Jason Peters on the trade block...

[Daseal]

It's rumored that Jason Peters is on the trading block. Would you be willing to give one of the premier T's in the league a big contract for our 1st and 3rd? From what I've heard on NFL radio, that's what they're looking to get for him. He's only 27 and is a proven NFL commodity. I'm torn, but it doesnt seem like a terrible idea, IMO.

[GMScud]

I'd rather not, especially if Oher is available at 13. Peters was undrafted just 5 seasons ago, and look at him now. If anything, his current status should continue to reinforce the value of the draft.

[Monksdown]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I'd rather not, especially if Oher is available at 13. Peters was undrafted just 5 seasons ago, and look at him now. If anything, his current status should continue to reinforce the value of the draft.

Just to be an ass. How can you say in one sentence that he was undrafted, and look at him now. And then in the next sentence say that the draft has value. While i agree with you about the value of the draft, i don't see how his being undrafted and successfull supports that idea.

That being said, absolutely not. Trade two 22 year old starters(1st and 3rd), for a 27 yr old starter making 3 times the money. That's poppy-cock.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

Just to be an ass. How can you say in one sentence that he was undrafted, and look at him now. And then in the next sentence say that the draft has value. While i agree with you about the value of the draft, i don't see how his being undrafted and successfull supports that idea.

That being said, absolutely not. Trade two 22 year old starters(1st and 3rd), for a 27 yr old starter making 3 times the money. That's poppy-cock.

Unfortunately that is the Redskins MO.

I don't support trading away any draft picks in any year but I'd certainly rather give up a 1st and 3rd for an OL this year than QB.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

Just to be an ass. How can you say in one sentence that he was undrafted, and look at him now. And then in the next sentence say that the draft has value. While i agree with you about the value of the draft, i don't see how his being undrafted and successfull supports that idea.

That being said, absolutely not. Trade two 22 year old starters(1st and 3rd), for a 27 yr old starter making 3 times the money. That's poppy-cock.

If a guy of this caliber slipped all the way out of the draft, it's yet another sign of the value draft picks have. Obviously every team made a mistake passing on him. But the point is, those teams had the opportunity to pick him. Those opportunities vanish if you don't have picks.

[Monksdown]

The value of the draft depreciates if every team misses on a stud, because clearly it's a tool not fully understood or utilized.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

The value of the draft depreciates if every team misses on a stud, because clearly it's a tool not fully understood or utilized.

If you keep your entire allotment of draft picks then your chances of hitting any of those picks improves dramatically.

I don't think our FO has that part down yet.

[mrreddman]

No thanks. If we are gonna trade our 1st and 3rd Id rather go after Peppers. That said we gotta use our picks or hopefully trade down to add more picks.

[sportscurmudgeon]

The issue with Peters is that he is a head case.

Maybe you trade for him and he becomes happy and is a really good OT here for the next 6-8 years.

OR - - maybe you trade for him and he goes bonkers and makes such a pain-in-the-ass of himself that you go out and seek to trade him.

If that happens twice, the price you will get the second time around will not be anything near "a first and a third". Here is where due diligence and a good psych analysis is necessary before you consider making a deal for this guy.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

The issue with Peters is that he is a head case.

Maybe you trade for him and he becomes happy and is a really good OT here for the next 6-8 years.

OR - - maybe you trade for him and he goes bonkers and makes such a pain-in-the-ass of himself that you go out and seek to trade him.

If that happens twice, the price you will get the second time around will not be anything near "a first and a third". Here is where due diligence and a good psych analysis is necessary before you consider making a deal for this guy.

Agreed. Check out this admittedly unofficial list of sacks allowed by LT's in 2008:
How Many Sacks Each LT Gave Up (Because it interests me) - WalterFootball.com Forums

He's talented, but it appears that when he is unhappy, he just quits.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Agreed. Check out this admittedly unofficial list of sacks allowed by LT's in 2008:
How Many Sacks Each LT Gave Up (Because it interests me) - WalterFootball.com Forums

He's talented, but it appears that when he is unhappy, he just quits.

Wow, that's an interesting list. Look no further than Ryan Clady at #1 to see the value of a strong rookie tackle prospect in the draft. Just say no to Jason Peters.

[SC Skins Fan]

No. How many times must we be burned by trading draft picks and giving out big contracts? Plus, as pointed out above, Peters did not play well last year. He was great in 2007, not so much in 2008. He made the Pro Bowl last year on name recognition and previous rep.

[Eknox]

Originally Posted by mrreddman

No thanks. If we are gonna trade our 1st and 3rd Id rather go after Peppers. That said we gotta use our picks or hopefully trade down to add more picks.

Totally

[Schneed10]

If we were one RT away from SB contender status I'd say go for it, but we're not. We need two quality starters out of this draft, not one. Actually we need more than that, but we've only got 2 picks in the top 3 rounds, so 2 starters will have to do!

I'd rather see us get a quality tackle at 13 and then a young LB with some talent in the third round.

[MTK]

Too much to give up and the guy is a bit of a nut job.