Beyond rumors swirling around several players, one can identify the most likely trade candidates based on teams that want to make personnel changes tied to financial implications. For some, acquiring draft picks and saving future money tied to contract considerations is a critical step toward either improving or maintaining status.
The 2024 NFL offseason is about to heat up, especially on the trade market. Although free agency doesn't start until the new league year kicks off in mid-March, teams already must consider what veterans they want to move, either via roster cuts or deals with other teams.
The 2024 NFL offseason is about to heat up, especially on the trade market. Although free agency doesn't start until the new league year kicks off in mid-March, teams already must consider what veterans they want to move, either via roster cuts or deals with other teams.
Beyond rumors swirling around several players, one can identify the most likely trade candidates based on teams that want to make personnel changes tied to financial implications. For some, acquiring draft picks and saving future money tied to contract considerations is a critical step toward either improving or maintaining status.
Starting with a much buzzed-about QB in Chicago and ending with a safety (not a QB) in Denver, here's looking at the 10 players most likely
The NFL offseason is filled with small moves and marginal personnel decisions. Sometimes, that series of small moves will build a winner.
A big, bold move -- like a trade or a high draft pick -- can dramatically improve talent at an important position or change the overall direction of the franchise.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that he is a NFL analyst for ESPN and has been producing NFL analytics for more than 20 years without providing any evidence or credentials to support this claim.
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The author of the article is Aaron Schatz and he has a history of producing NFL analytics for more than 20 years. He uses his DVOA metric to evaluate players' performance during the season. In this article, he suggests bold moves for each team in the AFC East independently of other teams, which could be seen as biased towards certain franchises or positions.
He also mentions Justin Fields and where he should sign
The author suggests a trade for WR Stefon Diggs from Buffalo Bills
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Aaron Schatz has a conflict of interest on the topics provided as he is an NFL analyst for ESPN and creates the DVOA metric. He also has been producing NFL analytics for more than 20 years.
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Aaron Schatz has a conflict of interest on the topics 'ESPN Writer', 'Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Network', and 'Creator of the DVOA metric' as he is an ESPN writer and Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Network. He also created the DVOA metric, which may influence his NFL analysis.
The Steelers have a stout defense and a strong run game, but their quarterback room is arguably the worst in the league. Adding Smith would instantly make their offense far more well-rounded and take some of that incredible pressure off their defense.
Atlanta had one of the most-exciting rosters in the NFL last year, but Arthur Smith hitched his ship to the wrong QB and it sank. Now with Raheem Morris in charge, they should be looking to add the final piece of the puzzle. In Atlanta Geno Smith would get to work with some promising pieces like Drake London and Kyle Pitts.
The Saints may think they already have their franchise QB in Derek Carr, but if that's the case then New Orleans isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Carr's conservative, checkdown instincts hit bottom in 213 and the Saints offense with it. A more aggressive quarterback like Geno Smith could work wonders for a unit that has some interesting pieces like Chris Olave and a better offensive line than he had in Seattle.
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The Saints may think they already have their franchise QB in Derek Carr, but if that's the case then New Orleans isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Carr's conservative, checkdown instincts hit bottom in 2023 and the Saints offense with it. A more aggressive quarterback like Geno Smith could work wonders for a unit that has some interesting pieces like Chris Olave and a better offensive line than he had in Seattle.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Geno Smith is now much more tradeable than he was at this time last week based on ESPN's Adam Schefter tweet inviting teams to call the Seahawks with offers if they are interested in trading for Geno. However, there is no evidence of any actual interest from other teams or a market for 33-year-old quarterbacks. Secondly, the article presents six NFL teams as potential trade partners for Geno Smith based on their solid rosters and winning records last season but fails to disclose that all these teams have already signed new starting quarterbacks in free agency or trades. Lastly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that adding Geno Smith would instantly make some of these teams competitive enough to win a playoff game.
The first report of the decision came from ESPN's Adam Schefter and his follow-up tweet after the initial report was very revealing, essentially inviting teams to call the Seahawks with offers if they are interested in trading for Geno.
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The article discusses the potential for teams to trade for Geno Smith of the Seattle Seahawks. The author argues that while Smith is not a top-tier quarterback, he could be an upgrade for some teams with solid rosters and recent success. The article provides examples of six such teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers.
The Steelers have a stout defense and a strong run game but their quarterback room is arguably the worst in the league. Adding Smith would instantly make their offense more well-rounded.
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There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in the article. The author has a personal relationship with Geno Smith as he is an NFL player and they have covered him extensively in previous articles.
The author has a personal relationship with Geno Smith as he is an NFL player and they have covered him extensively in previous articles.
Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears could be traded if USC's Caleb Williams would be a significant upgrade on a cheaper rookie first-round deal over the next four years.
The Dolphins have a bad salary cap situation and need to move Xavien Howard, who is declining more at age 31.
Haason Reddick of the Philadelphia Eagles could be traded because he is unsigned for 2025 and beyond.
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The author has a conflict of interest with the NFL as they are reporting on trade rumors and specific players. The article mentions several teams including the Bears, Falcons, Steelers, Vikings and Raiders which could be potential trading partners for Justin Fields or Brandon Aiyuk.
The article also mentions Brandon Aiyuk as a player who may be traded during the 2024 offseason. It notes that he is on a rookie deal and has been playing well for the San Francisco 49ers, but does not disclose any specific teams interested in trading him.
The author reports that Justin Fields is one of the 10 most likely players to be traded in the 2024 offseason. The article mentions several teams including the Bears, Falcons, Steelers and Vikings which could be potential trading partners for Justin Fields.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of NFL trade rumors and Justin Fields as they are both players that could potentially be traded in the offseason. The article also mentions Brandon Aiyuk who is another player that could be involved in trades.
.Brandon Aiyuk ,49ers
.Justin Fields, 21 draft, Bears
The NFL's top-5 trade targets for the offseason include Justin Fields and Brandon Aiyuk
The NFL offseason is filled with small moves and marginal personnel decisions. Sometimes, that series of small moves will build a winner.
A big, bold move -- like a trade or a high draft pick -- can dramatically improve talent at an important position or change the overall direction of the franchise.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that free agency and the new league year will begin at 4 p.m. ET on March 13th when in fact it starts at midnight ET on March 15th.
Free agency and the new league year will begin at 4 p.m. ET on March 13.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah posted on X about teams looking into moving up for a QB over the next few months. This statement is not supported with any evidence and therefore cannot be considered as a valid argument.
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies.
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The author has a clear bias towards the NFL offseason and trade scenarios. The article is focused on speculating about potential trades for each team in the upcoming offseason, rather than providing any objective analysis or reporting. Additionally, there are several instances where the author uses language that dehumanizes certain groups of people (e.g.,
