No NFLer has come up in more trade rumors this month than Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, but it’s likely he’ll stay put, writes Tom Pelissero of USA Today. It would take something along the lines of a first- and third-round pick to acquire Sherman, and that price probably isn’t going to come down, Pelissero hears. Plus, even though Sherman requested a trade, the relationship between him and the Seahawks is hardly in shambles. Sherman is content to continue his career in Seattle, and the team would have no problem retaining the four-time Pro Bowler, per Pelissero.
More from the NFC:
- Next season stands as the final year of Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro‘s rookie contract, meaning it could could be his last hurrah in New Orleans. However, he’d rather ink an extension with the Saints than test free agency next spring. “I want to play for the Saints. I love the team,” Vaccaro told Nick Underhill of The Advocate. “I love coach (Sean) Payton. Coach Payton is going to be here. We got a good young team. I think we’re a couple of pieces away from getting to back to where we were my rookie year. I don’t want to leave that. The grass isn’t always greener.” Vaccaro isn’t “pressing” for a deal, but he does expect the Saints to enter negotiations with him “after all the offseason stuff” is out of the way. The 27-year-old has been a strong contributor to the Saints’ defense since going 15th overall in the 2013 draft, though he is coming off a suspension-shortened season.
- With Vaccaro’s future in New Orleans uncertain, the Saints had UConn safety Obi Melifonwu in for an official visit Monday, which Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball first reported (Twitter link). Melifonwu is the 45th-best prospect in this year’s draft class, opines Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com. The four-year starter “has a rare blend of size and speed for the position,” notes Jeremiah.
- Cornerback Tramaine Brock was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence Thursday, and the 49ers released him Friday. Rookie head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed that decision Monday, saying (via Cam Inman of the Mercury News): “We spent the day trying to figure out all the information as much as you can. You never do get all of it, but there was enough there that we felt it was a decision we had to make and move on from (Brock).” The 49ers cut the eight-year veteran with a “failed physical” designation, according to Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area (Twitter link).
- Falcons corner Desmond Trufant will earn nearly half of the money in his five-year, $68.75MM extension by next March, tweets Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Trufant is due $33MM over the next 11 months, and he’ll average $14.75MM per annum during the first three years of the deal.
A first and a third isn’t that bad. For that price I want the Pats back in on it. Trade the 18 first and third and throw in a 6th this year if they send a 5th next year and 7th this year. Then they can trade Butler to the Saints and replenish some of the lost draft capital.
Sherman to either the Browns or Saints
TRADE 1
Seahawks trade: Sherman
Browns trade: 12th pick, 108th pick, 187th pick
OR
Seahawks trade: Sherman
Saints trade: 32nd pick, 76th pick
Sorry, but no. 32nd & 76th pick only total 800 (590 & 210), which is equivalent to pick #21. 12th, 108th & 187th totals 1294 (1200, 78 & 16), which is almost equivalent to pick #10 (1300). Browns are having to give up more than the Saints even though they start with a higher pick (12 vs 32).
The Saints trade, maybe, because I could see Sherman being traded to Detroit for pick #21. But, no way does Sherman get traded to Buffalo for pick #10. And that’s basically what you are saying.
Sherman wouldn’t be a bad fit for the Packers. The asking price is just too steep though for a player with that big of a contract.