it's common practice around the league to have an agreement in place or at least discuss a deal prior to a huge trade like this, Poles DID NOT talk to them to set parameters for a deal which now means if he has to tag him he will lose Jaylon Johnson. Our "King" Poles might be good at identifying talent, but he SUCKS at negotiations. How long was this rebuild going to last again? If you're in year 4 or 5 of rebuild, and are about to let talented guys you developed walk because they cost too much, what is the point of all this? I trusted in this guy but after seeing him get smoked in the Claypool fiasco and now hearing this, I think he needs to go or hire a pro negotiator Poles is a lead scout attempting to negotiate.