ZaDarius Smith Traded to Lions for CHEAP

[Rigotz]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-14043671/Detroit-Lions-NFL-trade-deadline-Aidan-Hutchinson-ZaDarius-Smith.html

 

ZaDarius Smith traded to the Lions for cheap moments ago.

 

Lions give up a 5th in 2025 and 6th in 2026

Browns give up a 7th in 2025 and ZaDarius Smith

 

5 sacks in 8 games and good against the run. A solid veteran DE for cheap.

 

Browns are selling.

 

Now is the time to offer a 1st+ for Miles Garrett. A game changing Defensive End that puts us over the top.

 

 

[strive_for_five_guy]

Time for Beane to go “all in”?

[Yobogoya!]

Z Smith would have been a nice piece to try and replace Smoot. 

[dma0034]

15 minutes ago, Rigotz said:

Now is the time to offer a 1st+ for Myles Garrett. A game changing Defensive End that puts us over the top.

 

 

 

 

 

Bills need a run stuffing DT more than a DE imo. I'm not sure the Browns are willing to trade Garrett either

[TFBillsfan]

If the Browns move Garrett, it’s a total rebuild for them and most likely a change in coaching as well. They went all in on Watson and failed. Garrett is currently the face of their franchise. I don’t see them moving him unless they get some type of Hershel Walker trade.

[MiltonWaddams]

A first won’t even get them a returned phone call. The pieces required to obtain Garrett would be beyond costly. I’d love to have him here, but that’s not an option 

[BarleyNY]

33 minutes ago, Rigotz said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-14043671/Detroit-Lions-NFL-trade-deadline-Aidan-Hutchinson-ZaDarius-Smith.html

 

ZaDarius Smith traded to the Lions for cheap moments ago.

 

Lions give up a 5th in 2025 and 6th in 2026

Browns give up a 7th in 2025 and ZaDarius Smith

 

5 sacks in 8 games and good against the run. A solid veteran DE for cheap.

 

Browns are selling.

 

Now is the time to offer a 1st+ for Miles Garrett. A game changing Defensive End that puts us over the top.

 

 

 

Z wanted to go to Detroit to play against his former team (Vikings). The Browns may not have a QB, but they've got plenty at DE.  Z is under contract next season, but was not likely in the Browns plans due to his contract and the other DE talent they have. They sent him where he wanted to go and got something for him. I know they were looking for a 4th. A late 5th and future 6th with a future 7th back equals a very late 4th to very early 5th. The Lions get a good DE and have the option for him to stick around next season while Hutch gets back to form - and they didn't overpay. So a pretty fair trade for both sides.

[nedboy7]

I can't believe Bean hasn't traded for Crosby yet. 

[Rigotz]

Just now, MiltonWaddams said:

A first won’t even get them a returned phone call. The pieces required to obtain Garrett would be beyond costly. I’d love to have him here, but that’s not an option 

 

To be clear, I wrote a 1st+, meaning more than a 1st.

 

The Browns needs a full rebuild. They're screwed against the cap because of the Watson trade and everyone knows it. Deshaun Watson is due $73M fully guaranteed both next year and the following year.

 

Time to tear it down before Garrett asks out. I could think of a few options we can afford that would probably get it done:

 

-Next year's 1st and Vikings 2nd, plus a 2026 1st. That leaves us with a 2nd, 3rd, multiple 4ths, etc. this coming draft.

-Groot and a 1st or 2nd. Sounds crazy, but you have to pay him $20M+ in the very near future. 

-Elam, next year's 1st and 2nd, and more. (Maybe they take a flyer to appease their fans letting a superstar go).

[Beast]

The Lions are the clear favorite to win it all.

35 minutes ago, dma0034 said:

 

 

 

Bills need a run stuffing DT more than a DE imo. I'm not sure the Browns are willing to trade Garrett either

I disagree.

 

The Bills playoff issues have been not getting pressure with their front 4 and this season doesn’t give me optimism that will be different this season.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

20 minutes ago, nedboy7 said:

I can't believe Bean hasn't traded for Crosby yet. 

The Penguins would never part with him. 🤔

[dma0034]

32 minutes ago, Beast said:

The Lions are the clear favorite to win it all.

I disagree.

 

The Bills playoff issues have been not getting pressure with their front 4 and this season doesn’t give me optimism that will be different this season.

 

I feel the Bills will lose in the playoffs because of a heavy rushing attack more than excellent QB play this year. I agree that in the past the Bills lost in the past because of thr DEs. I think the rushing attack will be their weakness this postseason

[Juice_32]

I may be in the minority here, but I think we need to do whatever possible to beef up the run defense. I know they're undefeated, but I'm way less worried about the Chiefs than I am the ravens this year.

[DapperCam]

53 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said:

A first won’t even get them a returned phone call. The pieces required to obtain Garrett would be beyond costly. I’d love to have him here, but that’s not an option 

It would be 2 firsts and a second I think. Something like Bills 2025 1st, Vikings 2025 2nd, Bills 2026 1st.

 

Too rich for my blood, and we’d pretty much have to extend him to make it worth it.

[SoonerBillsFan]

1 hour ago, Beast said:

The Lions are the clear favorite to win it all.

I disagree.

 

The Bills playoff issues have been not getting pressure with their front 4 and this season doesn’t give me optimism that will be different this season.

We need both, but YES we need to pressure with the front 4 and actually hit/Sack the QB. Not just flail arms at them.

[JohnBonhamRocks]

50 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

The Penguins would never part with him. 🤔

Heard Beane is holding out to trade for DT Olaf Kölzig

[BullBuchanan]

Garrett wouldn't be worth what he would cost in a trade. I'd rather have Crosby if he becomes available, but I think adding an elite safety would benefit us more than anything. Give me Matthieu or Byard and I think our defense takes a noticeable step up.

Edited just now by BullBuchanan