3.Cardinals trade Patrick Peterson to the Chiefs
Chiefs get: Patrick Peterson
Cardinals get: 2020 first-round pick
Patrick Peterson won't come out and say it, but it kind of seems like he doesn't want to play for the Cardinals anymore. Just to give you a little refresher on the Peterson situation: The Cardinals corner demanded a trade back in October, only to apologize for making that demand a few months later, but the situation didn't end there, because now, it looks like he wants to be traded again. Peterson has removed the Cardinals name from all of his social media accounts and he's spent the past month taking passive-aggressive shots at the team. If you've ever watched literally any reality show involving a Millennial, those are usually the first two signs that a breakup is coming.
Peterson even posted a photo of some of his former teammates who are no longer with him in Arizona, and that photo had an interesting caption, "My boys told me to watch out for the snakes in the long grass!"
With a new Cardinals coaching staff now in place, it would make since for them to start fresh with players who actually want to be in Arizona. Clearly, Peterson isn't one of those players.
If the Cards start to shop Peterson, every team in the NFL should call them with an offer. Not only is he a three-time All-Pro corner, but he's also under contract for the next two seasons at the very reasonable rates of $11 million (2019) and $12.05 million (2020).
Although Peterson could get dealt anywhere, we're sending him to the Chiefs and that's because Kansas City has been doing everything possible to beef up a defensive unit that couldn't stop anyone while ranking 31st overall in the NFL last season. After watching his defense choke away the AFC title game, Andy Reid is clearly trying to make sure that doesn't happen again.
Not only have the Chiefs already traded for Frank Clark and Emmanuel Ogbah, but they've also signed Tyrann Mathieu, Alex Okafor and Damien Wilson. If the Chiefs were to add Peterson to the mix, the defense would be nearly as scary as their offense. Also, based on Peterson's Instagram picture, it seems Peterson would probably be pretty excited about the chance to reunite with Mathieu.
P2 is an elite professional athlete at a premium position. He'll expect a new contract because not getting a new contract is the reason he wants out. Even at age 29, an elite professional athlete like P2 is a low risk for a new 5 year contract. By the start of preseason, the 49er's #2 pick plus a day 3 pick in 2021 will get the deal done, imo. Patience folks. [Reply]
Originally Posted by New World Order:
We need to spend money while we can. We're not going to be able to trade and pay FA like Clark, Honey Badger etc.. when Mahomes is paid. When Mahomes starts making serious bank, then we can look at more cost effective options.
This is a rare opportunity. Waiting for the price to go down as the situation in AZ deteriorates is the right move, but we need PP.
The SB is right there.
Agreed, which is also why regardless of how you feel, you have to live with Tyreek. Even if he's suspended for 4-6 games, we'll need him in the playoffs. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mecca:
There have been numerous CB's that played well as they aged, it's not like he's just some sprint guy relying on his speed, he's very good at what he does.
Most elite cornerbacks start slowing down at the age of 29-30 (Sherman, Norman, Revis, Bailey, etc.).
That's not to say they become dreadful out of a sudden but for the most part they are not playing at a Pro Bowl level anymore.
I would expect the same with Peterson, meaning I believe he should be great for one or two more years but then clearly show some decline. He could be great for years but that's unlikely. [Reply]
AZ newspaper article:
The star cornerback didn’t report to the Cardinals’ voluntary veteran minicamp late last month because he was reportedly was upset about something someone in management had said to him.
It's also not clear if he'll be reporting to the Cardinals' organized team activities later this month.
Chatter continues to circulate that he is once again not happy in Arizona and trade rumors are once again swirling around the shutdown corner as a result.
Much of the talk is centered around the Kansas City Chiefs as a potential destination for Peterson.
Originally Posted by Buckweath:
Most elite cornerbacks start slowing down at the age of 29-30 (Sherman, Norman, Revis, Bailey, etc.).
That's not to say they become dreadful out of a sudden but for the most part they are not playing at a Pro Bowl level anymore.
I would expect the same with Peterson, meaning I believe he should be great for one or two more years but then clearly show some decline. He could be great for years but that's unlikely.
you make this trade for this coming 2 year window before Mahomes needs to be paid. [Reply]
He's going to want 4 years minimum at the highest market value possible. when you combine that with the possibility of having the ship off another first round and 3rd round pick if not more, then it becomes an untenable situation. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
AZ newspaper article:
The star cornerback didn’t report to the Cardinals’ voluntary veteran minicamp late last month because he was reportedly was upset about something someone in management had said to him.
It's also not clear if he'll be reporting to the Cardinals' organized team activities later this month.
Chatter continues to circulate that he is once again not happy in Arizona and trade rumors are once again swirling around the shutdown corner as a result.
Much of the talk is centered around the Kansas City Chiefs as a potential destination for Peterson.
He's going to want 4 years minimum at the highest market value possible. when you combine that with the possibility of having the ship off another first round and 3rd round pick if not more, then it becomes an untenable situation.
And I don't care if there are two super bowls hanging by the strength of a dingleberry, just waiting for us to reach out and grab them, that is not an acceptable trade. that is what I would call a bitch trade, and do you want to guess who the bitch is? [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
AZ newspaper article:
The star cornerback didn’t report to the Cardinals’ voluntary veteran minicamp late last month because he was reportedly was upset about something someone in management had said to him.
It's also not clear if he'll be reporting to the Cardinals' organized team activities later this month.
Chatter continues to circulate that he is once again not happy in Arizona and trade rumors are once again swirling around the shutdown corner as a result.
Much of the talk is centered around the Kansas City Chiefs as a potential destination for Peterson.
Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate:
He's going to want 4 years minimum at the highest market value possible. when you combine that with the possibility of having the ship off another first round and 3rd round pick if not more, then it becomes an untenable situation.
And I don't care if there are two super bowls hanging by the strength of a dingleberry, just waiting for us to reach out and grab them, that is not an acceptable trade. that is what I would call a bitch trade, and do you want to guess who the bitch is?
Just because you give him a four year contract doesn't mean you can't write an escape clause [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buckweath:
Most elite cornerbacks start slowing down at the age of 29-30 (Sherman, Norman, Revis, Bailey, etc.).
That's not to say they become dreadful out of a sudden but for the most part they are not playing at a Pro Bowl level anymore.
I would expect the same with Peterson, meaning I believe he should be great for one or two more years but then clearly show some decline. He could be great for years but that's unlikely.
Darrell Green is PP's Spirit Animal. No worries. 🙂👍 [Reply]