John Abraham Traded

by user MetsJetsDevils

The much discussed John Abraham to Atlanta deal has finally been consumated...in a bizarre way. After Seattle lost Hutchinson and signed Julian Peterson it occured to me that the Abraham to Atlanta trade would get done immediately because Seattle was likely no longer interested in Abraham. In fact, I thought the Jets would get the shaft and only get a 2nd round pick. Instead, the teams got creative and involved a third team, the Denver Broncos. The Broncos got the 15th pick in the draft in exchange for Denver's 2nd 1st rd pick, the 29th overall, a 3rd rd pick this year, and a 4th rd pick next year. Atlanta then dealt the 29th overall pick for Abraham. I think all the teams got great value although Denver probably got the best. For a 3rd and 4th rd pick Denver managed to move up from 29th to 15th. Denver is now in great position and can even package their 2 first rd picks to move into the top 5. The Jets also got a good deal getting the 1st rd pick they said they required. In reality, Abraham, if healthy, is worth much more than the 29th pick in the draft, but the situation as it is, getting the 29th pick is real good. The Jets now are in position to get any combination of help on the O-line, a QB, a DE to replace Abraham, or even a RB to replace Martin. They might also have the ammunition now to trade their 2nd rd pick to NO and move up to draft Leinart. Atlanta got a great Pass Rusher when healthy and should be considered a real contender in the NFC. however, they moved down from 15 to 29 and all they got was a 3rd and 4th rd pick which strikes me as way below the value chart.

Overall here are my grades for the trade Denver - A - gave up a 3rd and 4th rounder to move way up in the draft. Brilliant move. Jets - B+ - Abe was worth more but stood their ground and at got their 1st rd pick. Wonder why the Jets could not give up Abe and a 3rd this year and 4th next year for Atlanta's 15. Atlanta - B - Got the guy they wanted but it looks like their trade with Denver was motivated by saving face.

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Tue 03/21/06, 7:42 pm EST <pageTools></pageTools>

Patrickburke1980All-American

1348 days ago

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awful, awful trade for the Jets.

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MetsJetsDevilsDraft Pick

1348 days ago

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Please explain why it is an awful trade? They were not going to sign him to a long term deal and the best offer I heard was the 31st overall from Seattle. So why was it an awful deal?

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DNLLegend

1348 days ago

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Atlanta did very well here. They were trying to get Abraham for a second rounder while keeping Matt Schaub, but everyone thought they'd never get it. They basically got that, as they can probably get a mid/late second rounder for the Denver #3 and #4.

Denver also did exceptionally well, moving up from 29 to 15. Now they have two picks in the middle of the first round. (Remember, they have Washington's #1.) If any of the top seven teams want to trade down, the Broncos can grab an immediate impact player. They can probably pick up a role player in a deal like that, too.

The Jets did acceptably. They were trading from a weak position and ended up with #29 overall, which isn't bad, but I'm surprised they couldn't get the Broncos #4 in the deal or a minor player from Atlanta, cap-permitting.

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MetsJetsDevilsDraft Pick

1348 days ago

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DNL I think you are wrong on this one. According to NFl value charts the difference between the 15th and the 29th pick was worth 410 points. This years 3rd pick is worth 195 points and this years 4th rd pick is worth 72. That would be a total of 267. In fact though next years picks are traditionally worth less than a pick this year when considering the value chart. Thus, at maximum Atalnta got 267 value and likely less leaving them at least 150 value points behind. The means Denver clearly got a better deal than Atlanta becuase they got a huge discount in moving up 14 picks. Heck, if Mario Williams is available at 4 Denver was interested in Abraham so maybe they swap the 15th and 22nd for the Jets 4th and the Jets end up with the 15th, 22nd and 29th pick in the draft. In case you were wondering according to the value chart the 4th overall pick is worth 1800 points with the 15th worth 1050 and the 22nd worth 780 equalling 1830. When it comes to Abraham Atlanta was biddign against themselves. Seattle had likely dropped out of the race and if Denver wanted him the could have just traded the 29th straight up for him. having refused to trade their 1st rd pick for him they eseentially did so anyone but only after the Jets lost all levergae.

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