KOC explaining balance of potential trade acquisitions w/retaining draft capital for Teasley.
Really loved Kevin O’Connell explaining the balance of potential trade acquisitions with retaining draft capital for new GM Nolan Teasley. pic.twitter.com/yDEGkWk6s5
— Jason Harmon (@JasonHarmonNFL) October 21, 2026
IMO trading picks for known producers in the NFL (with consideration to age & injury history) should be a lot more tempting than known producers in college. We know what skills have translated for the pros, whereas in the draft we can only project and hope for the best. Aside from that, transitioning from college to the NFL is a real leap for most as opposed to transitioning team to team. Just my opinion
Vanguard83 wrote:
IMO trading picks for known producers in the NFL (with consideration to age & injury history) should be a lot more tempting than known producers in college. We know what skills have translated for the pros, whereas in the draft we can only project and hope for the best. Aside from that, transitioning from college to the NFL is a real leap for most as opposed to transitioning team to team. Just my opinion
In a non salary cap world, that would be great. Problem is you simply can not build a sustained championship team without draft equity and capital. Can you fill in a couple of spots? Sure Can you pop up and win one for a year? Sure Can you sustain an operation with consistently trading away draft capital at a high level? It quickly becomes un-affordable. The consistent contenders have a line of depth and quality drafts. The 2 Super Bowls teams last year are prime examples. You can bring in guys like Darnold if you have a bunch of draft equity running a top defense.
Very thoughtful response...it's an integrated, balanced approach to roster creation, building and maintenance.
Please God, just one Lombardi before I die.
Well hell...
Where's the word salad in that?
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Vikesrock wrote:
In a non salary cap world, that would be great. Problem is you simply can not build a sustained championship team without draft equity and capital. Can you fill in a couple of spots? Sure Can you pop up and win one for a year? Sure Can you sustain an operation with consistently trading away draft capital at a high level? It quickly becomes un-affordable. The consistent contenders have a line of depth and quality drafts. The 2 Super Bowls teams last year are prime examples. You can bring in guys like Darnold if you have a bunch of draft equity running a top defense.
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