1 week Ago By LW
fans are scratching their heads over a puzzling trade proposal that would see the and -two powerhouses and rivals-swap first-round picks in a move that many analysts say just doesn't add up. The controversial prediction came from , who suggests the Bills move up in the first round by giving the Ravens a better mid-round pick in return. In his mock scenario, Buffalo would slide up in hopes of landing a downfield playmaker- .
neither seems like a smart-or even possible-choice. The math isn't mathing, says Karseno Golden, according to , could be long gone by the time pick rolls around, with a real shot at going as high as . As for Bond, he's currently facing serious legal trouble after an arrest , likely taking him off draft boards entirely.
Critics are asking the same question. Karseno wrote, noting that Baltimore helping Buffalo stock up on weapons makes little sense from a competitive standpoint. Even if the trade looks on paper, the logic falls apart -and the alternatives.
Have the Bills learned from last year's experience? The Bills already know the sting of trading away a premium pick. Just last year, they gave up their first-rounder to the -who then snagged blazing-fast receiver . That move is already haunting Bills fans and execs alike.
Had they kept the pick, Allen might already have his explosive new weapon. Now, speculation swirls again, but with questionable targets with a conference rival. If GM is chasing a receiver, many believe there are better ways to get one-and better teams to trade with.
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