NFL Trade Speculation: Each Team's Most Appealing Trade Target

In the NFL, we rarely see blockbuster trades, much like in other sports such as baseball or basketball, but there are a few trades a year that really shake things up. 

With the NFL's trading deadline being the following Tuesday after Week 6, we hardly see too many trades get done in that time period, but we do see the majority of the trades happen in the offseason. 

With that being said, let's take a look at each NFL team's most appealing trade target. 

Arizona Cardinals: John Skelton

John Skelton may not have the greatest stats for a quarterback, but he is a winner, as he's posted a 7-4 record as a starter over the course of his first two seasons in the NFL.

Skelton's numbers are far from great, as he posted a 68.9 quarterback rating a year ago while tossing 11 interceptions compared to 14 interceptions, but he is still developing as a passer and could be an appealing target for teams that plan on holding a quarterback competition in training camp. 

Atlanta Falcons: Harry Douglas

Wide receiver Harry Douglas may never get the chance to shine with the Atlanta Falcons, as he's behind Roddy White and Julio Jones.

However, the soon-to-be free-agent wide receiver could be brought for another go-around with the Falcons and ultimately be served as trade bait; that is, if he chooses to re-sign with Atlanta.

Despite starting only four games a year ago, Douglas caught 39 passes for 498 yards while scoring one touchdown. 

Baltimore Ravens: Lee Evans

As the Baltimore Ravens have Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith, they may choose to part ways with the 30-year-old Lee Evans, as he's scheduled to make $3.275 million in 2012.

Evans may have played in only nine games this past season for the Ravens, as he caught four passes for 74 yards, but he had a very successful career with the Buffalo Bills, and some teams may feel that he still has something left in his tank. 

Buffalo Bills: C.J. Spiller

I suppose it could be either C.J. Spiller or Fred Jackson, but Spiller is younger and is more appealing to other teams that are in search of a No. 1 running back.

Spiller played very well for the Bills in his second season in 2011, as he ran for 561 yards and rushed in four touchdowns while reeling in 39 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns.

Spiller isn't just a great runner, but he's a solid receiver, as well as a very productive return man. 

Carolina Panthers: Jonathon Stewart

With Cam Newton being almost like a second running back, the Carolina Panthers could afford to part ways with their No. 2 running back, Jonathan Stewart. 

Stewart has had some very productive seasons with Carolina over his career.

This past season with the Panthers, Stewart ran for 761 yards while averaging a solid 5.4 yards per-carry and scoring four touchdowns on the ground. 

Chicago Bears: Lance Briggs

Lance Briggs came out last season that he wanted to be traded, but ultimately, the Chicago Bears never gave in. Perhaps they will do so this offseason.

Briggs will turn 32 this year and is still a rather productive linebacker, but isn't as much as a playmaker as he used to be in his early days. 

Cincinnati Bengals: Bernard Scott

With offensive coordinator Jay Gruden publicly stating that he wants the Cincinnati Bengals to go with a running back committee in 2012, then Bernard Scott could be the odd-man out. 

Scott is a younger guy that still has some fresh legs, as he ran for 380 yards in 2011 while punching in three touchdowns. 

There's still some potential there for Scott, and some teams may find him appealing. 

Cleveland Browns: Colt McCoy

If the Cleveland Browns do choose to draft Robert Griffin III in this year's draft, then Colt McCoy is by far their top trading chip.

If RG3 lands in Cleveland, then it's safe to say that McCoy's days as a Brown are all but over.

McCoy is a solid quarterback, but may never reach that elite level, as he's simply not that talented. However, he is rather appealing because he has showed that he can play at a high level and can win some games with his arm and legs. 

Dallas Cowboys: Felix Jones

With the incredible emergence of DeMarco Murray, that could open up the door for the Dallas Cowboys moving on without Felix Jones.

Jones has never really turned into the elite running back that Dallas expected, as he's yet to have a 1,000-yard rushing season, but he's extremely talented, and I'm sure that there's many teams out there that would be interested in his services. 

