NFL Trade Rumors: 10 Rumors That Will Come to Pass Once a CBA Is Signed

While the NFL season may be in limbo, the rumor mill is still churning.

People still love football, and until their precious teams start missing Sundays, the true anger won’t come out.

Until then, the fans will sputter and spurt with rumors that could help their team.

All is still while the NFLPA has decertified and NFL owners try to shame the players back to the bargaining table, but the fans just want the game back.

While the big-wigs squabble, let’s talk a little football!

10. DeAngelo Williams

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 24: Travis LaBoy #54 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles DeAngelo Wiliams #34 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty I

Running back DeAngelo Williams could be one of the most dangerous free agents on the market this offseason, and you better believe a team would take a chance with him.

While Williams was hurt last season, he has been relatively healthy throughout his career.

The Panthers split carries between Williams and Jonathan Stewart over the last two seasons or so, and Williams has still managed over 1,000 yards twice and 31 touchdowns in his five-year career.

Teams in need of strength and speed in the backfield will analyze the possibility of bringing DeAngelo Williams on board.

9. Donovan McNabb

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins on the sidelines against play against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Donovan McNabb is one of the oddest commodities on the market.

While the potential for greatness may still be there, McNabb showed last season he may not have much left in the tank.

McNabb’s success in Philadelphia can’t be questioned, but when he throws 14 touchdown passes and 15 interceptions with a passer rating of 77.1 (the lowest since his rookie season), it may be the end of the road.

The one ace in the hole McNabb has left is that the NFL is starved for starting quarterbacks.

McNabb will get a job somewhere, but what he does once he gets there is a mystery to me.

8. Johnathan Joseph

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CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 10: Johnathan Joseph #22 of the Cincinnati Bengals breaks up a pass intended for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Johnathan Joseph could be the second-best cornerback on the open market, and the need for solid defensive backs is always present.

The Cincinnati Bengals will try to re-sign him, but there are teams with winning traditions who will throw their names into the hat.

In Joseph’s five-year career with the Bengals he had 272 combined tackles, 14 interceptions and three defensive touchdowns.

While he has been stung by injuries in the past, when it comes to Joseph the reward of a stellar cornerback outweighs the risk of injury problems.

7. Clinton Portis

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 03: Clinton Portis #26 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 3, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

As we have seen with numerous running backs in the past, Clinton Portis may be over the hill.

Portis will be 30 at the beginning of the season this year and his career in Washington has been on the downswing the last two seasons.

While he has missed 19 of 32 possible games the last two seasons with injuries, Portis had at least 1,000 yards seven out of the previous eight seasons and at least nine touchdowns five out of the previous eight.

Portis was at one time one of the best in the game.

He may sign on with a team as a backup, but I don’t know if any team would take a flyer on him as a starter.

6. Vince Young

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans scrambles away from H.B. Blades #54 of the Washington Redskins at LP Field on November 21, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Redskins won 19-16 in overtime. (Photo by Grant

In National Hockey League circles, we describe players like Vince Young as enigmas.

That’s a nice way of saying he is flaky or decides to try when he sees it necessary. That’s not to say the man isn’t talented, but his work-ethic issues have been clearly documented.

Young is still young, so the drama that went down in Tennessee may be the serious wake-up call he needs to shock his system back into caring.

If a team can sign Vince Young with a clear head, they’ll make out like bandits. But if a team gets a less-than-focused Young, they could be in for a world of trouble.

5. Albert Haynesworth

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GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 02: Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth #92 of the Washington Redskins in action during preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 2, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardina

Albert Haynesworth is another player who needs proper guidance and freedom to succeed.

Last year with Washington under new coach Mike Shanahan, Haynesworth struggled to stay out of trouble.

Before the season the defensive tackle was widely considered one of the best in the game, and backed up those claims with 308 combined tackles, six forced fumbles, 23 deflected passes and 28 sacks in his first eight seasons in the NFL.

While there is a real risk to bringing Haynesworth aboard, a winning team with strong leadership could tame him enough to get significant production.

4. Kyle Orton

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GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 12: Quarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos stands on the sideline during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 12, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the

Kyle Orton has shown that when put in a system that fits his strong suits, he can be dangerous. He ranked sixth among quarterbacks with 52 20-plus yard passes and third with 11 40-plus yard passes.

In two years with the Broncos, Orton had over 7,000 yards and 41 touchdowns, with only 21 interceptions.

While some believe that new head coach John Fox doesn’t see Orton being his quarterback of the future, I think they will bring him back for another season.

3. Nnamdi Asomugha

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Nnamdi Asomugha #21 of the Oakland Raiders stands on the sidelines during the closing minutes of their loss to the Miami Dolphins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra S

Nnamdi Asomugha is by far the most coveted defensive free agent this offseason.

The former Raiders defensive back is one of the best cornerbacks in the game today. He helped put the Raiders' defense on the map last season and helped them stay in competition for a playoff spot.

Asomugha is a great cover corner, but he has the skill to play in any scheme a defensive coordinator can think up. While his numbers have suffered lately, it's more because teams refuse to throw to the player Asomugha is covering.

His destination is uncertain, but you better believe almost every team will inquire about what it would cost to get Nnamdi in their uniform.

2. Carson Palmer

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CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Paul Brown Stadium on December 26, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals 34-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Carson Palmer has adamantly asked to be moved out of Cincinnati and has threatened to retire rather than play in Cincinnati ever again.

This leaves Bengals management in a tough situation. They have the fourth overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, and Palmer’s decision may have direct correlation to what the team does.

Palmer could still be a viable starter, and his passing prowess could be maximized with a better offensive line. He has had over 20 touchdowns five of his seven seasons in the league and over 3,800 passing yards four times in his career.

A team with a solid defense and good running game could look to Palmer for an added dimension for a run at the Lombardi Trophy.

1. Kevin Kolb

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 02: Kevin Kolb #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles is sacked by DeMarcus Ware #94 of the Dallas Cowboys on January 2, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 14-13. (Photo by Ji

With what is perceived as a weak draft class for quarterbacks, Kevin Kolb’s stock is rising.

In view of the success of Super Bowl champion Aaron Rodgers, who also spent his first few seasons as a backup, the possibility of Kolb becoming a solution to some team's quarterback problem has never seemed greater.

Depending on whether or not the lockout is lifted before the draft, Kolb could be moved for a first-round draft pick, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Eagles are in the driver's seat of these negotiations, and you better believe that head coach Andy Reid will get the best possible return on his investment.