(05-08-2024, 08:33 AM)HardcoreMoJagFan Wrote:

(05-06-2024, 10:52 PM)cland Wrote: The biggest part of the trade is that the Vikings got a steal by getting Dallas Turner (ranked #9 on the consensus boards) at #17.  So from their point of view, even if the trade to move up from #23 was overpriced (if you don't take in the next-year factor,) it was enormously cheaper than going up to ninth spot to get him.  It looks like a win-win deal.

While I probably would have taken Dallas Turner myself, we have no clue if the Vikings got a steal in Dallas Turner.  We like to talk about steals but he's only a steal if he produces.  We'll see how the next couple years go.

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(05-08-2024, 08:15 AM)Mikey Wrote: Value charts be danged. The trade is only a bargain if next year's darft is as deep AND we don't flush the picks. I like the early picks, you're gonna get more talent out of those selections. Amassing volumes of day 3 picks is perfect for a roster rebuild. Safe to say we can all agree that ain't where we are.

Now if next year is just as loaded and potential late first/early second guys fall to that third rounder (and they fit our needs), it's a win. Otherwise, we exchanged firsts to get the guys we both wanted where they fit, and the rest of the deal was just formality. Would have much rather gotten a late second this year than a 3rd, 4th and 5th to move. Not as many picks, but I'm not looking to fill out my punt coverage team.

"lopsided" is hilarious when you think the value that puts the trade over the top are the likes of D. Prince, Tyler Lacy, or Snoop Conner. Perspective is important.

If the Vikings flounder this year that third could be a top 70 pick.  With another possible top 100 pick with it.  Waiting until next year is a gamble for sure but it could pay out huge.  It remains a great move no matter what if Thomas is the guy.