Sammy would never be recognized as one of the best in the league with Tyrod Taylor as his quarterback. There is not a more Trentative, gun-shy starting QB in the NFL. Sammy was wasted with Tyrod as the trigger man, and trading him brings assets that will help the Bills land a strong QB prospect. Something needed to be done to position ourselves to actually get a QB rather than perennially saying "wait till next year" and I love how aggressive the Bills have been this off-season in finally positioning themselves to address by far the most important position in the game. Yes there's risk involved but it's even MORE risky to continue to do nothing, make excuses and build around other team's backup quarterbacks while the failed seasons pile up ad infinitum because we can't pass the ball in a league where everyone and their mother can pass the ball.
I love the refusal by Beane to accept extended mediocrity, the willingness to take a risk to give yourself a chance to build a real championship contender. Of course some good fortune will be needed along the way-- good thing fortune favors the bold! GO BILLS!