Who is pitt so desperately trading up for before even seeing who gets picked 1-8?
I would think this is just a check so they can know the cost in the event a player they want at 9 is there o deaft night. Just like Pace had convos with Gettleman leading up to the Fields trade.
Well yeah, time value of money. Most people would rather have slightly less now than slightly more later because of what you can invest it in.
I am just looking merely at the division and conference the Steelers are in and thinking they are not making the playoffs. That puts them automatically in the top 20 next year.
If you were guaranteed it was a mid first next year, wouldn't you take that over 32 this year?
They finished one game behind the Ravens who still have to resolve the Jackson situation and even if they do that whole drama may have lasting impact on the team.
I also think Pickett in year 2 will be better than rookie Pickett/Trubisky were in year one.
If it was a mid first I may still take 32 this year. If all goes well I think we can compete this year for a playoff spot and be serious contenders in 2024. I would much rather go into 2024 with the 32 pick having already had a year of experience vs the 15th pick being a rookie in 2024.
So would have to be closer to top 10 for me to forgo the 1 year headstart. Then again I am not into all of these trade up scenarios for MHJ that seems to have people hell bent on getting a ton of first round picks next year.