NFL Writer Proposes Wild Trade

We’re in that period between the end of mandatory minicamp and the start of boot camp, which lasts about five weeks, and it’s a time when content creators around the world are scrambling to find something to talk about. Often one approach is creative and often consists of imaginary business scenarios. So does an NFL writer from Bleacher Report, who suggests the Bills offer a third-round pick to the Chargers in 2025 for star edge rusher Joey Bosa. Here is an excerpt from the article.

“Only one Buffalo player eclipsed 10 sacks last season: Leonard Floyd, who is now in San Francisco. Buffalo’s projected starters (Gregory Rousseau and AJ Epenesa) combined for just 11.5 sacks a year ago. “

– Gary Davenport – Launderers Report

First, I like Rousseau heading into this season, he will improve those sack numbers this season. But whether such an approach would even work, I’m not so sure. Bosa, when healthy, is one of the best passers in the league. For the Chargers to only accept a third round pick for him seems crazy to me. Additionally, Bosa’s contract isn’t exactly small potatoes, and he is coming off a significant foot injury last season that cut his 2023 season short. He also missed significant time in 2022. Over Over the last two seasons, Bosa has only played 14 games, including nine starts. Three times in his eight-year career he missed at least ten or more starts due to injury.

Bosa’s current contract comes with a cap hit of over $26 million in 2024 and over $36 million in 2025. First of all, I don’t know how Brandon Beane would get the Bills are enough under the cap to get this contract on the books, but Secondly, for a player who has missed this much time due to injuries, I wouldn’t be comfortable making this move. Such a move reminds me of the Von Miller situation, and we have seen how that has played out so far. I’m not going to delve into his injury history, but trust me, it’s long. However, I can provide you with this link to draftsharks.com that outlines the injuries, and you will understand my hesitation.