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Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar
No, there were definitely other options.
And even if a lot of GMs would have traded for Wilson in that situation (very debatable, as a lot of people had acknowledged that he was in decline and losing athleticism), they wouldn't have given up four 1st/2nd rounders and three talented players to get him. And then turned around and given him a ludicrous contract with a $50 mil signing bonus before he stepped foot on the field.  |
On the other hand if you believe he was worth 1st/2nd and 3 talented players...you had to sign him long term and he pretty well knew he was getting an overflated contract. It really becomes pretty circular. Someone worth 1st/2nd and 3 players=someone you believe worth a huge contract.