Debating NFL Week 9 overreactions -- and what they mean for the trade deadline
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Debating NFL Week 9 overreactions -- and what they mean for the trade deadline
"With the NFL trade deadline only a couple of days away -- 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday -- it felt like several teams were waiting to see what happened Sunday to decide whether to try to add or deal players away. The deadline is probably too early, since things change so much week to week in this league, but it's there and it's going to occupy a lot of our attention over the next couple days."
"So, we decided to make the Week 9 Overreactions column all about the trade deadline. How were teams' deadline plans impacted by what happened on Sunday, and how much should they have been? In some ways, these next couple of days are the most important time of the year not to overreact. So while we sort through the weekly overreactions to try and figure out which ones might hold up"
Week 9's early Sunday window produced widespread overreactions, with observers questioning which teams improved or regressed. With the NFL trade deadline only a couple of days away (4 p.m. ET on Tuesday), several teams appeared to be waiting to see Sunday results before deciding to add or trade players. The deadline is probably too early given week-to-week volatility, but it will dominate attention over the next few days. The upcoming period is particularly important for teams to avoid overreacting and to assess roster needs carefully. Miami lost to the Ravens in a game that showcased multiple issues. The Dolphins fired general manager Chris.
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