Well Actually: It makes football and financial sense to trade for Jadevon Clowney

The one fantastical trade that actually holds up under scrutiny.

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The Washington Redskins don't need Jadeveon Clowney, but it sure would be nice to have him. The saying goes that a team can never have enough quality pass rushers, and though the edict can also apply to cornerbacks and wide receivers, it's still especially true for players on the edge. While Washington has the annually underappreciated Ryan Kerrigan in the fold and just spent a No. 1 pick on Montez Sweat, there is certainly a place for Clowney in Washington.

And yes, we're talking in the immediate and in the long term.

Kerrigan plays on the left side, almost exclusively, while Clowney lines up on the right side. The pair would instantly vault Washington towards the top of league rankings. With Clowney's plus-ability to stop the run, a move like this would help in multiple areas.

Teams can't survive with only two pass rushers though, and with Sweat looking like a budding monster, Washington would be able to deploy him on both sides, providing a rotation of a constantly fresh duo on every passing down.

That matters a great deal when trying to close out an opponent in the fourth quarter and trumps any hesitation over stunting the growth of Sweat. Pass rushers rarely excel in the first year, anyway, and this would allow Washington to use him only in situations where he can pin his ears back, while he develops into a well-rounded edge player.

Fans may be worried that Washington wouldn't be able to afford Clowney, but the video above goes into great detail on why that concern may be overblown as well. It also cov

Long story short, if Washington ever gets to the point where they don't think Trent Williams is returning to the fold, this could be a player-for-player swap which is in the best interest of both players, and both clubs, all at the same time.