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Originally Posted by JAFF
What GM would trade for Leonard, who missed most of the season, because he cant run? His speed is his weapon. He also has a big fat contract. How does this help the Colts or any other team?
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The GM whose head coach turned him into a 3 time All Pro in his system, a system the Colts don't run anymore.
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Originally Posted by ChaosTheory
The reason I see a Leonard trade as unlikely is because for a team to give up what he deserves and take on his contract, they'd have to be convinced he's 100% back.
And if he's 100% back, he's the type of player you want to pay that big money to keep (obviously, we did).
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If you can get 80% of the production of Leonard at 50% of the price in Okereke AND save significant draft capital, why would you not do that?
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Originally Posted by ChaosTheory
I agree with just about all of that. I'm not too high on Ngakoue (his numbers are better than the eyeball test) but if he's as cheap as you suggest, do it.
Okereke is the tough one because I love him out there. He's everything Leonard is (tall, long, fast, rangey) and a better tackler and more physical against the run... Leonard's just better in coverage and has that turnover dynamic that nobody can replicate.
And Ballard's track record on LB's adds another element because he'd seemingly be able to elevate Franklin/Speed and draft a new kid.
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I'm not suggesting poking another hole in the roster, I'm suggesting smart cap management and asset maximization.