10. The trade market
We covered both Romo and Cousins before, but there promises to be a ton more trade action between now and this spring’s draft. Anyone from Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles to Brandon Marshall of the New York Jets could be made available if thy aren’t released beforehand.
We then have the entire dynamic at the top of the 2017 NFL Draft. Last year saw Cleveland and Tennessee move out of the top-two spots. We’re not too sure the Browns and 49ers will do the same in 2017, but there’s definitely a lot to look at here. Both are said to be interested in New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
While he’s unlikely to land the defending champs a top-two pick, Cleveland’s second selection is in the middle of the first round. Meanwhile, San Francisco picks at the top of the second round after picking No. 2 overall.
There’s then a scenario in play where a team picking lower in the first round might fall in love with a quarterback. Remember, neither Jared Goff or Carson Wentz were considered the top player in last year’s draft. That’s most definitely something to keep an eye on.
More than all that, there promises to be players we’re not focusing on now that might end up on the trade block. Pure conjecture here, but that list might include the likes of Sheldon Richardson, Joe Haden, Torrey Smith and Doug Martin. It will definitely be something to keep up on as free agency takes over the news cycle.