NFL News: Odds the Bills Trade DT Marcell Dareus
The two-time Pro Bowl DT is back on the block after Buffalo unsuccessfully shopped him in the preseason. Kenny White gives us odds on whether the Bills find a taker at the deadline.
Before the season began, the Bills reportedly tried to trade highly-paid, oft-troubled defensive tackle Marcell Dareus.
There were no takers.
But maybe a second time will be the charm.
With the trade deadline less than a week away, the Bills have reportedly made it known that the third-overall pick in 2011 is back on the block.
The Bills made a number of trades right before the season started, including ones involving Sammy Watkins and Ronald Darby, but couldn’t find the right fit for Dareus.
Legendary oddsmaker and SportsLine analyst Kenny White has odds on Dareus’ immediate future.
Where will Marcell Dareus be traded to in 2017?
No trade -1500 (risk $1,500 to win $100)
Kansas City Chiefs +1000 (risk $100 to win $1,000)
Dallas Cowboys +1000
Atlanta Falcons +1500 (risk $100 to win $1,500)
Detroit Lions +1500
Denver Broncos +2000
New Orleans Saints +2000
Washington Redskins +2000
Field (all other teams) +600
Dareus clearly has talent, making the Pro Bowl in 2013 and 2014. But he’s also had his issues -- such as showing up late for a preseason game and a pair of season-opening suspensions for drugs in 2015 and 2016.
Plus, and likely foremost when it comes to any potential move, is his huge contract. Dareus is the Bills’ highest paid player with a cap number of just over $16 million in 2017. He has four years remaining on his current deal.
PICK: How big of an issue as Dareus been? He’s the team’s highest paid player, has played at a Pro Bowl level in recent years, and yet he’s started in just two games this season. He’s played in five and has eight tackles with one sack.
The Chiefs, Cowboys and Rams, playoff-caliber teams with bottom-10 rushing defenses, could use some help. But that is a lot of money to take on for a player that may -- or may not -- regain his old form with a change of scenery.
In a trade-phobic NFL, bet on Dareus to stay in Buffalo.
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