Quote:I'm saying they didn't need to test the market. I'm fairly certain the GMs of 2 NFL franchises understood the value of the deal. If it was reasonable to both, there was no reason not to pull the trigger. The Jags got additional draft picks, and the Ravens rented an OT for the rest of the season.


If a team approaches you with a trade offer for a player you're not shopping, and you want to have any future dealings with other teams down the road, you don't take a fair deal and turn around and start making calls to other teams hoping to get a better deal. If it's reasonable, and both sides feel they'll benefit from the arrangement, make it happen. That good faith will pay off down the road.


No, I don't think it was a questionable move at all. I think I've made that abundantly clear based on the details we do know about the deal.

Well I can't disagree more. I don't agree that Caldwell knows Monroe's value without testing it. Who knows, maybe he will be surprised (Trich anyone?).


He doesn't have to show his hand. Doesn't need to tell them he hasn't been shopping around. You make it sound like he was doing a favor. Caldwell has every right to get as much for a player as he can especially for a team who lacks talent. It's business.

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