Instant grade for Corey Kiner trade between Patriots and Cardinals
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots traded a 2028 seventh-round draft pick to the Arizona Cardinals for 24-year-old running back Corey Kiner to improve their running back depth amid roster cuts.
- Analysts generally view the trade as a low-risk move involving late-round picks and a third-string running back, with grades ranging from C- to D-, reflecting skepticism about Kiner's potential impact.
- Kiner, a former undrafted free agent with limited NFL experience and modest career rushing yards, is seen as a potential power back behind starters Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.
- The trade underscores the Patriots’ dissatisfaction with their current running back depth, though some question the value of acquiring a relatively unknown player for a draft pick.
- Fans and analysts are invited to share their opinions on the trade through a poll and comment section, highlighting mixed reactions to the move.
