2. New York Jets trade Sheldon Richardson to the San Francisco 49ers
Under the new leadership of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco has already spent more money this offseason than it did last year.
That came in the form of the four-year contract the team agreed to with defensive lineman Earl Mitchell late last month. It’s readily apparent that the team’s initial focus is on shoring up the defensive line. If so, why not make it elite?
Flush with two talented youngsters in the form of Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner at defensive end in the team’s new scheme, Â adding Richardson to the mix would make this unit one of the best in the game.
San Francisco surely has the assets in terms of draft picks to offer New York a solid capital for Richardson. It also boasts over $90 million in cap room.
And the Jets themselves are seemingly open to trading Richardson. It’s a deal that would make sense for both sides. Maybe San Francisco can offer up its second-round pick (33rd overall) for the Pro Bowl caliber defensive lineman.