Trades before draft

[packers11]

Now that McNabb has been moved, i've created a list of possible people being moved before the draft.

Brandon Marshmellow
Haynesworth
Marshawn Lynch
Marion Barber
Campbell
Adalius Thomas


The only one that I could see a fit for the packers is Adalius Thomas... If we could get him for cheap (6th/7th rounder) i'd def love to bring this guy in... The rest of the guys are probably not even on the packers radar...

Thoughts?

[Scott Campbell]

Re: Possible trades before draft

There's rumors about the stud CB from Oakland being available. Maybe he's not really available, but that's who I would target. And I'm guessing it would cost plenty.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/raiders/ci_14313202?nclick_check=1

[Lurker64]

Re: Possible trades before draft

There's rumors about the stud CB from Oakland being available. Maybe he's not really available, but that's who I would target. And I'm guessing it would cost plenty.


http://www.contracostatimes.com/raid...nclick_check=1

Well, not only would it cost plenty but you would be saddled with that ridiculous contract.

For the record, Asomugha's contract is for one year plus a team option for 2011. If the team picks him up for 2011, his salary will be the average of the top five players at any position (so he'll get paid the average of the top 5 quarterbacks, most likely).

[Brandon494]

We aren't going for any of those players, don't even waste time thinking of trades.

[Guiness]

Re: Possible trades before draft

Now that McNabb has been moved, i've created a list of possible people being moved before the draft.

Brandon Marshmellow
Haynesworth
Marshawn Lynch
Marion Barber
Campbell
Adalius Thomas


The only one that I could see a fit for the packers is Adalius Thomas... If we could get him for cheap (6th/7th rounder) i'd def love to bring this guy in... The rest of the guys are probably not even on the packers radar...

Thoughts?

Getting rid of Haynesworth after one year? Wow.
I wonder about Campbell - he's getting a little old to be 'groomed' so I guess he's either out of the league, or relegated to being a clipboard holder at this point. Does he have a good head for the game, i.e. be a guy who's helpful to the starter? I don't know.

[Lurker64]

Re: Possible trades before draft

Getting rid of Haynesworth after one year? Wow.

I think it's because Washington is switching to the 3-4 (in part to take advantage of Orakpo), and Haynesworth has no interest in playing NT. Combine that with "Shanahan wants to take control of the organization", and you get a recipe for getting rid of Albert. Though, since they paid him a $21m bonus recently, he's now only on a 3 year $16m contract, so the team that gets him won't be that much on the hook, if I'm understanding this correctly.

[pittstang5]

Thought I heard rumors that Adalius Thomas might be cut. If he is cut, he'll be a Jet.

[Fritz]

Re: Possible trades before draft

Getting rid of Haynesworth after one year? Wow.

I think it's because Washington is switching to the 3-4 (in part to take advantage of Orakpo), and Haynesworth has no interest in playing NT. Combine that with "Shanahan wants to take control of the organization", and you get a recipe for getting rid of Albert. Though, since they paid him a $21m bonus recently, he's now only on a 3 year $16m contract, so the team that gets him won't be that much on the hook, if I'm understanding this correctly.

This made me laugh: the buzz all over Detroit radio by the idiotic element of fanhood was that Detroit should trade for Haynesworth - and in exchange they'd flip flop first round slots with Washington!

Wow. That's right up there with trading Jarrett Bush for a third round pick or something. We all have fantasies, but if you're going to share yours publicly, make it at least remotely close to possible.

[ND72]

So here's the deal, for like a 6th round pick, I would trade for Campbell. Cappable backup, and McCarthy loves developing QB's who knows, maybe we end up getting a 4th in return down the road.

Here's another "rumor" I've recently heard. Baltimore is supposedly shopping Gaither, their LT for "up to a 2nd round pick"...but could be had for a 3rd if wanted. I don't know if any of you have seen this man, but he is HUGE, young, and has a lot of potential.

[mission]

So here's the deal, for like a 6th round pick, I would trade for Campbell. Cappable backup, and McCarthy loves developing QB's who knows, maybe we end up getting a 4th in return down the road.

Here's another "rumor" I've recently heard. Baltimore is supposedly shopping Gaither, their LT for "up to a 2nd round pick"...but could be had for a 3rd if wanted. I don't know if any of you have seen this man, but he is HUGE, young, and has a lot of potential.

I'm down with all that, ND... are you saying the first "rumor" is in fact a rumor (not sure that even makes sense but you know) or just something you'd like to see happen?

[Fritz]

ND, if you pulled off the Gaither trade, what do you do with him the first year? Let him compete with Clifton? Make him sit until or if Clifton gets hurt?

I'm not saying it's a bad idea. I'm just wondering how that would work. And I'm wondering why, if he's so good, and so young, he could be had for a third or a second round pick. Those guys don't grow on trees. Is there some downside here to the guy?

