Earl Thomas trade discussions centered around pick 50

[Avery]

If it happens, I would think they'd have to have a commitment to sign Earl to a new contract. With only one year left, who's to say he wouldn't bolt if he didn't like the situation?

 

[mugsybows]

i think they will try to hope and reach for derwin but if that falls through they will probably pull trade for Earl.

 

[MarkP88]

I agree.

But would you rather get Thomas, trade back to late first round and get a second?

If we can make moves and recoup our picks I’m all for it

If we can do that, sure. I just don't have a great feeling about trading a 2 for him. I acknowledge he's been a great player, but he's got a bit of injury history, he's almost 30, and I worry that he's looking for one last payday. Would much rather hold onto the 2 and see if we can get him for our 3rd.

 

[ferrispata]

I hope they don't pull the trigger unless they have a long term deal hammered out first.

 

[MarkP88]

You can't sit back and only make moves if you are a "player a way though". They are a few players away on defense and Earl Thomas will mask a lot of issues this defense does have. You don't trade for Earl because of one year. You are looking at him for 3 or 4 years.

That's part of it -- I'm not convinced we'll have Pro Bowl-level Earl Thomas for multiple years.

 

[Silver N Blue]

If they are going to pay a 2nd rd and 9 mill a year they should go after Reshad Jones who actually is the best safety in the league.

 

[Rayman70]

If we plan on TRADING for ET with that 50th pick...first,I HATE IT...but..what I would do is trade down from 19 to like 24..or later..grab another 3rd..then the loss of that 50th pick doesn't sting as bad.

 

[Doomsday]

I think #50 is too much but I wouldn't be too upset if they came away with LVE or R. Evans and Earl Thomas.

That would be a big upgrade to the defensive side of the ball.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

With Kavon and Heath fighting for SS, that would put Woods likely back at NCB. That would give us a deep secondary. Would we be playing a lot of 1-2 LB sets, and if so, would we still view LB as a big need?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

That's part of it -- I'm not convinced we'll have Pro Bowl-level Earl Thomas for multiple years.

I'm not either. He very well could suck this season and this move could be a mistake which is why I don't want to trade a high pick for him. But with a player of his caliber....you MAY have to trade a 2nd rounder to figure out if he still is as good as he once was. I won't be a fan but I won't complain. You gotta take risks. You take them anyway in the 2nd round. I really hope they can muster up something for next years draft that way they can trade something lower this year like a 3rd or 4th.

 

[Blitzen]

You can't sit back and only make moves if you are a "player a way though". They are a few players away on defense and Earl Thomas will mask a lot of issues this defense does have. You don't trade for Earl because of one year. You are looking at him for 3 or 4 years.

Yes you can. You use primarily the draft to build a great team and make moves with premium picks for the top three premium positions (unless you feel the team is excremely close to a super bowl). These being QB, LT, and DE. Especially when it's premium picks and huge salary.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

With Kavon and Heath fighting for SS, that would put Woods likely back at NCB. That would give us a deep secondary. Would we be playing a lot of 1-2 LB sets, and if so, would we still view LB as a big need?

Linebacker is a need based on the uncertainty of Jaylon and how injury prone Lee is.

 

[AmericanCowboy]

If we weren’t so terrible at drafting in the second round I would probably be more upset.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Linebacker is a need based on the uncertainty of Jaylon and how injury prone Lee is.

But do we take our chances if we plan to play a lot of 6 DB, 1 LB sets?

 

[KingintheNorth]

I've always wanted Earl Thomas because I think that helps the team win now.

The Dez decision contradicts that thinking but this Front Office has always had some Sybil to them.

 

[The Quest for Six]

I wouldn't offer anything higher than a third round pick for him

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Yes you can. You use primarily the draft to build a great team and make moves with premium picks for the top three premium positions (unless you feel the team is excremely close to a super bowl). These being QB, LT, and DE. Especially when it's premium picks and huge salary.

No...you can't. The objective is to take advantage of your best players primes. You have probably a 5 year window right now if that. You can't keep trying to build through the draft...by the time those players develop into Pro Bowlers....its time to either pay them or its time for them to leave this team or league.

 

[John813]

If they are going to pay a 2nd rd and 9 mill a year they should go after Reshad Jones who actually is the best safety in the league.

Strong safety/in the box guy though now.

I been a fan of him in Miami for a while, but not sure the dolphins would get rid of him over TJ McDonald, nor would he be that ideal deep centerfielder.

 

[bayeslife]

You can't sit back and only make moves if you are a "player a way though". They are a few players away on defense and Earl Thomas will mask a lot of issues this defense does have. You don't trade for Earl because of one year. You are looking at him for 3 or 4 years.

I’d rather have Earl for only 4 years than whatever injured linebacker we would take otherwise

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

But do we take our chances if we plan to play a lot of 6 DB, 1 LB sets?

You think they plan to do that? Not saying they won't just asking.