He's back! Maxx Crosby merged superthread

[Corleone]

Tank is full speed ahead!

[Reno Hightower]

I hear Maxx is also named in the Epstein files as well.

[riseNraid09]

I hear Maxx is also named in the Epstein files as well.

objection. speculation, your honor.

[LayneStaley]

[BoKnows81]

Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones said the team is open to trading one of its two first-round picks.

This could be a big nothing burger, but Jones said the team is “open-minded” to the idea of trading a pick. The Cowboys currently hold the No. 12 and No. 20 overall picks in this year’s draft, but have plenty of needs to address with those picks, especially on the defensive side of the ball. As is often the case in these situations, anything can be had for the right price. We’ll see if anything piques the Cowboys’ interest as offers are likely to come in their direction in the coming weeks.

[Attyla]

Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones said the team is open to trading one of its two first-round picks.

This could be a big nothing burger, but Jones said the team is “open-minded” to the idea of trading a pick. The Cowboys currently hold the No. 12 and No. 20 overall picks in this year’s draft, but have plenty of needs to address with those picks, especially on the defensive side of the ball. As is often the case in these situations, anything can be had for the right price. We’ll see if anything piques the Cowboys’ interest as offers are likely to come in their direction in the coming weeks.

Who reported this?

[JRaider17]

Hopefully this is the week he starts to actually stand on business whether its to stay or be traded. The lack of really addressing it head on is annoying.

[BoKnows81]

Who reported this?

[BoKnows81]

Raiders reportedly “want the Micah Parsons deal” if they were to trade Maxx Crosby this offseason.

This comes from an article published on The Athletic, but it was reported by ESPN earlier that this would be the deal the Raiders are looking for. The Cowboys received defensive lineman Kenny Clark and two first-round draft picks in exchange for Parsons last offseason. Parsons was also entering his age-26 season when he was traded and is the better defensive player, while Crosby will be 29 at the start of next season. Age will be a factor in any deal regarding Crosby, who totaled 10 sacks and one interception for the Raiders last season, and is among the most feared defenders in the league. We still don’t know if the Raiders will trade Crosby this offseason, but we would expect him to fetch a decent trade offer, even if the “Parsons deal” is a bridge too far for most teams. The Raiders should get a better gauge on potential suitors during this weeks’ NFL Scouting Combine, which could lead to a deal developing sooner than later if they decide a trade is in their best interest.

[chucker]

[erickench]

I don't understand these sports writers. The Raider GM and new HC have affirmed that Maxx Crosby will be a Raider in the upcoming season. Even Crosby himself has not requested a trade. Why do they keep talking about a potential trade when it is very clear that it is not gonna happen?

[BoKnows81]

I don't understand these sports writers. The Raider GM and new HC have affirmed that Maxx Crosby will be a Raider in the upcoming season. Even Crosby himself has not requested a trade. Why do they keep talking about a potential trade when it is very clear that it is not gonna happen?

If you think "its very clear" that a trade isn't gonna happen, then you haven't been paying attention. You expect these coaches and GMs to say they are looking to trade their star players to the media? That would be terrible business and would diminish value.

Maxx needs to go and hopefully these guys are shopping him behind closed doors.

[Hellbound]

I "expect" things too. Sometimes what I expect and what happens are entirely different. Spytek worded that perfectly

[raiderboyron]

Then again, you don't endear yourselves (the hierarchy) to the other players by not being upfront either. No one knows what goes on behind closed doors.

Maxx isn't dumb either. Work out at the facility where it's free and keep everyone guessing as to who's gonna do what.

We do know that anyone is for sale. I just don't think it's gonna be Maxx.

[Cruisin with Tooz]

I don't understand these sports writers. The Raider GM and new HC have affirmed that Maxx Crosby will be a Raider in the upcoming season. Even Crosby himself has not requested a trade. Why do they keep talking about a potential trade when it is very clear that it is not gonna happen?

They would say this regardless.

[RI RAIDER]

Sports radio here was talking about Barmore and the Pats 1st and 2nd for Max. I know a sports publication (I do not remember which one) proposed this trade a while back. I think thats about as good of a trade as we can get and TBH, I would not hate it. Barmore is younger than Max and plays a more difficult position to fill (DT). He was a STUD than had a blood clot (and missed most of the season). When he came back, the Pats switched from a 4-3 to a 3-4 which I think hurt him somewhat.