NFL Trade Speculation: 1 Impact Player from Each Team Potentially on the Block
Every team is looking for a franchise quarterback that can lead them to a championship, or that shutdown cornerback that can change the opposing team's game plan, or an explosive receiver that provides a scoring threat from anywhere on the field.
In football, like most things in life, in order to gain something you have to give up something in return.
For a team that is rebuilding, trading their franchise player now may reap benefits in the future with the acquisition of trade picks or by reducing space under their salary cap.
For those teams that need only a bit of tinkering, they're looking for that one player to separate them from their rivals.
I looked at the situation for every NFL team, assessing whether they were on the rise or in the process of rebuilding. I attempted to identify one impact player from every team that could end up on the trading block in 2011. The guise is all about what a team might have to give up in an attempt to gain something in return.
Arizona Cardinals—Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
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The Arizona Cardinals finished last in the worst division in the NFL.
Both sides of the ball saw a drop in rankings.
The offense fell apart in 2010 with the retirement of Kurt Warner, dropping from the 14th ranked offense in 2009 to the 31st.
The defense fell from 14th to 30th in points allowed per game. Part of this can be attributed to the fact the Cardinal defense was on the field more during 2010 while the offense was on the sidelines.
When the Cardinals made their Super Bowl run in 2008 the they did it with the 28th ranked defense, so getting this offense back on track is key.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who made the Pro Bowl in 2009, and is signed through 2014 may be the most attractive trade prospect for Arizona.
A trade of the three-year veteran for help on the offensive side of the ball may be what returns the Cardinals to the playoffs in 2011—especially in the NFC West.
Atlanta Falcons—Jason Snelling
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The Atlanta Falcons appear to have it all going in the right direction.
In 2010 the Falcons had the best record in the NFC and the number one seed for the playoffs.
Everything was rosy until the eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers scored 48 points, exposing the 22nd ranked pass defense in the Georgia Dome in the divisional round of the playoffs.
The Falcons have the franchise quarterback that every team covets in Matt Ryan, a great running back in Michael Turner, and a wide out with 100 plus receptions in Roddy White.
If the Falcons can resign their third-down back Jason Snelling, who is currently a restricted free agent, he could be a possible impact player traded to help bolster the defense.
The four-year veteran scored five touchdowns in 2010 and caught 44 passes, the third most on the team.
Baltimore Ravens—Ed Reed
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Head Coach John Harbaugh has the Baltimore Ravens going in the right direction. In 2010 the Ravens finished 12-4 going to the playoffs for the third straight year.
Heading into 2011 the Ravens have a few concerns that will need to be addressed.
They must find a way to resign Marshall Yanda and Chris Chester, both starters on the Ravens offensive line.
They also will need to refortify their receiving corp. Anquan Boldin turns 31 this year and Derrick Mason is 37 and T.J. Houshmandzadeh is a free agent.
The Ravens are also getting older on defense, led by Ray Lewis who is 36. Lewis led the Ravens defense with 102 tackles last season.
Ed Reed, who is recovering from off season hip surgery, is signed through 2013. The 2004 AP Defensive Player of the Year appears to have at least two or three years left in his career as he led the NFL in 2010 with eight interceptions.
A trade of Reed to a team in need of defense, could be used to bolster the Ravens receiving corp.
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Buffalo Bills—Kyle Williams
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The good news is the Buffalo Bills did not statistically have the worse defense or offense in 2010.
Both were ranked 28th in the league.
Being a Bills fan has been a tough proposition of late. The Bills have not had a winning season since 2004 and have not been in the playoffs since 1999.
Things have gotten so bad that the team has even moved one of its home games to Canada.
In 2010 the Bills jettisoned running back Marshawn Lynch, their first-round draft choice in 2007, and backup quarterback Trent Edwards.
They need a complete over haul and the only player they may get some value for in return could be nose tackle Kyle Williams. The Bills lone Pro Bowl player led the team with 5.5 sacks.
Perhaps the Minnesota Vikings would be interested in trading for Kyle Williams as a replacement for Pat Williams in order to play him next to Kevin Williams and that way keep the "Williams Wall" intact.
Carolina Panthers—Jimmy Clausen
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The Panthers could be looking for do over.
Many mock drafts have the Panthers looking to draft another quarterback in this year's draft.
