Part 7/12:
The Modern NFL Trade Market: Risks and Rewards
Trade deadlines epitomize the balancing act each team faces—how much “future” to sacrifice for the “present.” Teams like Washington exemplify this, trading draft picks for established players, but with inherent risks:
Draft pick value declines over time, especially if teams underperform in the immediate future.
Injuries and poor performances can turn high picks into very late selections, reducing their value significantly.