Of All the Questionable Keim Drafts, this Year's is the ....

[BritCard]

Apparently the press release went out to everyone to use Bird City (another bird bites the dust)

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[cardsfanmd]

This might be the dumbest thread in asfn history.

 

[Stout]

I think the trade was a good one period. Brown + Sanders was better value than drafting a player there.

100 percent this.

 

[slanidrac16]

We’ll never know because Hopkins WAS suspended, the WRs WERE off the board and the trade DID happen. The “what if’s” are irrelevant.

Not questioning the trade . Just wondering if Hopkins had not been suspended would the Cards still have made the trade or just drafted BPA.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Not questioning the trade . Just wondering if Hopkins had not been suspended would the Cards still have made the trade or just drafted BPA.

I would think so.

If you looked at what the Cardinals did at their peak last season, the team was able to throw four quality receivers that defenses had to account for with different traits on the field at one time. Losing Kirk meant that the team needed another receiver to make up for those four. I think most people would say that Brown is a better player, or at least has a higher ceiling than Kirk.

Even with the loss of Hopkins, the Cardinals can still throw Brown, Moore, Green, and Ertz on the field. Brown should be able to open up short and intermediate routes, and teams shouldn't be able to camp on Moore's routes like they did at the end of last year. If all things work out, having Brown and Moore (two guys that run low 4.3s) on the field could be pretty explosive. This also isn't considering Conner and McBride when they are on the field. If managed properly, even without Hopkins, this is a pretty good group of skill players.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Apparently the press release went out to everyone to use Bird City (another bird bites the dust)

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Lecitus Smith kind of reminds me of Jonathan Cooper's movement skills. He didn't test as well, but they look similar.

 

[gmabel830]

I think the trade was a good one period. Brown + Sanders was better value than drafting a player there.

I don't disagree with this take at all, but in terms of value you also have to factor in the cost difference of having a first round pick cost controlled for 4-5 years vs Brown likely getting a big extension after this year. So the value really becomes if Brown + Sanders - $$$ we could have spent addressing additional needs over the next 3-4 years was worth our first round pick. Since we still would have a big hole at WR without the trade, I think the answer is still yes - but that's why you can't straight compare "is veteran X better value than rookie Y" without taking into account the salary implications of each.

 

[Harry]

Not questioning the trade . Just wondering if Hopkins had not been suspended would the Cards still have made the trade or just drafted BPA.

Just a guess, but with what was on the board I think they take Johnson

 

[Krangodnzr]

I don't disagree with this take at all, but in terms of value you also have to factor in the cost difference of having a first round pick cost controlled for 4-5 years vs Brown likely getting a big extension after this year.

This is a legitimate view, but you also have to ask yourself, "Do you want a prospect who has never played in the NFL, or would you rather have a guy with a proven track record who also already has chemistry with your starting QB?"

Once upon a time, I criticized the Rams for doing this with some of their trades for veterans and I've seen now that I would rather have a young veteran nearing or in their prime over a dice roll who is much less likely to work out.

So the value really becomes if Brown + Sanders - $$$ we could have spent addressing additional needs over the next 3-4 years was worth our first round pick.

I think the need was pretty large..the Cardinals almost had to walk away with a receiver and Brown at least won't cost $20+ million for two years, which is the going rate for a good starting receiver right now.

Since we still would have a big hole at WR without the trade, I think the answer is still yes - but that's why you can't straight compare "is veteran X better value than rookie Y" without taking into account the salary implications of each.

If the prognosticators are correct with how much the salary cap will grow over the next 5 years, a lot of these complaints will seem trivial real soon. I expect we'll see OK QBs making 40 million, Superstars making 55 million, and top WRs over 30 million. For years, I've thought WRs were a bit devalued and it looks like the NFL is finally starting to value WRs like they should.

If I'm a GM, I'm stocking up on WRs and moving on from them regularly...ala the Steelers approach.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

He was literally the Ravens WR1 just last year.

And that passing game scared no one.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I agree to an extent with @DVontel on this point. Ideally, Hollywood is a high end #2.

But who knows, maybe McBride ends up being a 1,000 yard receiver at TE and Hollywood becomes the guy to open up the underneath routes.

Agree. If he becomes a legit #1 due to ability and not role he’d have to be a tyreek hill. Don’t see that. But more likely he could be a legit high end #2.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Its not obvious is it. Tyreek Hill, Dontae Johnson, Tyler Lockett, Brandon Cooks are a similar size and WR1 on their teams.

Other than hill that’s by role and not by talent. Someone has to be the #1 on every team. Doesn’t mean they should be. And really Lockett is 1a/1b.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

This is a legitimate view, but you also have to ask yourself, "Do you want a prospect who has never played in the NFL, or would you rather have a guy with a proven track record who also already has chemistry with your starting QB?"

Once upon a time, I criticized the Rams for doing this with some of their trades for veterans and I've seen now that I would rather have a young veteran nearing or in their prime over a dice roll who is much less likely to work out.

I think the need was pretty large..the Cardinals almost had to walk away with a receiver and Brown at least won't cost $20+ million for two years, which is the going rate for a good starting receiver right now.

If the prognosticators are correct with how much the salary cap will grow over the next 5 years, a lot of these complaints will seem trivial real soon. I expect we'll see OK QBs making 40 million, Superstars making 55 million, and top WRs over 30 million. For years, I've thought WRs were a bit devalued and it looks like the NFL is finally starting to value WRs like they should.

If I'm a GM, I'm stocking up on WRs and moving on from them regularly...ala the Steelers approach.

I’m chuckling at your “once upon a time” because you’ve consistently stated that such a course of action would have a price to pay, but now that the cardinals have done it you’ve changed your mind. Juuust having some fun . . .

 

[Krangodnzr]

I’m chuckling at your “once upon a time” because you’ve consistently stated that such a course of action would have a price to pay, but now that the cardinals have done it you’ve changed your mind. Juuust having some fun . . .

Uh no after seeing the Rams do so over and over and seeing it be successful.

Quentin Harris pointed out a very clear reason to also make the deal: all the other veterans on the market would have cost significantly more. Hell, if Kirk had resigned at the low end of his value, he would have cost substantially more than the $15 million Hollywood will make over the next two years.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Uh no after seeing the Rams do so over and over and seeing it be successful.

Quentin Harris pointed out a very clear reason to also make the deal: all the other veterans on the market would have cost significantly more. Hell, if Kirk had resigned at the low end of his value, he would have cost substantially more than the $15 million Hollywood will make over the next two years.

Oh I like the deal. But I also haven’t been crowing about the rams having to eventually pay the piper doing similarly…