Ryan Poles Shares Insight into Gaining an Edge in Trade Talks with Other Teams
To engineer a successful blockbuster trade, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the surrounding landscape. General Manager Ryan Poles knew that holding the #1 overall pick meant he needed to provide other teams with good bait if he wanted to trade it for a robust series of assets for the Chicago Bears.
As everyone knows, quarterbacks are the most pungent bait in any draft. Therefore, Poles' efforts to move the pick would be futile unless the top QBs in the 2023 class made a strong enough impression.
Going into February, Poles felt optimistic about his prospects. Both Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud had finished their seasons on a high note, and he knew Anthony Richardson's insane athletic profile would make a big impact during workouts.
However, the most crucial aspect of the process would be the interviews. NFL teams almost always base their aggressiveness for players on personal meetings, making interviews a determining factor in the success of Poles' trade strategy.
Well, According to Adam Jahns and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic, it was his own interviews with those quarterbacks that he became convinced he'd be able to trade the pick.
"I knew coming out if those guys interviewed really well, teams at that moment are going to be more motivated to get something done sooner rather than later."
Conducting due diligence on every player in the draft, regardless of their position, can have its benefits. Gathering information is always a worthwhile endeavor as it may reveal valuable insights, such as identifying players who have made positive impressions during interviews and could potentially be excellent trade assets in the right circumstances.
GM Ryan Poles recognized this and leveraged it to his advantage, securing two 2nd round picks, a future 1st round pick, and wide receiver D.J. Moore from Carolina.
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