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espite swirling trade rumors, the and appear to be on the same page when it comes to his future in insiders say both sides are "extremely confident" that a long-term deal will get done, and soon. reportedly favors a five-year contract with an average annual salary of $40 million, potentially making him one of the highest-paid defensive players in history. owner recently echoed this optimism, revealing that he and , though not yet his agent, have agreed on several important elements of the upcoming contract.
That level of transparency has only fueled speculation that a monster extension, possibly worth up to $200 million, could be finalized in the near future. Fantasy trade proposals stir fan debate Still, in the , nothing is ever off the table, and media outlets have jumped at the chance to imagine what a trade involving might look like. One hypothetical scenario? sends to the in exchange for a haul of draft picks, including two first-rounders and multiple mid-round selections across three years.
That imagined trade would give the No. 4 pick in this year's draft, and in that version of events, the snag another linebacker, to replace . They also keep their original pick at No.
12, giving them two opportunities to reshape the defense with cheaper, rookie-contract talent. Finding another Micah isn't so easy Of course, there's a big problem with this fantasy: isn't just any defender. He's a once-in-a-generation player who's been the cornerstone of the ' defense since the day he was drafted.
Swapping him out for a rookie, even a highly-touted one,is a massive gamble, especially if that player isn't available when picks. If is taken at No. 3, or other targets like go off the board early, the entire plan falls apart.
And even if they land their guy, there's no guarantee he'll come close to matching ' production, leadership, or star power. Reality check: Parsons is a franchise pillar While it's fun for fans to play "what if," the seem firmly committed to keeping in the building, and rightfully so. As the team continues working out the fine print of his next deal, one thing is clear: is betting on as the foundation of their future.
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