Quote:I know it's been pointed out here already, but I'd like to remind everyone once again that on October 1, 2013, Eugene Monroe was an average tackle that hadn't lived up to his draft slot, and was generally a disappointment. On October 2, 2013, when the trade was first reported, he was a good tackle, and we'd better have gotten a first-round pick for him. On October 3, 2013, when we found out the terms, he was the best thing since Tony Boselli, and only getting fourth and fifth-round picks for him was a complete waste of a great offensive lineman.

 

Monroe was definitely playing well.  Although he had a rocky start, he was generally considered a good player among fans.  That year we were all amazed how he stonewalled Jared Allen.  Clay Matthews got the better of him, but you could also see him on the sidelines in "wired" or whatever they call that show talk about how Monroe was "supposed to be the best" meaning he had built a reputation for being really good at his job.

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