The NFL doesn’t get quite the trade buzz that the NBA and MLB usually get, but this offseason is much different.Here are the top ten biggest names that are on the block.
10. Marion Barber, Dallas Cowboys
Possible Suitor: Detroit Lions
9. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
Possible Suitor: Miami Dolphins
8. A.J Hawk, Green Bay Packers
Possible Suitors: No clear suitors
Jeff Gross/Getty Images The NFL doesn’t get quite the trade buzz that the NBA and MLB usually get, but this offseason is much different.
There are a flurry of teams and players out there who have determined that they have pieces that can be moved. Many of these pieces involve skill position players, while other players reside on the defensive side of the ball.
The truth is the NFL could have a flurry of trades during the draft and before training camp. There are plenty of players who have been marquee names in the past that could be looking for a new home. Here are 10 players that are on the trading block and where they could be headed.
10. Marion Barber, Dallas Cowboys
Christian Petersen/Getty Images Possible Suitor: Detroit Lions
For a couple of years the Dallas Cowboys have featured the three headed monster of Felix Jones, Marion Barber and Tashard Choice. However, they are going the more natural two back route these days, and are talking about shipping out or cutting Marion Barber.
Of course the Lions are in need of a second back to go with Jahvad Best. Barber would be a great addition and an upgrade over Kevin Smith. The key is going to be Dallas getting compensation for him when they know teams are likely to wait until he’s cut.
If Dallas can manage to convince Detroit that there is a bigger market for Barber then they can get a later round pick off the Lions. It won’t hurt the Lions to do so. They won’t have a top 10 pick this year and must address glaring weaknesses on the defensive side of the ball. Getting a running back like Barber for cheap is the kind of move they’d be happy to make to bring them toward the next level.
9. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
Al Bello/Getty Images Possible Suitor: Miami Dolphins
Brandon Jacobs should know one thing by now: his days in New York are numbered. The one-two punch of him and Ahmad Bradshaw are coming to a close mostly because Bradshaw has the bigger upside and Jacobs was problematic through most of last season.
With a hefty $4 million to be made next season the Giants must cut ties and head in a different direction. That means shipping Jacobs to another city.
The one town that has been rumored about in the last couple of weeks has been Miami. Now that they have lost their one two punch of Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown, it seems perfect to bring in Jacobs, especially if they draft Mark Ingram with the No. 15 pick.
Jacobs could be the two back again with an increased workload so as not to burn Ingram out. The other option is that he could be the feature back until Ingram gets the right amount of seasoning. Either way, it’ll be tough to see Jacobs go anywhere else, but wherever he goes he can’t stay in New York.
8. A.J Hawk, Green Bay Packers
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Possible Suitors: No clear suitors
This situation is a difficult one for Green Bay. They have a log jam at their inside linebacker spot. They have Nick Barnett and A.J Hawk. Barnett is coming off of two straight injury shortened seasons and he’s older.
Here’s the thing; his contract is far more manageable.
A.J Hawk has $10 million coming to him next season. He’s either go to have to restructure that or the Packers are going to have to cut him.
Since Hawk is young and coming off his best season as a pro it would make sense that they try to get a draft pick out of him. They won’t get anything too good, but it will be an upgrade from letting an overpriced player walk for nothing.
7. Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals
Possible Suitors: Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots
6. Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals
Possible Suitors: Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals,SF
5. Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers
Possible Suitors: New England Patriots
4. Kevin Kolb, Philadelphia Eagles
Possible Suitors: Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings
3. Albert Haynesworth, Washington Redskins
Possible Suitors: Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars
2. Donovan McNabb, Washington Redskins
Possible Suitors: Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals
1. Vince Young, Tennessee Titans
Possible Suitors: Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers
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