Trading for a player mid-season...

[T master]

On 10/9/2025 at 1:32 PM, Rigotz said:

Everybody wants the roster to improve immediately in areas of need. I get it.

However, impatience has killed Brandon Beane and this team in the past.

 

Ask yourself this question... when was the last time an in-season trade worked out for the Bills?

 

I can think of plenty that didn't:

Kelvin Benjamin for a 3rd round pick.

Amari Cooper for a 3rd and 6th round pick.

Rasul Douglas for a 3rd and 5th round pick. 

 

So, for all of those who will inevitably say "Brandon Beane caught sleeping again" ... name one time we traded for a guy in-season and the trade worked out for us?

 

Fact is, teams are willing to trade away these players mid-season for a reason. The truly valuable trades typically happen in the off-season, not during.

I would have to disagree ! Rasul came in and had a bunch of INT's and was a good player especially the first season and was better than average the second season, Cooper came in and made a historic play that will go down in the history books with the Bills Along with some good catches during his time here .

 

Also Cooper came in half way through the season, didn't know the play book, didn't have much if any time to build a chemistry with Josh which is something needed with players becoming comfortable and as far as a trust factor goes .

 

I for one was hoping they brought Cooper back so he would have that time in OTA's and mini camp for he & Josh to develop that chemistry between them and I feel if that would have happened he would have been a much bigger part of the offense and his production would have been much more but for what ever reason they let him walk .

 

I also believe if the Bills would have signed Cooper he would still be playing and not have retired this year . There is a small part of me that would like to see the Bills offer him a spot later in the year and I think he would unretire if they did because this team has that effect on players that come here .

 

Now Benjamin you nailed it that was a total WASTE of anything they gave him but at the time I thought if he would have had the drive to work to his potential it was a good trade but you can't win them all !! 

 

But Beane has done a lot better than a bunch of others in the league & for some reason I feel a underlying haters tone to your post & feel you are one that wants both Beane & McD gone if truth be told ...

[YoloinOhio]

Free this man, BBB

 

 

[TFBillsfan]

Wilson, Waddle, Olave should all be in play. I’d kick the tires hard on Budda Baker at S as well. 

[letsgoteam]

16 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Free this man, BBB

 

 

He got a knee injury today.

[Success]

This is the year to really go for it.  

 

We have very, very clear needs.  If this deadline passes with a whimper (either no move, or some usual depth move), it won't look good for how serious this FO is.

 

[YoloinOhio]

15 minutes ago, letsgoteam said:

He got a knee injury today.

He fits right in LFG

[thenorthremembers]

Its 2025 and we still dont know what a catch is. 

[LEBills]

After enduring another difficult game to watch, the bye week is upon us. I wanted to highlight some players who may be available via trade this year. Trading for these players may not be the best for the teams long term outlook but may give us a 2023-style spark. If we are to bring in some new players this year, this bye week would be the best opportunity to get them up to speed:

 

Jeffrey Simmons, DT, Titans

 

Simmons has been on a tear so far this season with 4.5 sacks on a terrible Titans team that just fired their head coach. Overall, his contract is pretty manageable (would take some maneuvering this year), but he may look for a renegotiated contract after this year.

 

We have several players in the pipeline at DT, but Simmons is a true difference maker. As such he would be an expensive and unlikely addition

 

Chris Olave

 

This may be about as good a time to inquire about Olave as there will be. A costly drop last week vs the Pats and many New Orleans fans were expressing the opinion it is time to move on.

 

From 2022-2024, he is one of 28 players to have over 300 targets. His 5% drop rate is tied with Stef Diggs as 23rd worst of those 28. His 63.5% Catch Rate is 19th and success rate is 14th. He has had great yards per route run and first downs per route run advanced metrics throughout his career, showing someone who is a good and consistent separator.

 

He has a very manageable contract that would not require much to fit and is signed through 2026. Many teams need WR help, so to land him may require a first round pick. 

 

Rashid Shahid

 

Shahid has immediate value as a returner as he is averaging 14 yards per punt return and would immediately bump Coddrington off the team. 

 

He also is a dangerous deep threat who plays on the outside over 60% of the time. He wouldn’t add much more than that deep element, but that is certainly something our offense needs. 

 

He is likely to receive a nice sized contract as a FA if he leaves in the offseason. So whatever you give up you would recoup a comp pick the following year. 

 

Devin Bush

 

A former Steelers bust, Bush has rejuvenated his career in Cleveland. He has especially shown to be an effective tackler and has graded out well in run defense.

 

The Browns appear to be settling in for another rebuild and seem willing to move off players that are playing well but are not in their long term plans. 

