Oakland Raiders and trade down possibilities

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March 31, 2008

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Much of the Raider Nation is practically begging Al Davis to trade down and collect more picks. Of course, this is the real NFL and not a franchise on Madden '09, where you can get picks for practically anyone. The Oakland Raiders need a team that would be willing to a) Trade up to the #4 position and b) Offer the Raiders enough value to get from their position to #4. Who are the potential partners for a trade down and what would the Raiders get? Raider X speculates on the situation.

Raiders trade down possibilities

By Raider X

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One of the hot topics for Raider fans has to be the idea of trading down to garner more picks. Right now it makes sense. The Raiders still have multiple holes to fill with now limited salary cap space and a shallow free agent pool. The knock against that is the Raiders have as many first round trade downs in their history as Steven Seagal has Academy Award nominations. However what kind of blog internet journalist would I be if I didn't look at some possibilities? Don��t answer that. I know I am to journalism what former New York Governor Elliott Spitzer is to wholesome, fulfilling marriages.

Going pick by pick you have to start at pick 5 where sit the ketchup and mustard wearers from Kansas City. The Raiders are more likely to trade with Cuba than Kansas City, plus with different needs (KC needs a QB, any OL help, a QB, another WR, a QB, a CB and a QB), they don��t need to move up a spot. At picks 6 and 7 lies the first possibilities. You have the New York Jets and the New England Patriots. I think the Patriots would like to leapfrog the Jets to get either McFadden or Gholsten. The first move I would consider making would be to threaten the Jets with a trade with New England. Using the trade chart popularized by Jimmah Johnson, the difference between the 4th and 6th pick 200 points. 200 points on the chart is pick 78 which happens to be in the 3rd round, a round in which the Jets do not have a pick because of the trade to acquire DT and president of the Warren Sapp fan club Kris Jenkins. Xtra Sports via poster BlackHeart on Raiderfans.net says there is a talk of trade for the Raiders to move down with the pick to pick 6 for DE Kenyon Coleman of the Jets as well as formerly of the Raiders. Kenyon is more of a base end than pass rusher but here is the question I would ask, would you trade a 3rd round pick for him? I didn't think so. Maybe a deal that included Fabian Washington and the Raiders 1st round pick for the Jets 1, 2, and 5th round pick or Coleman could be better.

New England is the recipient of San Francisco handing their first round pick this year for a deal last year that got the Niners OT Joe Staley. They do not have their own first round pick due to the penalty for their little foray into voyeurism. The Pats have their own second as well as two thirds. You know where they got the 2^nd third rounder. New England also has a need at corner back. Going from pick 7 to pick 4 is a 300 point difference or pick 62. The Patriots pick 64th overall. That might with a 5th round pick could work or I would propose an interesting solution. Trade Pick 4 and Washington to New England for their 1st, 2nd and the Raiders 3rd round pick. That seems pretty unlikely the Patriots would give that to move up but you never know with them needing to rejuvenate that old LB core or running game, anything is possible.

The Raiders do have recent trade history with both teams. The Raiders traded with the Jets before draft day 2005 with the deal that sent Doug Jolley and a 2nd round pick for the Jets first and 7th round picks. Last year the Raiders made two trades with New England. The first being the one to acquire Mario Henderson and the other was trading Candy Moss for what turned out to be John Bowie.

The next team in the draft with mulitple day one picks is the Detroit Lions who have an extra third from the Shaun Rogers to Cleveland deal. Detroit picks at 15th and is in need of offensive tackles as astutely noted by former Offensive Coordinator Mike Martz. It would take the at least all of those picks which is probably more than they would want to give up. The Raiders and Lions did deal last draft weekend, the Raiders sending their 4^th round selection for Josh McCown and Big Mike Williams.

And of course, for that Madden franchise like fantasy deal, there is the potential deal with the Darren McFadden enamored Dallas Cowboys. Dallas has 2 1^st round picks, a 2^nd and a 3^rd round pick. Dallas also has the need for cornerback. Jerry Jones has recently stated that the cost for moving up is too high. I don��t agree with that nor do I believe it. Jones is an Arkansas alum and reportedly would grin at the idea of having him if he could grin. Having your face vacuumed back to hide the wrinkles does that. Ask Burt Reynolds and Sly Stallone. The trade chart says pick 22, 28, and their 2^nd round pick would be an equal deal. Still dealing Fabian Washington for a 3^rd and a 5^th rounder would be good for both teams.

