We all know the infamous gas mask rip that led to Tunsil falling to Miami. He was then traded to Houston for a first that became the 3rd overall pick. Then all the deals made today. However there were many more ramifications that happened as a result of that fat bong rip.
The Texans. Before the 2019 season it was clear that Deshaun Watson would be a future star and only two things could stop him, their awful line and multiple sexual assault allegations. They knew they needed protection and gave up a lot for Tunsil (two 1st, and a 2nd but Houston also got Kenny Stills and a 4th both of which are no longer on the team and a 2021 6th ). To justify giving up that much they needed to sign Tunsil to a long term contract. A contract that made Tunsil the highest paid tackle at 22 million a year. The next offseason to clear up extra cap space, since Deshaun and Tunsil would be getting a king’s ransom, they traded DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins only had one year of guaranteed money left and rumors were he wanted a new contract. This trade led to a lot of backlash and combined with a horrible start to the season BOB was fired. This led to Jack Easterby’s rise. Now with limited draft picks, a star QB on a huge contract that may not play at minimum next season, a tough division with the colts and the Titans, and incompetent leadership it looks like the Texans will be in rebuild mode (nicest way I can put it)
The dolphins. Larry Tunsil was an absolute steal for the dolphins and after three years of production they got as mentioned above, a 2020 1st that became CB Noah Igbinoghene, the 2021 3rd overall pick, and a 2021 36 overall pick. The trade today essentially turned the 3rd overall pick to the 6th pick, a 2023 first, and a 5th round pick. Igbinoghene could have a good career but being behind xavien Howard and Byron Jones it’s hard to tell. But their first round pick this year could be someone special since it’s pretty obvious that the first three picks will be QBs. They could get Kyle Pitts, Jamaar Chase, or Devonta Smith to help Tua who has not really shined, but he is still very early in his career. Even if Tua does not pan out Jacoby Brissett is a very capable QB. Their low second round pick could turn into a first round talent that slipped. Honestly the future in Miami looks very promising.
The 49ers. Now finally the pick that the Texans traded away. It’s pretty obvious that the 49ers will pick a QB at 3. Since Trevor Lawrence will go one there’s three possibilities. 1) Zach Wilson who has a lot of upside and a great arm, a lot better than Jimmy Gs. 2) Justin Fields who is an amazing athlete and can really throw the ball deep. As an Ohio state fan who watched all of his games he has a lot of potential but could really use half the season to sit back and learn. 3) Mac Jones I feel like is a really slept on prospect. Chris Simms (who has really nailed QBs) and the Alabama receivers have said they think Jones is better than Tua.
Trey Lance is not likely going to be picked 3. There’s just not enough tape/experience to justify moving up this far for him in my opinion.
Long post so thanks for reading and sorry for any spelling mistakes, typed this out on my phone.
Edit: the dolphins also used the fourth they got from the Texans to trade up for Solomon Kindley
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