I wasn't looking at cap space or making a formal trade offer (I can't do that anyway, I'm not Guerin), I just wondered what the value of Chychrun and Rossi are at relative to each other.
I think they have about equal value, when all things are considered. Chychrun has had some very nice seasons, but also some that were less good, and Rossi's youth and contract status are a plus. I can't help but feel that Chychrun's development has been screwed up a bit by being on two dysfunctional, or at least unsettled, franchises.
I never thought Chychrun was vg defensively. Offensively, sure, and because he has nice size and reach he does ok against physicality, too.
I just don't think a LHD is going to move the needle much in MN. Faber has shown he can run the #1PP, Chisholm(LHD) the #2, Brodin and Middleton are solid as LHD, and I expect Hunt(LHD) to be up this year, also. Getting another LHD just doesn't seem to be a need, while Rossi, who had a good rookie season, could well be MN's #2C for years to come.
A team that needs a LHD and PPQB would probably value Chychrun more. If they had a RHD of equal value they could send back in return, I'm sure OTT would be interested.