The next position I will look at is WR. I don��t think it��s a big need now with Javon Walker, Ronald Curry, and Drew Carter. If the Raiders still had their 2^nd round pick, I would love to see a guy like Indiana��s giant James Hardy or Texas WR Limas Sweed added but with only a 4^th, 6^th and 7^th round picks. You are now looking at projects like Nebraska��s Maurice Purify, Appalachian St. and Michigan Wolverine killer Dexter Jackson and Michigan��s Adrian Arrington. Again, would spend more time on draft previews if the Raiders had more picks and I promise to be better more thorough on both lines where I see the Raiders going after come draft day.

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Posted by NUmber 1 raiders fan Rob, March 31, 2008 12:36 AM

al davis will do what ever he wants to do hes criminally insane the raiders should pick one of these four players, at number four overall pick darren mcfadden, veron golsten,or one of the longs the reason we shouldn't pick a defensive tackle is that we already have terrell sands and tommy kelly who are both over 300 lbs.

if we pick either chris long or veron golston they could play outside linebacker or defensive end and jake long would be a 10 time probowler and would make the buffalo, jarmarcuss russle, a star from all the time in the pocket. and darren mcfadden and justin fargus thats the dynamic duo that would take the raiders to the super bowl.

Posted by Rolni, March 31, 2008 3:04 AM

Hi,

good article...

I can't see Al tradeing down,even we should do that...I think the the Long's will be gone at 4th...then i would pick Gholston, but a trade down would be even better...then we could pick a DE like (Merling,Calais) +an OT like (Sam Baker) it would help us big time...

Our 1st+Fabian for Dallas 22,28,2nd and 3rd would be great however i can't see the cowgirls do this...

Posted by Fish, March 31, 2008 4:13 AM

Oakland should look at Darell Blackman out of NC State. Unbelievable kick off return specialist and can do other things like play tailback or even defense to take Carr's Place. Outstanding athlete in High School and College....take a look at him, he would have an impact!

Posted by ej harris, March 31, 2008 4:48 AM

i love the idea of the raiders trading down , especially since where still shopping , on defence , all this shoppin makes it seem as though al is going for offense in the draft, we just signed edwards de end line backer , end ... agb one of our former players de end , line backer. rumor has it where talking to grady jackson... if we sign him i no where going for offense in the draft .... but if we don't get jackson why not trade with the jets for fergusion and there second or third that will give us de tackle help .... then we can take gholston.. after trading with the jets , trade down with jacksonville take a reciever .... and there pick and another pick .... we have alot of options that will make us look real good ... cause even though weve signed alot of these players lets not forget they have to make it through training camp, .... go uncle al ...keep shopping like its your birthday.

Posted by Ernie Flores, March 31, 2008 7:00 AM

I wish I could add some real astute comments with regards to who we should draft but unfortunatly I don't follow college ball and therefore all I can add to this is that it sounds better to me to trade down with Dallas since there is a good history with them and even though Mr. Jones says otherwise I think it's probably the best case scenario for both of us. We can't sign all these guys AND the fourth pick, can we?? Did Al win the lottery by the way? I wish we could grab McFadden but after September he'll have 6 kids with 6 different woman. We already got rid of one hass-wipe in Moss, do we go for another?? I'd pick Dorsey or Gholston and either of the Long's but I think we need more players and we NEED to trade down and trade Stuey and Washington. I hope what I wrote won't be laughed at too much because like I said I don't know a smidgen of what the guys above me wrote.

Eflo-Bleeder of Silver and Black

Posted by paul, March 31, 2008 7:08 AM

The Raiders would have to trade down in the draft....even if they had all their picks. They simply do not have the salary cap space to dole out a huge signing bonus to a top 5 pick. That is the real deal. I love STANFORD ROUTT #26 more than FABIAN WASHINGTON anyway. Dump FABIAN or another non-playmaker like HUFF....a guy who hasn't made one single play in two years....and get some FOOTBALL PLAYERS.

