So as I was saying there hasn't been very many trades, in fact the have only been three so far which in part is why each category I'm going to talk about is top 3 instead of top 5.
Top 3 Trades:
- Percy Harvin traded to Seattle from Minnesota. Harvin was traded for multiple draft picks in 2013 and 2014. I think this is the best traded so far of the offseason because Seattle is a team on the rise. Two years ago it was bringing in Marshawn Lynch. Last year it was Russell Wilson and the addition of Harvin gives Wilson that home run threat wide receiver that will carry them deeper into the playoffs.
- Anquan Boldin traded to San Francisco from Baltimore. Boldin was traded for a 6th round pick in 2013. Are you kidding me? Boldin caught 2 TDs in the Super Bowl! He is a dangerous physical specimen at the receiver position. He is getting a bit older but he has Crabtree and Vernon Davis to help take pressure off of him. Great pick up for a low price.
- Alex Smith traded to Kansas City from San Francisco. Smith was traded for a 2013 2nd round pick and a conditional pick in 2014. With the release of Matt Cassel the pressure once again is solely on the shoulders of Alex Smith. Smith once again is going to have to learn a new offense under new KC head coach Andy Reid who has had pretty good success with QBs in the past. Smith also has a pretty good run game lead by Jamal Charles and an underrated target at receiver in Dwayne Bowe.
- Mike Wallace signed a 5 year contract with the Miami Dolphins. Miami has a young QB in Ryan Tannehill and the addition of a young elite receiver like Wallace will fill a huge void in Miami that Brandon Marshall couldn't. Miami has been one of the more active teams in free agency with some big defensive signings as well as another offensive player that will make an appearance later on this list. Look for a vast improvement on offense this year in Miami.
- LaRon Landry signed a 4 year contract with the Indianapolis Colts. The weakest part of the Colts defense last year was their secondary. They make a big improvement signing Safety Landry who comes from the NY Jets. Landry had 99 total tackles, 2 INTs (1 for a TD), and 4 forced fumbles last season. All career highs.
- Wes Welker signed a 2 year contract with the Denver Broncos. What to say here that hasn't already been said? Well if I'm Tom Brady can I ask Mr. Kraft for the money back I gave up to resign guys like Welker? I mean really New England? You have now just let one of your top contenders sign Peyton Manning a new, younger Brandon Stokley.
- Danny Amendola signed a 5 year contract with New England. Well Patriots fans say hello to your new Wes Welker. This is my worst signing so far. Now on the other hand New England players tend to be a product of a system. Just look at Matt Cassel. Amendola has only played 12 games in the last two years and he is only heading into his fourth season. Had this only been a 2 year contract for a lot less money it wouldn't have been a bad pick up but Amendola needs to prove he can stay on the field.
- Reggie Bush signed a 4 year contract with Detroit. In my mind if Bush goes mind to late 2nd round back in the 2006 NFL Draft (where he should have gone) his career would be completely different. Instead he goes number 2 overall and is a huge bust. He has never brought that home run hitting ability he had in college to the NFL. Detroit could have used this money else where.
- Shonn Greene signed a 3 year contract with Tennessee. I really don't understand this move. Greene was never a game changer in New York (Jets), and Tennessee has Chris Johnson who although has been slumping is still one of the best backs in the league.
- Dustin Keller signed a 1 year contract with Miami. This is my top under the table signing. Keller comes in and replaces Anthony Fasano who signed with Kansas City. The big question mark here is if Keller who has had injury problems can stay healthy. If he can he could be a very dangerous target for Ryan Tannehill.
- Erik Walden signed a 4 year contract with Indianapolis. Walden was primarily a back Outside Linebacker in Green Bay but has performed well in big situations. He also has Super Bowl experience that could come in handy for a young team. The biggest thing with Walden is that he has had problems with late hits on the QB. With Pagano he could emerge as a star in the NFL.
Alright so that was this weeks edition of the Bach's Sports Bach. For all of those who take the time to read my posts I thank you. Have a great weekend.
