Quote:unless he gets a large enough deal that could've sent us a 3rd round comp pick, I don't think when he signs or who would be relevant

 

the more I think about this trade, there's ultimately 1 thing that will make it successful, and that is Joeckel becoming an elite LT, if that happens, IMO, there's no reason to question the trade

 

I still feel like it is tied -- somewhat tied mind you, not completely dependent on -- what Caldwell ultimately does with those selections.

 

A Fourth round pick in the middle of the round is a nice chip to help you move up a few spaces in the draft; or it could be used on a 'fringe' guy. If Caldwell did this trade just to trade and has no specific plan for those selections, that's worrisome. But if he uses them to his great advantage, and Joeckel turns out to be the player he was drafted to be, now we're talking good GM moves.

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