[ND72]

ND, if you pulled off the Gaither trade, what do you do with him the first year? Let him compete with Clifton? Make him sit until or if Clifton gets hurt?

I'm not saying it's a bad idea. I'm just wondering how that would work. And I'm wondering why, if he's so good, and so young, he could be had for a third or a second round pick. Those guys don't grow on trees. Is there some downside here to the guy?

I heard this rumor on espn radio through the day yesterday. As far as why he'd be traded, all they said on ESPN radio was Baltimore wants Oher to play LT, and Gaither isn't a very good RT for whatever reason, and they have another young guy they like for RT.

If this had come out earlier, 2 weekends ago I was at the State Football Clinic in Madison, and John Harbaugh was a keynote speaker, and sat at the table next to me for breakfast, I would have asked! Of course he was sitting with Brad Childress so I'd rather just pissed on his plate....

[ThunderDan]

Re: Possible trades before draft

Getting rid of Haynesworth after one year? Wow.

I think it's because Washington is switching to the 3-4 (in part to take advantage of Orakpo), and Haynesworth has no interest in playing NT. Combine that with "Shanahan wants to take control of the organization", and you get a recipe for getting rid of Albert. Though, since they paid him a $21m bonus recently, he's now only on a 3 year $16m contract, so the team that gets him won't be that much on the hook, if I'm understanding this correctly.

This made me laugh: the buzz all over Detroit radio by the idiotic element of fanhood was that Detroit should trade for Haynesworth - and in exchange they'd flip flop first round slots with Washington!

Wow. That's right up there with trading Jarrett Bush for a third round pick or something. We all have fantasies, but if you're going to share yours publicly, make it at least remotely close to possible.

AK and a 2nd rounder for Joe Thomas last year.

[jmbarnes101]

Re: Possible trades before draft

Getting rid of Haynesworth after one year? Wow.

I think it's because Washington is switching to the 3-4 (in part to take advantage of Orakpo), and Haynesworth has no interest in playing NT. Combine that with "Shanahan wants to take control of the organization", and you get a recipe for getting rid of Albert. Though, since they paid him a $21m bonus recently, he's now only on a 3 year $16m contract, so the team that gets him won't be that much on the hook, if I'm understanding this correctly.

This made me laugh: the buzz all over Detroit radio by the idiotic element of fanhood was that Detroit should trade for Haynesworth - and in exchange they'd flip flop first round slots with Washington!

Wow. That's right up there with trading Jarrett Bush for a third round pick or something. We all have fantasies, but if you're going to share yours publicly, make it at least remotely close to possible.

AK and a 2nd rounder for Joe Thomas last year.

You mean a guy who hadn't gotten hurt and was one of the best DE's in the league along with a 2nd rounder for a LT. Likely not to happen as well as a fantasy but not ridiculous!

[KYPack]

ND, if you pulled off the Gaither trade, what do you do with him the first year? Let him compete with Clifton? Make him sit until or if Clifton gets hurt?

I'm not saying it's a bad idea. I'm just wondering how that would work. And I'm wondering why, if he's so good, and so young, he could be had for a third or a second round pick. Those guys don't grow on trees. Is there some downside here to the guy?

I heard this rumor on espn radio through the day yesterday. As far as why he'd be traded, all they said on ESPN radio was Baltimore wants Oher to play LT, and Gaither isn't a very good RT for whatever reason, and they have another young guy they like for RT.

If this had come out earlier, 2 weekends ago I was at the State Football Clinic in Madison, and John Harbaugh was a keynote speaker, and sat at the table next to me for breakfast, I would have asked! Of course he was sitting with Brad Childress so I'd rather just pissed on his plate....

Hey, I'm back. I've been lurking, the draft is not really my area of expertise. I come on here to learn most of my draft stuff.

Gaither for a 3rd? Oh yeah, right away. He's quick, strong and huge. He's also a project. The kid just hasn't played very much football. He has a ton of talent, but he's still a work in progress. RDE Antwan Odum of the Bengals (he of 5 sacks against GB) made him look like a fool last year. The kid is like a fast young colt. Lot's of potential, but he can be a very clumsy bugger and get down on himself.

The other thing about him is our staff. I've joined the "is Campen a bum"? club. Do we have the kind of coaches that can mold raw talent? I don't know. That's what Gaither needs, coaching up. Our situation should be good for him. Cliffy, the old pro helping the young LT could be a good deal. Gaither is a good prospect for LT, Oher will be the real deal next year. Balt needs to move the kid and get their OLine solidified. I really don't think we could get a better LT prospect and back-up than Gaither.

Knowing TT, he'll want to wait until Lang becomes a starter at 3 positions.