October is that time of year during the NFL season when trade rumors circulate through the wind, through social media, and sometimes through locker rooms. Rumors that A.J. Brown is unhappy in Philadelphia, for example, have New England Patriots fans dreaming of seeing the Eagles' receiver in red, white and blue.
But often times, the best deals are the ones you never make. Patriots' quarterback Drake Maye is clearly comfortable with the guys he's throwing to — the numbers don't lie — and while upgrading a position group in-season may look good on paper, it can be a bad idea to mess with chemistry.