A potential trade spot for Robert Quinn is now in play
While some may like the idea, and others don't, one thing is for sure, Robert Quinn's trade value has never been higher in the past 5 seasons.
Hell, you could even make a case that Quinn should have won the defensive player of the year award. He had 18,5 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles and 22 other QB hits. This is what I call having a monster year. Quinn season really needs to be talked about more in my opinion. Another argument in the South Carolina's native favor is the lack of great talent around him. Because Khalil Mack was not playing for most of the season, Quinn had all the attention of the opposing offenses. He still put up amazing numbers in spite of that.
However, the Bears are now clearly in a reload situation, where they are trying to obtain the most draft picks possible. Ian Wharton of bleacher reports listed a Robert Quinn trade as one of "5 Trades NFL Teams Should Try to Execute Before the 2022 Draft".
He has the Kansas City Chiefs trading for Quinn in exchange of the 94th pick in this year's draft.
The 31-year-old sported an $11.3 million cap hit, was coming off a season with two sacks in 15 games and had arguably the worst pact in the NFL from a team perspective. Then, Quinn ripped off an 18.5-sack season in 2021.
The Bears have either sold off or allowed other high-priced veterans to depart via free agency. Their need to replenish the roster with young, affordable bodies and to reset around quarterback Justin Fields is critical. 2022 will likely be a painful experience as new general manager Ryan Poles lacks immediate avenues to improve the team.
Moving Quinn now would only save $4.4 million in 2022 but would clear at least $17 million off the cap in 2023 and 2024. With a lack of pass-rushers available in free agency and the developmental curve for rookies being steep, the Chiefs make more sense than any other team for the veteran. After adding five draft picks in their trade of Tyreek Hill, they can afford to address the gaping need on their defense for a mere third-rounder.
The impact of Melvin Ingram's midseason addition in 2021 should be further proof of the Chiefs' need to add a premier body to the unit. Frank Clark can no longer be the creative rusher, and it's unlikely a rookie will push the defense over the hill in the playoffs.
Quinn can be a higher-upside version of Ingram for the Chiefs in 2022
In response to that trade proposal from the Chiefs, I think the 94th pick for Quinn is not enough. I get that he is turning 32 in May, but I would still think he is worth a second-round pick at least.
| POLL | ||
11 AVRIL | 384 ANSWERS A potential trade spot for Robert Quinn is now in play What is Robert Quinn's trade value? | ||
| First-round pick | 105 | 27.3 % |
| Second-round pick | 232 | 60.4 % |
| Third-round pick | 47 | 12.2 % |
| List of polls | ||
