Look at the trades in the last few days. Darius, because of his contract, only is worth a 6th. Benjamin, a former 1st rounder only gets a 3rd & 7th. Other trades: Garoppolo, because of pending free agency only gets the Pats a 2nd. Ajayi a 4th. Going back to pre-season Sammy wasn't worth any more than the Bills got because he'll be a UFA after this season.
The truth is that nobody stole any of these players. Due to their contract status, perceived attitudes etc, the team that traded them got maximum value.
Considering some of the overinflated ideas of players' values on many of the posted proposed trades, the last few days trades as well as others this season are a good dose of reality for all of us. I'm as guilty as anyone else in overinflating players' values, so this is not meant to flame anyone. However, the next time you feel that the Bills made a horrible trade think twice before getting on Beane's case.
On the other hand, if he ever makes as bad a deal as Whaley did when he traded for Sammy Watkins, feel free to get the tar & feathers out for Beane.
The truth is that nobody stole any of these players. Due to their contract status, perceived attitudes etc, the team that traded them got maximum value.
Considering some of the overinflated ideas of players' values on many of the posted proposed trades, the last few days trades as well as others this season are a good dose of reality for all of us. I'm as guilty as anyone else in overinflating players' values, so this is not meant to flame anyone. However, the next time you feel that the Bills made a horrible trade think twice before getting on Beane's case.
On the other hand, if he ever makes as bad a deal as Whaley did when he traded for Sammy Watkins, feel free to get the tar & feathers out for Beane.
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