Denver Broncos: Tim Tebow

Don't get me wrong, Tim Tebow is likely going to the starting quarterback of the future for the Denver Broncos, but he is the most appealing player on their roster right now.

If John Elway and the Broncos did chose to trade away Tebow, then I could guarantee to you that several teams would be incredibly interested and would be willing to offer up a lot of intriguing pieces. 

Detroit Lions: Nate Burleson

With Titus Young having such an impressive year as a rookie, the Detroit Lions may feel that Nate Burleson is a bit expandable.

If the Lions were to place Burleson on the trading block, I'm sure teams would be interested in his 73 receptions for 757 yards and three touchdowns a year ago. 

Green Bay Packers: Matt Flynn

Matt Flynn may be a free agent this offseason, but if the Green Bay Packers choose to use their franchise tag on him, that may be a wise decision.

Flynn is going to be one for the most sought-after quarterbacks this offseason, and the Packers could simply hold him up for ransom and just let teams have bidding wars for him. 

Houston Texans: T.J. Yates

The Houston Texans may feel the need to keep T.J. Yates as their back-up quarterback, but he is certainly an appealing trading piece that they could end up moving.

For being a third-string quarterback, Yates played very well last season for the Texans, as he played in six games while recording an 80.7 quarterback rating and tossing three touchdowns and completing 61.2 percent of his passes.

Yates will be entering his second year in 2012 and could have the potential to be a starting quarterback at some point in his career. 

Indianapolis Colts: Dallas Clark

With Peyton Manning likely going to be cut and the team probably not going to be bringing back Reggie Wayne, I would assume that the Indianapolis Colts then would have no problem trading away their stud tight end, Dallas Clark.

Clark may be entering the twilight of his career, but he's still solid option at tight end and could fit in nicely with a young quarterback, as he's such a reliable receiver. 

Jacksonville Jaguars: Maurice Jones-Drew

Don't get me wrong, I do not believe that the Jacksonville Jaguars will trade Maurice Jones-Drew, but let's be realistic for a second. What players on Jacksonville's roster are actually worth trading for?

MJD is the only player that has any true value in Jacksonville, as he ran for 1,606 yards in 2011 while punching in eight rushing touchdowns. 

Kansas City Chiefs: Matt Cassel

Matt Cassel's days as a Kansas City Chief could be numbered, as I believe that they'll be bringing in a few quarterbacks to challenge Cassel for the starting job.

If Cassel losses the battle, then he becomes the team's most intriguing trading chip. 

Cassel's best season came in 2010, when he was named to the Pro Bowl while posting a 93.0 quarterback rating and tossing 27 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions. 

Miami Dolphins: Matt Moore

I highly doubt that Matt Moore will be the Miami Dolphins starting quarterback in 2012, but he does have some trade value.

I don't see Moore ever being a starting quarterback in the NFL, but he is a very reliable backup. In 13 games this past season with Miami, he recorded an 87.1 quarterback rating while completing 60.5 percent of his passes for 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions. 

Minnesota Vikings: Joe Webb

When I look at the Minnesota Vikings roster, I don't see too many players that they would be willing to trade that would be all that appealing.

With that being said, Joe Webb is probably the best fit.

Webb can play quarterback and wide receiver, but has mostly played quarterback with the Vikings, as he played in 11 games last season while posting a 74.6 quarterback rating and throwing three touchdowns and running in two. 

New England Patriots: Chad Ochocinco

Many of us probably have already written off Chad Ochocinco as old and washed-up, but perhaps a change of scenario would turn him into a more productive wide receiver.

This past season with the New England Patriots, Ochocinco really never made any sort of an impact, as he caught just one touchdown while reeling in 15 passes in 15 games.

The Patriots probably would get next to nothing in return for Ochocinco, but some teams may be interested if he goes up on the trading block.  

New Orleans Saints: Pierre Thomas

The New Orleans Saints have a pretty crowded backfield with Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram and Pierre Thomas—and Thomas could be the odd man out.

Thomas ran for 562 yards in 2011 while scoring five touchdowns on the ground and one receiving. 

Thomas is a very productive running back, but isn't really getting as many chances as he should with New Orleans. 

