In terms of straight-up talent evaluation? We get it.
The rumor would have the Philadelphia Eagles send star wide receiver DeVonta Smith to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
But the devil is in the details.
This speculative trade would ship Smith, who was the Eagles’ former first-round pick (10th overall in 2021), to Miami in exchange for Jalen Ramsey and his $72 million contract.
Issues?
The Eagles now boast an impressive young cornerback rotation that includes Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean backed by new add Adoree Jackson.
The need there is not glaring.
Trading Smith would meanwhile create a void in Philadelphia’s offense. Smith as the sidekick alongside A.J. Brown works ...
And disrupting that Super Bowl chemistry with quarterback Jalen Hurts would seem unwise.
Ramsey remains a high-caliber performer. But Ramsey’s contract is the reason this is a discussion item ...
And it's an albatross for Miami.
Smith is 26. Ramsey is 30. That doesn't work, either.
Philadelphia trading Dallas Goedert to somewhere? That's real.
Wishing to dump Bryce Huff in trade? Real.
General manager Howie Roseman undermine years of roster construction and offensive flow for this? Eagles fans should not be concerned about this rumor.
