Thoughts on the the Pre-Draft NFL Trades
Posted 04/29/2022 01:49PM

by: Gus Aspillaga & Jacob Cotton


Dolphins receive: Tyreek Hill, WR

Chiefs: 2022 1st, 2022 2nd, 2022 4th, 2023 5th, and 2023 6th

Our thoughts:

Gus:

I believe that the Dolphins gave up too much. Even though Tyreek Hill is one of the best WRs in the league they gave up a lot of picks. The trade was pretty fair but I believe that the Chiefs won this trade as they didn't need to give up that much for him.

Dolphins: B+, Chiefs: A-


Jacob:

I think that the Dolphins gave up too much, but also think they won the trade, Tyreek Hill is a gamble though as the Dolphins don't exactly have the most talented WR core, Waddle is good, but apart from that there wasn't anyone else who could stay healthy. The Chiefs got loads of draft capital from this, but they lost their weapon one, and it remains to be seen if the other WRs can step up in his place.

Dolphins: B-, Chiefs: B+

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Patriots receive: Davante Parker, WR

Dolphins receive: 2022 5th, in exchange for a 2023 3rd

Our thoughts:

Gus:

The Dolphins won this trade. There is not a world where the Patriots should have given a 3rd round pick for Davante Parker who has been battling injuries his whole career and is a veteran.

Patriots: C, Dolphins: A


Jacob:

It's very simple to say a fleece is a fleece, however I think that the Patriots had the right idea, but went for the wrong guy. DeVante Parker has been inconsistent on the field, and he's almost never on the field. Parker is a player who has never truly been able to shine, and always seems injured.

Patriots: C+, Dolphins: A-

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Patriots receive: Mack Wilson

Browns: Chase Winovich

Our thoughts:

Gus:

This was a pretty even trade on both parts. The Patriots I would say got more than they gave due to the fact that they received the younger.

Patriots: B-, Browns: C+

Jacob:

Decently unbalanced trade, however I think the Patriots see something in Mack Wilson, I mean if they didn't why wouldn't they ask for a pick with him considering how Chase Winovich is much better than Mack Wilson is in their own respective schemes.

Patriots: C+, Browns: B-

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Browns receive: Desean Watson 2024 6th

Texans receive: 2022 1st, 2023 1st, 2024 1st, 2023 3rd, 2022 4th, and 2024 4th

Our thoughts:

Gus:

The Texans 100% won this trade, they received 3 first round picks. The Browns in return got a guy who could be really good in the future but along with his contract extension and next season him being out due to his court hearings, the Browns gave too much for too little.

Browns: D+, Texans: A

Jacob:

The Texans fleeced the Browns, Desaun Watson also fleeced the Browns he will be guaranteed 230m over 5 years whether they win in the playoffs or not. The Browns gave up their future for a possibility for Desaun Watson to be their guy, and considering that he hasn't played in a year, however he has shown improvement over the years he's played, but he's also probably not starting for the entire season this year, and wouldn't have played for 2 seasons.

Browns: D-, Texans: A+

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Browns receive: Amari Cooper and a 2022 6th

Cowboys receive: 2022 5th, and 2022 6th

Our thoughts:

Gus:

This was a pretty even trade all around the Cowboys got rid of the huge contract of Amari Cooper. Even if they didn't trade him the were going to drop him.

Browns: B, Cowboys: B-

Jacob:

Simple and plain solid trade for each side, the Cowboys got rid of most of their negative cap, and didn't have to just flat release Amari Cooper, and the Browns got their WR1 for at least 2 more years.

Browns: A, Cowboys: A

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Colts receive: Matt Ryan

Falcons receive: 2022 3rd

Our thoughts:

Gus:

This was a pretty bad trade for the falcons. They could have received a lot more for Matt Ryan. At best they probably could have gotten a lat 1st round pick.

Colts: A, Falcons : C+

Jacob:

Colts: A-, Falcons: D+

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Colts receive: Yannik Ngakoue

Raiders receive: Rock Ya-sin

Our thoughts:

Gus:

I feel like this is a very fair trade all around. The Colts receive a decent edge rusher in Yannik Ngakoue and the Raiders get a decent corner in Rock Ya-sin.

