The worst trades in NFL history
NFL fans often wonder what could have been after their favorite teams make terrible, head-scratching trades. Here's a look at the worst trades in the history of the NFL.
As we look across the league, plenty of teams will have an opportunity to be buyers in the next few weeks. © Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Will New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick make some moves at the NFL trade deadline? While the COVID-19 pandemic creates a new hurdle for organizations to overcome before the trade deadline, it shouldn’t stop aggressive general managers from making deals. With the NFL Playoffs expanded this season, even more teams should be active before the Nov. 3 trade deadline.
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Before the early afternoon games on Sunday, the Patriots were mentioned as trade deadline buyers. A few hours later, they were clobbered by the 49ers, a sobering defeat that dropped them to 2-4 and And perhaps the biggest name that could be available in a deal is star cornerback Stephon Gilmore .
Stephon Gilmore was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from Buffalo on March 10, 2017 Originally drafted by Buffalo in the first round (10th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. PRONOUNCED steph-AHN. CAREER TRANSACTIONS. Stephon Gilmore was signed by the New
Before the early afternoon games on Sunday, the Patriots were mentioned as trade deadline buyers. A few hours later, they were clobbered by the 49ers, a sobering defeat that dropped them to 2-4 and made their deadline plans difficult to predict.
There is plenty of speculation that, if New England falls to the Bills this weekend, the Pats will look to trade away some veteran assets in exchange for draft capital. Perhaps the biggest name that could be available in a deal is star cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
If Belichick decides to trade Gilmore, practically every NFL contender will be calling. In a pass-heavy league, opportunities to land a shutdown cornerback rarely come around. The Patriots could land a first-round pick in a loaded 2021 NFL Draft class and that’s a price plenty of teams would be willing to pay for Gilmore’s services.Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. Customize your email to get the latest news on your favorite sports, teams and schools. Emailed daily.
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Pats Have Talked Gilmore Trade . Patriots have talked about trading Stephon Gilmore , were ‘in contact’ with teams in March, April and August (MMQB). B/R Gridiron @brgridiron.
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The Pats reportedly shopped Gilmore before this year’s draft and during training camp, but then they gave the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year what was called a pay raise in September. As Albert Breer of SI.com writes, however, the team actually just moved $4.5M from Gilmore’s 2021 salary to his 2020 pay. That indicated to other clubs that 2020 was going to be Gilmore’s last year in Foxborough, and if the Patriots do indeed lose to Buffalo, they should expect their phones to start ringing off the hook. According to Breer, they have already told teams that they would be willing to listen to offers for almost anyone currently on the roster.
That said, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com has not heard of any new developments on the Gilmore front (via Ricky Doyle of NESN.com). While that could certainly change at any time, there is nothing imminent just yet. Plus, talks could be complicated by the knee injury that has put Gilmore’s availability for this weekend’s divisional battle in doubt.
A player selling a house doesn’t necessarily mean that player is preparing to be traded, but the timing is quite a coincidence. What made fans even more suspicious is that offers on the property are due on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. ET. The NFL trade deadline passes that same day at 4 p.m. ET.Don’t worry, Patriots fans. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is probably just upgrading to a new house in the area, right? For what it’s worth, Gabrielle Gilmore sent a cryptic tweet that may have been a response to the speculation.
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Latest on CB Stephon Gilmore including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com. Plus, troubling signs for the reigning DPOY and Drew Brees. New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore breaks down film to show how he reads opposing quarterbacks and baits them into throwing
Stephon Gilmore addresses the media after winning Defensive Player of the Year. Official website of the New England Patriots .
In addition to the high-level draft picks that a Gilmore trade would entail, the acquiring team must also be prepared to pony up a massive extension soon. Gilmore’s contract runs through the 2021 campaign, and even though he is not performing at the same level this year as he was in 2019, he will surely demand a top-of-the-market contract this offseason.
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Bill Belichick brings up the worst day in New York Jets history .
In the 20 seasons since Belichick’s shocking resignation, the Jets have made the playoffs a total of six times. They have won as many playoff games as the Patriots have won Super Bowls under Belichick. The Jets are also on their sixth head coach in that of the overmatched Adam Gase.As for the Browns, they have made one playoff appearance since deciding to fire Belichick.Three organizations. Three different trajectories. Three decisions. One common denominator. Bill Belichick.One could easily conclude that Belichick’s tenure with the Patriots changed the entire landscape of the NFL moving forward.
Before the early afternoon games on Sunday, the Patriots were mentioned as trade deadline buyers. A few hours later, they were clobbered by the 49ers, a sobering defeat that dropped them to 2-4 and And perhaps the biggest name that could be available in a deal is star cornerback Stephon Gilmore . www.profootballrumors.com
Stephon Gilmore | Official website of the New England PatriotsStephon Gilmore was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from Buffalo on March 10, 2017 Originally drafted by Buffalo in the first round (10th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. PRONOUNCED steph-AHN. CAREER TRANSACTIONS. Stephon Gilmore was signed by the New www.patriots.com
New England Patriots | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Scores, StatsPats Have Talked Gilmore Trade . Patriots have talked about trading Stephon Gilmore , were ‘in contact’ with teams in March, April and August (MMQB). B/R Gridiron @brgridiron. bleacherreport.com
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Stephon Gilmore Stats, News and Video - CB | NFL.comLatest on CB Stephon Gilmore including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com. Plus, troubling signs for the reigning DPOY and Drew Brees. New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore breaks down film to show how he reads opposing quarterbacks and baits them into throwing
Stephon Gilmore 2/1: 'It's a great honor' to win DPOYStephon Gilmore addresses the media after winning Defensive Player of the Year. Official website of the New England Patriots .
Stephon Gilmore Contract Breakdowns, Salary Cap Figures | SpotracStephon Gilmore contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. Stephon Gilmore signed a 5 year, $65,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots , including a $18,000,000 signing bonus 2020 DPOY : $2M (LTBE).
NFL Rumors: Patriots listening on trade offers for 'almost anyone'But Gilmore isn't the only Patriots player that could soon be on the move. "The Patriots have been quiet thus far, but I’m told they’ve said to other teams they’d listen on almost anyone," wrote Breer. "The team did discuss Stephon Gilmore with other teams before the draft, and then again in training camp
Stephon Gilmore , reigning NFL Defensive Player of the | Fox NewsWhen Stephon Gilmore came over to the New England Patriots from the Buffalo Bills, he went from being a very Gilmore credits the Patriots ’ organization for his individual success. “Me in Buffalo, the first five years, I had four different defensive coordinators, three different head coaches, so I was kind
Report: Stephon Gilmore had MRI after injuring knee at PatriotsStephon Gilmore 's immediate future apparently is uncertain in more ways than one. The New England Patriots cornerback injured his knee at practice Thursday and left early to undergo an MRI, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported Curran: It's not "if" the Patriots will trade Gilmore , but "when".