Since the Quinnen Williams trade rumors are out there, these teams need to make an offer

If the Jets can get back a hefty return, will Quinnen Williams be on the move at the deadline? 

Operation implosion, engane

Joe Douglas and the New York Jets are in rebuild mode again, even with Adam Gase still calling the shots.  After trading away Steve McClendon and Jordan Willis, plus watching Le’Veon Bell walk to a contender with the Chiefs, it’s time to move some more promising names.

According to the New York Daily News, the Jets are considering shopping second-year defensive lineman Quinnen Williams. The 2019 No.3 overall pick has been rumored to be available, but the asking price just hasn’t been in the proper range. If Douglas is serious of letting Williams leave, it’s going to be a nice price to ship him elsewhere

Williams immensely improved for gang green in 2020 after a rocky rookie campaign. Through seven games this season,  he’s finished with 28 total tackles, five tackles for losses and five quarterback hits. And while he might not garner a first-rounder, he certainly going to go for more than any other Jets player would at the deadline.

Who should trade for Jets DL Quinnen Williams?

What’s crazier: New York trading actally Williams or New York trading him to the Bills? Neither are very likely but let’s play this out for a minute.

The Bills offense is good while their defense might be the biggest disappointment of 2020. The team currently ranks near the bottom of run defense, allowing an average of 125.6 yards per outing.

When Kansas City’s Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 161 yards at New Era Field, Brandon Beane had to realize they needed to upgrade the trenches. Buffalo already gave up a first-round pick last year for Stefon Diggs and look how that’s worked for Josh Allen and Co. Adding Williams would solidify the run support while the team could keep him under contract through at least 2022.

When looking at the defensive line prospects in the impending draft class, there’s not a standout name. Maybe that’s worth giving up a second-round pick to build into a defense that actually has talent, even if they’ve struggled thus far.

Surprise surprise, Las Vegas is good at football. Derek Carr is playing significantly stronger under center while the defense has stepped up in their third season under Paul Guenther. The defensive tackle role though is a sore thumb, with few players making a massive impact and leading to average run support.

Much like the Bills, the Raiders would be able to control Williams through the 2022 season and build alongside an impressive defensive line. The team already added four featured players from the 2019 class to their defensive core, why not add a fifth? And in the AFC West where the run game is promising, this could help keep the 4-3 Raiders in the hunt for a postseason berth a bit longer.

The starting price will likely be a second-rounder and late-round addition, but this should be a priority for Jon Gruden if he wants to see Vegas return to postseason play. Kansas City has all but locked up the division, but with a third wild card team, they’re far from out of January football.

This one seems a bit too far-fetched, but it makes sense when you boil it down. The 49ers’ identity last season was largely in part to their defense. Nick Bosa and Williams were highly in consideration for the selection when San Francisco was on the clock at No.2. Here’s a chance to add both for plans in the future.

Solomon Thomas is out for the season with a torn ACL. It’s also likely the last snap he’ll take for the franchise as they elected to not pick up his fifth-year option. With Javon Kinlaw taking over for DeForest Buckner, the youth movement could build towards something special when Bosa returns next season. Plus, in the middle of their playoff hunt, the team has to add something to keep ahead in the dreaded NFC West.

Unlike other teams, the 49ers could offer a mid-round selection and wide receiver Dante Pettis in order to save a pick. The Jets are limited with pass-catchers and the former second-rounder has been rumored to be on the trade block for several weeks. Anything to stay ahead in the NFL’s top division is essential and this move could be it for San Francisco in 2020.