In the modern NFL, with the leverage non-quarterback needy teams hold in the top five, teams in need of a quarterback are required to give away massive amounts of assets to get into position to get their guy. The Washington Redskins know this situation well; in 2012, they traded three first-round picks to trade up from No. 16 to No. 2, where they picked Robert Griffin III.
This year, the Redskins’ roster is a bit more refined than that 2012 team, but still in need of a makeover, and it’s up to interpretation whether getting a new quarterback is truly the best thing for the team in 2019.