FS1’s Colin Cowherd made waves with his recent draft day trade proposal involving the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings.
The trade idea has the Vikings moving up to No. 3 overall by trading the No. 11 pick, a 2025 first-rounder and All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson to the Patriots.
“What does New England desperately need? A playmaker,” Cowherd said, when appearing on “The Herd”, as transcribed by NBC Sports Boston. “I’ll give you next year’s (first-round pick) and Justin Jefferson to go from 11 to 3, because they’ve already got Jordan Addison, they’ve got the tight end (T.J. Hockenson) they like. They’ve got skill players. Next year’s one and Justin Jefferson to move up to the number three spot to get your quarterback.”
It would be a blockbuster move that would give the Patriots the best receiver in football, along with another first-round draft pick to continue their rebuild in 2025. Meanwhile, the Vikings would position themselves to take one of the top-three quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL draft—Caleb Williams, Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels.
However, not everyone sees the proposal as a win-win.
Some see more value in Jefferson than the No. 3 pick in the draft, which creates a situation where the Vikings could potentially get fleeced in the trade. Regardless of opinion, the proposal has created a serious debate ahead of the draft.
Here’s what people were saying on Twitter on the possibility of such a trade becoming a reality:
Justin Jefferson to New England?? Colin Cowherd is proposing a how the Patriots could land Vikings' WR Justin Jefferson via trade in the NFL Draft
Felger reacts and explains why he'd do the trade 10/10 times pic.twitter.com/F9UQVB2sLX
— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) February 6, 2024
Colin Cowherd is a consumate hot take artist.
Any trade involving Justin Jefferson to the Patriots starts at #3 this year and their first next year and goes from there.
It certainly doesn't involve sending #11 to Foxboro as well.— Michael G. Zellmer (@MGZellmerSSPCCC) February 7, 2024
Let me tell you how this conversation would go
Vikings: Hey we’d like to trade for pick 3
Patriots: okay sure, what’s your offer?
Vikings: we’ll trade you Justin Jefferson, P-
Patriots: DEAL https://t.co/Ez4dRH6Npw
— (Mason) My HC is black and my Lambo is blue (@MasonYKB) February 8, 2024
— Vikings Uncensored Podcast (@VikesUncensored) February 7, 2024
I would sacrifice both my pinky toes for this trade!!
— Mazzilli (@Noahmazzilli_13) February 7, 2024
Hell nah
— Harley Schultz (@NewClearHarley) February 7, 2024
Omg this is on my wish list but I doubt it would ever happen!
— D (@City617Media) February 6, 2024
Not even saying we should do this, but if we did, why would we give them 11 too? The best WR in football is worth 3 straight up.
— Chris Jones (@FiveBFive) February 7, 2024
0.00000% chance Minn even considers this
— Phil (@PMT703) February 6, 2024
Would LOVE it. Bold move but Patriots don't make bold moves.
— Paul G (@PaulG_inSC) February 7, 2024
I think I would cry tears of joy for a week. I would be the most insufferable person on the app
— Dr. Jones (@ShaisDurag) February 7, 2024
This might be the worst I've seen. JJ would be worth the #3 pick himself if not more
— matthew luostari (@niak101) February 7, 2024
Justin Jefferson >>>>> pick #3
— vikesinsider (@vikesinsider) February 7, 2024
JJ is worth at least 2 first round picks + something else. He’s the best WR in the game!
— Rene Lavergne (@LavergneRene) February 8, 2024
Think about it, sign Russ, along Mike Evan’s or Tee Higgins, then we’d have a 1st round pick next year to get a QB, this offense with our defense definitely playoff bound!
— Keyshawn (@Blessed_Key2) February 6, 2024
Not only are the terms he proposes completely stupid and lopsided to NE’s benefit, but it’s a non-starter. The whole point of trading up for a Top 3 QB is to pair him with Justin Jefferson (and to be able to afford JJ’s contract).
— I Can't Unsee That Movie (@CantUnseeMovie) February 7, 2024
There is no telling when Hock will be back. Everybody is different when it comes to recovery. So if we draft a rookie and start him without a TE, a proven WR2 not WR1, and no real running threat, it will be a disaster and probably make the kid get labeled a bust by most fans.
— Skol Vikings (@SKOL_EVERYDAY) February 8, 2024
Jefferson is better than any player coming out this year. Any. So, with that being said anything more than a 1 for 1 is ridiculous for the Vikings. If anything it’s the Pats should be kicking in more draft capital.
— John Butenhoff (@JBzafa) February 7, 2024
I would be open to including Addison in the trade if I could get my qb. But not Jefferson.
— Mark Larson (@MarkLar18454726) February 7, 2024
Would love it but it won't happen.
— Metal4ever24 (@Music4ever24) February 6, 2024
Will he bring a quarterback with him?
— Scott phillips (@rsplighting) February 6, 2024