New York Giants: Osi Umenyiora

Osi Umenyiora's time with the New York Giants could be all but over, as he has one year remaining on his contract and is a potential movable piece this offseason. 

Umenyiora is a pretty productive pass-rusher, as he tallied up nine sacks in nine games this past season, and I'm sure many teams out there in the NFL would love his presence on their defense. 

New York Jets: Santonio Holmes

I'm sure Santonio Holmes will be back with the New York Jets in 2012, but he's the most appealing trade option that they have on their roster. 

Holmes may have had his problems with Mark Sanchez and the team's offense but he's an incredibly productive player, as he caught 51 passes for 654 yards and eight touchdowns this past season with the Jets. 

Oakland Raiders: Darrius Heyward-Bey

Darrius Heyward-Bey is a guy that the Oakland Raiders could move this offseason, as he offers a ton of value.

Heyward-Bey is an incredibly fast wide receiver that can stretch the field and rack up the yards after catch. In 2011 with the Raiders, Heyward-Bey snagged 64 passes for an impressive 975 yards and four touchdowns. 

Philadelphia Eagles: DeSean Jackson

I suppose you could label this more as a prediction.

I believe that the Philadelphia Eagles will use their franchise tag on DeSean Jackson and then ultimately trade him away.

Jackson has become somewhat of a locker-room problem, but still offers a ton of value, as he's such a dynamic wide receiver with incredible speed, as well as being one of the best return men that the NFL has to offer. 

Pittsburgh Steelers: Larry Foote

Larry Foote is probably the best back-up linebacker in the entire NFL, as he has the potential to be a very productive starting linebacker elsewhere.

Foote is a very appealing option to be traded for, and I'm sure that the Pittsburgh Steelers would listen to any offers if any teams called regarding his services. 

San Diego Chargers: Quentin Jammer

Quentin Jammer wasn't all that of a reliable option at cornerback for the San Diego Chargers this past season, and I'm sure some teams in the NFL would be interested in acquiring him. 

Perhaps a change of scenario could change Jammer's production as a bit, as the 10-year veteran really struggled last season. 

San Francisco 49ers: Colin Kaepnerick

If the San Francisco 49ers feel that Alex Smith is the quarterback of the future, then Colin Kaepernick is a bit of a wasted talent, as he'd be sitting on the bench. 

Kaepernick was a second-round pick in last year's draft and has a ton of upside to his game, and I'm sure that there are teams out there that would love to add him to their roster as a possible quarterback of the future. 

Seattle Seahawks: Ben Obomanu

Ben Obomanu is probably the most movable piece on the Seattle Seahawks roster right now.

Obomanu may not be a starting wide receiver, but he's still talented enough to be an impact player, and if there's any teams out there that would want to add some depth to their wide receiver position, then Obomanu could be their guy. 

St. Louis Rams: 2nd-Overall Pick in the 2012 NFL Draft

This may not be an actual player, but it's pretty much Robert Griffin III.

The St. Louis Rams are going to hold their No. 2 overall pick for ransom and simply raise the price every time a team calls to trade for that pick, as that team will be trading for RG3. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LeGarrette Blount

LeGarrette Blount is definitely an expandable piece on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster.

The Bucs could always get another running back, especially Trent Richardson in the 2012 NFL draft, as they have the No. 5 overall pick. 

However, Tampa Bay doesn't have too many pieces that they could move, but Blount is probably the best one. 

Tennessee Titans: Chris Johnson

Call me crazy, but I believe Chris Johnson is a guy that the Tennessee Titans could trade away, as he was so inconsistent last season and could be a bit of a "me-first" kind of guy. 

CJ2K was once one of the best running backs in the NFL, but after last season, he is now forgettable and could very well be a trading piece for the Titans. 

Washington Redskins: DeAngelo Hall

If you ask me, DeAngelo Hall is incredibly overrated and could be a piece that the Washington Redskins choose to deal away for the future.

Hall is very talented, and some teams may be interested in his services, but to be honest with you, Washington's roster isn't really filled with talent.

They're rather thin with talent.