Only the Cardinals could have botched the Jacoby Brissett trade
Leave it to the Cardinals to mismanage an asset. It’s just before the trade deadline, and with numerous teams needing a QB, Arizona traded away Jacoby Brissett for almost nothing, in spite of him being one of the few starting-caliber quarterbacks on the market. Details have emerged on their trade with the Ravens, and it’s […]
The Arizona Cardinals have been criticized for their decision to trade quarterback Jacoby Brissett, despite him being a starting-caliber player on the market. According to reports by Ian Rapoport, Baltimore has sent the Cardinals a 4th-round pick in 2027 and a 7th-round pick in 2028 for Brissett and an additional 5th-round pick in 2027.
The trade has been described as a shocking move, as the Ravens are expected to finish the season ahead of the Cardinals, making it equivalent to trading a starting QB for a slight move up on Day 3 of the draft and adding another inconsequential late round pick. What's more, the Cardinals are also responsible for paying over half of Brissett's remaining salary.
This unexpected trade raises questions about the Cardinals' ability to value their assets, especially considering they had no intention of playing Brissett. This trade stands as a testament to the struggles of bad teams, as it highlights how they fail to recognize the true worth of their assets. It's not the same as getting something for nothing, as the Cardinals had valuable talent and chose to relinquish it for a pittance.
The trade's impact could be felt by teams like the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles, who are in need of a backup QB and could have potentially benefited from the Brissett trade. Arizona's decision to accept the minimal return on Brissett has been labeled as a horrible deal, with the Ravens taking advantage of the situation.
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