[Speculation] Sage to the Jets?

[Joshua]

Originally Posted by barrett

But the bottom line is if there are so many equal or greater backup QBs in the NFL, then why would any team oblige you in your trade scenario and give up a pick for him? Why not just sign Jeff Garcia or someone else. Your argument is flawed if you say on the one hand we can get a pick for him, and on the other he is instantly replaced with no effort.

First, I think you're right that no one will offer much for him. However, to address your point, where I think you somewhat go wrong here is the assumption that both the Texans and the team they are trading with are looking for a backup QB. If that were the case, I agree with your point. However, I think most are operating under the assumption that the team trading for Sage view him as a potential starter. That's where the difference in value comes in.