Cushing Injured in Jets Game on MNF

[barrett]

Who are we trading the 3rd for?

[WMH]

Originally Posted by barrett

Who are we trading the 3rd for?

That's the problem......

[barrett]

I know everyone thinks it's a great idea, but what team has an extra middle LB laying around (and why is he an extra). Who is going to deal a guy who is worth having in the middle of the season. Do the people suggesting it have a name in mind or is it just "unnamed but better than Dobbins and worth roughly a 2nd or 3rd guy who plays 34 ILB."

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by barrett

I know everyone thinks it's a great idea, but what team has an extra middle LB laying around (and why is he an extra). Who is going to deal a guy who is worth having in the middle of the season. Do the people suggesting it have a name in mind or is it just "unnamed but better than Dobbins and worth roughly a 2nd or 3rd guy who plays 34 ILB."

LZ's article mentions some names that could be candidates for a trade, with Tavares Gooden, ILB, 49′ers as the most interesting. Gooden is behind two pro bowl level starters, is on a one year contract, and according to LZ the 49ers might be interested if we offered a 3rd, but then again they might not be willing to trade their depth.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by painekiller

LZ's article mentions some names that could be candidates for a trade, with Tavares Gooden, ILB, 49′ers as the most interesting. Gooden is behind two pro bowl level starters, is on a one year contract, and according to LZ the 49ers might be interested if we offered a 3rd, but then again they might not be willing to trade their depth.

Just my opinion, but why would a team with Superbowl aspirations trade depth for future picks? I would think a trade partner, if that's the route to go, would come from the bottom quarter of the league.

[HPF Bob]

I did a little more digging last night regarding teams who might deal players and who they have and what they might want and, unfortunately, most of the guys who fit the descriptions are playing hurt right now which make them real iffy to deal.

Derrick Johnson of the Chiefs would be an excellent addition as he has really blossomed since KC went to a 3-4 and they moved him inside. Unfortunately, he's only in year two or a five-year deal and his guaranteed money is actually quite tame so he would be hard to pry loose even if the Chiefs are inclined to give up their season and Johnson might not fit under the cap.

I also looked at the Cowboys for any more guys who might have been in Phillips' system. No way the Cowboys part with Sean Lee and the other starting ILB is nicked plus I doubt Jerry Jones is anywhere close to throwing in the towel.

Barrett Ruud is out there unsigned so, if we trade, one thing we'd need to ask is whether that person is worth more than simply signing Ruud. I really don't want to risk expecting Sharpton to come back and be healthy. I'd rather find more depth somewhere.

[WMH]

Rudd being signed is about all you could expect of the street at this point. May continue to tinker/look for trades, but that's just not the NFL's thing. Not to mention, with our cap situation, its going to be a lower tiered guy anyway.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Derrick Johnson of the Chiefs would be an excellent addition as he has really blossomed since KC went to a 3-4 and they moved him inside. Unfortunately, he's only in year two or a five-year deal and his guaranteed money is actually quite tame so he would be hard to pry loose even if the Chiefs are inclined to give up their season and Johnson might not fit under the cap.

Signing a Derrick Johnson would put us right back into a Cushing-DeMeco type situation after this year when Cushing is back with the team and on the field.