Who thinks we should take Herbert to force a trade

[Canucklehead]

Not me. When is the last time this team had an actual star? Too many middling players. I really want to see a real difference maker. Quinn hasn’t exactly filled the team with stars.

[coyote12]

Think about it Lions in win win position If some team jumps up to take QB into Skins #2 fine we take Young at #3

If he goes to Skins we do the trade down an there will be teams willing to move up to#3 for a QB

I don’t think Skins pass on Young but if they do I can live with Young at #3.

Stories of trades are just same as fans here making up mocks or wishing for a player.
The people writing them in some cases know less than some Fans. That is a Fact!

[Phunnypharm]

@Mufasa

… if Miami or SD will not trade with us to start?

Why pick one of the 2 QBs?:

1. Because Miami and SD both need a QB and will be taking Tua and Herbert. It seems like a given at this point.
2. If they try calling our bluff (that we will not take a QB), then by taking one of them we can force a draft day trade.
3. Herbert is supposed to be a top 5 prospect.

Why Herbert and not Tua:

1. I’m scared to death of the bust potential of Tua due to injury concerns even if he is given the green light on the hip recovery for now. Too much of a risk.
2. If we ended up stuck with Herbert it could be a great thing for the team.
3. Herbert is supposed to be more physically talented than any other QB in the class.
4. Herbert still has things that need fixing in his game before he is a starter, but he is supposed to be close and we aren’t looking for a starter anyways.
5. Would be great insurance for injury to Stafford.
6. If he develops the way we like we could have a tradable asset down the road, or a good tough decision to make.
7. Now might be the time for a move like this since we have a top 3 pick, and I think I trust Bevell to make a decision on if Herbert could be the guy.

But what about Stafford:

1. I am a big supporter of his, and he would remain the starter.
2. Herbert likely gets traded during THIS DRAFT, but if he doesn’t he is great insurance for us.
3. If Stafford keeps playing at his current level for the next decade, then we trade Herbert down the road.

To be clear, I want defense at the top of this draft, but I really want the trade down and then defense.

Who likes this idea?

I thought this would have worked as well… because everyone knew the Dolphins and Chargers wanted QBs.

Specifically … the Chargers REALLY needed to draft a QB because they were moving into the new stadium without Rivers. And… they were already miles behind the Rams in generating buzz in the LA market.

[1CasanovaJack]

I have made statements about doing it this year if we don’t get any trade down options. It was ridiculous last year, EVERYONE knew we were taking Okudah at #3 so there was zero urgency to make a move with us. I would seriously consider taking Fields if he’s there and we don’t get a trade down offer to force the issue.

[FreebirdPartDeux]

@1CasanovaJack

I would seriously consider taking Fields if he’s there and we don’t get a trade down offer to force the issue.

In some drafts, that strategy wouldn’t work.

In this particular draft, I think it would. However, I wouldn’t try it with either Mac Jones or Lance.

[1CasanovaJack]

I wouldn’t either.