DeAndre Hopkins appears close to being traded....

shortsighted to say the least. Schoen has a good handle on the cap, IMO so that part doesn’t worry me. It’s really giving up a high pick and we don’t know what it would take. Be open to it because Hopkins would be a big upgrade to a pitiful WR group.

Mid season I was a hard no at a 1 but I’m interested at a 3 and another pick based on health.

isn’t based on anything other than you don’t want an older WR. Why make up things?

In comment 16071581 Milton said:

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...to a 31-year old who has been suspended for steroids is not how you build sustainable success.

agree

I don't recall that being that case. Maybe Murray's me-firstness just completely outshines Hopkin's me-firstness or something for me.

In comment 16071820 UConn4523 said:

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shortsighted to say the least. Schoen has a good handle on the cap, IMO so that part doesn’t worry me. It’s really giving up a high pick and we don’t know what it would take. Be open to it because Hopkins would be a big upgrade to a pitiful WR group. Mid season I was a hard no at a 1 but I’m interested at a 3 and another pick based on health.

Not often do I disagree with your takes, UConn (fwiw), but this one I do: this season is still transitional to building a stronger team. What does a Hopkins--and the giving up of a Day 2 pick--look like in 2024?

if 6 million for Slayton is good cap management.

on the team in 2024?

him, he started complaining and pointing fingers. In a bad situation, you keep your mouth shut (until off season at least). That didn't impress me. He came off as worrying about himself first, rather than the team. Feel free to see it differently.

the problem I have is trading pick(S) and giving Hop a boat load of money at the same time. IF he stayed at his current deal fine by me, then we can definitely pay picks for him. I aint trading picks and giving this guy elite money...this isn't Stefon Diggs or Hill at age 27.

I reserve the right to change my mind.

In comment 16071872 ColHowPepper said:

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In comment 16071820 UConn4523 said: Quote: shortsighted to say the least. Schoen has a good handle on the cap, IMO so that part doesn’t worry me. It’s really giving up a high pick and we don’t know what it would take. Be open to it because Hopkins would be a big upgrade to a pitiful WR group. Mid season I was a hard no at a 1 but I’m interested at a 3 and another pick based on health. Not often do I disagree with your takes, UConn (fwiw), but this one I do: this season is still transitional to building a stronger team. What does a Hopkins--and the giving up of a Day 2 pick--look like in 2024?

It isn’t a slam dunk, I’m just interested at the above price. Would need to know if Schoen plans on extending and if so how many years and how much.

I also think the Giants can make noise this year with a big talent upgrade in a couple key areas, one being WR. If we hit a HR adding talent to the group, why can’t we score 25ppg?

Michael Marino @MarinoMLB
Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) on DeAndre Hopkins suitors:

“Teams I’m told are interested with the possible capital to pull off a trade for Hopkins include (but aren’t limited to) the New England Patriots, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons.”

is going to the HoF. And he's put-up numbers with great QB down to mediocre QBs. He is a production machine.

The question to me is simple in whether to acquire Hopkins - how much high-level production do you think he has?

If it's 3 or >, you get involved in the trade. Because that window of production - especially in the NFC - can put you right in the hunt and still give you time to build a younger pipeline.