It's a YACHT CLUB episode!
@andybehrens and I talk about the trade deadline:
π How bullish on Jefferson?
π Is Taylor still elite for Colts?
π Trade away Pollard in fantasy?
π Which Colts-diaspora WR to be excited about?
Plus more stuff *and* Week 10 ranks!
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@bvelaski@MarkStopa When they lost their fourth in a row, they were ready to deal. Shoot, they could have played it out with Cousins and made a run at, like, a 9-8 season. A third is no big deal, given the stakes for Minnesota. Crazy.
@bvelaski@MarkStopa It's crazy this happened for a third. I would not have even continued the conversation if the initial offer was a third. Just a huge score for Minnesota.
@RamsSteve@motown_12 They already have 4 wins, definitely aren't gonna get in the mix for one of the top picks in the draft. Too many friendly spots remaining on the schedule. Kirk has been great. He can't be a giveaway.
Agree with this, but if I'm the Raiders it's a hostage situation. I'm giving you my price and you need to accept it. Not motivated to trade away Kirk Cousins for whatever people think seems *reasonable*. I need a return that embarrasses the Vikings just a little.
@motown_12 Minnesota seems to have such a weird fascination with adding a running back. But yeah, if they could pry away Herbert, great. I assume he's not available, but maybe that's wrong.
@motown_12 I mean, the Raiders don't need to trade him at all. They are a 4-5 team and he's playing well. They have some really friendly matchups remaining. Minnesota (or whoever) is gonna have to pay a premium for me to officially detonate my season.
Seems safe to assume the Jags have only received offers reflecting the level at which BTJ has actually played this season. Not getting those aspirational Chase Claypool offers.