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NFL Trade Machine: Morris Claiborne To The Patriots

By Erik Lambert

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Sep 22, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne (24) wears a shoulder harness as he motions to get the crowd louder against the St. Louis Rams at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

The secondary is in store for some change with the Dallas Cowboys following the selection of cornerback Byron Jones in the draft.  Suddenly the position groups is looking a bit crowded, especially for former 1st round pick Morris Claiborne.  Despite several opportunities he has never managed to realize the potential he showed coming out of LSU in 2012.  Word is already growing that if he can’t put together a good training camp or preseason, the Cowboys may decide to cut their losses.

That could involve moving him out via NFL trade.  Claiborne is still only 25-years old.  His career has a chance to recover before it’s too late.  Perhaps a change of scenery is what he needs  It’s just a matter of finding the right team.

New England Patriots

This shouldn’t be a big surprise.  Since the end of the 2014 season, the New England Patriots have lost their top four cornerbacks from their championship secondary, including Darrell Revis and Brandon Browner.  They’ve always had a reputation for unloading expensive players but given their lack of bodies in addition to talent raises alarm.

They need to add another body.  For depth if no other reason.  Morris Claiborne would represent the exact kind of reclamation project Bill Belichick thrives on.  The head coach is known for coaching up defensive backs.  He would know how to use Claiborne and perhaps get something out of that talent.

From his perspective the best part would be the Patriots could get him for relatively cheap.  Exactly their kind of deal.

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