Breaking: Las Vegas Raiders Ready to Trade High-Priced Star for…
The Las Vegas Raiders are in the midst of a lost season after compiling a 2-6 record through eight games, and that could lead to them selling off players at the trade deadline on Nov. 5.
However, reports suggest that the Raiders are going to stand pat, even though they really should be trying to gain some draft picks to help their rebuild or retool next offseason.
Whatever the case may be, Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer believes linebacker Robert Spillane is one of the players around the NFL most likely to be moved at the trade deadline next week.
“Antonio Pierce may not want GM Tom Telesco to part with his linebacker leader, but the team needs to re-sign Divine Deablo for the second level and needs to move this pending older free agent,” Iyer wrote. “The Bills should be the prime suitors.”
As far as what the Raiders could get for Spillane is concerned, he should garner a Day 3 pick, and most likely a sixth-rounder. Not exactly a huge return, but getting anything for Spillane would be a win for the Raiders if they feel like he won’t be back.
The Buffalo Bills are a logical potential suitor for Spillane, as the team is missing its top linebacker, Matt Milano, who is out indefinitely with a torn biceps injury, which has left Buffalo short-handed at the position all season long.
Spillane struggles in coverage but is an elite run defender, as evidenced by his Pro Football Focus grade of 84.9 in that area. The Bills have been a middle-of-the-road defense against the run this season, so Spillane would be a big upgrade.
