Why does the trading deadline exist?

[Reverend Conehead]

I mean, why not just let teams trade whenever they want? Maybe a team loses all their quarterbacks in freak injuries just before the playoffs start and they would rather gamble on trading for someone's QB to have a chance in the playoffs. Why not let them do it?

 

[Whirlwin]

Okay is playoffs. I don't think it's fair to be able to stack your team with players. From teams that are already out of it. Nope you play with the what you got.

 

[Colombiacowboy]

I mean, why not just let teams trade whenever they want? Maybe a team loses all their quarterbacks in freak injuries just before the playoffs start and they would rather gamble on trading for someone's QB to have a chance in the playoffs. Why not let them do it?

Most trade deadlines exist in sports to assure the competition is balanced at the end of any given season. Think of it this way...Imagine a team like the Cowboys who squeak into the playoffs as a wildcard, and on week 17 they make five blockbuster trades, to gain a competitive advantage for the postseason run. It would be inherently unfair. The trade deadline assures that the competitive balance is in place and their is some risk/reward for the teams involved.

 

[dcstar]

^^^ This

Nuff said.

Go Cowboys!

 

[jwooten15]

I'd be game for that.

Teams would still get compensated in trades, etc, so why not?

Say we are strong going into the playoffs and Jerry wants to go all-in at the end of the season and trade for 3 great players while giving up multiple future 1st-rounders, who's to say that shouldn't be an option?

 

[Whirlwin]

I'd be game for that.

Teams would still get compensated in trades, etc, so why not?

Say we are strong going into the playoffs and Jerry wants to go all-in at the end of the season and trade for 3 great players while giving up multiple future 1st-rounders, who's to say that shouldn't be an option?

Okay so let's trade for Patrick Mahomes. And then give him back at the beginning of the season. Make that a trade clause. Is too many scenarios that can go sour. 100% against it . Imagine the Cowboys are in the playoffs with some team is willing to give up multiple first-round picks for the trophy. How would you feel on the losing end of that

 

[jwooten15]

Most trade deadlines exist in sports to assure the competition is balanced at the end of any given season. Think of it this way...Imagine a team like the Cowboys who squeak into the playoffs as a wildcard, and on week 17 they make five blockbuster trades, to gain a competitive advantage for the postseason run. It would be inherently unfair. The trade deadline assures that the competitive balance is in place and their is some risk/reward for the teams involved.

I get where you're coming from, but those teams aren't getting the new players for free, ya know?

And on the opposite end of the argument, say Rodgers leads the Packers to the #1 seed and has a freak, season-ending injury week 17 - that creates a competitive disadvantage.

Just playing devil's advocate

 

[jwooten15]

Okay so let's trade for Patrick Mahomes. And then give him back at the beginning of the season. Make that a trade clause. Is too many scenarios that can go sour. 100% against it . Magic in the Cowboys are in the playoffs with some team is willing to give up multiple first-round picks for the trophy. How would you feel on the losing end of that

That's not a realistic scenario though. You wouldn't trade for someone in a glorified "rental" role. You wouldn't just ship them back to their old teams once the playoffs ended.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Most trade deadlines exist in sports to assure the competition is balanced at the end of any given season. Think of it this way...Imagine a team like the Cowboys who squeak into the playoffs as a wildcard, and on week 17 they make five blockbuster trades, to gain a competitive advantage for the postseason run. It would be inherently unfair. The trade deadline assures that the competitive balance is in place and their is some risk/reward for the teams involved.

How is it unfair when every team going into the playoffs can make trades as well. If they don't than that's on them, it doesn't make it unfair because one team made a move and the others didn't.

 

[Colombiacowboy]

How is it unfair when every team going into the playoffs can make trades as well. If they don't than that's on them, it doesn't make it unfair because one team made a move and the others didn't.

It's called stacking the deck, and if this wasn't regulated (i.e. the trade deadline) it would be extremely difficult to assure teams have equal access to trades. In addition, what would stop a team from trading for these guys, renegotiating the contract (front loading), then dropping them before free agency? It would essentially be buying a championship. Would a team like the Bengals or Packers be able to compete in that scenario with less capital than a team like Patriots or Cowboys?

 

[Whirlwin]

That's not a realistic scenario though. You wouldn't trade for someone in a glorified "rental" role. You wouldn't just ship them back to their old teams once the playoffs ended.

And what do you do with the player that you making room for. I'd say bye-bye I'm not coming back to you. The scenarios are endless can't do it. It doesn't set a good example for anyone. In my opinion.

 

[Whirlwin]

Why bother even having a salary cap. its all about parody. Might as well throw that scenario out the window.

 

[Whirlwin]

How is it unfair when every team going into the playoffs can make trades as well. If they don't than that's on them, it doesn't make it unfair because one team made a move and the others didn't.

Fear, or unfair. My opinion it doesn't set a good example. Sorry you're injured goodbye I'm making room. I don't care that you worked your *** off all season to get to the playoffs. You're not healthy see you later

 

[KingintheNorth]

There needs to be a deadline for sure.


I do think it could be later in the season though.

 

[Alexander]

Fear, or unfair. My opinion it doesn't set a good example. Sorry you're injured goodbye I'm making room. I don't care that you worked your *** off all season to get to the playoffs. You're not healthy see you later

Depth is also a countermeasure. So is quality coaching.

 

[Proof]

That's not a realistic scenario though. You wouldn't trade for someone in a glorified "rental" role. You wouldn't just ship them back to their old teams once the playoffs ended.

yeah, someone absolutely would.

 

[Whirlwin]

yeah, someone absolutely would.

Hey look give me a first-round pick, I'll give you a Aaron Rodgers. But I want him back at the beginning of next season training camp. Yeah somebody actually would take that first round pick and give you a body not necessarily Aaron Rodgers, but you know what I'm saying. I totally agree with you

 

[buybuydandavis]

I mean, why not just let teams trade whenever they want? Maybe a team loses all their quarterbacks in freak injuries just before the playoffs start and they would rather gamble on trading for someone's QB to have a chance in the playoffs. Why not let them do it?

In that case, many would think it's ok.

But the case you'd usually see is playoff teams loading up for the playoffs. It's a way to get around the cap and roster limits on which league competitiveness is based.

Maybe they could limit it to 1 player? Or 1 QB?

 

[texbumthelife]

I've always thought the deadline could/should be a little later, like week 10. I definitely think there needs to be one though.