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PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 05: Defensive end Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 5, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles won 51-23. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Trade Machine: Brandon Graham to the Lions

Erik Lambert
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AFC West players in danger of the bust label

2018 NFL Trade Machine: Teddy Bridgewater to the Broncos

2018 NFL Trade Machine: Earl Thomas to the Chargers

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 14: Le'Veon Bell

2018 NFL Trade Machine: Le’Veon Bell to the Colts

Erik Lambert
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DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 20: Dante Fowler #56 of the Jacksonville Jaguars puts defensive pressure on quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions during first half action at Ford Field on November 20, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Trade Machine: Dante Fowler to the Bears

Erik Lambert
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 08: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders lines up to rush the quarterback during their NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 8, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Trade Machine: Khalil Mack to the Packers

Erik Lambert
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 18: Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants returns a punt against Don Carey #26 of the Detroit Lions during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Trade Machine: Odell Beckham to the Jets

Erik Lambert
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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 24: Zay Jones #11 of the Buffalo Bills warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

AFC East players in danger of receiving ‘bust’ label

Sayre Bedinger
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Rob Gronkowski

2018 NFL Trade Machine: Rob Gronkowski to the Dallas Cowboys

Erik Lambert
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Marlon Mack #25 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball against the Houston Texans during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Indianapolis Colts could be the surprise team of 2018

Sayre Bedinger
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GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 23: Xavier Rhodes #29 of the Minnesota Vikings leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 23, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Vikings won the game 16-0. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings: Former Nemesis Gives Big Shout Out

Erik Lambert
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots in action against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Tom Brady Makes a Big Admission

Erik Lambert
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 02: Kevin White #13 of the Chicago Bears is brought down by Quandre Diggs #28 of the Detroit Lions during the first half of a game at Soldier Field on October 2, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Nagy Offense Already Rescued One Failed Receiver

Erik Lambert
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BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens: Joe Flacco Reacting Exactly as Hoped

Erik Lambert
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GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 25: Green Bay Packerspresident Mark Murphy is seen on the sidelines before a game between the Packers and the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on September 25, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers: New GM Not Liking the Limited Power

Erik Lambert
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Who Will Be the Tarik Cohen of 2018?

Erik Lambert
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CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 24: Corey Coleman

Cleveland Browns Are Going Tough Love With Corey Coleman

Erik Lambert
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BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 27: Wide receiver Breshad Perriman #18 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

AFC North: Players in danger of reaching ‘bust’ status

Sayre Bedinger
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 10: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a 20 yard pass to score a touchdown against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter during the game at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys Receivers Viewed as Team’s Achilles Heel

Erik Lambert
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys prepares to take on the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dez Bryant Actively Recruited By Tight End Delanie Walker

Erik Lambert
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 08: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders lines up to rush the quarterback during their NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 8, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders Front Office Structure Clouds Khalil Mack Issue

Erik Lambert
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SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 07: Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks stands on the field prior to the NFC Wild Card game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Detroit Lions at CenturyLink Field on January 7, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Earl Thomas holding out: 5 reasons he’s smart to hold out from Seattle Seahawks camp

George Stockburger
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 19: Allen Hurns #88 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Field on October 19, 2014 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Allen Hurns Can Be the Dynamic Receiver Dallas Needs

Dylan Huberman
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 23: Free safety Earl Thomas (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Earl Thomas Has Chosen to Call the Seattle Seahawks’ Bluff

Erik Lambert
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 29: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is sacked by Akiem Hicks #96 of the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 29, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Can Trust Vic Fangio With Pass Rush Issue

Erik Lambert
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DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 27: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions participates in pre game game warm ups prior to playing the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on November 27, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Calvin Johnson Wants His 2010 Non-TD Reversed Under New Rule

Erik Lambert
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FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 21: Rob Gronkowski

New England Patriots: Making Sense of the Gronk Trade Rumors

Erik Lambert
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