How Eagles, Browns fared after Wentz trade

Before the 2016 NFL draft kicked off we saw two massive trades happen in order for teams at the top of the draft to acquire quarterbacks.

The Rams traded up to No. 1 and selected Jared Goff, while the Eagles traded up to No. 2 and took Carson Wentz. The most important aspects of these draft-day trades will be the development of the quarterbacks. If they’re “franchise quarterback” the deal was great.

For now we’re left to compare the haul from the two trades. First up is the Browns and Eagles.

Let’s start with the Eagles, who have an easily quantifiable haul. It’s basically Wentz and, well, Wentz.

Again: very simple. As part of this trade the Eagles got the chance to draft Wentz. If he’s the future at the position, they feel good about the move. But they have to be concerned about giving up so much for a guy who won’t play in 2016 (or who they hope won’t play in 2016). The possibility of a down year in 2016 sets them up poorly without a first-round pick in 2017.

Let’s look at the Browns haul based on what they received from the Eagles. They began with No. 8, No. 77, No. 100 and two future picks. They would trade out a bunch, including the No. 8 pick to the Titans, because that’s the hallmark of that regime.

First let’s look at who was drafted in the specific picks the Eagles gave up (as in, if the Eagles didn’t move up for Wentz, what could they have gotten?):

Well that is just not very impressive. If you offered up a Conklin/Worley/Cook trade for Wentz right now it’s getting laughed at. The future picks are critical, of course. Also worth noting are the players available …

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