Posted by RaiderDon73, March 31, 2008 7:16 AM

After reading this article, I have come to the conclusion that Al Davis has everything under control and will "Without Doubt" choose McFadden @ pick #4. If you look at the moves Al has made throughout the offseason, you will note he has been going primarily with defensive free agents. Now with the draft coming up, he WILL sourround Russell with quality offensive help. Imaging Russell slinging the ball 75 yards downfield on one play, then on the next McFadden running in in from 20 yards out untouched. Go Raiders!!! I look for a fantastic offensive display this upcoming season. Raiders Forever - RaiderDon

Posted by Aaronraider13, March 31, 2008 7:32 AM

The funniest posts are from the people that actually believe they know what big Al is going to do.

I guess you guys have not been following the Raiders that long. Al has something up his sleeve. This draft is going to be very interesting. Right now is a great time to be a Raider fan. 5 long years of crap is going to turn into a diamond very soon.

#10

Posted by Rob Calonge, March 31, 2008 7:34 AM

I think everyone knows that I'm in favor for trading down, but I'm sure that I won't be disappointed with whoever we pick in the first round.

You know, most everyone thinks that Al is incapable of trading down, but wasn't it last year that we traded down in the second round and picked Miller?

#11

Posted by Huff's Defense, March 31, 2008 7:35 AM

paul, do you watch Raider games? The reason that you don't see many "big plays" from Mr. Huff is because hes mainly in man coverage with the best TE's in the game. Take a moment and compare stats of Gates, Gonzales, etc when they face Huff and tell me he has no impact on our games. Crazy Talk!!

#12

Posted by Red Bluff Raider, March 31, 2008 7:44 AM

What about Chicago?

#13

Posted by BUZZ, March 31, 2008 7:52 AM

TRADE DOWN. We send #4 and Washington to NYJ for Ferguson, #6 and 2nd rounder. Ghoulston may be there or how about UCS LB Rivers. Why has Lamont Jordan not been traded yet?

Dallas is still a possibility. Jones is friends with Al and has those Arkansas ties. Something will happen. Right now everyone is throwing the smoke screens to see who reacts first.

#14

Posted by DJ Lujan, March 31, 2008 8:12 AM

either trade #4 to Dallas for #21 an #28 or pick Chris Long and have another Howie!!! McF

#15

Posted by Raider Daddy, March 31, 2008 8:13 AM

Does Dmac really have 6 kids from 6 different baby mamas? WOW! I agree it's definitely a great time to be a Raider fan. As for the draft, i'm just going to sit back and watch the action. I've been wrong every draft except last year with JRock. GO RAIDERS!

#16

Posted by Raiderkev25, March 31, 2008 8:37 AM

Man, please stop with all the trading Huff stuff, absolutely crazy! Can't be a Raider fan? Well back to the trade scenario. I think Dallas is our best trading partner. We could offer the #4 pick overall and Fabian Washington to Dallas for their 2 1st round picks, 2nd rounder, and LOLB Bobby Carpenter. I think Carpenter would be a real good pick-up for us and would beat out Sam Williams and Robert Thomas for the starting job. Carpenter would fit nicely on our defense. He's big, fast, and physical. A player that we desperately need at that position that we seem to overlook. That's as close as value we can get and would be a blessing if we can get it done.

#17

Posted by Raiderkev25, March 31, 2008 8:51 AM

If that scenario happens with Dallas we could then draft: 22nd-OT/G Branden Albert, DT Trevor Laws, Pat Sims. 28th-WR Mario Manningham, DE Lawrence Jackson, DE/LB Quentin Groves. 2nd round pick-DE Calais Campbell, OT Sam Baker, RB Ray Rice.

#18

Posted by Rolni, March 31, 2008 11:26 AM

Paul,

you are crazy man...Huff is a good playa he played solid at SS however he was out of his natural position.At FS he will be more of a playmaker!!We are under the cap right now and LaMont Jordan+Washington will free up about 7mills too so we will be able to sign the 4th pick if we stay there!!

RaiderDon73,

...what kind of news do you read??

We resign Fargas and we restructured Rhodes contract...they are proven good veterans capable for 100+games and beyond this we have a healthy Michael Bush who,I believe, will be a great RB...at 6'2 and 240 pounds he will be a force...we don't need RunDMC!!

DJ Luan,

Chris Long probably won't be there at 4th :-(...

