However, unlike you, if we don't have some incredible results with Cooks and he leaves in FA next year, I classify it as a failed trade.
But...your analysis on Watkins is spot on.
My big concern, before Watkins left, was improvement in the red zone. Without Watkins? Hmm....
That's why I've been big on getting quality red zone big bodied TE in this draft. Well, our draft capital has dwindled to make that happen. I also realize we are void at the edge on defense.
I wish we could trade up...although in one mock I saw TE Andrews drop to the third.
People here seem to think Everett will be the answer. I think he is an answer...but a bad answer. Time will tell.