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5 optimistic Josh Rosen trade packages

By Avery Duncan

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Josh Rosen #3 of the Arizona Cardinals drops back to pass during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 31-9. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Josh Rosen #3 of the Arizona Cardinals drops back to pass during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 31-9. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – SEPTEMBER 09: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick before the game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – SEPTEMBER 09: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick before the game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

The Patriots get their heir apparent to Tom Brady

Arizona Cardinals acquire: 2019 first-round pick (No. 32), 2019 third-round pick via Lions (No. 73), ILB Ja’Whaun Bentley

New England Patriots acquire: QB Josh Rosen

Would the Cardinals feel comfortable giving Rosen to the Patriots, and potentially continuing their dynasty? Considering that the two rarely face each other and are on a very different competitive timeline, the possibility is certainly there, but at the right place.

In this trade, the Cardinals decide to combine the past two train of thoughts — getting depth picks and adding another 2019 first rounder. They also fill a team need (ILB) with a young player, on a rookie contract in Ja’Whaun Bentley, who showed his abilities as an outstanding coverage linebacker. Before being placed on the injured reserve, the 2018 fifth-rounder was ranked as the fifth best linebacker in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus.

But at the end of the day, shipping Rosen off to New England is a risky proposition as the team has the coaching staff to tap into his potential. If they do decide to do so, the trade above would not be a bad compensation prize.

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