Raiderkev25,

I don't want B.Albert.He is a great guy an will be a pro bowler guard, but with Gallery and Charlie we are set at guard.We need an LT...Sam Baker would be nice...the DE's you mentioned would be good to me...

#19

Posted by Asher, March 31, 2008 11:39 AM

Raider Don, you have my favorite post. "Imaging Russell slinging the ball 75 yards downfield on one play, then on the next McFadden running in in from 20 yards out untouched. Go Raiders!!!"

Apparently, the year after this scenario we're going to have to improve our Special Teams because that means we started from the 5. How about JaMarcus slinging the ball 40 yards downfield one play and Run DMC going 20 yards untouched...I'd feel more comfortable.

Also, those who are still entertaining the thoughts of a Dallas trade - give it up. It's not gonna happen. If we trade, it'll be with someone in the top 10.

#20

Posted by RaiderKen, March 31, 2008 1:04 PM

Chris long will be gone. Gholston is an OL in a 3-4 too small for run support at DE in a 4-3. Jake 10 time probowler yeah right heard that with another LT a few years back too risky. Dmac now we're talking BEAST! nough said.

#21

Posted by OakFoSho, March 31, 2008 2:07 PM

Rob,

Welcome to the party pal!

As for trading around, I can see Al doing this as he has done it in the past, but just not out of the top 5.

As for the salary cap, it is irrelevant to the discussion. The Raiders are under the cap at this point, and that is w/o factoring in the restructured deal of J Money and others to come (Aso please!). Add to this the upcoming trade/release of Fabian and Lamont (and probably more) and the Raiders have plenty of leeway to do whatever they wish in the Draft. Those advocating a trade down based on the Cap don't know what they are talking about.

Yahoo has the Raiders over the cap (adjusted) but they fail to take into account Sapp's retirement and those other things mentioned above.

Al's Mandate is McFadden!

OakFoSho

#22

Posted by raidz, March 31, 2008 2:56 PM

Just some food for thought. Late in the draft we might think about picking a solid back up, or so i've heard. Colt Brennan sound like a good 7th rounder?

#23

Posted by slow mo, March 31, 2008 3:54 PM

i think that we should go for golston that will will beef up the o line

#24

Posted by nilbymouth, March 31, 2008 4:01 PM

Personally I think Al has already got a deal worked out to trade picks with the Cowboys but wants to wait on the off chance that Chris Long may fall own to them at number 4

#25

Posted by tiredandhungry, March 31, 2008 5:59 PM

i think the raiders, if they cannot trade down, should go for dorsey or sedrick ellis. we need someone now that sapp is done.

#26

Posted by YouGuysDontKnowJack, March 31, 2008 6:50 PM

Not one of you guys knows anything about what the Raiders can or can't afford to do. If we stay in the No.4 spot, some of you are saying we can't afford to sign him. How do you know? The salary cap is a strange and fickle thing and can be manipulated if you do it right. I'm not saying I know exactly what we can do either, but none of you thought we could ever pull off Hall and Asomugha so lets just put our faith where it belongs. In the hands of those who are paid to fix this.

#27

Posted by YouGuysDontKnowJack, March 31, 2008 7:00 PM

Jake Long does not fit a Zone Blocking Scheme!!! Let me repeat this for those of you who don't quite know what it is we are trying to do here, Jake Long does not fit a Zone Blocking Scheme!!! I like that Gallery is fitting in as a Guard but we don't need anymore busts, draft a sure thing like McFadden and move on.

#28

Posted by OakFoSho, April 1, 2008 12:22 AM

Brian,

If your going to claim that Kiff is saying that, then you need to put up a source! I read EVERYTHING, and have not seen anything like that, so I say your dreaming.

Again, source your comments, especially on something like that. After all, Kiff never speaks, and certainly not about the draft yet.

Al's Mandate is McFadden!!

OakFoSho

#29

Posted by Rolni, April 1, 2008 3:33 AM

tiredandhungry,

we got Kelly to replace him...

YouGuysDontKnowJack,

Jake Long played zb at the University so i don't see why you think he doesn't fit in zb...i don't want to pick him,but your reasoning is not right...

Salary cap...Al Davis is the biggest salary cap wizzard in the NFL so i don't worry about it...

