The NFL uses a trade value chart, which attempts to assign value to every pick in the draft. Before the draft, the Washington Redskins traded 3 1st round picks, and a 2nd for the overall #2 pick, where they selected Robert Griffin III from Baylor University. By receiving the #2 pick, the Redskins got 2,600 points on the trade value chart. In this years draft, they traded 2,110 points. But considering they also traded their first the next two years, they gave up an addition 2,200, if they finish in the middle of the league.
Based on this math, it seems like the Redskins gave up way too much for Griffin. It's hard to say that for sure though, because franchise quarterbacks are so much more valuable than any other position. The Indianapolis Colts were perennial Super Bowl contenders with Peyton Manning, but were the worst team in the league without him. If Griffin is as good as expected, it makes sense for the Redskins to give up this much. If Griffin doesn't work out however, the Redskins could have set themselves back for many years to come. A very risky trade considering no one can ever completely predict how good a player will be.
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