Redskins three-round mock: What if second-round pick is traded?

First off, let’s clarify that we don’t know all the details in the Josh Rosen dilemma. Benjamin Allbright’s report one week ago at least confirmed that a trade of Rosen was a distinct possibility, one that teams were actively exploring. And yesterday, when Cardinals workouts started, Josh Rosen was not made available to the media (He did attend workouts with his teammates, despite  the chatter). Kyler Murray also recently visited Arizona with his agent, per Adam Schefter.

We know there’s something here, but until the Cardinals make their selection with the No. 1 overall pick, it’s not a guarantee that Rosen will be traded. That said, Allbright’s report is notable, and Allbright’s report listed the Redskins as the current top bidder for Rosen’s services. When asked about the potential terms of the deal, he said that the Redskins would likely give this year’s second-round pick and a corresponding mid-round pick.

If that’s truly the case, and if those numbers aren’t driven up by competition, then the Redskins will have struck one of the biggest steals in the NFL Draft. Rosen isn’t perfect, and the team has some work to do to make the situation less volatile for him, but Rosen was a borderline elite quarterback prospect last year who showed flashes in Arizona, and grew over the course of the season, despite inadequate coaching.

The value of trading a second-round pick and a mid-round pick for Rosen drastically exceeds the value of moving up to acquire Drew Lock or Dwayne Haskins. If the Redskins are still the front runners, and if the deal can get done for a second-round pick and another selection, the Redskins should not hesitate to make it final. It’s a rare chance at value, at a position where value is a very tricky thing.