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In order to evaluate the market value of a deal with Philly for Marcus Mariota, a 20-to-5 jump by them is a substantially identical jump we took from 6-to-2 in 2012 (per the NFL Draft Point Value Chart). And what is that market? A first and second this year, and two firsts the following two years. But given Philly's abject desperation for Mariota, that load of picks shouldn't be viewed as the going rate for such a deal; rather, it should viewed as the price of admission for us to start considering it.
What else should we ask for? Either a second and fourth rounder in 2017 or, a second rounder next year. If Philly is really that set on Eminem, why not ask them to pay for the franchise, blockbuster QB he really is. Adding another a second rounder is, in the bigger picture, a real pittance for the guy they think he'll be. But by no means should the Redskins begin to entertain an offer from Philly that doesn't use what they gave up in 2012 as a starting point. I'm sure McCloughan is smart enough to figure that out (despite the fact that Peter King could not).
As for "giving" Philly its potential QB, let them have him. Right now, we're a really bad team and can't focus on what others are doing. We need to concentrate on rebuilding our franchise, and that starts with loading up on picks -- and high ones at that -- with a master talent evaluator like McCloughan calling the shots. In turn, this might really be a death knell for Philly. In the first place, Eminem is clearly not a pro-ready QB. He'll have to learn on the job and compensate for a woeful Philly defense in the process. Philly really needs these picks to rebuild its defense and to start filling holes developing on its offense. For instance, once its foundation, Philly's o-line is starting to come apart. Todd Herremans was released yesterday. LT Jason Peters just turned 33 and their best o-linemen, Evan Mathis, will turn 34 right after the 2015 season begins. While McCoy and Maclin are still young, they may have a tough time producing behind an aging and less effective o-line in the next year or so. Without draft picks to help them out, Philly will see both its o-line and defense suffer. And unless, Mariota is the next Andrew Luck, he'll have a tough time trying to adapt to the pro-game while also being asked to win games.
What else should we ask for? Either a second and fourth rounder in 2017 or, a second rounder next year. If Philly is really that set on Eminem, why not ask them to pay for the franchise, blockbuster QB he really is. Adding another a second rounder is, in the bigger picture, a real pittance for the guy they think he'll be. But by no means should the Redskins begin to entertain an offer from Philly that doesn't use what they gave up in 2012 as a starting point. I'm sure McCloughan is smart enough to figure that out (despite the fact that Peter King could not).
As for "giving" Philly its potential QB, let them have him. Right now, we're a really bad team and can't focus on what others are doing. We need to concentrate on rebuilding our franchise, and that starts with loading up on picks -- and high ones at that -- with a master talent evaluator like McCloughan calling the shots. In turn, this might really be a death knell for Philly. In the first place, Eminem is clearly not a pro-ready QB. He'll have to learn on the job and compensate for a woeful Philly defense in the process. Philly really needs these picks to rebuild its defense and to start filling holes developing on its offense. For instance, once its foundation, Philly's o-line is starting to come apart. Todd Herremans was released yesterday. LT Jason Peters just turned 33 and their best o-linemen, Evan Mathis, will turn 34 right after the 2015 season begins. While McCoy and Maclin are still young, they may have a tough time producing behind an aging and less effective o-line in the next year or so. Without draft picks to help them out, Philly will see both its o-line and defense suffer. And unless, Mariota is the next Andrew Luck, he'll have a tough time trying to adapt to the pro-game while also being asked to win games.
