2010 NFL Offseason: 10 Players That Should Be Traded

Blood may run thicker than water...but in the NFL , money trumps them both.

As the CBA-less offseason kicks off, one thing is clear—nothing is going to be the same. With a bevy of restricted free agents and no salary cap restrictions, the landscape of the NFL offseason has changed.

Within 48 hours of free agency, Chester Taylor, Julius Peppers, Kyle Vanden Bosch, Karlos Dansby, and Antrel Rolle all moved cities.

On top of the free agency movement, trades are now a hot item. Antonio Cromartie, Corey Williams, and Anquan Boldin all switched jerseys for draft picks.

Teams often place a high tender on a restricted free agent, just to elicit a trade market for him (see: Brandon Marshall ).

With the NFL rumor mill heating up, here are 10 NFL players that should be traded.

10) Jerious Norwood (RB Atlanta Falcons)

When the Falcons put a second-round tender on Norwood, the hope was that some needy team would actually bite and sign him to an offer. The problem is that Norwood offers much the same skill set as Michael Turner, and Jason Snelling has earned some snaps down in Hotlanta.

Trading Norwood is a no-brainer because the Falcons' coaching staff has never used him to anything near his true potential.

If the Falcons can pry a second rounder away from someone, they'll do it. Otherwise, a trade involving multiple picks is much more likely—say a third and a 2011 sixth.

Possible Destinations: San Diego, Seattle, Detroit, Washington.

9) Troy Smith (QB Baltimore Ravens)

Smith wants out of Baltimore, that is clear. Recently, it seems the former fifth-round pick may get his wish. Smith believes he can compete for a starting job somewhere and knows he isn't getting past Joe Flacco.

Smith will almost certainly get a new address this offseason, after being assigned a "low" (original pick) tender—meaning it will only take a fifth rounder to acquire him as a RFA.

Still, most teams that need QB help are picking high in the fifth round. Teams looking at the former Buckeye will eye trades involving players that they are looking to jettison and/or a swap of picks within a round.

Possible Destinations: Buffalo, Washington, (Cle removed: Seneca Wallace)

8) Donte Whitner (S Buffalo Bills)

Whitner is here for two reasons. First, he was once rumored to be heading to Baltimore in a Troy Smith swap. Second, he doesn't fit the new system in Buffalo.

In Dick Jauron's ancient Cover 2 scheme, the safeties are both asked to play deep, allowing the cornerbacks to stick closer to the line of scrimmage.

With Buffalo switching to the 3-4, only one safety needs to play center field. That man will be Jairus Byrd. Buffalo is now in the market for a SS who is great—not just good—against the run.

That leaves Whitner as a fringe starter at FS or third safety for whoever is able to grab him.

Possible Destinations: Detroit, Baltimore, Washington.

7) Carnell "Cadillac" Williams (RB Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

There are a lot of ways to build teams. Acquiring a solid offensive line and a stable of talented running backs is a great start. Only, Tampa Bay has running backs that really serve the same purpose. Derrick Ward and Williams are both borderline starters who would excel with a great O-line and need help with niche RBs around them.

Williams got a first-round tender from the Bucs which no one is going to pay. Williams has only played one full season in the NFL (2009) and has only topped 1,000 yards once (2005).

Any multiple pick deal would be gravy for a Tampa Bay team desperate to rebuild.

Possible Destinations: Kansas City, Houston, San Diego.

6) Tony Scheffler (TE Denver Broncos)

Josh McDaniels just doesn't use pass-catching tight ends.The entire New England offensive philosophy is biased against the position.

Antonio Gates, Dallas Clark, and Tony Gonzalez could all fall into his lap, and McDaniels would complain they don't block well enough to fit his system.

Scheffler is considered one of the best young pass-catching ends in the game. He is being wasted in Denver and the Broncos front office has considered him a trading asset for quite some time.

Still, the Broncos aren't giving him away. He could command as high as a second-round pick and some change.

Possible Destinations: St. Louis, Cincinnati, Arizona.

5) Jared Gaither (OT Baltimore Ravens)

Gaither was once a fifth-round pick in the supplemental draft. Now, he will command a first-round tender in restricted free agency. The Ravens are hoping beyond all hope that a needy team will pony up that kind of dough, but a trade is much more likely.

In most years, a future first rounder or multiple future picks might get this done much sooner. But, with a rookie salary structure likely in the works, teams are reluctant to pass on high round 2011 picks.

Michael Oher is the left tackle of the future and Gaither is more valuable as multiple high round picks than he is as a right tackle.

Possible Destinations: Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle.

4) Marshawn Lynch (RB Buffalo Bills)

Lynch is a starting running back, but has fallen out of favor in Buffalo. He has eclipsed 1,000 yards twice in his three-year career, but has never played 16 games and has failed to reach the 4.5 yards/attempt bar that most teams set for their rushing attack.

He also has had a tad bit of legal trouble.

A change of scenery would do Lynch well. While Antonio Cromartie was still on the block, it seemed like a perfect trade that never happened. Now? Buffalo needs to either redefine his role as a rusher or get him into a different jersey.

Possible Destinations: San Diego, Kansas City, Philadelphia.

3) Michael Vick (QB Philadelphia Eagles)

The Eagles did not pay Michael Vick's roster bonus because they want him to be an Eagle in 2010. The Eagles paid his roster bonus because the market for QBs is about to skyrocket.

In April, the 2010 NFL Draft features two "elite" level quarterbacks who would look to be immediate starters in the NFL. It is likely both Sam Bradford and Jimmy Clausen go in the top 10. That means only two teams starving for a quarterback will have gotten one—leaving roughly four to five other teams looking for an answer. 

If no one picks up Michael Vick then just wait until the preseason. If a starter like Matt Moore goes down, Vick's value will rise precipitously.

Possible Destinations: Carolina, St. Louis, Buffalo.

2) Brady Quinn (QB Cleveland Browns)

It was a jerk move.

New football "czar" Mike Holmgren seemed to commit to Brady Quinn a few weeks back, saying that Quinn needed more time under the NFL microscope before any decision was made about his future.

Then Holmgren went out and made overtures about Seneca Wallace and David Carr. Both of whom Holmgren has been connected to in the past and have consistently put up better numbers than Brady Quinn.

Quinn was the Ohio golden boy, but needs a new locale if he is going to advance his NFL career.

Possible Destinations: Buffalo, Kansas City, Seattle.

1) Brandon Marshall (WR Denver Broncos)

Trading Marshall isn't a "should" as much as it is a "foregone" conclusion. The only reason a deal isn't done yet is because teams want to explore all options before bringing in the talented wideout, who is known just as much for being a diva as he is a pass catcher.

He was tagged with a first-round tender, but teams would prefer to make a deal with Denver than blindly send a first rounder.

Marshall will help any team he plays for in 2010 (even the Broncos), but it is 2011 and beyond that worries many teams and the thought of paying him Randy Moss -money to act like Randy Moss off the field is a scary proposition.

Possible Destinations: Seattle, Cincinnati, Miami.

Michael Schottey is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report covering the Detroit Lions and the NFL Draft. He is also a team correspondent for DraftTek.com as well as a guest writer for MLive.com . Check out his podcasts at BlogTalkRadio or follow him on Twitter .