(08-21-2018, 11:42 AM)Bullseye Wrote: I think this is more throwing stuff against the wall to see what sticks.

I don't think Fowler is traded anywhere.

There would have to be some conditions that would have to be met for that to happen.

1.  Fowler off the field would be too much of a distraction/nuisance for the team to stomach him any longer.  Has he gotten to that point?  I don't think so, but I am not privy to DMs, TC, and DCs thoughts.

2.  They would have to get either an immediate contributor in return, or be blown away with a trade offer involving a pick or picks.  This team is a serious contender for a Super Bowl.  getting rid of a young pass rusher who can help them get there would undermine their efforts.  His production would have to be replaced elsewhere on the roster.  At most, Bridgewater upgrades backup QB for half the season because he'd have to learn the offense(-assuming a mid season deal), unless Bortles gets hurt.  But fortunately, Bortles has been durable for us.  Besdies, if they were truly interested in bridgewater, they could have signed him as a FA this off season without trading anyone.  I am also not an expert on the Jets roster, but I don't see where they have too many immediate starter types on their roster they would give to us.  Aside from Adams, I see nobody on their roster I would be overwhelmed with.  I like Leonard Williams, but where does he fit on our DL?  We'd have an insane DT rotation, that's for sure, but that just doesn't make sense.  The floor for any draft choice compensation would be a 3rd round pick.  That's the most we could get in a compensatory draft pick.

I think Fowler's skill can give this team a good pass rushing threat this year.  I don't think any deal happens.  But I think the above are considerations the team would weigh.