Actually, with training camps opening around the league it could mean just about anything for your team. When defensive end Phillip Daniels went down it only took Washington nine hours to send two draft picks for six-time Pro-Bowler Jason Taylor.
The New York Giants phoned the Saints on the evening before their training camp to let them know, "Shockey was all yours," reports John Clayton.
We've been spoild the last two days now that we've seen two mega trades involving top tier players -- it's unlikely we'll see anymore trades of the Taylor and Shockey caliber -- barring unforeseen injury.
However, the list of "B" candidates who could be in new cities before the season starts is just heating up.
Jordan and Spikes to Motor City?
Lamont Jordon seems to be the odd man out of Oakland; whose backfield now features first round pick Darren McFadden, Justin Fargas, and Michael Bush.
The market has not been too responsive to Jordan who has a hefty contract to take on. Detroit looks like the only suitor reports ESPNs Bill Williamson, it would likely take a sixth or seventh round pick to acquire Jordan.
Two time pro-bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes could also find himself in the Motor City in the next couple days reports the Detroit Free Press.
At 31, Spikes is at the tail-end of his career, he has battled numerous injuries in 2005 and 2006. After starting 14 games where he recorded one sack, and sixty-four tackles Spikes was released by the Eagles in March.
Chargers Parker seeking trade.
The North County Times is reporting Chargers wide receiver Eric Parker could be traded before the team's first full practice on friday.
Parker missed all of last season with an injured toe and became expandable with the addition of Chris Chambers.
In 2006 the former Tennessee Volunteer caught 48 passes for 659 yards but did not have any touchdowns. The Chargers have given Parker and his agent permission to seek a trade, although it is not known at this time which teams would be interested.
Former MVP Alexander may retire.
Shaun Alexander who was released by the Seattle Seahwaks may be done according to Pat Kirwan of NFL.com
His 716 yards on 3.5 yards per carry were both career lows since 2001.
Alexander who turns 31 in August has received little interest in the off-season, both the Bengals and Saints interviewed the 2005 MVP, but have since dismissed the notion of signing him.
In other news on the Favre front.
No matter what Ted Thompson and the Green Bay Packers decide to do with Brett Favre there are at least two teams out there who will not be interested in the three time MVP.
The Jets and Panthers have both dismissed the notion of trading what they believe would have to be a 2nd round pick.
Favre who turns 39 on October 10 has two years remaining on his contract which will cost whatever team picks him up $12.5 million per year.
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