REPORT: SS Swearinger claimed by Bucs on waivers

[@bobbyagnese]

Sorry to update the draft talk, but this could be an opportunity to seriously upgrade the strong safety position: 

 

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet · 19m19 minutes ago

Meanwhile, I’m told the #Texans are trying to trade safety DJ Swearinger. He’s started 22 games over his first 2 seasons.

Wonder how much the Texans would ask for.

 

[Darth Biscuit]

Why?

[*FreeFua*]

Liked him as a prospect however I thought the Texans reached when they took him in the 2nd round.

From Roto: Swearinger has made headlines as a big hitter with a penchant for dubious tactics, but wasn't an effective player in 2014. He graded out as a bottom-10 safety in Pro Football Focus' ratings after being similarly ineffective as a rookie. Swearinger is a poor tackler, but is due just $1.60 million over the final two years of his rookie contract. He could draw interest as a tone setter on the trade market. Apr 28 - 1:20 PM

Would take for the right price still

[TylerDurden]

I could see him going for a 5th or lower... But, we won't even inquire about him because he isn't a boy scout.

[@bobbyagnese]

He's an absolute punisher, like Mitchell. Struggles in coverage. Wouldn't think twice about trading a fifth for him.

[top dawg]

Wow.

[Batman]

I could see him going for a 5th or lower... But, we won't even inquire about him because he isn't good.

[Bartin]

Mark Barron 2.0

[uscgamecocks]

I would love this. Trade that fifth rounder away and pick up an instant starter for the next two years on a cheap contract. He brings instant attitude to the defense and would be a marked improvement over Harper.

Also would give us more freedom to go OT, DE, or WR even if Collins is there in the first (not a huge Collins fan personally but I understand the appeal).

[TylerDurden]

Now tweets/reports coming out saying he is NOT on the trading block.

[Growl]

This is intriguing.

[Growl]

Roto said he didn't do well last year, but he is only 23. 6th rounder would be sweet.

[rodeo]

Offer a conditional 7th

[Fidel Cashflow]

Surprising