for the money of the pick where Minnesota was slotted. He lost. The pick will only get the money for the pick they were selected. Period. The agent will try, but he won't have a leg to stand on.
 
You can throw the trade chart out the window this year, no true marquee talent to trade for. I doubt that anyone is willing to trade up to take Chris Long- there might actually be more of a bidding war for Jake Long in my opinion. The Rams and Chiefs would be potential suitors, I think.
 
I think taking Jake Long in the top five is a mistake based on what I see when I pop in the tape. However, I am with you. I certainly hope someone disagrees with me enough to move up to number one overall to take him. That would be great.

I just don't see it happening.
 
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