The Too Soon 2022 NFL Draft Thread

[AnonEmouse]

Originally Posted by nonniey

Again, I'd like to point out this is a terrible draft class so trading good players for picks in this class would be a pretty stupid thing to do. Now if the idea is to trade him for another good veteran that is a different story.

It's a balance of benefit to the team retaining a player or getting some form of compensation instead of letting them walk in FA. If the benefit outweighs the comp, then they likely stay.

Payne's 5th year option is $8.5M, which is not insignificant. He's very good, but arguably when he's been absent, Matty I and Settle filled in fine. I wouldn't be actively shopping him around come the end of the season, but I'd certainly listen to offers.