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MaroonBells · 04-19-2021, 01:27 PM

Sounds like the Ravens are preparing for the almost certain trade of Brown Jr. sometime during the draft. I think the odds of them trading him during the draft are about 90%. The odds they trade with the Vikings considerably lower. But we'll see...

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1384...23178?s=20

04-19-2021, 01:34 PM

I would think if it's going to happen with the Vikings, it will be before the draft. I'd think they will know if his compensation will fit with their plans or not now or soon.

Not sure I see this as a trade that happens @ 14???

04-19-2021, 01:39 PM

Quote: @purplefaithful said:
I would think if it's going to happen with the Vikings, it will be before the draft. I'd think they will know if his compensation will fit with their plans or not now or soon.

Not sure I see this as a trade that happens @ 14???

they have already had the contract talks, i think they dont like what they are hearing, but would likely still be open to it if the draft doesnt give them what they are looking for. IE: if they dont like the later OT prospects and one of the ones they like isnt there at 14 they pull that trigger and make the move with the ravens and then worry about getting him extended and under the cap with something that is already agreed upon.

04-19-2021, 01:42 PM

Quote: @purplefaithful said:
I would think if it's going to happen with the Vikings, it will be before the draft. I'd think they will know if his compensation will fit with their plans or not now or soon.

Not sure I see this as a trade that happens @ 14???

I tend to think if they do trade for OBJ it will after they find out what's available at 14. If Sewell or maybe a couple others fall to them, they will go with the rookie pricetag. In fact, I think a blue chip rookie is plan A.

04-19-2021, 01:47 PM

Quote: @PurplePastor said:

@purplefaithful said:
I would think if it's going to happen with the Vikings, it will be before the draft. I'd think they will know if his compensation will fit with their plans or not now or soon.

Not sure I see this as a trade that happens @ 14???
I tend to think if they do trade for OBJ it will after they find out what's available at 14. If Sewell or maybe a couple others fall to them, they will go with the rookie pricetag. In fact, I think a blue chip rookie is plan A.

Yup, I'm hoping for a rookie. Vs a trade. Cheap meat for 4+1 years while Cousins is raking us over the coals. Then by the time the rookie needs a deal Cousins will basically be done.

04-19-2021, 01:59 PM

Quote: @purplefaithful said:
I would think if it's going to happen with the Vikings, it will be before the draft. I'd think they will know if his compensation will fit with their plans or not now or soon.

Not sure I see this as a trade that happens @ 14???

I think the contract stuff would have to have already been worked out. Also the trade compensation.

Teams will likely pull the trigger or not based on who's available when they pick. I don't think the Vikings would pull the trigger on a trade before they know who might be available at 14. If Sewell or Slater are there, I would imagine they'd just stay and pick. Darrisaw and below might prompt the trade. But we know nothing. It's possible the Vikings are out based on the contract Brown is demanding. As Geoff has mentioned, Vikings would probably feel better about paying him the moon if he were a better scheme fit.

04-19-2021, 02:15 PM

I may be in the minority here, but I dont think trading for him is the right move for the Vikes. While he's a good player, he's basically a rental for us with what he wants for his contract. It would certainly improve our OL, but the numbers don't work

04-19-2021, 02:22 PM

Quote: @Hawkvike25 said:
I may be in the minority here, but I dont think trading for him is the right move for the Vikes. While he's a good player, he's basically a rental for us with what he wants for his contract. It would certainly improve our OL, but the numbers don't work

Vikings wouldn't trade for him at all if they were only going to get him for one year. The numbers can always be worked out, especially when you consider that Barr's money will be off the books next year and a decision will have to be made on Cousins. Either he goes or he's extended. Either one brings more cap space. A cap that will be skyrocketing soon.

Also, we're talking about a 24 year old franchise LT. A left tackle you could feasibly have for the next ten years. That's the kind of player you spend big money on and don't feel bad about it. The biggest question for me is his fit in a wide zone.

04-19-2021, 02:29 PM

Quote: @Hawkvike25 said:
I may be in the minority here, but I dont think trading for him is the right move for the Vikes. While he's a good player, he's basically a rental for us with what he wants for his contract. It would certainly improve our OL, but the numbers don't work

I just wonder if they have enough money for him at this point. It's going to be a bidding war.

04-19-2021, 02:31 PM

Quote: @Vikergirl said:

@Hawkvike25 said:
I may be in the minority here, but I dont think trading for him is the right move for the Vikes. While he's a good player, he's basically a rental for us with what he wants for his contract. It would certainly improve our OL, but the numbers don't work
I just wonder if they have enough money for him at this point. It's going to be a bidding war.

but the teams in the war have to be willing to not only pay for him... but they have to willing to pay for his rights. if he was a FA, yes there would be more teams in on him, but when you factor in what you have to give up to get him that possibly cuts the suitors down some. just as there are some that would be willing to aquire his rights, but wouldnt be willing or able to cover his contract demands.