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If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
CJ's contract is expiring & if something easy was going to be done it would have already. So is getting a functional player now & a first round pick next year be worth it ? He's sorta been a mild bust for a top ten pick & I wouldn't call his production worth us not getting a new opportunity in the draft next year, so wouldn't it be like trading him for Sammy & our 4th round pick next year ?
I love Spiller but not his production for the team & I think we could probably pick up another player for our O-line or a LB as well on a well from stocked team that's contending.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
This is might add to the intrigue, where's there smoke....
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Jason La Canfora is reporting don't be surprised if CJ is traded in the next month.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
We wouldn't get a player AND a 1st round pick for CJ, but I'd take a 1st rounder, yes.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
I doubt we'll get a 1st.
But if so, maybe we could get our top 5 pick back?
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
Sure, getting a first rounder is appealing (as unlikely as that is), but a part of me really wants to see how this offense functions with all the weapons they have in training camp. I would rather see Spiller extended than traded...but I realize, too, the move to pick up Bryce Brown was very likely made with some future roster maneuvers in mind.
If Freddie and CJ are both free agents at the end of the season, it is hard to imagine the Bills re-signing both of them, with Brown and his modest contract. Depending on the kind of season Freddie has, you would imagine that he would want to re-sign with the Bills, and wouldn't likely command top dollar. CJ is another case. Say has a "pretty good" but not terrific season like he did in 2013... he would still likely make some major dollars in free agency. He is young, lightly used, and I have no doubt there are a dozen OC's in the NFL who think they could use him a lot more effectively than he has been used in Buffalo.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
The Eagles already looked into trading for him earlier this year before they got Darren Sproles, and the Bills showed no inclination to deal him. I don't even think it got to the point of an offer. I suppose the Bills have acquired Brown since then.
I doubt they would get a 1st, considering the depressed RB market and how poorly the Trent Richardson trade went for Indy. I don't see backs as being as valued an asset. A guy like Spiller likely is looked at as best in a rotation, adding a big-play element to a team (but not a feature back).
I just don't see it, I think the Bills hold onto him. I know they have some depth at RB, but given FJ's age and injury history I'd hold onto him. I guess if you could say he would return a 1st I'd do it, but that is a pipe dream.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
Some of you must think that Jackson's going to play for a few more years. I doubt that they even extend him after the season, I suspect that they might for one season simply to keep him around, but let's first see him make it through this season without an injury and playing even average football.
He's the oldest RB in the league right now. He'll be 34 next season. The market for 34-year old RBs is almost nonexistent.
As to CJ, if the team had planned on trading him it should be now. You can't trade a free agent. I suspect that they're waiting to see how he plays to see what kind of extension to offer him and to use that as leverage to get a good season out of him in Whaley's promised playoffs year.
Otherwise, put yourself on some other team, you going to trade a 1st round pick for CJ?
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
What GingerP said.
1. We're never getting a 1st rounder for him.
2. We're not interested in trading him.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
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Mr. Miyagi
What GingerP said.
1. We're never getting a 1st rounder for him.
2. We're not interested in trading him.
Well yeah, to state the obvious. He's not worth a 2nd-rounder now either without a long-term contract.
Clearly the team isn't interested in trading him because of their promise to make the playoffs, as ridiculous as that is given the circumstances. Then again, they traded Stevie and if they were serious about this playoff challenge then that was one of the dumbest things that they could have done. Watkins as a rookie, even if KneeJ is on the field for 16 games and manages to play average football, is not going to lead this team into the playoffs.
Also, imo Jackson's downturn in play is going to be heavily felt this season.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
We can't keep trading away our key players for something shiny next year. Let's see what we can do this year with CJ, Sammy and the rest of our high powered RB and WR corps, and let next year take care of itself. CJ - when healthy - can be an offensive force who can turn games around all by himself.
With a better supporting cast on both offense and defense, CJ just might lead us to the Promised Land of playoff football.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
Did Whaley really promise a playoff birth this season? Did I miss that?
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
What is this team best at. Turning former 1st round pick into future 4th round pick.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
I don't see getting a first round pick for CJ.
The op called him a mild bust. Would you trade a first round pick for a mild bust?
if he has a season like 2 years ago again this year. Then you could probably come close.
If he has a killer fist few games this year his value can go up for a in season trade.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
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sudzy
What is this team best at. Turning former 1st round pick into future 4th round pick.
Ouch! :bullseye:
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
If somebody was willing to give up a first, I'd pull the trigger. For reasons others have already pointed out, I think it's highly unlikely that will happen.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
Perfect fit in NO in my opinion. a low 1st rounder perhaps
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
Since he's not worth that yes I'd do it.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
I'm with Jan on this, you don't continue to trade away assets for the future if you think the team you have is good enough to make a run at the postseason.
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Re: If we could trade CJ for a 1st pick next year, would it be worth it ?
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Originally Posted by
MitchMurrayDowntown
CJ's contract is expiring .... So is getting a functional player now & a first round pick next year be worth it ? He's sorta been a mild bust
An other team is going to trade a "functional player" and a 1st round pick for a player who is a "mild bust" with an expiring contract? ...Lets also trade TJGraham to the same team for a "functional" player and a 3rd rounder while were at it ...