This will make Jimmy Clausen, the Panthers 2010 second round pick expendable.
With only three touchdowns and nine interceptions during his rookie season it's a stretch to call Clausen an impact player, but there may be a team looking to groom Clausen as a backup and give him the time to develop.
Perhaps Clausen can turn into the next Kerry Collins who also threw more interceptions than touchdowns in his rookie season with Carolina and eventually led the Giants to the Super Bowl in 2000.
Chicago Bears—Israel Idonije
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Looking at the Chicago Bears roster there are a few names that would garner attention from other teams.
The problem is taking away a Johnny Knox, a Devin Hester or a Matt Forte would take too much away from the offense, and there no way Chicago could look to move Pro Bowl linebackers Lance Briggs or Brian Urlacher.
The addition of Julius Peppers may be what helped Israel Idonije to a breakout year. The seven-year veteran doubled his career sack total with eight in 2010.
Idonije could be a possible trade target to help bolster the offense that ranked 30th in the league gaining only 289.4 yards per game.
Cincinnati Bengals—Chad Ochocinco
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There must be some sort of curse attached to Terrell Owens that turned a 10-6 playoff team in 2009 into a 4-12 last place team in 2010? The 10-win season of 2009, now sandwiched between two four-wins seasons, appears to be the aberration.
Cedric Benson, who has rushed for over 1,000 yards the last two seasons, is a free agent and, according to beat writer Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer, resigning the running back is a priority for the team.
The Bengals have only had four Pro-Bowl players on their roster since 2006 and no selections in 2010. Carson Palmer who made the Pro Bowl in 2006 and three-time Pro Bowl receiver Chad Ochocinco are the only two still with the team.
Ochocinco, who can become a free agent in 2012, might be the right player for the Bengals to trade in 2011 to a team looking to make a playoff push.
With so many needs in Cincinnati perhaps they can get at least a third-round draft pick, the same remuneration the Patriots received for Randy Moss last season, to help bolster their roster.
Cleveland Browns—Josh Cribbs
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The Browns always seem to be rebuilding. Over the past 20 seasons the Browns have won 10 or more games only three times averaging 6.1 wins per season.
The team is so unlucky that in 2007 when they tied the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 10-6 record for the AFC North, they not only lost the tie-breaker for the division but also for the Wild-card playoff berth.
The team is once again rebuilding around quarterback Colt McCoy and running back Peyton Hillis who rushed for 1,177 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2010.
The Browns ranked 29th in offense and 22nd in defense in 2010. With so many needs on both sides of the ball, Josh Cribs may be the best impact player for Cleveland to deal.
Cribs six-year veteran has eight kick-off returns and two punt returns for touchdowns. In 2010 he added 20 rushes and 23 receptions for the offense.
The two-time Pro Bowl selection would provide value to a team that is in the playoff hunt and looking for a game-breaking talent to bolster their return game.
Dallas Cowboys—Marion Barber III
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The Dallas Cowboys ranked 31st in the NFL in points allowed in 2010 after finishing second in 2009.
In 2010 Marion Barber III had career lows in rushing attempts, yards and touchdowns.
Barber, a six-year veteran, was the oldest running back on the Cowboys roster last season.
Barber will only be 28 years-old when the 2011 season starts. The veteran could provide value to a team in the hunt for a third down specialists or a short-yardage back.
Denver Broncos—Tim Tebow
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It's been five seasons since the Broncos made the playoffs—the longest drought in team history since they made their first playoff appearance in 1977.
Their four wins represent the worst winning percentage since 1967 when the Broncos went 3-11 (excluding the 1982 season when in a strike-shortened season they went 2-7.)
Last season Denver's defense ranked last in the league in yards and points allowed.
With so many teams looking for a quarterback could the Broncos gain more by moving Tim Tebow?
While Kyle Orton's name is mentioned more often than Tebow in a possible trade, the younger Tebow has a greater upside and the Broncos could get more in return for the second-year player.
Detroit Lions—Alphonso Smith
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The last time the Detroit Lions won 10 games in a season was 1995.
If Matthew Stafford can stay healthy the Lions may have a bright future. Before being lost for the season Stafford had thrown six touchdowns and only one interception for a 91.3 quarterback rating.
