Trade Buzz a Brewing!

Two Dallas teams are talking monster trades over the last couple of days. One could have a positive effect on its team while the other would definitely have a negative effect.

Dallas Cowboys

Chris Mortensen of ESPN is reporting that the Dolphins and Cowboys are talking of making a trade regarding Marion Barber and draft picks. The Dolphins would receive Barber and either one 1st round pick from the Cowboys or both 1st round picks and in return the Boys would receive the Fins 1st overall pick in the draft which then they would draft Darren McFadden from Arkansas. This trade does not make any sense on so many levels. First, the South Beach Cowboys are asking way too much for their pick in the draft. You could make the argument that Barber straight-up for the pick is the only way that trade is fair, but it still doesn't make any sense from a Cowboy standpoint. Second, the Boys could get a running back with one of their picks later in the first round. I have been hoping all along that they would draft either Felix Jones (the other running back from Arkansas that averaged over nine yards a carry) or Rashard Mendenhall from Illinois (who Mel Kiper from ESPN is projecting the Boys to take with their second pick in the first round). Either one would be fine by me and they would make a great complement to Barber in the backfield. Out of the two I would go with Mendenhall who, despite their loss to USC, had a great game against one of the better defenses in the country. This trade would be a big blow to Dallas fans everywhere who have fallen in love with Marion the Barbarian.

Dallas Mavericks

This is the potential trade that I am excited about regarding Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets, coming to the Mavs. The Mavs would have to give up at least Diop, Devean George, Jerry Stackhouse, and a draft pick or two. They may also have to throw in Juwan Howard to make the money match up. The only of those guys who I would miss leaving is Diop because we do not have another center on the roster besides Dampier. When Dampier gets into foul trouble (which he is prone to do) then Diop picks up significant minutes. What Kidd brings to the table is instant leadership and the ability to get the ball to Dirk and Howard which Harris does not do on a consistent basis. Don't get me wrong, I love Harris but he is not proto-typical PG who looks to create for other people on the court. Kidd can do that and much more when he is the general on the court. He always seeems to be flirting with a triple-double and has a lot of playoff experience. He wants to come back to Dallas so why not give him what he wants. Mark Cuban: MAKE THE DEAL!