 

 

Stephon Gilmore / Kendall Fuller

 

Though trades are the splashiest way to add to your team at this point. There are still some free agents available that cost only cap space.

 

Stephon Gilmore does not have a special place in Bills fans hearts, but even at his age he is still a good corner. Not sure he would be willing to take on a small contract to play this year though. Last year he signed for $7 million.

 

Kendall Fuller has had a lot of success throughout his career while playing both the perimeter and slot.

 

Justin Simmons

 

Damar Hamlin is out for the year and Rapp and Bishop are not making a difference this year. Simmons signed for $8 million last year potentially making him too expensive.

 

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If I was Beane and felt pressure to win this year or else. I would trade my 2026 first and third for Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed and sign Justin Simmons and Kendall Fuller to one year contracts with some void years to make it work with the cap. Then hope a D-coordinator change, the PED guys and a healthy Max Hairston can fortify the defense enough to stop a nosebleed.

[Sojourner]

3 minutes ago, LEBills said:

After enduring another difficult game to watch, the bye week is upon us. I wanted to highlight some players who may be available via trade this year. Trading for these players may not be the best for the teams long term outlook but may give us a 2023-style spark. If we are to bring in some new players this year, this bye week would be the best opportunity to get them up to speed:

 

Jeffrey Simmons, DT, Titans

 

Simmons has been on a tear so far this season with 4.5 sacks on a terrible Titans team that just fired their head coach. Overall, his contract is pretty manageable (would take some maneuvering this year), but he may look for a renegotiated contract after this year.

 

We have several players in the pipeline at DT, but Simmons is a true difference maker. As such he would be an expensive and unlikely addition

 

Chris Olave

 

This may be about as good a time to inquire about Olave as there will be. A costly drop last week vs the Pats and many New Orleans fans were expressing the opinion it is time to move on.

 

From 2022-2024, he is one of 28 players to have over 300 targets. His 5% drop rate is tied with Stef Diggs as 23rd worst of those 28. His 63.5% Catch Rate is 19th and success rate is 14th. He has had great yards per route run and first downs per route run advanced metrics throughout his career, showing someone who is a good and consistent separator.

 

He has a very manageable contract that would not require much to fit and is signed through 2026. Many teams need WR help, so to land him may require a first round pick. 

 

Rashid Shahid

 

Shahid has immediate value as a returner as he is averaging 14 yards per punt return and would immediately bump Coddrington off the team. 

 

He also is a dangerous deep threat who plays on the outside over 60% of the time. He wouldn’t add much more than that deep element, but that is certainly something our offense needs. 

 

He is likely to receive a nice sized contract as a FA if he leaves in the offseason. So whatever you give up you would recoup a comp pick the following year. 

 

Devin Bush

 

A former Steelers bust, Bush has rejuvenated his career in Cleveland. He has especially shown to be an effective tackler and has graded out well in run defense.

 

The Browns appear to be settling in for another rebuild and seem willing to move off players that are playing well but are not in their long term plans. 

 

 

Stephon Gilmore / Kendall Fuller

 

Though trades are the splashiest way to add to your team at this point. There are still some free agents available that cost only cap space.

 

Stephon Gilmore does not have a special place in Bills fans hearts, but even at his age he is still a good corner. Not sure he would be willing to take on a small contract to play this year though. Last year he signed for $7 million.

 

Kendall Fuller has had a lot of success throughout his career while playing both the perimeter and slot.

 

Justin Simmons

 

Damar Hamlin is out for the year and Rapp and Bishop are not making a difference this year. Simmons signed for $8 million last year potentially making him too expensive.

 

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If I was Beane and felt pressure to win this year or else. I would trade my 2026 first and third for Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed and sign Justin Simmons and Kendall Fuller to one year contracts with some void years to make it work with the cap. Then hope a D-coordinator change, the PED guys and a healthy Max Hairston can fortify the defense enough to stop a nosebleed.

Like where you’re going but I can’t see the Saints trading both of those guys this year. Maybe one before trade deadline and the other after the season. 
 

Olave for a 2nd and ship Keon the other way? Olave would be working the same things Keon should/is. 
 

There’s a couple other guys I have interest in and are currently Free Agents. They would be for the Safety position: Jordan Whitehead and Marcus Williams. One is still young and played reasonably well for a SB winner. The other a seasoned vet who’s been decent when he’s been available to play. 
 

If CB is going to be a serious issue, what about Asante Samuel Jr.?

 

What about LB? Isaiah Simmons had a quality season a few years ago and he some great measureables. Is he seriously that bad or not coachable that no one is willing to give him a shot?

 

WR’s there isn’t much out there who could be signed. 
 KJ Osborn? Michael Gallup? 

Just spit balling but it is evident we need to do something to shore up depth with all these injuries.