{"id":62503,"date":"2019-03-31T17:27:49","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T21:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=62503"},"modified":"2019-03-31T17:27:49","modified_gmt":"2019-03-31T21:27:49","slug":"trade-scenarios-for-xavier-rhodes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/03\/31\/trade-scenarios-for-xavier-rhodes\/","title":{"rendered":"Trade Scenarios for Xavier Rhodes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recent mumblings suggest that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RhodXa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Xavier Rhodes<\/a><\/strong> may be running out of time with the <a href=\"http:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/vikings\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a>. With plenty of young defensive backs on the roster, the Vikings have a safety net in place if they decide to trade their star cornerback. Trading a star defender is a risky move in today\u2019s NFL, but if the Vikings are confident that they will be better because of a move, it\u2019s the right thing to do. Of course, the words from <strong>Mike Zimmer<\/strong> could simply be motivation for Rhodes next season. Here are a few trade scenarios for Xavier Rhodes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Zimmer on Rhodes: \u201cWe\u2019re paying him a lot of money, he needs to play up to that contract\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WgosNxxtuG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/WgosNxxtuG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XpNmi8eri8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/XpNmi8eri8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SKOR North &#8211; Minnesota Sports (@SKORNorth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SKORNorth\/status\/1110874104515588096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 27, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Ways the Minnesota Vikings Can Engineer a Trade for Xavier Rhodes<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2>New York Jets<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/jets\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Jets<\/a> have a gaping need at cornerback with a young and talented offense on the rise. They signed<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BellLe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>Le\u2019Veon Bell<\/strong><\/a> in free agency to add to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DarnSa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Darnold<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AndeRo04.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Robby Anderson<\/strong><\/a>. The defense has pieces in place for success at all levels. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AdamJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamal Adams<\/a><\/strong> is already one of the best safeties in the NFL, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=MoslC.00,MoslC.20&amp;search=C.J.+Mosley&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C.J. Mosley<\/a><\/strong> signed in free agency, and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=WillLe02,WillLe21&amp;search=Leonard+Williams&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leonard Williams<\/a><\/strong> still has potential on the defensive line.<\/p>\n<p>However, a trade between the Jets and Vikings would be a miracle. After the two teams battled in free agency in the last two seasons, there isn\u2019t much love between the two organizations. In 2018, the Vikings ripped <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CousKi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirk Cousins<\/a><\/strong> out of the Jets\u2019 hands. Of course, the Jets did fine in the end as they landed Sam Darnold, but it was quite the story at the time. Follow that up with this spring when the Jets reportedly signed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BarrAn00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Barr<\/a><\/strong>, only to have Barr take back his word and re-sign in Minnesota for less money.<\/p>\n<p>The Jets traded their second-round pick last year in their move up to land Darnold. That said, the Jets are trying to add as many pieces to the roster as possible, so they will not move multiple picks in the same draft. New York made a big splash last season by bringing in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=JohnTr05,JohnTr02&amp;search=Trumaine+Johnson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trumaine Johnson<\/a><\/strong> to shore up the secondary, but that move backfired. That could make them skeptical to trading assets for another cornerback, but anything can happen. Rhodes is not a cheap acquisition in all likelihood, so what can the Jets offer?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Offer:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=WillLe02,WillLe21&amp;search=Leonard+Williams&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leonard Williams<\/a> and a 2019 fifth-round pick for Xavier Rhodes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leonard Williams hasn\u2019t quite reached his full potential with the Jets, and the Vikings need to add depth to their defensive line for the future. This move benefits both sides.<\/p>\n<h2>Oakland Raiders<\/h2>\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/nfl-teams\/raiders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0Oakland Raiders<\/a> have been all over the place since hiring <strong>Jon Gruden<\/strong> prior to the 2018 NFL season. He came in and shipped the two biggest stars on the roster for first-round picks, setting Oakland up with a ton of ammo in the 2019 NFL Draft. They own four of the first 35 picks in 2019. They also have a brand new offense to work with. Keeping their fourth overall pick and adding another top-tier talent is the only necessary move for Oakland in April. Packing their 24th and 27th picks to move up or grabbing a veteran at a position of need are options as well.<\/p>\n<p>Oakland addressed the secondary in free agency, adding safety <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JoynLa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lamarcus Joyner<\/a><\/strong> to pair with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JoseKa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karl Joseph<\/a><\/strong>. However, they have a glaring hole at cornerback. They could fill that void in the draft, or they could look elsewhere via trade. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ConlGa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gareon Conley<\/a><\/strong> is a young guy with a ton of talent and potential, and adding a veteran such as Rhodes would be huge for his development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Offer: 27th overall pick for Xavier Rhodes and a 2019 fourth-round pick overall.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>San Francisco 49ers<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a fun one. The<a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/nfl-teams\/49ers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> San Francisco 49ers<\/a> have an interesting roster and a high draft pick. The signed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ColeTe01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tevin Coleman<\/a><\/strong> in free agency to add to their dynamic backfield. They have a young defensive line and their linebacking core received a boost with the addition of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AlexKw00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kwon Alexander<\/a><\/strong> in the off-season. The 49ers also brought in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/V\/VerrJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason Verrett<\/a><\/strong> in free agency to help in the secondary, but injuries have plagued his career.<\/p>\n<p>With<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SherRi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Richard Sherman<\/a><\/strong> getting older, the 49ers need a veteran presence in the locker room. However, San Francisco doesn\u2019t have a ton to offer that will interest the Vikings. Minnesota will want a plentiful return for its star, and San Francisco will not be willing to part with a high draft pick. But they do have something the Vikings may want: a backup running back. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BreiMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Breida<\/a><\/strong> will be lost in the shuffle of good running backs and should be available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Offer: Matt Breida and the 67th overall pick for Xavier Rhodes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This may seem low, but Breida is a great complementary back that can spell <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CookDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dalvin Cook<\/a><\/strong> to ease the load.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, the Vikings have to think long and hard about trading a franchise cornerstone. Rhodes is a leader on a brilliant defense with the ability to mentor the youth on the roster. The only way they trade a player of his caliber is if they net a wealthy return.<\/p>\n<p>There are a handful of teams with a need at cornerback, and this draft class isn\u2019t exactly rich in talent at the position. Xavier Rhodes\u2019 name has been floating around trade rumors lately, sparking questions prior to the draft.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"tB8KMrWmTZVC3lqWGKdCUg\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1067801866\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'tB8KMrWmTZVC3lqWGKdCUg',sig:'hp9xhla3aTVqF8HChrV8_xqZESYRR2vx7ejJPxntJzo=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1067801866',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recent quotes from Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer have sparked trade rumors surrounding starting cornerback Xavier Rhodes. 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