Trading Quincy Wilson
This is a bit harsh, but it’s not meant to be. Even though the Colts had high hopes that Wilson would one day be a starter in the secondary, those aspirations never came to fruition for many reasons.
This isn’t considered one of the best moves simply because the Colts got rid of Wilson. It is on this list because they were able to get something for him. Very rarely can a team trade an embattled player on the final year of his contract. Most teams would simply wait for that player to hit the market.
But as the draft proceeded, the Colts were able to strike up a deal with the New York Jets (shocker) to send Wilson to East Rutherford in exchange for a seventh-round pick. It isn’t much, but they did add an intriguing cornerback to the roster because of the trade.
Wilson is still young and talented enough to make something of his career in the right scheme and situation. But it was obvious it wasn’t going to be with the Colts. The fact that they got something for him while freeing up a roster spot is a great move.