Teams are now officially free to make trades. Here are the top eight players rumored to be on the trading block:
1. Kyle Orton (QB, Broncos) — The team is ready to start the Tim Tebow era, but Orton is an underrated pivot who flew under the radar with a stellar 2010 season. Potential destinations: Arizona, Cincinnati, Miami, Minnesota, Tennessee, Seattle, Washington.
2. Kevin Kolb (QB, Eagles) — He’s good, but he really isn’t great. Doesn’t matter: Kolb would be a tremendous upgrade for any of the seven QB-needy teams mentioned above. Potential destinations: Arizona, Cincinnati, Miami, Minnesota, Tennessee, Seattle, Washington.
3. Nick Barnett (LB, Packers) — The odd man out in the Green Bay linebacker corps has the ability to contribute as a starter elsewhere. Potential destinations: Kansas City, San Diego, Tampa Bay.
4. Reggie Bush (RB, Saints) – He’s slated to make $12 million in 2011 while counting $16 million against the cap. He’ll have to be traded, released and have his contract re-done. Potential destinations: Carolina, Denver, Indianapolis, Miami, New England, St. Louis, Tampa Bay.
5. Carson Palmer (QB, Bengals) — Who are we kidding? Mike Brown won’t deal Palmer. He’d rather let him stay home for the entire year. But if he changes his mind, Palmer would fetch a solid return. Potential destinations: Arizona, Miami, Minnesota, Seattle, Tennessee, Washington.
6. Vince Young (QB, Titans) — He’ll likely be released if he isn’t traded by Thursday, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see a desperate team give something up to secure the talented but troubled VY before he becomes a free agent. (He’d also make a good third quarterback under the new 46-man rule.) Potential destinations: Arizona, Carolina, Cincinnati, Miami, Oakland, Philadelphia, Seattle.
7. Albert Haynesworth (DL, Redskins) — He’s over the hill, over-expensive and has a poor attitude and work ethic. So I doubt the ‘Skins get anything for Haynesworth. Potential destinations: Houston, Oakland, Tennessee.
8. Donovan McNabb (QB, Redskins) — Everyone knows the Redskins are going to release him, so it’s doubtful they get bites. Potential destinations: Arizona, Cincinnati, Miami, Minnesota, Tennessee, Seattle, Washington.
Top eight players on the trading block
Posted by Brad Gagnon under Commentary on Jul 26, 2011
Teams are now officially free to make trades. Here are the top eight players rumored to be on the trading block:
1. Kyle Orton (QB, Broncos) — The team is ready to start the Tim Tebow era, but Orton is an underrated pivot who flew under the radar with a stellar 2010 season. Potential destinations: Arizona, Cincinnati, Miami, Minnesota, Tennessee, Seattle, Washington.
2. Kevin Kolb (QB, Eagles) — He’s good, but he really isn’t great. Doesn’t matter: Kolb would be a tremendous upgrade for any of the seven QB-needy teams mentioned above. Potential destinations: Arizona, Cincinnati, Miami, Minnesota, Tennessee, Seattle, Washington.
3. Nick Barnett (LB, Packers) — The odd man out in the Green Bay linebacker corps has the ability to contribute as a starter elsewhere. Potential destinations: Kansas City, San Diego, Tampa Bay.
4. Reggie Bush (RB, Saints) – He’s slated to make $12 million in 2011 while counting $16 million against the cap. He’ll have to be traded, released and have his contract re-done. Potential destinations: Carolina, Denver, Indianapolis, Miami, New England, St. Louis, Tampa Bay.
5. Carson Palmer (QB, Bengals) — Who are we kidding? Mike Brown won’t deal Palmer. He’d rather let him stay home for the entire year. But if he changes his mind, Palmer would fetch a solid return. Potential destinations: Arizona, Miami, Minnesota, Seattle, Tennessee, Washington.
6. Vince Young (QB, Titans) — He’ll likely be released if he isn’t traded by Thursday, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see a desperate team give something up to secure the talented but troubled VY before he becomes a free agent. (He’d also make a good third quarterback under the new 46-man rule.) Potential destinations: Arizona, Carolina, Cincinnati, Miami, Oakland, Philadelphia, Seattle.
7. Albert Haynesworth (DL, Redskins) — He’s over the hill, over-expensive and has a poor attitude and work ethic. So I doubt the ‘Skins get anything for Haynesworth. Potential destinations: Houston, Oakland, Tennessee.
8. Donovan McNabb (QB, Redskins) — Everyone knows the Redskins are going to release him, so it’s doubtful they get bites. Potential destinations: Arizona, Cincinnati, Miami, Minnesota, Tennessee, Seattle, Washington.