Agents Take Five trades that make sense

The NFL's trading deadline is rapidly approaching. This year's trading period ends Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. ET. Afterward, trades can't be executed again until the 2018 league year begins on March 14 at 4 p.m. ET.Bold moves or blockbuster deals are virtually nonexistent at the trading deadline. The biggest move since the 2011 lockout ended has been the giving the a 2012 first-round pick and a 2013 second-round pick for quarterback in 2011. It's the only time a first- or second-round pick has been given up in a post-lockout deal at the trading deadline. This means the aren't going into full rebuilding mode by reuniting with his former head coach Tom Coughlin, the ' executive vice president of football operations, in Jacksonville.Fourteen deals have been made in the days leading up to the expiration of the trading period over the past six years. The mid-September trade of linebacker , a 2015 first-round pick, from the to the for a 2018 fifth-round pick is indicative of the types of deals that are typically made as the trading deadline nears.The have been the most active team. Out of the 11 trades made over the past five years at or near the trading deadline, six involved the Patriots. Surprisingly, , who turned down a lucrative extension from the Patriots during training camp last year, was dealt to the Jake Elliott Jersey for a 2017 third-round pick at the 2016 deadline. The speculation that New England would move cornerback , who is likely to leave in free agency after this season, before the deadline has died down because of injuries to cornerbacks and . There's optimism that this year's deadline will be different because of the flurry of trades surrounding the early September roster cutdown. The lack of a dominant team or two emerging might be an impetus for increased deadline activity. Over three-fourths of the NFL has between three and five wins after seven weeks of the season.Below are five trades keeping in the spirit of the deals traditionally made as the trading deadline approaches. A team acquiring a player will only be responsible for 9/17th of his 2017 base salary and any other applicable salary components in his contract. A trade wasn't proposed unle s the acquiring team had the requisite salary cap room to complete the transaction.It was very tempting to suggest a scenario where defensive tackle , who has been shopped, is dealt because he got off on the wrong foot with the new regime of head coach and general manager Brandon Beane. Other major pieces from former general manager Doug Whaley's tenure have already been moved. Teams are reluctant to absorb the almost $5.2 million left of Dareus' 2017 base salary and an additional four contract years worth $50 Zach Brown Jersey .01 million, which include a $7.35 million 2018 salary guarantee, while giving up substantial draft picks for a player with character concerns who gives inconsistent effort. It would be hard to fault the Bills for insisting on compensation similar to what the received for defensive lineman , whose off-field i sues are well-documented. Seattle e sentially gave up a 2018 second-round pick and wide receiver , who immediately became a starter with Jets, for Richardson at roster cutdowns Josh Sweat Jersey . owner Jerry Jones has a high tolerance for character concerns and off-field transgre sions. Although the Jaguars defense is tremendous against the pa s and on pace to set an NFL single-season record for sacks, it ranks 30th against the run (138.6 yards per game) and last with 5.2 yards per rushing attempt. Dareus' best football was in 2013 and '14 when current Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone was in charge of the Bills.Here's a list of trades that would make sense at the trading deadline: , CB, GiantsPotential landing spot: RaidersTrade compensation: 2018 fifth-round pickRodgers-Cromartie served a one-game suspension because of a dispute with head coach Ben McAdoo over his playing time. The Giants' lone win of the season came in Week 6 against the during his suspension. Upon return in Week 7, Rodgers-Cromartie saw a reduced role. He was only on the field for 16 of New York's 76 defensive snaps against the . Four Giants cornerbacks played more than Rodgers-Cromartie. Cornerback has been a glaring weakne s for the Raiders, who were a preseason favorite to win the AFC. fell out of favor during the preseason. 2017 first-round pick has been plagued by shin problems. breakout 2015 season seems like an aberration for him. T.J. Carrie, who is in a contract year, has been Oakland's most consistent cornerback.Opposing quarterbacks are completing 69 percent of their pa ses against the Raiders (29th in the NFL) to post a league high 109 pa ser rating. The Raiders are allowing 8.2 yards per pa s play, which is third worst in the NFL. The only team that hasn't intercepted any pa ses is Oakland.Rodgers-Cromartie is under contract in 2018 for $6.5 million. The Jason Kelce Jersey 31 year old makes $2 million le s than 30 year old Sean Smith next season, who is expected to be released in the offseason. , RB, Bengals for , TE, Trade compensation: Player swapCincinnati selected in the second round of this year's draft to be the future at running back. Mixon supplanting Hill, whose rookie contract expires after the season, as the primary ball carrier ensures he will not return to the Bengals in 2018. Surprisingly, tight end has become a timeshare in Detroit because Ebron has largely been mi sing in action. Low cost free agent pick up has been getting more playing time. , a 2017 fourth round pick, would see his role increase dramatically if Ebron departs.Although is healthy this year, Detroit's 84 rushing yards per game are 26th in the NFL. The Lions rank one spot lower with 3.5 yards per carry. Hill coming remotely close to his performance during the second half of his rookie season in 2014 where he gained 775 yards while averaging 5.1 yards per carry would be a tremendous boost to a stagnant rushing attack.The injury bug has bitten Bengals tight end again. Eifert, who is also headed towards free agency, recently underwent season ending back Nate Gerry Jersey surgery. Ebron would have half a season to impre s Cincinnati enough to commit to his $8.25 million fifth year option for 2018. The Lions are likely to release Ebron next offseason before this amount becomes fully guaranteed in March with the way things are going for him. CAR SS #25 Potential landing spot: Trade compensation: 2018 fourth-round pickReid already switched from free safety, which he played in 2016, to strong safety this season. After a minor knee injury kept Reid out of action for three games, he didn't return to strong safety because of play during his absence. Reid, who is playing under a $5.676 million fifth-year option, doesn't seem thrilled about his latest move to a hybrid linebacker/safety role where he is rotating with linebacker .Losing All-Pro safet