This weeks big question: Why didn’t the Falcons make a trade?

The only thing on Americans’ minds right now is the Atlanta Falcons pass rush and, more specifically, why they didn’t add anyone to it via trade.

So why wouldn’t they, and is there any sound reasoning behind it? Welcome to this week’s biggest question.

Availability

The most crucial and often overlooked factor of a trade market is availability. We see it happen every year: names fall from the sky once the trade deadline approaches, and the best options are always conveniently linked to fans’ favorite teams. In reality, only a small fraction of the rumored names are ever in play. Only three outside linebackers/edge rushers were traded this year.

Sure, teams might call, but we consistently heard…