Colts: B-, Raiders: B

Jacob:

Colts: A, Raiders: A

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Broncos receive: Russell Wilson, and 2022 4th

Seahawks receive: QB Drew Lock, TE Noah Fant, and DT Shelby Harris, 2022, 2023 1st, 2 2nds, and 2022 5th

Our thoughts:

Gus:

I feel like this is a trade that could go either way. For right now this is a very good trade for the Broncos as they get their one position needed at QB but they gave up way too much. This is a very good trade long term for the Seahawks as they get three young players and they get two 1st round picks and two 2nds.

Broncos: A-, Seahawks: A+

Jacob:

Broncos: B, Seahawks: A+

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Chargers receive: Khalil Mack

Bears receive: 2022 2nd, 2023 6th

Our thoughts:

Gus:

This is a very good trade. Now the Chargers have Joey Bosa off one edge and they have Kahlil Mack going off the other. For the Bears they get the 2nd which most likely won't turn into much but it is still a 2nd round pick.

Chargers: A, Bears: B+

Jacob:

The Bears take a huge win here, but not on the other team, they get to remove an edge rusher who takes up QB cap space, and is always injured, and they get a 2nd round pick from him. The Chargers also get a w in this trade as they now have one of the best pass rush in the league with Joey Bosa, and Khalil Mack.

Chargers: A, Bears: A+

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Commander receive: Carson Wentz, 2022 2nd and a 2022 7th

Colt receive: 2022 2nd, 2022 3rd and a 2023 3rd

Our thoughts:

Gus:

I feel like this is another very fair trade. I think that the Commanders won this trade as they get a crucial need in QB. I feel like the colts could have gotten more than just a 2nd and 2 3rds.

Commanders: A-, Colts: B

Jacob:

Wow the Colts really gave up on Carson Wentz after one year... they got really good compensation though, and I think they fleeced the Commanders because unless Wentz returns to 2017 form he's gonna be very mediocre in D.C. not a Wentz fan just because I'm an Eagles fan, but I like this trade for the Colts.

Commanders: C, Colts: B-

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Bucs receive: Shaq Mason, OG

Patriots receive: 2022, 5th

Our thoughts:

Gus:

This is a very lopsided trade. The Buccaneers received a needed position in right guard as they don't have a good player at the position. The Patriots gave up too little as in return they get a player who most likely isn't going to be anybody.

Buccaneers: A-, Patriots: D-

Jacob:

I don't understand why the Patriots would do this trade, Shaq Mason was a large cap hit, but you don't just throw away Pro Bowl guards like that, they aren't too easy to come across, and the Bucs just scooped one for a 5th round that probably won't even turn into a starter. (Edit: Even More so an F after the Texans trade where they gave up that 5th for a 6th, and 7th.)

Buccaneers: A, Patriots: F

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Titans receive: Robert Woods, WR

Rams receive: 2023 6th

Our thoughts:

Gus:

I feel that the Rams gave up too much. They gave away one of their better receivers and in return got a 6th round pick. They probably could have gotten a 3rd, maybe a 2nd.

Titans: B+, Rams: C

Jacob:

Good trade for the Rams, however I think they should've gone for a little more, such as a 4th this year just because they never stated he was going to be released. The Titans won this trade, this is a given, they released Julio Jones, and replaced him with a more safe option. I'm a big fan of Robert Woods, and am excited to see him play on the Titans.

Titans: B-, Rams: C+

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Raiders receive: Davantae Adams

Packers receive: 2022, 1st, and 2nd

Our thoughts:

Gus:

The Packers definitely could have gotten so much more they could have traded at most 2 1sts for him. Adams is definitely a top 3 receiver in the league and they gave up to little.

Raiders: A, Packers: B

Jacob:

The downfall of Green Bay isn't starting with this trade, the Packers don't need Davante Adams to be good, I do think they should've demanded much more from the Raiders, and looking at their side of the trade they fleeced the Packers. The Raiders barely gave up anything, and got the 2nd best WR in the league for it.

Raiders: A-, Packers: C+

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Eagles Receive: 2022 1st, 2023 1st, 2024 2nd, and 2022 7th

Saints Receive: 2 2022 1sts, and 2022 6th

Our thoughts:

Gus:

This is a lopsided trade the Eagles along with another pick from this year get the next pick for the Saints. The saints even though they move up in the draft this year are betting on their team next year.

Eagles: A, Saints: B-

Jacob:

Not letting my personally biases get in the way of this grade, looking at it as an outsider you'd have to sit, and wonder what the Saints were thinking with this trade, I do personally like the idea of them getting another 1st, however I don't think it was a good trade considering all of the picks they traded to the Eagles

Eagles: A+, Saints: D-


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