Sports Take

When I looked at my phone I didn’t comprehend it, I had to read the notification multiple times, Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for Kenny Clark and two first round picks. That is a haul, add on the rumored four year $188 million with $136 million guaranteed and the Packers have made a splash. I don’t know how I feel about the deal, it’s a lot to give up in a 29 year old three time Pro Bowler averaging 4 sacks a season, 51 tackles a season with 6 of those being for losses. His last season was a bit of a downward turn as he was below his average in all categories, perhaps he’s gone past his prime. The two first round picks are something to consider, likely the packages from other teams included a second and the Pack were the only ones to make a second first available. I can see why the Packers gave those picks up as they believe they’re going to be competing for the division and Super Bowl aspirations for many years. I question the reasoning behind a 3 for 1 deal when the player was in hold out, the only thing I can imagine warranting the pieces

In return the Packers pick up 26 year old hold out from the Cowboys, Jerry Jones has screwed himself and his team once again. All in all, I think the Packers win the trade and are now favourites to win the NFC North this season.

Stats from http://www.pro-football-reference.com