Something about McFadden...he fumbles the ball on every 22th time he touches it...on college level...that's way too much

#30

Posted by angelodebo, April 1, 2008 7:41 AM

I just don't think a RB is worth the #4 pick. Adrian Peterson type back come around once every 5-10 yrs. Not to mention he had a great OL in Minnesota.

We are set at RB. Fargas, Rhodes, & Bush should provide an excellent running game.

If Al doesn't trade down...take Ellis, Gholston, or Dorsey. Can never go wrong adding depth to the defensive line. And if we do trade down (i wish)... Pick up an OT and add depth on the D-Line. (DE Derrick Harvey (Florida)-OT Chris Williams (Vanderbilt)-OT Ryan Clady (Boise State)-DT Kentwan Balmer (North Carolina) would all be quality additions!

Just win baby!

#31

Posted by Brian, April 1, 2008 9:24 AM

Just heard that both the Bengals and Falcons received extra draft picks this year due to FA losses. We need to trade Washington to either one of these teams for their new 3rd round picks allowing us to add some depth at D-Line, O-Line or WR. As far as pick #4, if C.Long is gone, trade down with Carolina (needs RB) Chicago (needs RB) or Dallas (2 1st round picks, 2nd & OLB Carpenter.)

I also just heard from my sources that Kiffin is stating that Oak-town is NOT planning on drafting D-Mac and is looking hard to trade down if C. Long is gone by #4. Not sure how much say Kiff has but thought I would pass this info along.

#32

Posted by JETSFAN, April 1, 2008 10:42 AM

You guys are all bananas if you think Davis has any brain at all, or any method to his madness. This is the guy who went for Randy Moss, Lamont Jordan and Russel, BEFORE he had an Oline - if I didn't want Mcfadden so bad I would have to say I am sure they will pick McFadden purely because he is the worst pick they could have. Their FA work has not put them in a position to have a solid D - one of the Raider faithfull disagrees - but damn, who is on that roster, I say again - WHO?

someone said Davis will surround Russel with talent...is that so? from where and with what. #1 out of money, #2 out of cap room # 3 - history of dumb aquisitions, #4 - who's the coach again, and hasit ever mattered #5 - this is Al Davis - he knows very little about footbal - his D coach is the only great thing on this team - fat Jamarcas isn't going to even start two seasons, they should trade down with the Jets - taking Pennington and a two 4th rounders for us to swap up - then maybe they'd have someone who can throw the ball 8 yrds - god knows their receivers can't get open after that...

good luck raiders - we'll be in Oakland to smack the black and silver around this year - c you then

#33

Posted by OakFoSho, April 1, 2008 2:28 PM

Brian,

Retraction!! But you should still source things like this.

Al's Mandate is McFadden!!

OakFoSho

#34

Posted by andy 5011, April 1, 2008 4:47 PM

instead of al try'n to trade down for more pics he should just get rid of the dead weight that way we can open up some more cap space and solve some problems. first package fabian and lamont. drafting rundmc might lower rhodes and fargas's moral. then draft the best available defensive player available a end or tackle, little howie would be nice. you can allways add players from the all the cuts that will be happening here in the next few months to help out the o-line. we have the ability to have a top notch D there young and talented. the addition of hall and wilson will allow huff to be more of a playmaker. we can be like the ravens of years past but with a better offense. much love to the RAIDER NATION!!!!!

#35

Posted by Raidernation4life, April 1, 2008 7:22 PM

OakFoSho... I heard the Kiffin comment on NFL Sirius radio this afternoon... Kiffen also talked about the Al Davis situation, etc., but he did say that the Raiders were looking to trade down and are not looking at McFadden. I say either draft C. Long, Gholston, Dorsey or Ellis (Jake Long is not a left tackle in the NFL, many have said Al has been spending money even though he knows he has a #4 pick... he has a plan and is on a mission to get the Raiders turned around this year.

#36

Posted by OakFoSho, April 2, 2008 12:30 AM

Raidernation4life,

Notice the RETRACTION? I immediatly looked around and found out the truth, and retracted my statement.

The Raiders biggest need is TDs. Thus....

Al's Mandate is McFadden!!