Calvin Johnson, a first-round draft choice in 2007, has stepped and appears to be the number one receiver the team has been trying to draft since drafting a wide receiver in the first round in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
On the defensive side of the ball the Lions defensive line, with the addition of rookie Ndamukong Suh, became a formidable unit leading the Lions to 44 sacks, sixth in the NFL last season.
If the Lions were looking to make a trade to improve their team Alphonso Smith might be a possible candidate. The second-year player led the Lions with five interceptions and started 10 games at right cornerback.
Green Bay—Charles Woodson
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The Green Bay Packers appear to be ready for long-term success.
The average age for 2010 roster was 26.3 years with only four regulars and seven players total over the age of 30.
Both sides of the ball for the Super Bowl Champions are solid and finished the 2010 ranked in the top 10 in the league.
The emergence of Tramon Williams who started all 16 games at cornerback for the Packers and led the team with six interceptions may make it easier for the Packers to put Charles Woodson on the trading block.
The 34 year-old Woodson showed he can still play at a high level as he led the Packers with 76 tackles last season. The seven-time Pro Bowl corner started his career with consecutive Pro Bowl selections while with the Raiders from 1998 through 2001, and in 2010 was named in his third Pro Bowl for the Packers.
Woodson is currently signed through the 2014 season as the Packers extended his contract early last season. He still could provide some value to a team looking for some veteran leadership on their defense.
Houston Texans—Kevin Walter
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The Houston Texans have a great nucleus on the offensive side of the ball with Matt Schaub at quarterback, Arian Foster at running back and Andre Johnson at wide receiver.
Schaub started all 16 games for Houston throwing 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions and had a 92.0 quarterback rating—ninth best in the NFL.
Foster led the NFL with 1,616 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns.
Johnson was sixth in the league with 1,216 yards receiving.
Along with one of the best offensive lines in football, the trio led the Texans third-ranked offense to a disappointing 6-10 finish.
The problem is on the other side of the ball and the 30th ranked defense in 2010.
There's no way Houston can trade Schaub, Foster or Johnson, so the next likely candidate may be Kevin Walter. It may be a stretch to call the eight-year veteran an impact player, but Walter was second on the Texans with five touchdown receptions. For his career he has averaged 12.3 yards per reception.
Indianapolis Colts—Reggie Wayne
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The Indianapolis Colts have been a perennial playoff team with nine consecutive appearances and 12 out of the last 13 years.
Peyton Manning has been the face of the franchise since he started all 16 games as a rookie in 1998.
In 2010 the Colts had the fourth best offense in the NFL to pace them to a 10-6 record. The offense was heavy on the pass as the Colts running offense was 29th in the league
The defense was ranked 20th overall and 25th against the run.
The Indianapolis Colts have a couple of young receivers in Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie who have proven they can handle the load.
This makes Reggie Wayne, who will turn 33 in November, a likely player the Colts could move in order to either bolster their running game or shore up their run defense.
Wayne a five-time Pro Bowl player led the Colts with 111 receptions for 1,355 yards. He also caught six touchdowns that was tied for second on the team.
Jacksonville Jaguars—Maurice Jones-Drew
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Jacksonville needs to take a big swing in order to move them out of the rut that the team has been in since it was last in the playoffs in 2007.
Struggling to even get to .500 the team does not appear to only one player away from turning it around after losing four of their last six games and finishing with an 8-8 record.
The offense finished in the middle of the pack, while the defense struggled and ended the season ranked 28th in the league.
The only player that would provide any return in a deal in running back Maurice Jones-Drew. As one of only two Pro Bowl selections, Jones-Drew finished the season fifth in the league in rushing with 1,324 yards— but only scored five touchdowns.
Kansas City Chiefs—Tambi Hali
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After winning only 10 games in the three previous seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs surprised a lot of people by winning that many in 2010.
There was all-around improvement as the offense improved from 25th in 2009 to 12th in 2010, and the defense improved from 30th to 14th.
Matt Cassel settled in as the quarterback the Chiefs were hoping they got when they traded for him before the 2009 season. Cassel threw 27 touchdowns and only seven interceptions with a 93.0 quarterback rating in 2010.
The Chiefs also had the second leading rusher in the league with Jamaal Charles who finished with 1,467 yards rushing with a 6.4 yard average—the highest among any running back with at least 300 rushing yards.
