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I understand that what follows is a crazy, way outside the box idea. I am not sure it is a move I would support, but I think it provides for some interesting discussion. And because no one would believe it could happen, it might just happen. Here is the idea:
Trade up into the top of the first round and select Kevin White, WR
I know that this draft is RICH with WR talent. But as I look at the tape on White, along with his measurable and combine performance, it would seem he checks every box the Seahawks would want in a WR. Size, speed, athleticism, hands, blocking ability (though not great), YAC. If the front office was going to "fall in love" with any WR, White very well may be that guy.
I personally believe that the Seahawks will trade down and out of the first, and pick up someone like Nelson Agholor. But if you knew that White would be a player similar to Calvin Johnson, or even Julio Jones - would you consider it?
The cost? The cost for Atlanta to move up in 2011 from 27 to 6 was a total of five draft picks. The gave up the 27th, 59th (2nd round pick), and 124th (4th round pick) in 2011, along with their first round and fourth round in 2012. I think that was a little bit of an over-pay on the part of Atlanta. But what if the Raiders select Cooper at pick 4, and Atlanta is on the clock at pick 8 with White on the board and offers First and Third this year, along with First and Fourth round next year.
Would this be something you would even consider, or is it beyond crazy? Are we getting to the point in our roster construction that most of our later round picks become somewhat of a waste because they have little chance of making the roster because of depth? Would it make more sense to begin to target a few "elite" level talents and using our draft capital to maneuver around the draft to get a few better players?
I am not sure I would be in favor of this move - but I think it is an interesting prospect. Because I initially thought "no way" made me think it could actually be in play for the right price.
Thoughts?
Trade up into the top of the first round and select Kevin White, WR
I know that this draft is RICH with WR talent. But as I look at the tape on White, along with his measurable and combine performance, it would seem he checks every box the Seahawks would want in a WR. Size, speed, athleticism, hands, blocking ability (though not great), YAC. If the front office was going to "fall in love" with any WR, White very well may be that guy.
I personally believe that the Seahawks will trade down and out of the first, and pick up someone like Nelson Agholor. But if you knew that White would be a player similar to Calvin Johnson, or even Julio Jones - would you consider it?
The cost? The cost for Atlanta to move up in 2011 from 27 to 6 was a total of five draft picks. The gave up the 27th, 59th (2nd round pick), and 124th (4th round pick) in 2011, along with their first round and fourth round in 2012. I think that was a little bit of an over-pay on the part of Atlanta. But what if the Raiders select Cooper at pick 4, and Atlanta is on the clock at pick 8 with White on the board and offers First and Third this year, along with First and Fourth round next year.
Would this be something you would even consider, or is it beyond crazy? Are we getting to the point in our roster construction that most of our later round picks become somewhat of a waste because they have little chance of making the roster because of depth? Would it make more sense to begin to target a few "elite" level talents and using our draft capital to maneuver around the draft to get a few better players?
I am not sure I would be in favor of this move - but I think it is an interesting prospect. Because I initially thought "no way" made me think it could actually be in play for the right price.
Thoughts?