OakFoSho

#37

Posted by jho, April 2, 2008 4:54 AM

They would have a ton of more money if they weren't handing out ridiculous contracts in free agency and to dhall ; ]

#38

Posted by raider monk, April 2, 2008 9:17 PM

Trade down or not, moving roster surpluses to the advantage of the team before the draft is paramount.

The payroll could use some breathing room under the cap and we could use some more picks. That's something easy enough to discern.

It looks like the team is holding out hope that they can trade Jordan or perhaps they just want to keep him away from other teams for as long as possible. He's not likely to get traded so they must either fear that a division rival is going to grab him or have something personal towards him. It's not like we haven't seen acrimony in the past between the Raider administration/Al and individuals on the team as much as we've seen mutual man-love.

Trading one of our excess corners seems like the most likely thing to happen. That may be hinging on whether or not one of the proposed mega trade-downs, like Raider X has just mentioned, have a real chance of happening.

Personally, I think that one of those extra corners is unlikely to be traded until the organization gets at least one chat in with Asomugha about signing his tender or an actual extension. They should guage how resignable he is, despite the hometown connection.

If there's still a lot to sort out, in terms of understanding just what might be on the table for potential trades, we might not see a lot of movement on even minor trades as teams hold onto their trading chips while they wait for the perfect partner.

In consideration of what we need and what few picks we have available, I don't expect miracles in the draft. If we can come out of it with one super or two core players and a little depth, great. If we are going to trade for more picks, I'd want to see some very solid and savvy depth created by such a trade to offset the loss at a chance for a truly unique talent.

Speaking of unique talents, why don't we hear any buzz about the Raiders and Chris Long? From what I've seen, both sides seem reluctant to mention one another. It doesn't seem like he's got much chance of ever making it to the fourth slot in the draft, so if he's to be gotten, someone's going to have to choose to go get him.

Howie in media appearances hasn't given any wistful note to seeing his son in his former team colors. The Raiders don't talk about looking into Long, but then again they are notoriously tight-lipped and love a little mis-information as well. (Funny how the silent Raiders and loose-lipped Lions are at both ends of the spectrum but both presently struggling with losing.)

Is it that impossible to trade up for Long? Does he and/or Howie harbor some amount of unease in the idea of playing for the Raider organization? If there's a way to give respect to the history of the Raiders, while giving serious props to Howie, it would be to trade up for Chris and get him into camp with a solid, long term deal.

But if that were to go down, we would probably need to have some more roster trims to make the cap situation workable. We sure want to get Nnamdi signed and start thinking of ways to get our young linebackers inked for a longer stretch.

If you can find a way to complete those signings and still fit in Chris Long, you'd be a roster genuis deserving of a Superbowl. (Not to mention that you'd have a good shot with a base like Long on one side of the ball and Russell on the other.)

To segueway back to Raider X's article, with what picks we have and what needs we have, I like his idea of selecting Purify from Nebraska. He has a dynamic about him that some players do where they just seem to have a knack for being in just the right situation to make a play. I have a tendency to watch recorded games on slight fast forward. When I watched Nebraska games, I constantly found myself rewinding a moment to see a stellar play that would turn out to involve Purify. Get him.

The organization saw that there wasn't going to be much coming to us to work with come draft weekend and so they went to work in free agency with an open checkbook.

One odd bit. We need another center. There's no long term plan for a position that essential to building up Russell and providing the rest of the line a stable foundation upon which the offense can be built.

Wade looks to be a good pickup. I almost wish they had resigned Newberry. He wanted to be in Oakland, knew the system, and performed well when he was able to make the field. Grove appears to be destined for a career as postion depth and Morris is probably on the team more as the long snapper.

There's just not enough reliable depth there to make me feel safe in the instance of an injury thinning the position. Then again, I feel that way about the lines, especially on defense.

Thanks as always for an insightful read, Raider X!

#39

Posted by Dano, April 3, 2008 9:29 AM

PLEASE LEAVE AL & BRIT ALONE! 78 or not, Al's still a sharp football mind. With all the recent F/A signings, look for Al to trade down. He's not spending millions on recent F/A signings to place all his money on Dmac, especially since they have Fargas, Bush, and Rhodes. Look for a Dallas trade, Jerry's ego won't let an Arkansas player with Dmac's upside out of his grasp, and the Oaks could get a kings ransom ala Jimmy Johnson's "Hershal Walker".