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You can't come away from Spytek's comments on Maxx and say for sure if the Raiders are trading him or not. The biggest takeaway is that he's too smart to diminish any value with stupid comments, and that he's going to be a tough negotiator if any trade happens.

RI RAIDER wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 10:55 am Sports radio here was talking about Barmore and the Pats 1st and 2nd for Max. I know a sports publication (I do not remember which one) proposed this trade a while back. I think thats about as good of a trade as we can get and TBH, I would not hate it. Barmore is younger than Max and plays a more difficult position to fill (DT). He was a STUD than had a blood clot (and missed most of the season). When he came back, the Pats switched from a 4-3 to a 3-4 which I think hurt him somewhat.

I don't absolutely hate it but the Pat's first and second is closer to a lot of teams' second and third.

chucker wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 11:26 am You can't come away from Spytek's comments on Maxx and say for sure if the Raiders are trading him or not. The biggest takeaway is that he's too smart to diminish any value with stupid comments, and that he's going to be a tough negotiator if any trade happens.

For what it is worth, when he was asked the question, he was either the best used car salesman I have ever seen or he truly thought Crosby will be back next year. Now both could be true for all of that, but that is what I saw. Now someone is going to accuse me of seeing what I wanted to see and not what was actually on display.

Attyla wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:06 pm For what it is worth, when he was asked the question, he was either the best used car salesman I have ever seen or he truly thought Crosby will be back next year. Now both could be true for all of that, but that is what I saw. Now someone is going to accuse me of seeing what I wanted to see and not what was actually on display.

There's literally no way buying a used car can prepare you for the level of subterfuge NFL General Managers employ during combine week. It's actually ridiculous to suggest you know one way or another whether Spytek is being honest or not.

NoThanksSir wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:14 pm There's literally no way buying a used car can prepare you for the level of subterfuge NFL General Managers employ during combine week. It's actually ridiculous to suggest you know one way or another whether Spytek is being honest or not.

Why? I watched the body language and how quickly he responded. I saw the facial expression. If he is planning on trading Crosby it was a damn good act.

Attyla wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:17 pm Why? I watched the body language and how quickly he responded. I saw the facial expression. If he is planning on trading Crosby it was a damn good act.

If you believe buying a beater Toyota is the same as drafting/trading an elite athlete, then I think the rest of your posts will speak for themselves. There's probably a dozen recent examples of GMs saying this shit during combine week while they're actively negotiating a deal.

Maybe he doesn't get traded. But coming onto a football forum and saying "Based on my reading of his facial expressions, he was honest," Is like saying you'd invest in a classic car based on a youtube video of it starting up. You're talking out of your ass. None of us really know one way or the other, but your opinions are somehow above others when it comes to speculation.

NoThanksSir wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:24 pm If you believe buying a beater Toyota is the same as drafting/trading an elite athlete, then I think the rest of your posts will speak for themselves. There's probably a dozen recent examples of GMs saying this shit during combine week while they're actively negotiating a deal.

Maybe he doesn't get traded. But coming onto a football forum and saying "Based on my reading of his facial expressions, he was honest," Is like saying you'd invest in a classic car based on a youtube video of it starting up. You're talking out of your ass. None of us really know one way or the other, but your opinions are somehow above others when it comes to speculation.

It is an expression. You have never heard someone who is slick in their delivery of false information referred to as a used car salesman? Maybe that one is a big old for you.

NoThanksSir wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:24 pm If you believe buying a beater Toyota is the same as drafting/trading an elite athlete, then I think the rest of your posts will speak for themselves. There's probably a dozen recent examples of GMs saying this shit during combine week while they're actively negotiating a deal.

Maybe he doesn't get traded. But coming onto a football forum and saying "Based on my reading of his facial expressions, he was honest," Is like saying you'd invest in a classic car based on a youtube video of it starting up. You're talking out of your ass. None of us really know one way or the other, but your opinions are somehow above others when it comes to speculation.

Also, I did say that was what I saw, I did not say anything about anyone else's opinion on the subject. I did say for what it is worth. I was not jamming my opinion down anyone's throat. I actually thought my comment was pretty respectful. Cheerios get pissed on this morning?

Attyla wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:28 pm It is an expression. You have never heard someone who is slick in their delivery of false information referred to as a used car salesman? Maybe that one is a big old for you.

I understand it was an expression lol. You're grasping at straws. Just let people disagree with you. Save us all from the old man crashout.

NoThanksSir wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:31 pm I understand it was an expression lol. You're grasping at straws. Just let people disagree with you. Save us all the old man crashout.

Who's opinion was not allowing?

Attyla wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:32 pm Who's opinion was not allowing?

The level of edits on your posts are historic. No one said you can disallow posts, just that you have a hard time with those that disagree with you. Point proven

NoThanksSir wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:35 pm The level of edits on your posts are historic. No one said you can disallow posts, just that you have a hard time with those that disagree with you. Point proven

I have not edited one post during this exchange.

Spy said what he said, the way he said it, because he’s a GM with a highly touted player that happens to play on his team. His asset, probably his decision. It does no good to play into the rumors and hurt our chances at a decent return. Matter of fact, I’m glad Maxx is letting it ride and not feeding it atm either. He said what he said because that’s the play, and rightfully so. No sense trying to read anything into it because he can’t, won’t tip his hand.

Viper wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 3:13 pm Spy said what he said, the way he said it, because he’s a GM with a highly touted player that happens to play on his team. His asset, probably his decision. It does no good to play into the rumors and hurt our chances at a decent return. Matter of fact, I’m glad Maxx is letting it ride and not feeding it atm either. He said what he said because that’s the play, and rightfully so. No sense trying to read anything into it because he can’t, won’t tip his hand.

Fantastic post.

I would think if you have a player on the roster under contract for this year (and beyond) and if you ask a GM do you think X will be on the team this upcoming season right now, I bet they all would EXPECT them to be.

You don't have to posture, you don't have to break out your word salad recipe because he probably does expect him to be on the team at this time. It's easier to not make a deal then to make one.

I'm trying to get a read now on how little some here would take to move on from Crosby, for some it seems personal now, they've talked this into he has to go as if he's the problem. I know we'd be letting go our best player on D by a lot. That's going to piss off a lot of fans to. IMO it best be a haul. Pats would be more of a 2nd and a 3rd, f-that.