I probably don’t need to convince you, the Packer fan, that giving up two firsts, and Kenny Clark for a top-three (and I would argue “the best”) defensive player in football is worth it, but not everyone is a Packer fan. But some people are not Packer fans. Some people are neutral, or hostile, or Jerry Jones, and those folks may not be convinced of just how monumental an upgrade this is. For instance, this guy, who you can tell is smart because his last name is the word people use to describe smart gamblers.
Before I get into my own (honestly not that gory) math, check out Aaron Schatz of FTN’s gory math:
The Packers D just got a serious upgrade 💥 @aaronschatz.com
That’s a big jump! Aaron also notes elsewhere that defensive players are seldom worth more than a one win, and he’s right,