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Ranking the 5 best NFL trades of the 2018 offseason

By Erik Lambert

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 30: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints talks with Teddy Bridgewater during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 30: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints talks with Teddy Bridgewater during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Marcus Peters #22 of the Los Angeles Rams on the sidelines before a preseason game against the Houston Texans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Marcus Peters #22 of the Los Angeles Rams on the sidelines before a preseason game against the Houston Texans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

#1:  Los Angeles Rams acquire Marcus Peters from Kansas City

Getting an All-Pro player who is arguably the best at his position in football in his prime should generally cost a pretty penny. While the price tag wasn’t cheap, the fact of the matter is the Los Angeles Rams gave up way less than they probably should’ve for star cornerback Marcus Peters. Here’s a guy with 19 interceptions in just four seasons. He’s the best ballhawk in the NFL.

So for the Kansas City Chiefs to give him and a 6th round compensatory pick up for a 4th round choice and future 2nd round choice is baffling. Peters is a known personality concern but talents like him don’t grow on trees. It feels like they could’ve and should’ve gotten more. He was worth at least a 1st rounder. It’s hard to say why they got so little in return.

The Rams have no reason to complain.

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