Could Tampa Bay Buccaneers make a trade for Melvin Gordon?

What would it cost the Buccaneers to get him/pay him?

It is through this that it is entirely feasible that the Buccaneers could get Gordon for a second round pick or a combination of a second with a later round pick. For the Buccaneers this could be a steal as they would be willing to shoulder the risk on Gordon’s health while moving away from a draft pick that may or may not pan out.

While running backs are dangerous to pay the Buccaneers do have the cap space starting in 2020 to make Gordon happy meaning he could get the deal that he is looking for in Tampa Bay. The Bucs still have some cap space remaining this season and could free up a sufficient amount to get the contract started if they do choose to trade for Gordon.

Given the deal with Todd Gurley and the Los Angeles Rams setting the market for running backs last offseason, Gordon will be looking at upwards of $15 million annually. The Buccaneers, however, have not been shy about throwing big money at high profile players.

The only wrench that this throws into the Buccaneer offense is what would become of the overall running back situation. If Gordon were to come onto the team now he would be an immediate starter, which would write an end to either/both Barber and Jones as significant contributors in Tampa Bay.

This situation is one that is filled with question marks and the next few weeks will be very telling on Gordon’s future in LA. Without him the Buccaneers still have a solid duo that should work well with one another under Bruce Arians. Reports have been that Rojo has shown improvement this past offseason and could become a better receiver while Peyton Barber will look to break the 1,000 yard mark in his fourth year in the league.