I read an article where NFL insider Benjamin Allbright of KOA Colorado is saying Dolphins' WR Waddle can be had for a 3rd round pick. Last year he signed an $85 million contract for 3 years. He's averaged 70 receptions and 1,000 yds the last 3 years. Not bad for a 3rd round pick. However, I'm not a capologist, nor did I sleep at a Holiday Inn last night, so i don't know what to say about the cap hit should the Bucs make the trade.
Food for thought.
No thanks.
Lets be real Waddle is a great weapon but where does he fit with the Bucs roster? And wouldn't a third round pick secure a better edge rusher to help out the team and give Diaby and Reddick a breather?
No, i think only trade we should consider would be either defensive line or edge
from a hopefully getting healthy perspective, we should see all our WRs come back, along with Bucky and Geodeke
We have some solid depth in secondary but with injury to Klancy and rather mediocrity of Diaby/Reddick, that's more of a need in my opinion.
Miami may be sellers with edge guys like Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips available
same with the Titans with guys like Arden Key or Dre'Mont Jones
Not sure if the Bengals consider Trey Hendrickson. They are kind of in the divisional race for the AFC North after last night.
Always see Max Crosby name thrown around but as a key cornerstone in his prime, imagine, they will ask for a kings ransome
it's very likely we dont make any moves at the deadline but given we are likely to be at worst 6-2 entering the deadline/bye week, is would make sense for us to try and bolster a piece that could be the difference between early playoff exit and a SB run.
Lets be real Waddle is a great weapon but where does he fit with the Bucs roster?
Well with CG's fibula, EE's hamstring, and ME's forever strained hamstring, I think He would fit in quite nicely, to be honest with you.
I think the only way that (adding a WR) would play out is if one of our receivers is further behind than expected.
I agree that it would seem an edge is the right call, and Hendrickson would be my pick for reasons I’ve already laid out, but I think our real need is ILB. I know that Hendrickson’s production isn’t helping Cincy’s defense much - could he help ours? Sure seems like it.
If Licht makes a move for either of those options, I’d be ecstatic, just not sure he will want to part with another draft capital that will derail his plans to add a LB in the upcoming deep draft for the LB position. They may also “see” SVD is making progress (it could be the same way they thought JTS was improving?), but Jet LB Quincy Williams would seem be a pretty good fit. One factor to that not happening is that Bowles requires a lot from his LB’s. Quincy Williams may or may not be a candidate for that role, or maybe they don’t think they could get him up to speed. He looks like a good fit to me - but what do I know.
Hendrickson, or Williams for me - pass on a receiver unless one of ours won’t make it back to the field this season.
Actually, just read Diana Russini’s article about trade rumors, none were mentioned regarding Bucs. Doesn’t mean there weren’t calls, but ut also doesn’t mean there were.
My bet is Jason Licht sits-out the trade deadline.
Already paying two wr 20+ mil.
can you imagine 3? lol.
all our wr injuries are short term. Not season Enders.
i do like waddle but can’t afford him nor do we need him.
now an ol edge or lb id be interested in.
in no universe
Waddle is made of glass. He will miss 3 more games this season you can take that to the bank
Do the Bucs make a move like this or any move for that matter by the trade deadline? 15 days?
Well, this should be the type of game that was a measuring stick for Edge, ILB, and RT.Do the Bucs make a move like this or any move for that matter by the trade deadline? 15 days?
But will Licht use this to add one, or more of those critical roles? If we’re looking back on recent history, it doesn’t seem likely. That also requires a trade partner. The Bengals may think Flacco will allow them to fool some of their fans … or that they have gold they can parlay into higher draft picks for Hendrickson. The Jets? Their price likely just went up for blowing up their team - and every needy team in the league is scouring the Jets roster for options.
Hope Licht is working the phones, but if I’m remembering recent history, doubt much will get done.
I would not mind being wrong.
Hope Licht is working the phones, but if I’m remembering recent history, doubt much will get done.
I would not mind being wrong.
agree
Wouldn't be a bad year to make some moves. Going all in has its benefits but we also have to remember baker is still in his prime. We can have a few cracks at this if we're smart.
even with Evans done and some hope he returns for playoffs, Bucs will have Emeka, Godwin, and McMillian for the stretch run (unless McMillian is gone for season, haven't heard an update but i thought he was maybe missing 8 games so one would think he may be able to come back
yes, edge rusher has been an issue since 2022 so no surprise there.
i only see us trading draft capital if it's a piece we plan to build around have for the next 4 years. A crosby or Hendrickson comes to mind but also could see the Bucs doing nothing with the whole "house money" adage...being content making playoffs and seeing where it goes