Oakland Raiders Trade Deadline Ideas

Browns CB Joe Haden for a 2nd Round Pick.

This scenario is via Brian Rauf of Chat Sports. Per Rauf:

"“Cleveland figures to be open for business, making Haden — one of the better cornerbacks in the league — one of the most likely to be moved. The Raiders rank last in the lead in passing yards allowed, and desperately need to upgrade their secondary as they look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2002.”"

Yes, Cleveland should be open for business. They need draft picks to help with the rebuild, and Haden isn’t going to do much in terms of helping that team win, as bad as they are. Making him potentially expendable.

But no, Haden is not one of the better cornerbacks in the league. He was two years ago, but it’s been a rough go for him as of late.

Still, this is something Reggie McKenzie and co. should consider. Per Dr. David Chao (@ProFootballDoc), Sean Smith could have a shoulder dislocation with a possible labral tear. He could play on it, but it’s a potentially serious injury.

If Smith misses extended time, that leaves *gulp* D.J. Hayden as the No. 2 cornerback in Oakland. While this has been Hayden’s best year on the career, if he is forced to play on the outside, all of that could go out the window.

If the Raiders fancy themselves contenders, they’ll have to make a move to patch up the secondary. Haden could be that guy.

Haden won’t be 28 until April and is under contract until 2019, albeit at an expensive annual price tag. He could play on the outside if Smith misses time and an excellent slot corner with Smith healthy.

But with his salary, a second round pick is asking a lot. If it could be a mid-round pick, then I’d be okay with the deal. Otherwise…

Conclusion: Pass.