Dwayne Bowe a four-year veteran at wide receiver, led Kansas City with 72 receptions, 1,162 yards and 15 touchdowns as he was selected to his first Pro Bowl.
The problem is that Kansas City cannot afford to subtract from their offense.
Yet, moving Tambi Hali, who had a breakout season with 14.5 sacks in 2010 may be the only impact player that could command enough value in return.
Unfortunately, this smacks too much like the Jared Allen deal the Chiefs made before the 2008 season when they traded Allen to Minnesota for a first round draft pick.
After that deal the defense plummeted from the 13th ranked defense in 2007 to the 31st in 2008.
Miami Dolphins—Randy Starks
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It's been 10 years since the Miami Dolphins have made the playoffs in consecutive seasons.
For the Dolphins 2010 was a season of contrasts—they went 6-2 on the road, but only 1-7 at home.
The Miami defense finished sixth in the league in fewest yards allowed and 10th in sacks, while the offense was 30th in the league in scoring. Making matters worse their top two running backs, Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, are free agents heading into the 2011 season.
The move of an impact player to help the Dolphins will have to come from the defensive side of the ball.
The player with the greatest impact from the defense might be Cameron Wake.
The former Canadian Football star in his second NFL season with the Dolphins led the Dolphins with 14.5 sacks and was selected to the Pro Bowl. Subtracting Wake from the Miami defense would be too detrimental.
Nose tackle Randy Starks, also selected to the Pro Bowl in 2010, would garner attention from other teams. The seven-year veteran has started every game over the past two seasons for the Dolphins.
Minnesota Vikings—Adrian Peterson
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The Minnesota Vikings may have missed the window of opportunity they had when Adrian Peterson first broke into the league.
After finishing last in the NFC North in 2010, and with a new coaching staff for 2011, the Vikings are rebuilding.
Since he led the league in rushing in 2008 Peterson's carries and yards have dropped each season. At 26 years-old Peterson is at the peak of his career, and with so many needs the Vikings have, they are not in position to take advantage of it.
For a team on the verge of making a Super Bowl run, adding Adrian Peterson to their backfield could provide the lift that takes them deep into the playoffs.
Now all the Vikings need to do is find someone willing to give up something close to the deal they made with Dallas for Herschel Walker in 1989.
New England Patriots—Rob Gronkowski
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The Patriots continually find a way to reload year after year. After four games they dumped Randy Moss and still finished 14-2 with the top offense in the NFL averaging 32.4 points per game.
However, 2010 was still a disappointment for New England. As the number one seed in the AFC playoffs the Patriots lost at home to their division rival the New York Jets ending their bid for their fourth Super Bowl Championship since 2001.
New England will be looking to shore up their defense that was ranked 30th against the pass.
In 2010 the Patriots drafted a couple of tight ends, Rob Gronkowski in the second round and Aaron Hernandez in the fourth. Both had an impact on the Patriots offense catching 45 and 42 passes respectively.
Gronkowski led the Patriots with 10 touchdown receptions and a 13.0 yard average per catch.
No doubt head coach Bill Belichick has confidence that his offense could overcome the trade either of these two tight ends.
The problem might be in convincing a potential trade partner of the value of a second-year player.
New Orleans Saints—Jonathan Vilma
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Since head coach Sean Peyton and quarterback Drew Brees joined the Saints in 2006 the team has made the playoffs three of five seasons—winning the Super Bowl in 2009.
From 2009 to 2010 the Saints offense dropped from sixth in the league in rushing to 28th. Much of this due to the ankle injury suffered by Pierre Thomas. Thomas who had surgery in January hopes to be fully ready to go by training camp.
The Saints strength is their offense as evidence that they won the Super Bowl with the 25th ranked defense in 2009.
In 2010 the defense improved to fourth best in yards allowed.
If the Saints were going to move an impact player, seven-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma should provide the most in return. Vilma, who turned 29 in April, is signed through the 2013 season.
New York Giants—Brandon Jacobs
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In 2010 the Giants had the fifth ranked offense and the seventh ranked defense. Even though New York finished with the same record they had in 2007 on their way to a Super Bowl upset over the New England Patriots, they failed to make the playoffs.
