Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[cow]

That's fair. The only Marshall-specific thing we've delved into, really, is Smitty's Jrue Holiday idea and I admit I also don't love that one. I'm not really sure what's better about letting one big contract expire at season's end (Holiday) vs. letting two smaller ones expire (Marshall and Thompson), and I'm equally unsure that it's advantageous to shop one big expiring at the deadline rather than two medium sized ones. In fact, I think the latter is better for TDL purposes, probably (assuming Thompson isn't bought out). 

I guess there's a little more reason to talk about a 2-for-1 like that now that they need to create a roster spot, but they could also just buy Thompson out, among a dozen other solutions.

The ideal scenario would be to take less compensation and include Martin in a 2-for-1.  We still have another year of his services after this season if he opts in.  I get angry just thinking about this.