I hope no one is thinking this is a trash the roster type thread.. moreso, it is hunting for the priority of the players and those that are truly considered "franchise" type players.
That was the main purpose of the thread, looking for those players that we simply cannot lose or deal.
But on the topic of cohesion of the roster, we do realize that the three years up to the 07 season when we went 13-3.. we massively turned the roster over season upon season.. not just turned over but with extremely young talent.
They jelled for a season and got on a roll, but massive roster turnovers lead to one thing... inconsistency. Think that describes the 08' season.. or he 06'... the link is there.
That is why, when looking at the roster, FA, and draft, I truly hope the approach isn't quantity over a few key impact players.
Hence the theme of the thread, we have a few chips that could be dealt if the right deal was presented to us, my question is which of those chips do you feel we cannot part with.
It isn't Ted's style to pull the trigger on a high risk trade, so I doubt very highly that any core young player will be dealt, instead Ted will most like use the draft to fill those slots. Or a reasonably priced FA on desire.
I happen to believe in the depth we have a receiver on this club and see other areas of extreme need.. that is why I don't see it imperative that Jennings can't be moved for the right package of proven player to improve the overall health of the team. Again, to be clear, it would have to be an extremely value deal.
But no worries, the days of impact trades are history.. I really am searching for the "Franchise" type players. Jennings is one, but also the deepest position of the club IMO.. give me a franchise left tackle or DE.. in his place, young and growing.. and I might have to pull the trigger.
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"