With the NFL trade deadline approaching, there have already been a few big moves around the NFL. One team that has been very quiet thus far is the Buffalo Bills.
Though they haven't made a deal yet, that doesn't mean one can't materialize soon. The Bills are in win-now mode, so draft picks shouldn't be that important to them. There are a number of exciting players who could be available, but the Bills should be focused on upgrading the defense.
The offense is already one of the best in the NFL, but the defense has been one of the worst. ESPN pointed out two players who could be great trade fits for the Bills.
Khalil Mack
Outside of Greg Rousseau, the Bills haven't been able to generate much of a pass rush this season. Bradley Chubb is the only other player on the roster with more than one sack, and he only has 1.5.
The Bills could try to swing a blockbuster trade for a big name like Maxx Crosby, but they could also find a cheaper option. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Matt Bowen think that Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Khalil Mack is on the trade market and named the Bills as a fit.
"Mack is productive and affordable. The Chargers gave him a $10 million signing bonus in March, so a new team would inherit the prorated version of his $8 million salary to close out his one-year deal. Returning to the Bears is a natural fit for the equivalent of a quality Day 3 pick. The Chargers have held off trading pieces such as Mack up to this point, though." Fowler wrote.
Mack is 35, so this could be one of his final seasons. That will keep him cheap. Even in his older age, Mack has proven to still be productive. He has 3.0 sacks on the season and remains a stout run defender. If the Bills are looking for a defensive lineman who won't break the bank, Mack is the perfect option for them.
Budda Baker
Adding a pass rusher would be one step toward fixing the pass defense, but the Bills also need to upgrade the secondary. C.J. Gardner -Johnson is too inconsistent to trust, and Cole Bishop hasn't done much this season.
"A few wins won't camouflage Arizona's transitional state -- and it needs draft capital to finish the rebuild. Baker, who has seven consecutive Pro Bowls and has 3.5 sacks on the season, could help get the Cardinals some extra picks. Long a favorite in coaching circles, Baker would garner strong interest. He's owed $16.2 million this year and $17.8 million next year. People I've talked to believe the Cardinals should try to getsomethingfor Baker." Fowler wrote.
Similar to Mack, Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker is an aging player who would love the chance to play for a contender. Fowler and Bowen also see Baker as a fit for the Bills.
Baker is a four-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowler. He shouldn't cost too much due to his contract and age. He's a leader who could command the secondary. Baker has been wasting away in Arizona, but in Buffalo, he could finally contend for a Super Bowl.
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