The Giants can boast two pretty good running backs in Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs. Last season Bradshaw led the team with 1,285 yards and eight touchdowns, and Jacobs added 823 yards and nine touchdowns.
The time may be right for the Giants to move Jacobs while there he can still provide some value in return.
This will depend greatly on whether the Giants can resign Bradshaw for is a free agent.
New York Jets—Antonio Cromartie
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Every team is always on the hunt for that franchise quarterback. In his first two years Mark Sanchez has led the Jets to back-to-back playoff appearances.
Second on the list for most teams might be that shutdown cornerback.
The Jets can boast the best cornerback tandem in the NFL in Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie.
The solid defense of the Jets, ranked third in the league in 2010, could absorb the trade of Cromartie provided what they get in return can help improve the Jets offense that finished the 2010 ranked 22nd in the league in passing offense.
Oakland Raiders—Matt Shaughnessy
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At 8-8 in 2010 the Oakland Raiders had their best record since going 11-5 in 2002 winning the AFC Championship game, but losing to former head coach Jon Gruden and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl.
In the eight seasons since the Raiders have been constantly rebuilding.
Behind quarterback Jason Campbell and running back Darren McFadden the Raider offense improved from 31st in the league in 2009 to 10th in 2010. However the Raiders starting wide receivers only caught five touchdown passes.
After agreeing to a one-year deal with linebacker Kamerion Wimbley whom the Raiders placed their franchise tag, it is unlikely they would look to deal him to improve the offense.
A possible player they could move would be second-year defensive end Matt Shaughnessy.
The 24-year old Shaughnessy started eight games at right defensive end for the Raiders and recorded seven sacks last season.
Philadelphia Eagles—Kevin Kolb
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This one is a no-brainer.
The Eagles need to resign quarterback Michael Vick and move Kevin Kolb. Vick propelled the Eagles offense to the number two ranking in yards.
It's unlikely they would keep Kolb as a back-up, and with all the trade rumors swirling around about Kolb's next team, the Eagles should be able to find some help for 2011.
The Philadelphia defense could use some help. In 2010 the defense was ranked 21st in the league allowing 23.6 points per game.
Pittsburgh Steelers—Heath Miller
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Under Mike Tomlin the Steelers continue to find their way back to the Super Bowl.
In 2010 the Steelers had the top-ranked defense allowing only 14.5 points per game.
With eight regulars on the defensive side of the ball who are 30 years-old or older, Pittsburgh will need to refortify their defense.
Looking at the offense the Heath Miller is a possibility for the Steelers to offer in a trade. The 27 year-old tight end is signed through 2014.
Dancing with the Star contestant Hines Ward who turned 35 in March may not get as much in return as Miller, and the Steelers would not want to part with leading receiver Mike Wallace who caught 60 passes for 1.257 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Miller, a six-year veteran, has a career low with only two touchdowns in 2010.
San Diego Chargers—Vincent Jackson
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In 2010 the San Diego Chargers had the top ranked offense and defense statistically—and failed to make the playoffs.
For the Chargers it ended a four-year streak of consecutive playoff appearances.
The weakest part of the San Diego team in 2010 was their running game—ranked 15th in the NFL.
Last season rumors had Vincent Jackson going to just about every team as soon as he was reinstated after being suspended for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
The Chargers placed their franchise tag on Jackson assuring that they will have his services for at at least one more season.
After only playing in five games last season, the time may be right for San Diego to trade Jackson and look to fortify their running game with either a capable running back in return or draft choices for 2012.
Philip Rivers is just hitting his prime, and for three straight seasons has had a quarterback rating above 100. If the Chargers could return their running game to the form when LaDainian Tomlinson was leading the league in rushing it could be enough to get them to the Super Bowl.
San Francisco 49ers—Justin Smith
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It's been nine seasons since the San Francisco 49ers have been in the playoffs. For this storied franchise with five Super Bowl Championships it is also the longest streak without a winning season.
The 49ers finished 6-10 in the worst division in football.
New head coach Jim Harbaugh takes over a team that needs help on both sides of the ball. In 2010 the offense ranked 24th in the league while the defense was 13th.
Looking over the 49ers roster the player with the most impact would be linebacker Patrick Willis. The four-year veteran has only missed one game since starting all 16 as a rookie in 2007.
