Why is everyone so desperate to trade for a 1st round pick?

[OpIv37]

Think of the first rounders from the last few years
M. Williams- coming around but definitely not worth a 1st rounder.
McGahee- sat on the bench for a year then gave us 3 good games
JP Losman- it's really early, but he looked incredibly raw last night
Evans- comes up with a big play every other game but no consistency.

Granted, time will tell on all of these players and I still have hope for them. But this team needs consistent veterans to help develop the young talent. We need players who can contribute NOW, not more works-in-progress. I'd much rather trade Moulds or Henry for someone who will have an immediate impact.

[chernobylwraiths]

Think of the first rounders from the last few years
M. Williams- coming around but definitely not worth a 1st rounder.
McGahee- sat on the bench for a year then gave us 3 good games
JP Losman- it's really early, but he looked incredibly raw last night
Evans- comes up with a big play every other game but no consistency.

Granted, time will tell on all of these players and I still have hope for them. But this team needs consistent veterans to help develop the young talent. We need players who can contribute NOW, not more works-in-progress. I'd much rather trade Moulds or Henry for someone who will have an immediate impact.

I wouldn't mind either if we could get a young and up and coming player. But, as has been pointed out numerous times, player for player deals are rare.

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

I'm with you, TDs track record isn't exactly stellar for 1st rounders.

[Michael82]

Plus, the experts are saying that this is supposed to be one of the worst draft classes in a while.