Jalen Ramsey

[shaq]

Would you consider trading for Jalen Ramsey? Generally speaking I’m against trading for older vets on a rebuilding team. But, considering our massive need at CB it begs the question. Chau Smith Wade was a liability at nickle last year and Mike Jackson is more suited to be a CB3/4. Past that we have basically zero depth and zero promising young prospects at CB. Jaycee paired with Jalen would easily give us a top 5 corner duo for the next 2-3 seasons. Combined with the fact Jalen is the best run defending corner in the league and can align at NB and outside; with the potential to move to safety as he ages. This is the slowest news cycle part of the year just wanted to throw out this hypothetical. What are y’all’s thoughts?

 

 

 

Edited May 23 by shaq

[Jon Snow]

I wouldn't. This team needs to go younger at the high cost skill positions. They cannot afford 2 CB's making top dollar no matter how good they are.

[LinvilleGorge]

No. This team doesn't need to be trading valuable assets for 30 year old stopgaps. 

[ECHornet]

What would we send? That would be the deciding factor for me. I don't mind it if we don't give up too much to get him. He has no guaranteed money beyond this year.

[Car123]

I’d send a 3rd

[PNW_PantherMan]

Disagree that CB is a massive need.

[shaq]

14 minutes ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

Disagree that CB is a massive need.

Please give me your perspective, from mine our corner room is a gaping hole. Jaycee is a stud, but behind him we have essentially nothing outside of a below average cb2, bad NB and no depth.

[shaq]

28 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

No. This team doesn't need to be trading valuable assets for 30 year old stopgaps. 

I totally get this perspective, my only counter argument would be I think Jalen will play atleast another 4-5 seasons in the league. He is a true DB rather than only an outside corner, I could totally see him play the next few years at corner and transition to safety in his latter half of his career ala Charles Woodson. I think he would last longer on the team then the average 3rd round pick in the league.

[shaq]

31 minutes ago, ECHornet said:

What would we send? That would be the deciding factor for me. I don't mind it if we don't give up too much to get him. He has no guaranteed money beyond this year.

Rumor around the league is a third round pick, or something in that range.

[LinvilleGorge]

6 minutes ago, shaq said:

I totally get this perspective, my only counter argument would be I think Jalen will play atleast another 4-5 seasons in the league. He is a true DB rather than only an outside corner, I could totally see him play the next few years at corner and transition to safety in his latter half of his career ala Charles Woodson. I think he would last longer on the team then the average 3rd round pick in the league.

Maybe. On the other side of 30 everything gets dicey. Some guys hold up a long time but most guys show up one day and they got old overnight.

[Wolfcop]

I'd try a 4th and see. It would be nice as long as we don't give up too much. 

[BlazeCarolina]

Not doubting the talent, but not for me, if it is my decision.

We are planning for the future.  Ramsey would not be a future decision.

[CanadianCat]

I would agree to the need. But would be against the compensation in terms of a trade or cap.

Honestly, if Im trading for any position its for another o-line. I like that position on paper.. I have an uneasy feeling about the health of our starting RT... 

[PNW_PantherMan]

1 minute ago, shaq said:

Please give me your perspective, from mine our corner room is a gaping hole. Jaycee is a stud, but behind him we have essentially nothing outside of a below average cb2, bad NB and no depth.

How is Jaycee a stud but Mike Jackson is below replacement level?  Their overall PFF grades from last year are almost identical.  Our depth isn't great beyond that, but the position isn't a chasm of talent like pass rusher was last year.