They understand it quite well. I think you are misjudging leverage as you are not privy to information that they are and your3 evaluation of Murray is likely far different than NFL teams.
QB is not like other positions. The Jets wanted Rodgers and wanted him early enough so he had a full offseason to learn the offense and his new teammates. If they judge him as the key to a Super Bowl run you dont **** around trying to haggle.
The Rams are perfectly happy with the 2 firsts they gave the Lions as they got a Super Bowl that they likely dont get without Stafford.
Everyone already knew the Colts were going to be desperate for a QB. There was no secret to keep.
All true points, I think the QB position being so important will trump some logic with a certain amount of GM’s.
I’m not saying he is good or bad nor that he shouldn’t be traded, I just think that a team trading for him should pay less for him because of the balance is tipped toward them give Arizona’s situation.
NFL has such a short window as evidenced by Arizona. Two years ago they were probably viewed as one of the top ascending teams in the NFC.
One injury and couple of things happen at the wrong time to the wrong players and boom. Total rebuild.
Most of the GM’s in the nfl are under so much pressure to succeed and win that they often do foolish things that they otherwise wouldn’t.
I got a bunch of shit from tons of people on here bc I praised Poles for doing a great job of getting rid of everyone including even R. Smith. My point being with all the pressures, a ton of Adam’s wouldn’t have had the balls to do this! That’s what makes it so hard, pressure to win.
Look at the apples trade for Claypool, I know it can still work out but trading for what is technically one year of rookie contract with 1.5 years of just so so play for a 32 pick of the draft.(first round in my book). Forget Claypool, this type of trade goes against everything Poles stands for and especially half way through a season where we know he isn’t making the playoffs and how many spots that were needed to fill.