Let's put all talk of trades, free agency, QB carousel etc in this thread please.
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NFL Offseason 2021 - Trades and Free Agency NFL
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Matthew Stafford could have a new home before the end of the NFL season.
Interest in the Lions star quarterback is significant and a trade is expected before the Super Bowl, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.
Detroit has been looking to deal its longtime face of the franchise after he expressed a desire for a fresh start elsewhere. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported last week that Stafford and the Lions have had healthy discussions in recent weeks regarding his trade request. Now Detroit, whose new regime is finally settled in, is engaged in talks with other teams.
"It's pretty hot and heavy right now," coach Dan Campbell told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. "We've got quite a few offers and so it looks like we've got some trade partners, we're just trying to work out the best scenario and see what's best for us, ultimately."
One of the most prodigious passers of the past decade will certainly have his suitors. A week shy of turning 33, Stafford has just two years and $43 million left on his contract. And after 12 years in the Motor City, there looks to be a lot of tread left on his tires. The former No. 1 overall pick threw for 4,084 yards and 26 touchdowns with 10 interceptions in 2020. His completion percentage (64.2), yards per attempt (7.7) and passer rating (96.3) were all above his career averages.
The timing for a deal couldn't be better. Several teams around the league have questions to answer at quarterback, including a few contenders. Moving Stafford should generate even more draft capital for a Lions organization that already owns the No. 7 pick in 2021.
Interest in the Lions star quarterback is significant and a trade is expected before the Super Bowl, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.
Detroit has been looking to deal its longtime face of the franchise after he expressed a desire for a fresh start elsewhere. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported last week that Stafford and the Lions have had healthy discussions in recent weeks regarding his trade request. Now Detroit, whose new regime is finally settled in, is engaged in talks with other teams.
"It's pretty hot and heavy right now," coach Dan Campbell told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. "We've got quite a few offers and so it looks like we've got some trade partners, we're just trying to work out the best scenario and see what's best for us, ultimately."
One of the most prodigious passers of the past decade will certainly have his suitors. A week shy of turning 33, Stafford has just two years and $43 million left on his contract. And after 12 years in the Motor City, there looks to be a lot of tread left on his tires. The former No. 1 overall pick threw for 4,084 yards and 26 touchdowns with 10 interceptions in 2020. His completion percentage (64.2), yards per attempt (7.7) and passer rating (96.3) were all above his career averages.
The timing for a deal couldn't be better. Several teams around the league have questions to answer at quarterback, including a few contenders. Moving Stafford should generate even more draft capital for a Lions organization that already owns the No. 7 pick in 2021.
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Stafford is heading to the Rams.
Detroit did very well out of this deal.
2 x 1sts, 1x 3rd and Jared Goff (although I think Goff is likely playing the role of Brock Osweiler in this deal and the Rams gave the Lions an extra pick just to pick up his contract? I couldn't see any way for the Rams to get out from under that disastrous deal tbh).
Detroit did very well out of this deal.
2 x 1sts, 1x 3rd and Jared Goff (although I think Goff is likely playing the role of Brock Osweiler in this deal and the Rams gave the Lions an extra pick just to pick up his contract? I couldn't see any way for the Rams to get out from under that disastrous deal tbh).
When was the last time the Rams picked in the 1st round? By 2024 they will have gone on quite a run of not drafting in the first round (assuming they don't trade that pick either)
Good deal for the Lions imo.
Edit: that's 7 first round picks used on Goff, Cooks, Ramsay and Stafford, kind of crazy use of resources
Good deal for the Lions imo.
Edit: that's 7 first round picks used on Goff, Cooks, Ramsay and Stafford, kind of crazy use of resources
The Lions have done very well I think
I'm sure there's a POV where the rams "won" this trade, but I ain't seeing it.....
I'm sure there's a POV where the rams "won" this trade, but I ain't seeing it.....
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I agree, I think the only positive outcome for the Rams (apart from acquiring Stafford himself) is they get Goff's horrible contract off their books. Stafford is quite manageable at 2yrs/$43m.
I think both will be happy, but for me the Rams have come out of this better.... Lions get draft capital, but that Goff contract is an albatross.
Stafford will be in a Sean McVay offense, on a team 2 years removed from a Super Bowl and that made the playoffs again this year. I bet they can't believe their luck, not only did they get a major upgrade at QB, they somehow got rid of that stinker of a contract
I wonder if the promise of a reworked contract was part of the decision for Stafford also. I can't believe he will play out the last 2 years at $43m. The Rams will want to tie him up for 5 years I would guess? I'm useless at understanding the contracts/business bit of the NFL though.
The Rams get a top 10 QB they can win now with as well as getting rid of Goff's contract.
The Lions get two 1sts and a serviceable QB to use during the upcoming multi-year rebuild. They won't care too much about the Goff cap hit and can cut him without penalty in 2 years.
I'm sure social media will try to say one team won the trade but it's a win for everyone involved.
The Lions get two 1sts and a serviceable QB to use during the upcoming multi-year rebuild. They won't care too much about the Goff cap hit and can cut him without penalty in 2 years.
I'm sure social media will try to say one team won the trade but it's a win for everyone involved.
Derek Carr reportedly on the trade block! I think Gruden would like Deshaun Watson at the Raiders.
If the Texans don't trade Watson before the draft then all of a sudden the Jets, Jaguars, Dolphins are no longer the teams with the best packages to offer.
From Watson's point of view, limited reason to go to a team with a poor roster who will be giving up a boatload of picks to get him. They will be in the same situation as Houston.
From Texans point of view, limited reason to trade him to a team with a good roster as picks are likely to be at the back end of the first round.
Seems like for the moment that the Texans are digging their heels in. This could drag on for a while.
If the Texans don't trade Watson before the draft then all of a sudden the Jets, Jaguars, Dolphins are no longer the teams with the best packages to offer.
From Watson's point of view, limited reason to go to a team with a poor roster who will be giving up a boatload of picks to get him. They will be in the same situation as Houston.
From Texans point of view, limited reason to trade him to a team with a good roster as picks are likely to be at the back end of the first round.
Seems like for the moment that the Texans are digging their heels in. This could drag on for a while.