A four-time Pro Bowl selection Willis is also a three-time First-Team All Pro and was named the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year. He is only 26 years-old—there's no way San Francisco would trade Willis.
A more possible option could be Justin Smith. The 10-year defensive end has been extremely durable. Over his career he has started every game for the past nine seasons—the past three with San Francisco and with Cincinnati before that.
Smith, who led the 49ers with 8.5 sacks last season, has been named to the past two Pro Bowls.
Seattle Seahawks—Marshawn Lynch
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The Seattle Seahawks were the best of the lousiest winning the NFC West last season.
There were five teams in the NFL that finished with a better record than Seattle's 7-9 record and failed to make the playoffs.
The Seahawks had the 28th ranked offense and the 27th ranked defense in 2010. With no Pro Bowl players from their roster last season finding an impact player they might deal proves difficult.
The Seahawks did have two running backs who combined to rush for 1,096 yards and eight touchdowns.
Third-year running back Justin Forsett started five games last season and rushed for 523 yards and two touchdowns and Marshawn Lynch added another 573 yards and six touchdowns in 11 starts.
In his first two NFL seasons with Buffalo, Lynch rushed for over 1,000 yards in each season. At 25 years-old and signed through the 2012 season, Lynch would fetch the most in return for Seattle.
St. Louis Rams—Chris Long
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The Rams have not had a season with double digit wins since 2003. They finished 2010 with a 7-9 record, the same as the division winning Seattle Seahawks.
The Rams are placing a lot of their hopes on Sam Bradford whom they drafted first overall last season.
Bradford started all 16 games finishing with 18 touchdowns and 15 interceptions and a 76.5 quarterback rating.
Three-time Pro Bowl running back Steven Jackson led the Rams with 1,241 yards and six touchdowns.
With the 26th ranked offense and the 19 ranked defense in the NFL from 2010 they are more than a player or two away from the Super Bowl. However because they play in the NFC West they are much closer to making the playoffs.
Third-year defensive end Chris Long started all 16 games had 8.5 sacks for the Rams last season. At only 26 years-old St. Louis may be able to get enough in return to find or draft some receiver help for the offense.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Aqib Talib
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Tampa Bays 10-6 record in 2010 is a little deceiving. They only beat one team that ended the season with a winning record.
They finished 2010 with the 19th ranked offense and 17th ranked defense.
The Buccaneers look to have the start of a decent nucleus to their offense that they will want to build upon.
Josh Freeman had a very good year for the Buccaneers. The second-year quarterback threw 25 touchdowns and only six interceptions for a 95.9 quarterback rating.
They also discovered a 1,000 yard rusher in LeGarrette Blount an undrafted free agent they claimed off waivers from the Tennessee Titans. Blount led the team with six touchdowns.
The impact player that Tampa Bay could deal and get something in return would be Aqib Talib. The third-year cornerback the Buccaneers drafted in the first round of 2008 led the team with six interceptions.
Tennessee Titans—Vince Young
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Tennessee is really starting over. After parting ways with the longest tenured coach in the NFL they also have decided to go in a different direction at quarterback.
It may be a stretch to call Vince Young an impact player. In 2010 fifth-year veteran and two-time Pro Bowl selection threw 10 touchdowns and three interceptions last season for the Titans. His 98.6 quarterback rating was the highest in his career.
The Minnesota Vikings new assistant head coach Craig Johnson coach was on the the Tennessee coaching staff last season and could be interested in acquiring Young as another stop-gap measure at quarterback until they can develop a franchise quarterback.
The problem is everyone knows the Titans want to dump Young and therefore may have a difficult time getting a good return on the deal. The upside on Young he is only 28 years-old and has a 31-18 record as a starter in the NFL.
Washington Redskins—Donovan McNabb
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Head coach Mike Shanahan has made it very clear that Donovan McNabb will not be back with the Redskins.
The problem is that everyone knows Washington has no plans for McNabb, making it extremely difficult to get anything in return.
Still, the Redskins, after going 6-10 in 2010, are rebuilding and if they can secure at least a second round pick for McNabb that will help their rebuilding process.
For the 12-year veteran the 2010 season with the Redskins was the worst in his career. It was the first time he threw more interceptions than touchdowns. At 35 McNabb still has the opportunity to contribute, provided the right situation is found that fits his skills.
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