Okay, so I saw this headline floating around: “The Patriots Could Trade for Deebo Samuel in the Off-Season.” And I thought, “Hmm, interesting, but could they, realistically?” So I dove in, did some digging, crunched some numbers, and here’s what I came up with.
First, I checked out Deebo’s current contract situation. You know, gotta see how much he’s making, how many years are left, all that jazz. I found out the details of his deal with the 49ers, the guaranteed money, the potential cap hits, everything.
Then, I looked at the Patriots’ salary cap situation. I wanted to see how much space they have, what other contracts they have on the books, and who they might need to cut or restructure to make room for a player like Deebo.
I used a salary cap website to simulate and found out it’s not easy.
- Check Deebo’s Current Contract.
- Look at the Patriots’s Salary Cap.
- Find out a way to make it.
Next, I started thinking about what the Patriots would actually have to give up to get Deebo. I mean, the 49ers aren’t just going to hand him over for a bag of chips, right? So I brainstormed some potential trade packages. I considered draft picks – first-rounders, second-rounders, maybe even a future pick or two. I also thought about whether the Patriots would need to include a player in the deal, and if so, who that might be.
After that, I tried to be realistic. I asked myself: Does this trade make sense for both teams? Would the Patriots be willing to give up that much for one player, even a star like Deebo? Would the 49ers even be willing to trade him, considering how important he is to their offense?
My Conclusion
Finally, I put all the pieces together and formed my own opinion.I will keep updating my blog!
