The Seahawks actually gave away two third-round picks for Quenton Nelson.

There was the one they gave the Colts in the trade (along with a future 5), and there was the one they cut to make room for the All-Pro guard.

It’s a great lesson about how John Schneider should always approach his third-rounders: Trade them. For players, for higher draft picks, for a cup of coffee. Just get rid of them.

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