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Max Starks Wants Steelers To Trade For Derwin James
Max Starks pushes Steelers to trade for Chargers all-pro safety Derwin James.
In brief
Max Starks pushes Steelers to trade for Chargers all-pro safety Derwin James. Max Starks wants Pittsburgh Steelers to trade for Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James, but the injury and team needs make it unlikely. Originally reported by Steelers Depot.
Max Starks' Trade Suggestion
Former Steelers offensive lineman Max Starks wants Pittsburgh to trade for Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James.
“I'd like a secondary piece, I'm thinking of a safety-style piece because you don't have Rayshawn Jenkins, DeShon [Elliott's] coming back”
Derwin James' Career Stats
Derwin James has 12 interceptions, 47 pass defenses, six forced fumbles, 19 sacks, and 40 tackles-for-loss in his career.
“He's a two-time First-team All-Pro, a four-time Second-team All-Pro, and he's made five Pro Bowls”
James' Current Status
James was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, knocking him out for at least four weeks.
“The Chargers placed him on injured reserve a few days ago with a hamstring injury”
Steelers' Safety Needs
Steelers' current safety group is good enough with rookie Robert Spears-Jennings playing well.
“Safety doesn't look like one of the Steelers' biggest needs”
Trade Risk Analysis
Trading for James now would be risky due to his injury and the Steelers' immediate need for other players.
“Why would the Steelers trade for James if he won't be healthy for a few weeks?”
Conclusion
Adding James now carries too much risk; Steelers have bigger needs to address first.
“It's a fun idea from Starks, but it's a little too complicated to be made a reality”
The takeaway
Max Starks wants Pittsburgh Steelers to trade for Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James, but the injury and team needs make it unlikely.
