Rookie cap could mean more draft trades – The Boston Globe
Interesting take from Bedard. I think ultimately I agree with this nugget the most:
I think teams would be more inclined to trade up with less concern of financial risk,’’ said an AFC personnel director. “But I still think a pick is a pick in that if you take a character risk, you still risk losing value with the pick if it fails.’’
Three said business will be conducted the same way.
“Trading is more about the football value of a player than any monetary value,’’ said another AFC personnel director. “Each draft has its own personality based on the quality and substance of each player in each round. Teams will trade when they covet a particular player, regardless of how much that player costs.’’