mayoclinic

Unless Denver is convinced that Mark Sanchez is the 2nd coming, it doesn't make sense for them to trade 12 and 18 to move up and get him. Kansas City would probably jump at that offer (it's around 2100 points vs. 2200 for the #3 pick), but if Denver really wanted to do that then way have both Orton and Griese around? Josh Freeman and 18 might be an option, but Freeman seems more in the Cutler mold than the type of QB McDaniels prefers.

For an interesting read by Nolan Nawrocki on how the Cutler trade may shake up the QB situation in the draft see:

NFL Draft - NFL draft preview and analysis from Pro Football Weekly

Some comments of interest:

- "Now that Detroit is officially out of the Cutler sweepstakes, it is expected that the Lions will begin opening up negotiations on a contract for Georgia’s Matthew Stafford, the most physically gifted passer in this year’s draft and easily the most comparable to the highly coveted Cutler, who was clearly viewed by some teams as less of the problem than a brash, 32-year-old head coach who believes his system is greater than any talent. "

- "With the Bears now out of the QB derby and the first round, the hot spots for the QB position have become even clearer, as both Cleveland and Washington now have to be considered potential landing spots for passers in the first round. With more than three weeks to continue maneuvering, it is still possible that Jason Campbell and Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson could wind up in other cities prior to the draft. The Browns, at No. 5, now can be expected to take an even closer look at Sanchez, as well as the Redskins at No. 13, should a quarterback still be available. With a decision needing to be made on the long-term prospects of Campbell in Washington, and the Redskins clearly not giving him a vote of confidence with their strong trade attempts, it also opens up the possibility for the Redskins to become a player to trade up in this draft to secure a passer."

I don't agree with all of his thoughts, but it's an interesting read.

The big winnners from the Cutler trade in my view could be Josh Freeman and a team like Green Bay or Buffalo at 9 or 11. I think there is a good chance that Stafford goes #1 and Mark Sanchez goes #4 to Seattle, leaving Freeman as the only remaining QB considered worthy of a 1st round pick. With Denver at #12/18, Washington at #13, the Jet at #17 and Tampa Bay at #19, there are a lot of teams who may be interested in his services. The big, strong-armed Freeman seems a natural fit for Washington or the Jets. Whoever wants him may need to trade up ahead of Washington at #13, possibly as high as Green Bay at #9. That would be a huge reach for Freeman IMHO, but desperate teams have been known to reach for a QB before, usually with disastrous results.

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mgteich

For us, this means that both Sanchez and Freeman will almost surely be gone before we pick at 23.

mayoclinic

They were already going way before 23 anyway - Sanchez top 10, and Freeman top 20. Sanchez is possibly worth it, Freeman's not, but teams will reach for a QB.

Here's an interesting take from Dennis Dillon at the Sporting News:

SportingNews.com - Your expert source for NFL Football stats, scores, standings, blogs and fantasy news from NFL Football columnists

Of particular note is this idea: "The Broncos might have to take a step back before they take a step forward. No matter who their quarterback is, they need to fix their defense if they expect to compete for the AFC playoffs.
But with four first-round picks in the next two years, they will have ample opportunity to upgrade their roster at several spots -- including, perhaps, quarterback. Of course, that's assuming the Broncos hold on to all those picks. This is only a hunch, but maybe McDaniels isn't through dealing. Wouldn't it be ironic if he ended up trading one of those No. 1 picks to the Chiefs for Cassel, the guy he wanted all along?"

Not terribly likely, but stranger things have happened. Denver could trade #18 for Cassel and still have #12 and #48, and extra 2009 3rd and a 2010 1st out of the Cutler trade. That would really be addition by subtraction. KC would essentially have traded #34 for #18 and Mike Vrabel, which isn't too shabby either. They do reportedly like Bobby Thigpen. They could get Aaron Curry at #3 and Tyson Jackson or an OT at #18. Or perhaps KC could trade Cassel and #67 for #18 and Kyle Orton, leaving them with Orton and Thigpen at QB. Denver would be left with Cassel, #12, #48, three 3rd round picks and a 2010 1st. With BJ Raji quite possibly falling to #12 from his drug test, they would really be in good shape to rebuild fast.

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BelichickFan

I doubt that Pioli would trade the QB McDaniels is comfortable with to him as they're in the same division.

Jimke

Pioli is a disciple of Bill Belichick. For a first and third pick, he would

trade Cassel to Denver. Remember Belichick did not hesitate trading

Bledsoe to Buffalo. Wouldn't the above trade rattle the cages of all

us forum members?

BelichickFan

It wouldn't rattle me because we had a really good spending spree with the money we freed up.

Regarding the division thing, I don't think Belichick would have traded Bledsoe to Buffalo if he'd thought highly of Bledsoe. I think he considered Bledsoe to be a dog who was easy to defend. What does Pioli think of Cassel ? If he really likes him he's not trading him to Denver. If he's unsure that Cassel is for real, that's different.

ctpatsfan77

Of course, this is a good thing, unless you expect the Pats to trade down so someone can grab one of the QBs at 23.

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patchick

True, but with one teensy difference. Belichick was dumping Bledsoe because he had already penciled in a young Superbowl-winning QB as his long-term starter. So if Pioli can get Ben Roethlisberger to back up Cassel, then a Cassel trade looks really good.

Jimke

I look at the Cassel trade as a good deal. If they had not franchised him,

the Pats would have gotten the 97th pick in 2010. Instead, they got the

34 pick in 2009, two full rounds earlier. If they had waited longer to

trade him, they would have lost out signing and re-signing all the decent

free agents. I am surprised the market wasn't a little better for Cassel.

alvinnf

I would say OT, possibly OlB or RB with second pick. QB will probably come later McD's experience with QB's say's they can be developed in the later rounds.
Not to mention any QB they take in the 1st will be forever linked with Cutler and the fanbase. Your better off winning with chicken poop and developing a guy.