Potential trade targets for every NFL team - ESPN Archer

[dallasdave]

 

[Silver N Blue]

 

[LocimusPrime]

 

[Silver N Blue]

 

[bsbellomy]

It's what they do in hockey every year at the trade deadline, and I have seen numerous bubble contenders make it over the hump with a trade before the deadline and on to the championship. It's a bit more taboo in the NFL, but your post is absolutely dead on, brudda.

We're that close. I wholeheartedly agree with going as high as a third if it's for a DE who is clearly an upgrade over what we have. But who will do that?

Also, keep in mind, we get Gregory back in week 16.

Edit -- this is, also, why we need to be players in Free Agency, as Free Agency is for bubble contenders needing a piece or two to complete their team, not bandage it up i.e. NYG or us in the past.

Did you see the Cowboys as one of the best teams in football during the FA period? Because I did not.

 

[pugilist]

what was the ONE thing that kept the 2014 from having a very good chance at going to the bowl? [ lack of pass rush]

now, what is the ONE thing this team fails to do this season? [ rush the passer]

the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and expecting a different result.

FACT: if the pass rush does not get shored up somehow, this 2016 team will not compete for a SB

 

[dallasdave]

 

[BAT]

The trade deadline is Tuesday and McFadden hasn't even practiced...I don't see it

Hitchens and Durant have picked things up at MLB after a shaky start and Ryan Davis and DLawrence have added to the pass rush

We can win with a dominant offense and an average but opportunist defense

McFadden is not the only trade bullet in Cowboys arsenal. Acquiring a proven pass rusher for a 5th or lower is doable, especially from teams that are out of the hunt, like Dolphins (Cameron Wake) or Bears (Willie Young).

But why stop there? Pick up Tyrone Holmes from Cleveland for a 7th or steal pass rushers from PS for free (Raiders James Cowser, Falcons Davis Tull, etc.).

And trade for another young LB today. Jags are dead in water and Bradley is fighting to keep his job, give them Sanchez and/or McFadden to sweeten deal if necessary. Lee can't play forever and Jayson is next year, if then.

I would even sign Hardy to vet base contract with incentives even if we did ALL of above. The time is NOW, there are no unbeatable juggernaut teams currently in NFL. Focus on winning it all THIS season, who knows what happens in 2017.

Carpe Diem Cowboys!!!

 

[xwalker]

Who else was listed?

Here are a few from the list. This is not the entire list.


Philadelphia Eagles
Defensive end Connor Barwin

Barwin, 30, has been an excellent player and teammate since joining the Eagles as a free agent in 2013. He was brought in to be a 3-4 outside linebacker, however, and is currently playing defensive end in Jim Schwartz's 4-3 attack. Barwin has been starting, but he was having a quiet season before breaking out against the Vikings on Sunday. Given that he is scheduled to make a base salary of around $8 million next season, it's at least worth pondering whether the Eagles would deal him, though waiting until the offseason seems to make the most sense. -- Tim McManus


Washington Commanders
Wide receiver Pierre Garcon

To be clear, the Commanders aren't likely to trade Garcon, nor should they. He's a valuable player, adding toughness not just as a receiver but also as a blocker. He'd be tough to replace, especially with rookie receiver Josh Doctson on injured reserve. But Garcon can still play, and another team might view him as someone who could provide them more help. He's one of the few Commanders who could bring actual value. He's second on the Commanders in targets with 48 and has 30 catches, but the big plays are made by others. Most important, Garcon is a free agent after season's end, and, at this point, there's a good chance he'll sign elsewhere. If the Commanders had gotten off to a bad start, then this might make some sense. But with the team at 4-3, there's no reason to trade a starting receiver. -- John Keim


Green Bay Packers
Right tackle Bryan Bulaga

The Packers probably wouldn't want to disrupt the chemistry on their offensive line, but they didn't have any trouble replacing Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton when they cut him before the regular season. Bulaga is only in the second year of a five-year, $33.75 million deal, but the Packers just re-signed left tackle David Bakhtiari to a top-five tackle contract and are probably going to re-sign right guard T.J. Lang. They drafted tackle Jason Spriggs in the second round this past spring, and he could be Bulaga's replacement at a much lower cost. -- Rob Demovsky



