Patriots Pursue A.J. Brown, Eye Trade with Eagles

0:00For the NFL, it's March 6th, and here's what's going on. The New England Patriots are hunting for a top-wide receiver after letting Stefan Diggs go. AJ Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles tops their list. Brown played his first three years under new Patriots coach, Mike Raible, when Raible coached the Tennessee Titans. The Patriots and Baltimore Ravens lead the pack as possible trade spots for Brown. Both teams lack a true number one receiver. Any deal means handing over big draft picks and taking on a $23 million salary cap hit. Fans and analysts see this as the Patriots' top priority need. Sure, they want better offensive linemen and edge rushes too, but no other free agent matches Brown's level, so trading makes sense despite their Super Bowl run. Recent trades hit the bar high. Buffalo just gave up a 20-26 second-round pick for DJ Moore and a fifth-rounder. Philadelphia wants at least the first rounder like the Patriots' 31st overall pick in 20-26 plus Moore.

1:02Talks could land on that 20-26 first, a 20-27 third-rounder, and a sixth-rounder as fair middle ground. Still, deals need both sides to agree, if not. New England eyes other receiver options this off-season. This episode is supported by our sponsor, see details in the description. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com