Harry
ASFN Consultant and Senior Writer
Two things are typically expressed at the deadline. Which teams think they have a shot at the playoffs or more. Also who thinks they could have a better draft and can save some FA cap space by dumping players of value. Those targeting the playoffs include the Eagles, Jags, Niners, Lions, Vikings, Seahawks & Bills.
Those semi-tanking include Giants, Commanders, Packers, Browns & Cards.
The two teams that on the surface don’t seem to fit the typical pattern are the Bears & Falcons. They are semi-tanking despite a few writers putting them in category one. Both of them acquired players at positions that are tricky to draft. Both of the acquired players have pass rush ability, though Sweat is far superior. Street is more of a rotational player who’s struggling somewhat this season. Both acquiring teams have one thing in common. For the most part they have weak QBs and typically can’t score enough points to win. They’ve calculated the acquired players won’t make enough of an impact to alter their draft trajectory. Both players, however, could help in their respective rebuilds.
Those semi-tanking include Giants, Commanders, Packers, Browns & Cards.
The two teams that on the surface don’t seem to fit the typical pattern are the Bears & Falcons. They are semi-tanking despite a few writers putting them in category one. Both of them acquired players at positions that are tricky to draft. Both of the acquired players have pass rush ability, though Sweat is far superior. Street is more of a rotational player who’s struggling somewhat this season. Both acquiring teams have one thing in common. For the most part they have weak QBs and typically can’t score enough points to win. They’ve calculated the acquired players won’t make enough of an impact to alter their draft trajectory. Both players, however, could help in their respective rebuilds.
