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BoKnows81 wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 6:50 am I'm sorry but the trade down talk is absolutely idiotic. It's pathetic that there are "professionals" out there that are even suggesting it. You have a chance to alter the direction of the franchise by taking a QB that this team hasn't had in over 20 years (longer if you dont count Gannon) and you want to pass on that? I'm sorry but good luck getting any coach, any free agents, any fans in seats if you pass on a QB at 1. I dont give a fck what 2026 QB draft class looks like. It could end up being worse than this class. They need to take the shot NOW.

RunOverByHubbard wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 9:09 am After careful evaluation of each QB, it might be just fine to trade down to #3 with the Jets. They get Mendoza and we get Moore (assuming the NYG take Reese or Bain. Then we get the Jets #18 in the first round plus a #1 next year and more. Just saying -- it might be worth it is Moore is also The Man. We could take Mendoza and the Giants take Moore, don't trade with the Jets. But, the Giants could then trade Moore to the Jets and get the Jets #3 and #18.

Our roster and franchise is so messed up that they would have to be done just right. Another big drafting mistake could set us back 5-10 more years.

BoJacksonRules wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 9:54 am I’m all for taking Mendoza, but our GM will field calls for the pick. If he gets a Herschel Walker type offer he’d finalize the deal ASAP.

Raidernation1979 wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 9:16 am Take the QB. No trading. Take the player. This team has a core group of guys. We were in games against really good teams. If special teams wasn’t so awful this year we aren’t even position for #1. We took the bears, Texans, jags, and broncos to the wire. All playoff teams. Geno and leading the league in INTs doesn’t help.

RunOverByHubbard wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 10:03 am We have a core group of guys but it is not very strong outside the three we all know. We need a couple of dozen new players on the roster including about 6-10 new starters. In other words, a complete f'ing rebuild.

Geno was bad at throwing INT's but the O-line stunk even worse when you consider pass protection and run production. We need a new QB, at least three new O-linemen, a DE, 1-2 linebackers and 2-3 def. backfield. Of course, another top WR would be nice but lower priority. Our special teams were not just coached poorly, a lot of the guys covering kicks are too slow. The team needs more overall speed - even the backups. Therefore: if Moore is just as good as Mendoza in 1-2 years of pro ball, I would make a trade. If Ty Simpson declares, he is likely a top ten pick. There might be thought given to trading down and taking him. Just thinking wide here because this team is in desperate shape. And, there is the head coach issue....

BoKnows81 wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 9:58 am Says who? If we land the #1 pick, the #2 team will be on the clock after week 18. Bc we will have Mendoza's name on the card ready to go.

RickRyb wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 10:37 am The only possible scenario for trading the #1 pick would be if The Raiders are good with either QB and the Giants at #2 want to trade up to #1 to get their guy and offer enough compensation to swap #1 and #2.

RickRyb wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 10:37 am The only possible scenario for trading the #1 pick would be if The Raiders are good with either QB and the Giants at #2 want to trade up to #1 to get their guy and offer enough compensation to swap #1 and #2.