Trade for Buffalo: Buffalo isn’t going anywhere fast and the only place Evans is going is south ability wise. Why not trade him, get a 4th rounder back, and see if David Nelson can have a Steve Johnson esque season this year.
Grade: A
Trade for Baltimore: They really needed a veteran #2 with Derrick Mason gone. Coming off of a lockout, the Ravens didn’t feel comfortable starting one of two rookies, Torrey Smith or Tandon Doss, at receiver with the other lining up in the slot. This trade pushes Smith to the slot and gives them a veteran upgrade in the lineup. However, receivers never do well after switching teams (ask Anquan Boldin) and Evans is a declining player. I don’t know if he’ll even be better than Derrick Mason would have been for them.
Grade: D