What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal?

[Crazyhorse1]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

1) Team chemistry/impact on Rocky
2) Cap space assuming he signs for $20 mil guaranteed & has a contract more favorable to him a la AA & Loyd.

These 2 are so intertwined, team chemistry is impacted more by big $ signings than by vet. min. signings. I sure hope that the coaches think Rocky can play, if not this trade might make a lot more sense.

Other than this, on paper this is so obviously a good deal for us. We'd get a big time LB that is definitely an upgrade, and we could draft a DE or DT at 31. That's 2 starters for our ailing D.

Glad you asked the question Matty, cause I think some of the responses here have been quite irrational.

It could work out fine if we land the right DE or DT at #No 31. The draft is so heavy with potential studs at the two positions that we could just do that. However, I don't much feel like taking a chance and winding up with less than a high impact player at DE or DT (preferably at DE). I don't want to trade down lower than #8 and would be satisfied with #8 and late first rounder or second rounder (absolutely no less). I want to fill slots at DE and DT, one with a top player, another with a great prospect.
If this can't be done, I want to stay at #6 and grab Gaines Adams. Best case scenario if we trade down: Okoye and Anthony Spencer.