Good advice- don't panic.
From the Colts perspective - if they do trade back with us, they'll get a similar haul to the one from the Jets. They could have a helluva draft for the next 2 seasons.
Because it makes sense. We need a top QB prospect, the only way to get is to trade up. Beane is acquiring assets that would help make that trade. It's not a stretch to think that's the direction he's going in.
The cap will have increased about $30 million in 3 years, and they'll be drafting in those 3 years in order to replace those that would require a big contract to stay. It's only an issue if they totally disregard the salary structure, which i highly doubt will happen.
While it's tough to part with a quality player, I'm now very confident that Beane has his plan and I would say that by 2019 season, you will see this roster filled out the way he wants it. Not saddled with long term deals and plenty of players on their rookie contracts. He will have the ability to add players at key positions with cap flexibility.
because of expiring contracts in 2018, most teams would logically see a jump in 2019 cap space. Probably consists of way less than 51 contracts. So while a lot of money, it's misleading to an extent. But it does give roster flexibility.
If he wants to move up, he has to tell those GM's, so there really isn't a big secret is there? If he wants to move up, I'm sure he's contacted those GM's already to get basic parameters to start discussions.
and no GM would ever say -" no matter what"
While I agree that no GM would ever give up any draft strategy, there is a price to move in the top 5 or so, and saying it now or later probably won't change that price.
more passing yards, less TD passes, less rushing yards and turns the ball over more than TT- and you say they are similar? And to add, Bridgewater is a pocket passer, much younger too. Something that we're missing here?