So, what’s this Sneed trade gonna end up being?

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Since we know this thing is coming down in the next few days.

What’s the predictions? Not what you want, but what you think the details end up being?

[VAChief]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

That's absolutely correct. I just don't see Bert shipping them a 3rd. He ALWAYS, legitimately, has the threat of simply keeping LJS and running it back.

This assumes Clark is willing to write a big bonus check to Pat to get our cap number down. We are negative 5 million right now and still need to draft and go bargain FA hunting later to fill in needs.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

That's absolutely correct. I just don't see Bert shipping them a 3rd. He ALWAYS, legitimately, has the threat of simply keeping LJS and running it back.

I don't envision them handing us #38 straight up unless Atlanta and Minnesota get serious and it becomes a bidder's war. Atlanta could swing 43 or 48 and Minnesota has 42.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by VAChief

This assumes Clark is willing to write a big bonus check to Pat to get our cap number down. We are negative 5 million right now and still need to draft and go bargain FA hunting later to fill in needs.

He's writing that check either way. It's either a roster bonus or a signing bonus. Which format doesn't change the cash outlay.

[VAChief]

Originally Posted by kccrow

He's writing that check either way. It's either a roster bonus or a signing bonus. Which format doesn't change the cash outlay.

I would hope so as well.

[VAChief]

Originally Posted by kccrow

I don't envision them handing us #38 straight up unless Atlanta and Minnesota get serious and it becomes a bidder's war. Atlanta could swing 43 or 48 and Minnesota has 42.

Hopefully Atlanta is interested (not sure what their cap is now that they signed Cousins) because I suspect with Cousins gone, Minnesota could be hording picks to make a deal to trade up to possibly get the quarterback they want.

[raybec 4]

Originally Posted by VAChief

I would hope so as well.

It's not an I hope so situation. He has to write it one way or the other.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by VAChief

Hopefully Atlanta is interested (not sure what their cap is now that they signed Cousins) because I suspect with Cousins gone, Minnesota could be hording picks to make a deal to trade up to possibly get the quarterback they want.

I agree that I feel like Minnesota is out and needs to horde their picks.


I think Atlanta is still in play. They can clear 7 million just by cutting Taylor Heinicke and they have 13m in space. They could dump a few others for a few million too. I don't think money would be the issue there. Adding Sneed to that secondary would be a no-fly zone with Terrell and Bates. They now have their QB on offense with a lot of great skill players. Easy playoff contender and still have the 8th pick to get a pass rusher.

I haven't ruled out New England, Indy, or Pittsburgh but man it's tough to want to sell in conference. New England has to start a rookie QB so they don't factor in as much yet. The Eagles are the other dark horse in the NFC. They have money, picks, and player assets we might want.

[smithandrew051]

Steelers could make some sense.

You’re not going to find a team with a cheaper QB than that.

[Balto]

Hopkins+#38 for Sneed allows Veach to focus on getting our 10+ year LT in the draft.

[Urc Burry]

Went back and looked it up.. FWIW Dee Ford was traded on the day before free agency officially began

[ThyKingdomCome15]

We strongly need to consider keeping Sneed if we're getting low balled.

[MatriculatingHank]

Originally Posted by Urc Burry

Went back and looked it up.. FWIW Dee Ford was traded on the day before free agency officially began

I think he should join the "kicker whose name shall not be mentioned here."

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by kccrow

I agree that I feel like Minnesota is out and needs to horde their picks.


I think Atlanta is still in play. They can clear 7 million just by cutting Taylor Heinicke and they have 13m in space. They could dump a few others for a few million too. I don't think money would be the issue there. Adding Sneed to that secondary would be a no-fly zone with Terrell and Bates. They now have their QB on offense with a lot of great skill players. Easy playoff contender and still have the 8th pick to get a pass rusher.

I haven't ruled out New England, Indy, or Pittsburgh but man it's tough to want to sell in conference. New England has to start a rookie QB so they don't factor in as much yet. The Eagles are the other dark horse in the NFC. They have money, picks, and player assets we might want.

With Sneed and Cousins, the Falcons could be legit threats to get to the NFCCG.

They'd be a top 4 team in that conference, IMO. But I like Cousins far more than most. That said, he's in a really nice situation there and the Falcons have a little more draft capital than most so they could still use their 1st and spare 2nd on add'l defensive improvements (likely along the DL).

They're not that far away.

[TribalElder]

cousins has won 1 playoff game

he is the 400 million dollar career earnings man who will continue to go 1 and done in the post season

[ForeverChiefs58]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

With Sneed and Cousins, the Falcons could be legit threats to get to the NFCCG.

They'd be a top 4 team in that conference, IMO. But I like Cousins far more than most. That said, he's in a really nice situation there and the Falcons have a little more draft capital than most so they could still use their 1st and spare 2nd on add'l defensive improvements (likely along the DL).

They're not that far away.

Atlanta Falcons Draft Picks by Round in 2024

Round 1, Pick 8
Round 2, Pick 43
Round 3, Pick 74
Round 3, Pick 79 (from JAX)*
Round 4, Pick 109
Round 5, Pick 143
Round 6, Pick 187
Round 6, Pick 197 (via CLE)
*Conditional pick that could become a second or third-rounder based on trade terms.


They have plenty of ammo for sneed trade