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Breaking down Jalen Ramsey’s best fits and trade ideas

By Ian Wharton

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars lines up during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars lines up during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 29: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) says a prayer in the end zone before a preseason game between the Oakland Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks on August 29 at Century Link Stadium in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 29: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) says a prayer in the end zone before a preseason game between the Oakland Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks on August 29 at Century Link Stadium in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Seattle Seahawks

Proposed trade: 2020 first rounder, 2021 third rounder, CB Shaquille Griffin

Why they should do it: 

The Seahawks are looking to win now with younger players, taking advantage of their flexible cap situation and Russell Wilson’s prime years. They were able to nab Jadeveon Clowney cheaply, so paying the sticker price on Ramsey wouldn’t be the worst thing. He’d certainly fill the hole that Richard Sherman left.

The Seahawks haven’t seen the development from Griffin that they’d hoped, as he’s seemingly more of an average starter than special talent. They can extend Ramsey at any point without killing their cap, and have an extra second-rounder in 2020 thanks to the Frank Clark deal.

Why they shouldn’t:

This team isn’t really a contender as currently constructed. While they made a playoff run last year, Ramsey isn’t the one missing piece that will put them over the top. While he would massively help their No. 1 corner role, they’d be banking on their ability to repeat their defensive-first mentality that worked earlier this decade.

Losing these assets wouldn’t cripple the Seahawks, and they have the locker room to manage his personality. It’s just a lot to devote to one person who wouldn’t clearly make them the NFC West favorite this year.

The Seahawks can justify this deal.

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