Chiefs Browns looking to trade Alex Mack and Joe Thomas - Page 3

beach tribe · 11-01-2015, 02:28 PM

Browns looking to trade Alex Mack and Joe Thomas

The news is rather surprising given that Thomas is under contract through 2018 -- he has no guaranteed money for 2016 -- and Mack, who was almost lost in free agency to the Jacksonville Jaguars a season ago, has a no-trade clause. Mack -- who was listed by our Marc Sessler as a prime trade candidate earlier this week -- can opt out of his long-term deal after this season, though, which could be a motivating factor.

Still, this is an interesting and rather unorthodox approach to the trade deadline. The team likely feels they can replace Mack with 2015 first-round pick Cam Erving and slot one of their other highly-regarded offensive linemen in for Thomas.

Rapoport added that the team is also open to dealing former high-priced free agent acquisition Paul Kruger and Barkevious Mingo, the No. 6 overall pick from the 2013 draft. This, after already dealing Trent Richardson, their No. 3 overall pick from the 2012 draft. If you're just now sensing a pattern here, catch up. This is Browns football.

This would be the ultimate white flag raised on the 2015 season considering the Browns were going to hang their hat on the run game. Thomas has been one of the franchise's greatest players and, in a way, a trade to a contending opponent would be bittersweet. On one hand, he could finally put his skills to better use, but on the other, he would be departing a team that hinged on his professionalism for years.

Many of these talks often break down but scars from certain names leaking remain. So if general manager Ray Farmer is interested in getting it done, the clock is ticking. Nov. 3, 4 p.m. ET is coming quite soon.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...and-joe-thomas

-King- · 11-01-2015, 04:03 PM

I'd trade a second for Thomas straight up. Easy decision. Don't know why the Bears would take only a 6th for Alshon though.

jerryforeverrice80 · 11-01-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Wouldn't mind trading for Joe thomas, but morse is the center of the now and future. Thanks, but no thanks.

Now Vernon davis otoh

VD hasn't been the same since smith left the 49ers.

**notorious** · 11-01-2015, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I can see Denver making a trade for both guys...

This.

sigh.

**The Franchise** · 11-01-2015, 04:16 PM

2nd for Thomas? Yes please.

milkman · 11-01-2015, 04:17 PM

I'm not trading the future to bring in a 30 year old LT that might make the difference between getting pounded by the Patriots by 37 instead of 40.

This kind of trade is a win now move, and we ain't winning now.

RobBlake · 11-01-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jerryforeverrice80

VD hasn't been the same since smith left the 49ers.

he might be good in a reid offense

milkman · 11-01-2015, 04:18 PM

And why would you bring in Alshon Jeffery with Alex Smith at QB?

RobBlake · 11-01-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

And why would you bring in Alshon Jeffery with Alex Smith at QB?

Jeffery and Maclin is a great duo.. no matter how you slice it.

Discuss Thrower · 11-01-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

And why would you bring in Alshon Jeffery with Alex Smith at QB?

this

NJChiefsFan · 11-01-2015, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

I'm not trading the future to bring in a 30 year old LT that might make the difference between getting pounded by the Patriots by 37 instead of 40.

This kind of trade is a win now move, and we ain't winning now.

Depends on the compensation. Being under contract until 2018 makes it interesting to me.

NJChiefsFan · 11-01-2015, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

And why would you bring in Alshon Jeffery with Alex Smith at QB?

Yeah I would only do that move if it was really cheap or if I had intentions of giving a young QB more weapons. No matter how good, the #2 in an Alex Smith offense isn't going to get many targets. I would be very interested to see Albert Wilson with a good QB.

RunKC · 11-01-2015, 04:23 PM

I could see Seattle trading for Mack. They need OL help bad.

chiefzilla1501 · 11-01-2015, 04:32 PM

I've said this before and I'll say it again.

Giving Alex Smith great receivers and a great ol is like giving a Lamborghini to Mr. Magoo. It's sad that the only reason people are reluctant to make this trade is they know it's basically putting lipstick on a pig.

RobBlake · 11-01-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

I've said this before and I'll say it again.

Giving Alex Smith great receivers and a great ol is like giving a Lamborghini to Mr. Magoo. It's sad that the only reason people are reluctant to make this trade is they know it's basically putting lipstick on a pig.

So, it's better to not to try to improve the offense, because.. eff it?

Discuss Thrower · 11-01-2015, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobBlake

So, it's better to not to try to improve the offense, because.. eff it?

You probably don't understand the concept of diminishing returns, do you.

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