Minnesota Vikings
Wide receiver Jarius Wright

The fifth-year receiver has seen his playing time dwindle in 2016, and the cap-strapped Vikings could get some relief by moving Wright, who carries a $2.56 million cap hit this season. He missed Sunday's game with an ankle injury but is a capable slot receiver who earned a contract extension from the Vikings only a year ago, before the emergence of more versatile players such as Adam Thielencost Wright a more significant role. -- Ben Goessling



Atlanta Falcons
Cornerback Robert Alford

I'm not saying this will happen, but I've been told by front-office guys around the league that Alford is a player worth inquiring about. The Falcons have to pay their top cornerback, Pro Bowler Desmond Trufant, somewhere in the range of $11-14 million per year eventually. And Alford, as the No. 2 guy, won't just settle for nothing before hitting free agency this offseason. So it might benefit the Falcons to see what his value is before he just walks. Despite drawing his share of penalties because of hand usage, Alford is a freak athlete with great speed. The Falcons might have a backup plan at corner already with C.J. Goodwin still a work in progress. -- Vaughn McClure



Arizona Cardinals
Safety Tony Jefferson

The odds of this trade happening are slim, but with the type of season Jefferson has put together, leading the team in individual tackles and playing the most defensive snaps on the team, the Cardinals could command a high draft pick for him. Jefferson, 24, received a low tender last season worth $1.671 million, and he's in line for a significant raise after this season. He has consistently improved the past four years and developed into an every-down safety with game-changing ability. The Cardinals could avoid paying him while stockpiling picks. --Josh Weinfuss

 

[Alexander]

McFadden is not the only trade bullet in Cowboys arsenal. Acquiring a proven pass rusher for a 5th or lower is doable, especially from teams that are out of the hunt, like Dolphins (Cameron Wake) or Bears (Willie Young).

But why stop there? Pick up Tyrone Holmes from Cleveland for a 7th or steal pass rushers from PS for free (Raiders James Cowser, Falcons Davis Tull, etc.).

And trade for another young LB today. Jags are dead in water and Bradley is fighting to keep his job, give them Sanchez and/or McFadden to sweeten deal if necessary. Lee can't play forever and Jayson is next year, if then.

I would even sign Hardy to vet base contract with incentives even if we did ALL of above. The time is NOW, there are no unbeatable juggernaut teams currently in NFL. Focus on winning it all THIS season, who knows what happens in 2017.

Carpe Diem Cowboys!!!

Unfortunately, Dallas is not going to trade draft picks and when your one chip in the game is McFadden, it is not in the cards.

Garrett has already come out and shot the idea down, so unless somebody loses yet another back or gets incredibly bad injury news tomorrow, this roster is what it is.

 

[BAT]

Unfortunately, Dallas is not going to trade draft picks and when your one chip in the game is McFadden, it is not in the cards.

Garrett has already come out and shot the idea down, so unless somebody loses yet another back or gets incredibly bad injury news tomorrow, this roster is what it is.

McFadden, TWilliams, Carr, Morris, Escobar, Church, Sanchez, even Tyrone Crawford are all trade chips that Cowboys can afford to lose this season for something rather than lose them (except for Crawford) for nothing.

And no one is suggesting giving up any 1st, 2ND or 3RD rounders even if draft picks mean squat while window of opportunity is open NOW.

 

[Alexander]

McFadden, TWilliams, Carr, Morris, Escobar, Church, Sanchez, even Tyrone Crawford are all trade chips that Cowboys can afford to lose this season for something rather than lose them (except for Crawford) for nothing.

And no one is suggesting giving up any 1st, 2ND or 3RD rounders even if draft picks mean squat while window of opportunity is open NOW.

I don't think half the chips you mentioned have a lot of value, nor do I believe the Cowboys are inclined to move them. Not trying to be a buzzkill, but I believe they are comfortable with the roster the way it is.

 

[Nightman]

McFadden, TWilliams, Carr, Morris, Escobar, Church, Sanchez, even Tyrone Crawford are all trade chips that Cowboys can afford to lose this season for something rather than lose them (except for Crawford) for nothing.

FIFY

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Lmao, Haley!!!!

Yeah, I'm waiting till draft and free agency to fill the two biggest holes on D we have (DE/MLB). Like you said, Haley, draft picks are too valuable unless it's a steal, but there's only so many incompetent GMs <cough>

Not that I disagree but I think OLB and DE is the biggest need not MLB. Jaylon is our MLB stud for next year.......although I think he plays this year