Falcons hypothetical blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett

Everyone knows the Falcons are going to be in the market for a pass rusher at the trade deadline. The question is, who?

Maxx Crosby sparked a craze among Falcons fans after his comments about not sticking around for a rebuild, but the likelihood of the Raiders moving their star pass rusher at the deadline is almost non-existent.

Atlanta’s targets likely aren’t going to be of the “star” variety. The Falcons will have to be creative in their attempts to improve the pass rush, but if an opportunity arises to acquire a superstar, Terry Fontenot cannot come up empty-handed.

The most recent trade rumors surround Myles Garrett now, with Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reporting that several general managers have been calling to inquire about Garrett’s availability. Breer did add that he doesn’t believe the Browns will move Garrett, but the club could be tempted by an offer too good to refuse.

So, what does an offer “too good to refuse” look like if you’re the Falcons? Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay has a blockbuster trade package that might just get the conversation off the ground.

Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris are putting their careers on the line with the belief that Penix will be the next franchise quarterback of the Falcons. Right or wrong, they believe it. If they’re right, not even Myles Garrett could convince the Falcons to do a player-for-player swap for Penix.

Again, you or I might not agree with the sentiment that Penix is the next great Falcons quarterback, but the organization’s brass believes it. He’s untouchable.

That’s not to say the Falcons couldn’t swap a first-round pick in place of Penix in these hypothetical trade talks. Giving the Falcons the benefit of the doubt and saying Penix is the future at the quarterback position, they’re in a perfect position to mortgage several first-round picks for an elite talent like Myles Garrett.

They’ve proven they’re unable to draft pass rushers, and even if that changes over the next couple of drafts, there’s a very low probability that player will be Myles Garrett. The Falcons should empty the war chest for a player of his caliber.

Back to the compensation, it will take three first-round picks to even get the Browns to answer the phone. And the ensuing bidding war will surely drive the price well beyond that. It still doesn’t matter. The Falcons would be fools not to throw their hat in the ring.

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