Quote:I wouldn't trade him. No disrespect or anything, but I think that would be the most foolish move to make right now. As enticing as a third round pick sounds, especially it being a high pick given the Brown's track record, why would you want to give away your only proven WR? With Blackmon gone, and two rookies in the mix, Shorts is a great option for Henne or Bortles. He might be overrated a bit by the fanbase here, however, I personally don't see him as a true number one receiver or "great" receiver. But with that said, he's still viable and dependable, on and off the field. He would be a good example for these younger guys to follow.

Good reply.  Thanks for your input. It is nice to see that somebody can reply intelligently, not with unnecessary insult after insult (even if they are an "Administrator").

 

I think the overall feedback I got suggests most people wouldn't mind trading Cecil for a 2nd round pick (more than he is worth), and everybody would do it for a 1st round pick (way more than he is worth, never going to happen).

 

To the people that don't want to do it, I hear ya, and there are some good reasons not to do it.  But besides Blackmon not coming back, don't you think Caldwell took two WR's very early in the draft, and traded away picks to move up to get one of them, for a reason?  I don't think they have much confidence in Shorts staying healthy, or performing again to the level he did in 2012. Like I said previously, I think he already peaked, and I will be very surprised to see numbers close to 2012 again.  Plus, they have been getting rid of Gene Smith picks left and right, so if the opportunity to get something for Shorts presented itself, I thought maybe they would take a 3rd rounder (about his worth, IMO).  Sure they are saying all the right things where his contract is concerned, because of course they want him to stay happy, and not worry about it.  The real level of confidence they have in Shorts will be revealed by the length and $$$ of the contract.  We'll see....

 

As far as the run/pass ratio this season, that remains to be seen also.  They might start off trying to pass more, but with Henne and a questionable O-line, plus inexperienced WR's, I don't see it happening.  Could be wrong, but just my gut.

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