That is placing one speculation on top of another speculation. I like looking at all of the possibilities, really but everything that is coming out of the media that isn't backed up with a legitimate source such as an actual quote, you have to kind of take with a grain of salt. Not saying trading ML is not possible. It could happen I suppose but at this point, I see no reason to put much stock in one of thousands of possible scenarios. Anything could happen. We could be shopping any member of this team. When I look at ML, it just seems to me that his history of finding trouble just makes it more interesting to talk about. It's just as likely that the front office has no intention making this trade whatsoever and the media is just writing what's more interesting to talk about. None of us know for sure what is coming but I am not convinced that we will be trading a Pro Bowl RB with 3 years left on his contract.
I also think he will keep his nose clean, perform well this year and be worth even more as trade bait next year, but that is just speculation on my part.