Yeah, the roster bonus is a sunk cost. It was paid.
I guess it's just a matter of what's worth more- (a) what you can get back in a trade (I'd be shocked if it was higher than a 5th round pick) and freeing up roster space for Reynolds/Thomas to play more or (b) keeping him the rest of the year and utilizing him as they have been. They have eight 2018 draft picks but are missing a 2nd. Maybe adding a 9th selection- and presumably a 6th selection on day three- helps them ultimately recoup the 2nd they gave up for Watkins.
I do agree he has some value in staying but I don't think it's a done deal the team feels that way and that they wouldn't be enticed by a trade. Of course then again maybe they could trade him after this season ends, but I think that's less likely. A team willing to deal for him would be someone that's a contender and has a hole at WR/PR.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/28/2017 05:16AM by LMU93.
