Four players the Seahawks could trade before the season

Seahawks trade number 4: QB Anthony Gordon to the Patriots

The Seahawks are blessed to have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in Russell Wilson. He is about as consistent as they come and about as durable as you can get. The number two spot, well that is still up for grabs.

Anthony Gordon, Danny Etling and Geno Smith are battling it out for that number two spot. Gordon is a fan favorite. I was astonished he wasn’t selected in the draft. When Seattle scooped him up, I was thrilled.

However, given the unusual times we are in, his chances to make the roster are very minimal. This is especially true given that Geno Smith has received praise for his ability to adapt his playing style to match that of the next opponents game. This is really the main responsibility of the backup in Seattle.

The only way I see Gordon making the roster is if the Seahawks keep 3 quarterbacks. Still, the team could elect to keep Danny Etling over Gordon simply because he can provide intel on their first two opponents. Etling recently played for both the Falcons and the Patriots.

All this being said, this is no dig against Gordon. Everything I have seen and read has said Gordon is impressing coaches and players with his accuracy and decision making. It’s just that the team doesn’t need a project to work on behind the most durable quarterback in the NFL. They need someone to help the defense prepare.

My proposed trade:

Why this trade makes sense for the Patriots:

The Patriots are ushering in a new era. One where Tom Brady is no longer at the helm. As it is right now, they have a quarterback competition between Cam Newton (the presumed starter), Bryan Hoyer and Jarret Stidham. To date, none of these quarterbacks have done much to impress. Newton and Hoyer have been relatively quiet. Stidham has thrown 6 interceptions in 4 practices.

The Patriots need some upside at the quarterback position. Sure, they could wait for next year’s draft. However, what if Anthony Gordon is just this year’s version of Gardner Minshew. A low-key guy who comes in with a lot of swag and simply produces. The Patriots scheme on paper looks like a perfect fit for Gordon’s abilities.

The trade has very little risk. If Gordon is on the roster for 6 or more games, the Seahawks get a 6th round pick in next year’s draft. If he doesn’t, the Seahawks get a 7th. This trade would allow the Seahawks to recoup something for a likely practice squad player. Meanwhile, this gives the Patriots some much-needed upside at the QB position.