The NFL’s trade deadline is now just days away. A number of teams are working the phones to see if they can find a player or two who can help them fill holes and position them for a strong second half of the season. Meanwhile, others have players they’d like to unload in exchange for draft picks that can help their rebuilding efforts this offseason.
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As of Wednesday morning, 10 trades had taken place since the start of the season. A year after the league saw a total of 18 trades go down, it’s believed that this year’s tally could exceed that.
But team officials should remain mindful of the fact that history suggests midseason trades are far from a lock to help bolster a roster. More often than not, there’s simply not enough time for a player to integrate into a system effectively enough to make a major impact — unless you’re Joe Flacco, that is.
Of last year’s 18 trades, none delivered game-changing results. Some proved solid and offered modest boosts. Others were good, but not great. But the majority would have been better off never happening.
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