I’m not worrying about draft picks too much.
There’s many layers to a CMC trade. I mean there’s the rental and then there’s the long-term future. He could be a rental or long-term. I think for him to be long-term he’ll have to adjust his contract. Pay cut doesn’t have to mean half his salary. It could be a small amount.
And I said restructure or pay cut. Pay cut will happen over the next 2-3 years either way. Take it now with Buffalo, maybe even get some extra guaranteed money and upfront money now. There are ways to make it happen.
Let me add that I’m trading for CMC even if he’s a rental. Carolina can ask for 2 1sts but they won’t get it. I’m not worried about losing 1 late 1st. I would rather trade 1 late 1st then trade multiple middle round picks.