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The one trade every NFL team should make this 2019 offseason

By Erik Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Eagles defeated the Rams 43-35. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Eagles defeated the Rams 43-35. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 01: Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche #90 of the Arizona Cardinals on the bench during the preseaon NFL game against the Denver Broncos at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Broncos 38-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 01: Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche #90 of the Arizona Cardinals on the bench during the preseaon NFL game against the Denver Broncos at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Broncos 38-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

The loss of Kyle Williams is a big blow to the middle of that Buffalo Bills defense. Given how important a three-technique pass rusher to a 4-3 system, it’s going to be a priority for them to fill. The question becomes how they plan to do so. Odds are they’ll take advantage of a strong draft class, but don’t think for a second the Bills might pass up trade opportunities. One name they may find worth taking a risk on is former 1st round pick Robert Nkemdich.

It seemed like he finally found a system he could thrive in under Steve Wilks, collecting 4.5 sacks in 2018 after zero the previous two years. He also did that in just 10 games. The problem is his availability has been an issue, and with the team expected to return to a 3-4 scheme it’s possible they may decide to simply cut their losses. Odds are the Bills could get him for a rather cheap deal with still considerable upside to explore.

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