(08-21-2018, 11:02 AM)Krayz_Jville_D Wrote:

(08-21-2018, 10:17 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: I don't disagree with this except to point out a few edge guys in development. Lerentee McCray has actually looked pretty good in limited snaps at the edge spot.  The team also has Smoot and Philips there for rotational purposes if they need them. (though Smoot may be more suited to the strong side) 

Still -  I think the production they'd get from Fowler off the bench this year may outweigh the value of what's being offered in trade.

I have zero doubt we can name guys behind fowler that would take his place, but none of them are as good as fowler or have that production... QB, Oline, Dline, CB are your 4 premium positions in football, I just want to hoard every single good player in those groups that we can

I aint giving him up unless its a 1st round pick

I agree he is valuable but if they offer a 2nd rounder he is gone. I would prob also let him go for a 3rd rounder but it gets iffy around that point. 

I mean our last 3 3rd rounders were Yannick, Smoot, and Harrison. Smoot hasn't panned out yet and time will tell on Harrison, but giving up a backup DE that will be gone next year for another chance at another 3rd rounder seems like a great deal.

The truth is that the Patriots are really great at never getting too attached to their players and getting trade value out of them before they reach their big dollar salaries. That is a big reason for their 20 year dominance.

I just cant figure out why the Jets would be interested. They aren't really competing this year and Dante is a one and done player.

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