(09-17-2019, 06:40 PM)Upper Wrote:

(09-17-2019, 05:27 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: So you're saying if a team traded 2 1sts for Ramsey it would be a major blunder and a disastrous decision?

It wouldn't be disastrous because Ramsey is better than Tunsil and the extra 2nd rounder is quite valuable, but I think if someone spends 2 1sts and also has to shell out a record breaking contract they will ultimately be disappointed. I don't think any non QB is worth 2 1sts.

I think if a team is willing to part with a package of picks or 1st rounder, then they are committed to paying the player big to keep them around. Teams usually dont trade players with 3+ years of contract left unless something drastic has happened within that 1 or 2 year period of signing the contract.
With Tunsil, he has massive leverage because letting him walk would be disastrous for the texans. They wouldn't have pulled the trigger unless they are willing to shell out a top tier LT contract. Tunsil could easily demand to be the highest paid LT while playing at a top 10 level.
Same with the Cowboys and Cooper. A two year rental for Cooper without getting a deal done for a first round pick would be awful.
The Bears and Mack. The Bears knew they had to pay up.
The only wiggle room these teams have is if they win the Super Bowl. Then it kinda gets into forgivable area.

This is the norm. Top tier players require heavy draft capital and a top tier contract. If youre willing to give up the draft capital, you are willing to pay up. Teams have shown this consistently.
In regards to Ramsey, I dont think the two first round picks are the issue. Ramsey is a young top tier player but no one is willing to give up the draft capital and top tier contract, is it possible Ramsey's contract demand is beyond what a team believes to be a top tier contract?
I think its still too early make the determination. A team could still pull the trigger

The market is set as far as the Jags are concerned. 2 1st rounders or nothing.
Until he becomes a cancer.

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