DeAndre Hopkins or Jerry Juedy, who do you want and why? What is the likely cost for both players? – Everyone
Surprise, surprise, this was the most popular question this week. As far as my preference between Hopkins and Jeudy, I’m leaning toward Jeudy for a few reasons: he’s younger, cheaper, and has an ideal skill set next to their other receivers. The money piece of it is more about what’s realistic for the team rather than a concern of mine. But I’m squarely in the camp of preferring the ascending 24-year-old receiver who can grow with Mac Jones rather than a 31-year-old Hopkins. Plus, Jeudy is the ideal player to pair with JuJu and the tight ends because he creates separation. I like the JuJu and Gesicki signings, but neither player is a natural downfield separator like Jeudy, making him the ideal complement. As good as Hopkins is, that’s making the offense overly reliant on power types at receiver rather than explosive separators.
As for the compensation, Hopkins’s market is probably not as robust as you might think after the Brandin Cooks trade (a fifth+sixth for Cooks). Hopkins is a better player, but the money due is similar, and Hopkins is older. I initially thought the Cardinals could get a second-rounder plus another asset for D-Hop. But now, I think they’d be happy to get a top-100 pick. As for Jeudy, his age and team control with a year plus the fifth-year option remaining on his rookie deal makes him more expensive. The starting point is likely No. 46, plus a roster player. I’ve thrown out the #46+Bourne package already. Lastly, I also believe the Patriots remain in on Odell. They’ve tried to get Beckham for a while now, and this might be the perfect time to pounce when his market value is low—ranking them in order of preference: 1. Jeudy 2. Hopkins 3. Odell.
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