Trade Peppers for Matt Cassell?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

But the real reason this wouldn't work is that they aren't equivalent value.

Right now the market price for Peppers is a first round pick and two third round picks (based on the Allen deal).

If Peppers and Cassell were to be traded straight up, that implies that Cassell and Peppers are of roughly equivalent value. No team would give up a first round pick and two third round picks for Cassell.

I'm inclined to agree with you.

Did I inspire your screen name?

[mantal]

I'm not pissed off, I'm just trying to make the work day go by faster... it's not working. Well, you know, I wouldn't mind Moore having a chance to compete with Jake. Fox probably won't let that happen though. Heck, if McCown, I think we need our QB's to know that if they can't get it done we'll find someone that can.

Agreed...

[Fireball77]

Well as of now there is no QB on the roster for 2010, so if they want to let them compete, this is likely the year for it.

[Zaximus]

Well as of now there is no QB on the roster for 2010, so if they want to let them compete, this is likely the year for it.

Kind of unrelated, rumors are out there the Browns would take a 3rd for Derek Anderson. While he sucked it up last year, he was on the BROWNS. Would you guys take a chance on Derek Anderson with a 3rd? (I don't even know if we have one, just theoretical).

[Fireball77]

I think Cassel will be a better starter than Anderson. Does that answer your question?

[jramsey4]

I think Cassel will be a better starter than Anderson. Does that answer your question?

Yes but the Pats will want a 1st or at least a 2nd for Cassel. Lowball the browns and offer a 4th and I will take that all day long.

[thejimmy]

I'll contribute, even though everyone's already had their say...and said it many times over.

I'm a big Jake supporter, always have been, but I can't get the playoff game out of my mind. And I just can't help thinking that Jake is a guy who, while good, won't win a super bowl. Is the value the same in a straight up trade? No. But the potential, in my opinion, exceeds the value. I thought Cassel played exceptional under very trying circumstances. And I think he can succeed in a downfield, play-action offense.

Not saying I would do this, but I'd sure give it a lot of thought.

[ThatGuy]

id do for cassel and a pick... screw peppers... get him outta here

[rblee83]

Just out of curiosity, what do you guys consider a fair trade will be if Cassel is involved? Cassel and a 3rd for Peppers? Cassel and a 2nd?

[Brandon]

Kind of unrelated, rumors are out there the Browns would take a 3rd for Derek Anderson. While he sucked it up last year, he was on the BROWNS. Would you guys take a chance on Derek Anderson with a 3rd? (I don't even know if we have one, just theoretical).

I'd pull the trigger in a heartbeat for Anderson, he's a very good QB who had some very bad breaks last year.

[CRA]

Almost as bad as someone that only looks at ONE receiver the whole game, even forcing it into quadruple coverage. Oh wait....

hey, you got to take the bad w/ the good. More often that not it works in our favor. I do agree Jake needs to look more at option #2 and #3 (we all know his tunnel vision for Smitty). But, Jake can make the plays to Smitty in coverage and I have seen more miracle GB catches than AZ nightmares with that duo. Fox imo needs a QB like a Jake...sometimes a uber conservative coach needs a guy who will chunk it up to playmakers when it is in fact probably going against his coaches wishes to make many of those throws.

[mr beauxjangles]

Value is dictated by supply and demand. A starting NFL QB has very little supply and very high demand. I would argue that Cassel has a higher market price than Peppers, simply because of the position he plays.

As an economist (yes, I'm actually an economist...), I appreciate that someone used the terms supply and demand in their argument. So props for that.

However...

Name me one situation in which a quarterback was traded for equal to or more than one first round pick and two third round picks and I will quickly retract my statement.

[joemac]

The value is almost the same because Cassel is a starting QB, who was pretty damn good considering the circumstances he was under. Peppers is a defensive end....who maybe affects 10-15 plays a game, if hes playing well. Cassel has the ball in his hands on every play on offense. A QB's value will always be higher than it should be, because good starting QB's are a very sought after item these days.

[CRA]

The value is almost the same because Cassel is a starting QB, who was pretty damn good considering the circumstances he was under. Peppers is a defensive end....who maybe affects 10-15 plays a game, if hes playing well. Cassel has the ball in his hands on every play on offense. A QB's value will always be higher than it should be, because good starting QB's are a very sought after item these days.

Cassell is a backup, not the starter in NE. Cassell played under the best coach in the NFL who overnight custom fit the offense for him. Cassell led the league in throws from behind the line of scrimmage to less than 10 yards downfield. BB was able to take a very flawed QB and make it work.....in case you forgot Fox is our coach. When taken out of his dink and dunk pass game it is scary how similar he is to a younger Carr. Cassell will be bust.