There are always a few off-season moves that send shockwaves across the NFL. Whether that be Tyreek Hill being traded from the Chiefs to the Dolphins or even Khalil Mack moving from the Raiders to the Bears a few years ago, the NFL has become widely unpredictable.
But could this be the wildest NFL offseason yet? It certainly appears to be shaping up that way with several teams wanting to make a move for a quarterback. But what if the Raiders didn’t make a move up for a quarterback? Instead, what if did it for another player?
In a recent article by ESPN, they wondered if the Raiders should consider trading Davante Adams and the No. 13 pick to select Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4. Here is their reasoning behind that move:
Is Adams happy in Las Vegas? He says yes, but his role could change with a new coaching staff. It might make sense for the Raiders to move on from Adams and his big contract now that he’s turning 32 this year.
So how about trying to replace Adams with coveted WR Harrison? A big trade up the draft board would help the Cardinals improve their receiving corps with Adams while also giving them the 13th overall pick to improve their league-worst defense from 2023. The Raiders would get perhaps the best receiving prospect in years at a rookie-contract salary.
It’s not hard to understand the logic behind this move. Harrison Jr. is widely considered a generational prospect and this would allow the Raiders to get younger at receiver. He could easily become one of the most valuable receivers in the NFL right away at a fraction of the cost of Adams.
However, the Raiders need a quarterback, not a cheaper wide receiver. If they are trading Adams and the No. 13 pick, they’ll want to do it for a quarterback to build around. And while this trade is fun to discuss, it’s not all that realistic.
