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Just wondering what some of you are thinking of some good trade possibilities for the Fins. We all know that Crayton - Beck - Williams rumor. What else would you think could be brewing? Here are my thoughts...
1) Trade Joey Porter - Is now the time to shop him after an outstanding start? He could warrant a 1st round pick for a team desperate for a pass rusher. We could also leverage the money saved by dealing him to resign Vernon Carey next year. While the Fins would be worse off this season, another #1 pick could help the rebuilding project immensely. Charlie Anderson would have to step up and see if he could fill the huge void this year. Remember the Tuna said nobody was off limits other than Jake. I would be on the fence if I was the GM to make this move if I had a partner. Tough call.
2) Trade John Beck - With the teams needing QB's now, especially Dallas, you would think a young 2nd round pick with some starts would be sought after. I would take a 4th or a decent player in return. The reality is that John Beck will be a 3rd stringer only in Miami for some time to come. Time to make a deal for something is now. If not now, then when?
3) Trade Ricky Williams - Do you think any team would give up a 3rd? I highly doubt it but Ricky comes cheap for the talent he brings to the table and he is somebody we could afford to lose for the right price. While talent wise he may be worth a 2nd, I doubt anyone would give up more than a 5 for him. We will likely keep him until he retires...which will be as soon as Miami waves the 8m hanging over his head... :)
4) Trade Channing Crowder - He is in his contract year. If the trifecta does not plan on resigning him, then I would rather take the hit this year and get something than just let him go. I would hope we could get a 3 if it came to this. While I hope we can resign him, Torbor is a very capable backup at a much cheaper price. Remember, our big free agents are Crowder and Carey next year and we may try to convice Roy Williams to come to South Florida in the offseason. That is a lot of cap space that will be needed for all 3. If I had to make a choice, I would take Carey and Williams and move Crowder.
5) Trade Vernon Carey - Same argument as for Crowder. If you are not going to resign him, then get something for him before he leaves. That being said, I would really hate to let him go. I like the look of our offensive line and keeping Carey is a big part of it. Hopefully he will not want top 5 kind of money. Franchising him is also a possibility I guess. If we would trade him, I would want a 1 or a 2, nothing less.
Other than those players, not sure who on our team has enough youth or talent to make an impact in a trade. Will Allen does but our secondary is too weak to consider it. All of the above players (minus Beck) would really hurt us this year but if the Trifecta plays it right, could end up helping us in years to come.
As for us getting a player, Lito Shephard or Roy Williams sure would look nice in aqua and orange. That being said, like the Tuna, I place great value on my draft picks and I would not give them up unless it was definitely in our favor. For example, I would take Roy Williams for a 3 in heartbeat if I knew he was willing to play and stay in Miami for a reasonable contract. While that may seem low for his talent, if Detroit does not move him and they do not want him, then they get nothing come next year.
I am sure there are other intriguing trades out there as well. My personal criteria is do not trade for something that benefits us short term but not the long term...ie...talented but old vets. I am also willing to sacrifice wins this season for more wins 2 years down the road. How about you?
1) Trade Joey Porter - Is now the time to shop him after an outstanding start? He could warrant a 1st round pick for a team desperate for a pass rusher. We could also leverage the money saved by dealing him to resign Vernon Carey next year. While the Fins would be worse off this season, another #1 pick could help the rebuilding project immensely. Charlie Anderson would have to step up and see if he could fill the huge void this year. Remember the Tuna said nobody was off limits other than Jake. I would be on the fence if I was the GM to make this move if I had a partner. Tough call.
2) Trade John Beck - With the teams needing QB's now, especially Dallas, you would think a young 2nd round pick with some starts would be sought after. I would take a 4th or a decent player in return. The reality is that John Beck will be a 3rd stringer only in Miami for some time to come. Time to make a deal for something is now. If not now, then when?
3) Trade Ricky Williams - Do you think any team would give up a 3rd? I highly doubt it but Ricky comes cheap for the talent he brings to the table and he is somebody we could afford to lose for the right price. While talent wise he may be worth a 2nd, I doubt anyone would give up more than a 5 for him. We will likely keep him until he retires...which will be as soon as Miami waves the 8m hanging over his head... :)
4) Trade Channing Crowder - He is in his contract year. If the trifecta does not plan on resigning him, then I would rather take the hit this year and get something than just let him go. I would hope we could get a 3 if it came to this. While I hope we can resign him, Torbor is a very capable backup at a much cheaper price. Remember, our big free agents are Crowder and Carey next year and we may try to convice Roy Williams to come to South Florida in the offseason. That is a lot of cap space that will be needed for all 3. If I had to make a choice, I would take Carey and Williams and move Crowder.
5) Trade Vernon Carey - Same argument as for Crowder. If you are not going to resign him, then get something for him before he leaves. That being said, I would really hate to let him go. I like the look of our offensive line and keeping Carey is a big part of it. Hopefully he will not want top 5 kind of money. Franchising him is also a possibility I guess. If we would trade him, I would want a 1 or a 2, nothing less.
Other than those players, not sure who on our team has enough youth or talent to make an impact in a trade. Will Allen does but our secondary is too weak to consider it. All of the above players (minus Beck) would really hurt us this year but if the Trifecta plays it right, could end up helping us in years to come.
As for us getting a player, Lito Shephard or Roy Williams sure would look nice in aqua and orange. That being said, like the Tuna, I place great value on my draft picks and I would not give them up unless it was definitely in our favor. For example, I would take Roy Williams for a 3 in heartbeat if I knew he was willing to play and stay in Miami for a reasonable contract. While that may seem low for his talent, if Detroit does not move him and they do not want him, then they get nothing come next year.
I am sure there are other intriguing trades out there as well. My personal criteria is do not trade for something that benefits us short term but not the long term...ie...talented but old vets. I am also willing to sacrifice wins this season for more wins 2 years down the road. How about you?
