NFL Free Agency/Trading Period 2015
NFL free agency opened on Tuesday and there were also some trades going on around the league. Here is the breakdown of all of the major deals.
Bradford for Foles: You almost never see a starting quarterback traded for another starter because the quarterback has to have chemistry with all of the players on the offense. Bradford is injury prone, but if he can stay healthy, could develop into a great passer and Foles is consistent and reliable. I like the Rams in this trade.
Jimmy Graham: Graham to the Seahawks for Max Unger and a first round pick was one of the best moves the Saints have made in some time. The first is likely to be a late pick and Max Unger is a Pro-Bowl calibre center. Graham is a reliable receiver with lots of tools for scoring in the red zone. Imagine if they threw to Jimmy Graham on the goal line in the Super Bowl. To do that, you would have to imagine them without Max Unger.
Mike Wallace: He is a speedy receiver and can help a team big time. Not bad for a fifth round pick
Free Agency: Revis to the Jets: I don't know why the Patriots didnt resign him. He was a key part in their win against Seattle in the Super Bowl and a blanketing corner. The Jets got a whole lot better with that signing
Frank Gore: Used to be a Pro-Bowler, but can he regain that form after last season in The Bay Area. The Colts took a gamble on him, hoping that they can get to the Super Bowl for the first time in the post Manning era. The 49ers did get Torrey Smith from the Ravens though, but they took a hit in the runningback position.
Byron Maxwell: The Legion of Boom got taken apart on Tuesday. The Seahawks Replaced Byron Maxwell with Cary Williams.
Andre Johnson: Wow, the Colts are really trying to make the Super Bowl. Now they have a talented receiver and a star rusher to go with Andrew Luck.
DeMarco Murray: A classic case of what the cap will do to a team and it's members, the Cowboys had to choose between Dez Bryant and Murray and they chose Bryant. Meanwhile, Philly picked up a power rusher who can really boost a team's offense. I like the Eagles chances of playoffs this year if Bradford can stay healthy.
Brandon Browner: Yes, he has an attitude problem, but he is a big, physical corner who was a part of New England's Super Bowl as he covered Chris Matthews in the second half.
CJ Spiller: He is a runningback that can help the Saints in the near future, plus he has an all-star lineman in Max Unger. What can he do in New Orleans?