This is better than NBC’s Steals and Deals. It’s NFL trade deadline time!
The Loser weighs in:
WINNER: Many are saying the 49ers gave up too much for RB Christen McCaffrey. Hey, the Rams gave up their future for last season’s Super Bowl and the only thing folks will remember is the 2022 NFL champs were L.A.
The No.1 factor that has allowed the Rams to own the 49ers of late is that San Fran didn’t have a legit run threat, proving Kyle Shanahan’s RB By Committee only gets you so far.
In the 49ers 31-14 destruction of the Rams, MCC threw for a TD, ran for a TD, and caught a TD. If San Fran wins the Lombardi Trophy, The Loser doesn’t care if the 49ers also traded the Golden Gate Bridge along with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th-round picks in 2023 and a 5th round pick in 2024.
LOSER The worst in the league Lions remain worst in the league without having done much to improve in the future.
Detroit got a 2023 2nd-round pick and a 2024 4th rounder for TE T.J. Hockenson but also gave a up a 2023 4th and a 2024 conditional 4th.
Hockenson was the No.8 overall pick in 2019 and hasn’t come close to impacting the team the way a player picked that high should have. The Lions admitted that goof and the deal would have been OK if they didn’t up two potential 4th rounders.
WINNER: Panthers. Let’s repeat: a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-round picks in 2023 and a 5th round pick in 2024! What a haul. Let the rebuilding begin.
LOSER: Chiefs. The Loser understands that trading away Tyreek Hill was a financial move. If they think Toney, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling equal one Hill than they need to be in concussion protocol.
WINNER: Eagles. Owners of the only undefeated record in football, Philly is a legit Super Bowl contender. Getting DE Robert Quinn from the Bears for a 2023 4th-rounder is thievery. And the Bears are picking up most of Quinn’s salary!
WINNER: Giants. Trading Kadarius Toney is addition by subtraction. Getting a 2023 3rd and 2023 6th from the Chiefs to rid themselves of this troubled child is a bonus.
LOSER: Chiefs. The Loser understands that trading away Tyreek Hill was a financial move. If they think Toney, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling equal one Hill than they need to be in concussion protocol.
WINNER: Ravens. Since the Super Bowl days of Ray “Anyone seen my cream color murder suit?” Lewis, the Ravens have had a murderous defense. No so much lately. But in first place in the NFC North, Baltimore can win the division with a better defense.
Acquiring the tackling machine known as Roquan Smith from the Bears for LB A.J. Klein and 2023 2nd-round and 5th-round picks is cheap, especially in Baltimore can sign him to a long-term deal.
LOSER: Cardinals. Any team that trades for WR Robby, excuse The Loser, Robbie Anderson is a Loser. Sources tell The Loser Robinson is Toney’s mentor.
WINNER: Dolphins. Whatever luxury property Miami owner Stephen Ross is housed up spending his one-year NFL suspension, he must be smiling. Miami acquired Broncos OLB Bradley Chubb.
The price was high: The Dolphins gave up the 2023 f1st-round pick they had from San Fran, a 2024 4th-rounder and RB Chase Edmonds. Chubb will team with Jaelon Phillips, Miami’s 1st round pick in 2021 who The Loser ID’d as his favorite defensive player in that draft.
LOSER The worst in the league Lions remain worst in the league without having done much to improve in the future.
Detroit got a 2023 2nd-round pick and a 2024 4th rounder for TE T.J. Hockenson but also gave a up a 2023 4th and a 2024 conditional 4th.
Hockenson was the No.8 overall pick in 2019 and hasn’t come close to impacting the team the way a player picked that high should have. The Lions admitted that goof and the deal would have been OK if they didn’t up two potential 4th rounders.
WINNER FOR ALL: According to published reports, Washington owner Dan Snyder has enlisted Bank of America to negotiate a sale of the team. There is no word for “goodbye” in Lakota. Toksa ache means “later, again.” Toksa Snyder, Toksa.
Memo BOA, where I bank: Based on the enormous profit you will receive when this deal clears, kindly consider waiving all those petty $3 transfer fees you charge.
Eagles -13.5 at TEXANS Philadelphia fans are in a bad mood (is that redundant?) after their beloved Phillies got no hit in Game 4 of the World Series by the Astros. They will get their hits on the gridiron. The Loser believes the Eagles can cover by halftime. The Phillies must win tonight or, hide the police horses!