The Portis move in hindsight

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

Did The Ego really start this thread???? Well since it's out there...

I have no problem with the Bailey-Portis trade. We got a great RB and team leader. Did we need to throw in the 2nd rounder? That's a fair debate.

But I disagree with the "2 starters for 1" logic. Bailey wanted a lot of money and he got it in Denver. Bailey makes more than Portis plus they have to pay that 2nd rounder. So they got 2 starters, but we got 1 starter and cap space. And that cap space enabled us to get another starter.

And I don't think we'd do anything differently today. I think we need both these guys. Signing Betts will give us depth and take some of the load off Portis. We're no good with Portis out with injury every 2nd game. This should help.

Not to blow smoke up your ass, but I'v never heard the Portis v. Bailey deal put quite this way. Most people tend to focus on the two players for one part of it...but you really put the cost on Denver's end into perspective. Very good post, man.

Thanks.