We're going to have to agree to disagree on a few things Mael.
Yes, he was an All-Pro and a good safety. Was he good enough for two first rounders? I don't think so. I don't think any safety is worth two first rounders, especially when the real need was an edge. I get it that Pete thought...
I've moved on to the fact that it was a terrible trade and it's over now, but when people say the trade was warranted, I need to know why and remind them why it wasn't.
Your seriously defending the trade? You do realize the Jets couldn't get rid of him fast enough for two firsts don't you? Also, you do realize the defense actually got worse while he was out there right? They were giving up passing yards at a historical rate.
He was never tracking into...
Did you like the trade when it happened BASF? Two 1st rounders for a safety? I mean, it would have to be in Ronnie Lott/Ed Reed territory (which he clearly wasn't) before I would even remotely consider it and would still probably pass.
I've thought about this a lot Hawk and I believe ours and Pete's expectations may have been too lofty. While i'll never agree with the price they paid for the trade, I do understand the thought behind it. Pete needed some pass rush, a lumber layer, and a field general safety combination...
Thanks Gem. I was expecting something on the lines of - 'Of course you would. You complain about everything'. LOL.
You wouldn't be far off if you had said that.
The problem was that he could have stayed healthy and they still gave to much for him. Everybody brings up the sacks, but seem to forget that the defense was being torched when they happened. It was an absolute travesty to depend on a safety for the pass rush, leaving the secondary short...