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I'm still liking the trade a lot.
Its a little short term pain for some long term gain.
Over the past couple of years, our D line has not been the anchor I'd hoped it would be. Not with 3 first rounders who I often heard comprised the best D line in the game?
The lack of pass rush over the past few years gas been a big issue, with Seymour.
The raiders were so stupid to make this trade
They are as bad as ever and will still be dreadful in 2010. We'll get a top 5 pick for someone we would have lost at the end of this year anyway!
Would we be better with him on the team today? YES
Would we have lost him to free agency after this season? YES
Will we be better long term both in term of the money freed up to sign Biog Vince or whomever and a top 5 in 2011? YES
Great trade!!!
At least statistically, sacks are low, pressure on the Qb is low, 3rd down D is spotty and the D is giving up 4.5 ypc on the ground.
In 2008, they had those very same results last year WITH Seymour. So for the same result, the team frees up cap space and receives a #1 pick.
My .02$