So, OP speaks to the arod deal as though it is done fully in hindsight. Applying the same benefit to the darnold deal, I think there’s no question that deal was worse.
Iirc, the Sam price was #6 overall and three years worth of 2nds to move to #3. This was an unproven prospect, and the price was signifigantly more via draft capital.
Vs a 2 time MVP, at the cost of moving back 2 slots in the first and two 2nds.
If the a rod deal doesn’t work out, it looks to be a reasonable gamble even in retrospect. The Sam deal in hindsight isn’t a disaster, but it’s worse imo.
I disagree. They were in need of a good young franchise QB. That trade guaranteed they were going to draft one of the top 3.
So, OP speaks to the arod deal as though it is done fully in hindsight. Applying the same benefit to the darnold deal, I think there’s no question that deal was worse.
Iirc, the Sam price was #6 overall and three years worth of 2nds to move to #3. This was an unproven prospect, and the price was signifigantly more via draft capital.
Vs a 2 time MVP, at the cost of moving back 2 slots in the first and two 2nds.
If the a rod deal doesn’t work out, it looks to be a reasonable gamble even in retrospect. The Sam deal in hindsight isn’t a disaster, but it’s worse imo.
You have to consider the situation at the time of these deals.