A public trade request can be a useful strategy to gauge market interest and contract value.

“Anytime you request a trade publicly, you could be potentially utilizing a little bit of leverage, you know, because all of a sudden Tampa Bay finds out how many people are interested.”

He predicted Aaron Rodgers will be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers on opening day.

“I see Aaron Rogers being the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.”

He believes Aiyuk will end up back with the 49ers if a trade is not finalized quickly.

“I feel like if this doesn't happen kind of somewhat soon here then he's just going to end up back in San Francisco”

Anthony Richardson should have been allowed more time to develop rather than being played immediately as a raw project.

“So now if you take time, possibly develop him the right way. You said he was a project. Everybody said he was a project. >> Yeah. >> They they ain't got that kind of patience though. Well, you should have left him alone.”

A premium player in a trade for Maxx Crosby should be a starter with Pro Bowl potential.

“I need better context on what premium means. When a team says you want a premium player like he's got to be at least a starter and has Pro Bowl potential.”

He views Lamar Jackson's decision to announce his trade request on Twitter as a savvy move for someone without an agent.

“he did that very in smart he did to break up the uh coaches meeting and owner's meetings that are happening right now because he knew they were going to go in there and do their little press [ __ ] and he came out and said nah I want out of here”

He expressed frustration with Aaron Rodgers for parading around with DK Metcalf instead of officially signing with the Steelers.

“What are we doing? Okay, you're out here throwing with DK, parading around. Sign on the dotted line already.”