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I don't know, bro. The Ricky Williams trade, imo, was the worst in NFL history. I love Ricky, but there's no kid out there that you should be giving that much for. Not one. There's never a sure thing because of injuries, headcases, etc.

The Redskins gave up more.....

in 1999 the Saints did not have a #2. So they ended up trading 8 picks for Ricky-

1999

#1 (12th overall)
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7

2000
#1
#3

VS. 3 #1s and a 2 for RG3.

Cancel out the first 2 #1's and you are comparing a very high # 2 this year and a #1 (in 2 years) vs. a 3,4,5,6,7 in 1999 and #3 in 2000

It really comes down to how much you value a bunch of late round picks this year vs. a #1 in two years. But I think a high #2 this year is worth a 3 this year and a 3 next year. That leaves 4-7 vs a #1 in two years. I would give up the back of my draft for a future #1 any time I could.

Also, baring injury, a RB should be able to help you a lot more in the first year than a QB. RG3 may not play much at all which could make those second 2 #1's more valuable.

I would rather receive what the redskins paid for RG3 than what the Saints paid for Ricky.

Thanks for the correction, Estrada. Personally, they'll both be top 2 in worst draft trades unless RGIII can somehow make an immediate impact, and Shanahan not suck like his usual self.

It is difficult to underestimate the value in the NFL of a Top 5 QB. If he becomes that, IMO this will have been a good trade. It he does not become a Top QB, this will set the Redskins back for years.

You have to believe they offered this same deal to the Colts and were turned down.