This is silly season in the NFL. We hear and read about names when it comes to availability that we never thought we would. Making it difficult to know what to believe is that there is plenty of movement going on around the league and teams are indeed, making plans to jettison players. It is happening daily.
But does the list of players who may be on their way out of their current city include Marcus Peters? Would the Kansas City Chiefs really want to rid themselves of a star cornerback in his prime? Peters is a turnover machine who would likely intrigue any of the other 31 NFL teams if the Chiefs are getting rid of him.
There have been multiple reports that Chiefs may indeed be interested in moving away from Peters. If that wild scenario does develop, here’s the question could Peters in end in his hometown for the final two seasons of the Raiders’ time in Oakland?
Cornerback is one of the Raiders’ primary needs. Peters would be an upgrade. Imagine if 2017 first-round pick Gareon Conley can stay healthy and quickly get up to speed. A Peters-Conley pairing would be pretty nice.
Because Peters would be such a premier addition, they probably can find a way to afford him in terms of the next deal when will be soon wanting and in terms of trade competition.
On paper, this is a terrific fit.
However, the issues wouldn’t be on paper but be geographical, at least in terms of the NFL standings. Would the Chiefs really send Peters to a division rival?
If the answer is yes, then, I would take that as a warning sign if I were the Raiders that the Chiefs would happily send Peters to the Raiders.
Remember, eight years ago when current Kansas City coach Andy Reid traded quarterback Donovan McNabb from Philadelphia to NFC East rival Washington? Well, McNabb, it turned out was done and that’s why Reid felt good about dealing him. So, I would be weary if Reid was OK with the idea of Peters being a Raider.
Anyway, I would think the Chiefs would want to send Peters as far away as possible. Again, we don’t know if Peters is available or not. And if he is, it’s very unlikely the Raiders will get a chance to grab him.
My best advice is to carry on this offseason without dreams of Marcus Peters being a Raider in 2018.
This seems highly doubtful to me. But you never can tell in this day and age.
He is a talent, but at what cost? Are you trading picks for him? Is he going to be released? Then he would want a HUGE contract.
RM said he did all the background work possible with Conley, would this be the same?
I guess the bigger question is what does Gruden think of him and his antics?
Much like Lynch he is an Oakland native. But what happens when the team moves? Will he want to move on too?
Perhaps we should have made Amerson part of a deal as KC were so keen to sign him? (LOL!)
Can’t see this happening but wow, if there was any chance of making it work, what a chance to strengthen while weakening our main rival!
Perhaps KC coaches suddenly don’t know what a good Corner looks like? To repeat, they did just sign Amerson. If we offered Sean Smith, would that swing a deal?
Don’t think Smith would do it, Andy.
I love Marcus Peters, highly doubt it happens in division but we can dream. If we’re dreaming, why don’t I ruffle a couple feathers for the sake of offseason banter. I love Conley’s tape and potential, a few years of a cheap great (hopefully) CB. However, what if-
Conley for Peters straight up (unproven for ELITE)
Sign Talib (again another rumored release)
Draft let’s say Carlton Davis 2nd round to succeed Talib
I think Peters and Talib’s egos will mesh (people hate it, I love it especially at that position).
Bill, love the site, but please…hire an editor.
Not worth the baggage
Good point, Bill (and thanks for answering this question in your podcast, btw). I do really like Peters’ ability, though. His baggage does not seem too egregious compared to others. But, you are probably right, KC will likely not move on from him.
Ignoring attitude and based only on production and football skill, my guess is Gruden would love to see Talib on one side and Peters on the other, as long as we are living in the hypothetical.
I guess baggage is probably not the right word to describe him unpredictable is better suited.