Kerb Hohl wrote:I think it's becoming pretty clear that Richardson was traded because his stock was going to plummet to essentially zero if they didn't move him. They'd probably trade older contributors like Joe Thomas if somebody calls with the right offer.
The Gordon stuff seems manufactured from the casual fan and Bleacher Report-types.
They're rebuilding:
1. Gordon is good.
2. Gordon is young.
Isn't that what you want when you rebuild? I realize he's near a year-long suspension if he gets caught again with the hippie lettuce in his system but there isn't much of a motivation to sell otherwise.
Yeah, Richardson completely took me by surprise. I initially liked the trade for both teams. I thought the Colts got a potential steal of a franchise RB, and I thought that CLE got an important 1st rounder to help the rebuild. Boy was I wrong about Richardson though...
Gordon and Thomas.....I don't see how you trade either of them. Gordon is young, talented, and still on a bargain rookie deal. I understand the idea of selling high (no pun intended), but even if he is one test away from a suspension, they have a minimal financial investment in him, so IMO, that's a risk worth taking.
I don't really view Joe Thomas as that old because of his position. I think he should be a dominant LT for as long as Gordon is a good/elite receiver. A lot of those linemen seem to be able to play into their late 30's at a high level with no problem.
Completely agree. Just look at how bad the Dolphins line is now after they traded Jake Long. Unless it's for a couple firsts, you just don't give up a franchise tackle with plenty of elite years ahead of him, regardless of the circumstances.
