NFL Trade Talk: Which Big Names Could Be Dealt in March?

The NFL is still working on settling their labor issues, but that doesn't mean we can't look at possible trade candidates anyway, right?

The biggest time of the year for trades in the NFL is the time between the Super Bowl and the NFL draft because teams are trying to find the pieces that they need to make themselves into contenders next year, or to get rid of an aging, but still productive, player to stockpile draft picks.

There would be no shortage of high-profile trading chips this offseason, if only there were a new collective bargaining agreement so that we could see all the familiar faces in new places.

So who could be some of the big names on the move this month, if teams are able to make trades?

Read on to find out.

Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati Bengals

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals calls a play at the line of scrimage while playing the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty

Carson Palmer sounds like he is going to resort to some extreme measures to ensure that he never plays in Cincinnati ever again. He is threatening retirement, leaving almost $50 million on the table, if he isn't moved.

The Bengals don't sound like they are in any rush to get rid of Palmer, but they have a high draft pick and can find their next quarterback in the draft and acquire at least one pretty good pick for Palmer.

There are at least 10 teams that could use Palmer and would be more than willing to give up something pretty significant to land him.

Kevin Kolb, QB, Philadelphia Eagles

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 17: Kevin Kolb #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes a touchdown to Jeremy Maclin #18 in the third quarteragainst the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 17, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (

Kevin Kolb might be even more desirable to teams than Carson Palmer because he is five years younger than Palmer, and he is much, much cheaper than Palmer is.

Despite all the clamoring from some teams have for Kolb, he hasn't exactly been a stud when he has been given the chance to play. He has a big arm and throws for a lot of yards, but he has 11 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions in his career so far.

Granted, that is a small window to judge, but it's all that we have to go on.

Given how frail Michael Vick is, the Eagles aren't in any rush to move Kolb, so he could remain in Philadelphia for another year.

Donovan McNabb, QB, Washington Redskins

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 05: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins passes the ball against the New York Giants during their game on December 5, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Im

Donovan McNabb fell out of favor with the Redskins last year, and Mike Shanahan hasn't given any indication that he really wants McNabb back for 2011.

McNabb's trade value has never been lower, but since when has anything like value prevented the Redskins from making a move?

The Redskins would be best served to hold onto McNabb going into 2011 and hope that he can re-establish some trade value.

Albert Haynesworth, DT, Washington Redskins

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

Albert Haynesworth's trade value is as low as it could possibly be. He clashed with Mike Shanahan about his role with this team. He quit on a number of plays this year, and got suspended for the last four games for conduct detrimental to the team.

That said, he is not that far removed from winning a defensive player of the year award and can be a very good defensive tackle when he wants to be.

Some team could give up a late-round draft pick and get a great player. They could also give up a late-round pick and be stuck with the headache that is Albert Haynesworth.

Eric Wright, CB, Cleveland Browns

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 24: Eric Wright #21 of the Cleveland Browns in action against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on October 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Eric Wright's 2010 season was not good in any way, shape or form. Even Wright's mother called to say that he sucked last year.

However, he is not that far removed from being one of the better corners in football. Something happened to him in 2010, likely injuries, that hampered his performance all year long.

The Browns still value Wright because they put a second-round tag on him (he's a restricted free agent), but they would likely entertain some other trade offers for the maligned cornerback.

Matt Moore, QB, Carolina Panthers

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 31: Matt Moore #3 of the Carolina Panthers passes against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on October 31, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Panthers 20-10. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Matt Moore had a terrible time with everything in 2010. He was given the opportunity to start for the Panthers, but things did not go as planned—for him or the team—and now he has to compete with Jimmy Clausen for the starting job.

Moore does have some talent—he threw for eight touchdowns with only two interceptions in seven games in 2009—and there are plenty of teams that could use a quarterback. If one of those teams can't land Carson Palmer, calling the Panthers about Moore wouldn't be the worst solution in the world, even if it is only a temporary solution.

Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers

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SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 14: Frank Groe #21 of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on November 14, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Francisco is in need of playmakers, but they already have one very good one in Frank Gore. The problem is that he gets hurt so often that you don't always get to see it.

ESPN NFC West blogger Mike Sando wrote about this very subject, "Parting with Gore would be tough, but this might be the time to get value for him," Sando writes. "Gore is entering the final year of his contract amid durability concerns. He turns 28 this offseason and will be 29 heading into his next contract, a dangerous age for running backs with high miles. The 49ers will have a hard time justifying an extension worthy of Gore's many contributions to this point."

While it's doubtful the team would deal away one of their two best offensive playmakers—Vernon Davis being the other—new coach Jim Harbaugh should entertain the notion just to see what he can get.

Vincent Jackson, WR, San Diego Chargers

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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the San Diego Chargers scores a touchdown on an 11-yard pass in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 16, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Phot

Another year, another Vincent Jackson trade watch.

The Chargers slapped the franchise tag on Jackson, meaning that he still doesn't have that long-term contract he so desperately wants. If the Chargers were so inclined to move him, they could probably ask for at least one first-round pick in a trade package.

There's no indication that they want to try and move him, or that Jackson is even unhappy with getting tagged again.

Matt Flynn, QB, Green Bay Packers

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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 15: Matt Flynn #10 of the Green Bay Packers losens up on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons during their 2011 NFC divisional playoff game at Georgia Dome on January 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty

Matt Flynn looked pretty good in a couple of games that he played in when Aaron Rodgers went down with a concussion late in the season. He doesn't have much experience, only 83 career passes in the NFL, but he showed tremendous poise and awareness in a game against New England late in the season.

If the Packers were so inclined to move Flynn, they could get a mid-round pick for him. As we have detailed in this slideshow, there are plenty of teams looking for a quarterback, so there would be no shortage of interest in him.

Tim Tebow, QB, Denver Broncos

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 2: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a touchdown pass to Eric Decker during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at INVESCO Field at Mile High on January 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jus

Tim Tebow was drafted by Josh McDaniels, who was fired during the season last year. Now, new coach John Fox has said that Kyle Orton will be the starting quarterback for the team going into 2011.

Meanwhile, there are questions in the organization about whether or not Tebow will be an NFL quarterback. If those concerns are legitimate, the team could be inclined to deal their first-round pick from 2010.

Vince Young, QB, Tennessee Titans

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans throws against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Vince Young is more likely to be released than traded, but there's still a chance that he could be moved in a trade. He will make about $4.25 million in 2011, which isn't a lot of money for a potential starting quarterback.

Young isn't great by any means, but he does make enough plays for the team to be successful. He could be good for a team on a one-year deal, but will have to prove himself a reliable player to warrant a long-term investment.