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All the discussion of Culpeeper and the trade and how much he cost got me thinking.
What would fair compensation be for a high quality QB in a trade in terms of draft picks. We seldom actually see a guy who is healthy, happy and at a peak in his career traded -- without any practical considertaions (salary cap and the like) what would say the Patriots be able to get for Brady? Or the Colts for Manning? Whoever -- pick your favorite QB at the top of his game, injury free and with at least 5-6 great years ahead of him -- what do you think it would take in a trade to make it fair (and only draft picks -- no players involved)?
My initial thought is a team would have to get at least 3 first rounders for a guy like this.
I couldn't think of, off the top of my head, any trades like this that have taken place recently? It is relatively common for teams to trade to get the rookie QB they like but nobody seems to be willing to part with their franchise QB so vets are never traded.
What would fair compensation be for a high quality QB in a trade in terms of draft picks. We seldom actually see a guy who is healthy, happy and at a peak in his career traded -- without any practical considertaions (salary cap and the like) what would say the Patriots be able to get for Brady? Or the Colts for Manning? Whoever -- pick your favorite QB at the top of his game, injury free and with at least 5-6 great years ahead of him -- what do you think it would take in a trade to make it fair (and only draft picks -- no players involved)?
My initial thought is a team would have to get at least 3 first rounders for a guy like this.
I couldn't think of, off the top of my head, any trades like this that have taken place recently? It is relatively common for teams to trade to get the rookie QB they like but nobody seems to be willing to part with their franchise QB so vets are never traded.
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