The Cardinals lost the trade war and it was not close, handing partners the better end again and again.

They have staked the next five years on LaNorris Sellers, which is the only story that really matters here. They will regret leaving wide receiver for another day if the season turns on it. The Nico Collins deal gives the class an established piece to lean on.

In short, the board sent warnings, and they will be hoping it was wrong.