The NFL trade deadline never quite stirs up the interest seen at that time of year in other professional sports.
"In the NFL, it's almost like a coach gets his guy, and that's who he wants to grow and mature. ... 'I drafted this guy; I know what I drafted him for.' Guys get brought in based on pure style, as opposed to pure talent, in some cases," Williams said. "That has a lot to do with why there are fewer trades in this sport."
Here's a look at the NFC:
"I never even know when the trade deadline is. You're never going to see those blockbuster trades like you would see in the NBA or baseball. That's just not the nature of football," Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams said.
Even if moves are few and far between, every NFL team — some more than others — could use help ahead of Tuesday's deadline for making deals. So AP reporters took on the role of general manager to offer thoughts on what each club's most pressing need is.
TeamPositionAP's AdviceNFC EAST??DALLAS COWBOYSDEThe Cowboys will need pass rushers until second-round picks DeMarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory show the ability to be cornerstones. In Gregory's case, it may not happen.PHILADELPHIA EAGLESWRThe Eagles need to get Carson Wentz some help on the outside: They don't have anyone that ranks in the NFL's top 40 in receiving yards.WASHINGTON REDSKINSRBThe Redskins didn't do much in the offseason to boost their running game after letting Alfred Morris head to Dallas as a free agent, figuring they could count on 2015 draft pick Matt Jones. But Jones' fumbling issues from his rookie year have resurfaced.NEW YORK GIANTSOLThe right side of the line is weak, so a RT or RG would be a boost to a run game that's been a real weakness, averaging an NFL-worst 70.3 yards per game. RT Marshall Newhouse, never dominant to begin with, has missed time with a calf injury, and replacement Bobby Hart is average.NFC SOUTH??ATLANTA FALCONSRBTevin Coleman's recent hamstring injury revealed a lack of depth at RB. Starter Devonta Freeman was the only other true RB on active roster, though FB Patrick DiMarco could take emergency carries. Out of desperation, the Falcons brought up Terron Ward from the practice squad and signed free agent Stevan Ridley. If Freeman were to miss time, they'd be in real trouble.TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSTEThe Bucs could use another playmaker for young QB Jameis Winston, and the team hasn't had a tight end it could count on as a receiver since Kellen Winslow from 2009-11. Austin Seferian-Jenkins, a second-round draft pick in 2014, arrived with big expectations but struggled to remain healthy in two-plus seasons and was released after a DUI arrest in September.NEW ORLEANS SAINTSCBWhile the Saints hope to get top CB Delvin Breaux back soon from a broken fibula, they could use another good cover cornerback. P.J. Williams is out for the year (concussion), while undrafted rookie Ken Crawley has shown promise, but his inexperience has been exposed. The Saints, who tried to bolster the position by signing street free agents Sterling Moore and B.W. Webb,Adidas NHL Jerseys Wholesale, rank 30th in passing yards allowed per game.CAROLINA PANTHERSDEThe defending NFC champions have struggled getting pressure on the QB from their front four all season. Starting DEs Charles Johnson and Kony Ealy have combined for just half a sack this season. Carolina could use a pass-rushing specialist to take some of the pressure off their young secondary,Hydro Flask Rea, which features two rookie CBs.NFC NORTH??MINNESOTA VIKINGSOLThe Vikings have been in patchwork mode up front since LT Matt Kalil went on IR after the second game. RT Andre Smith joined him soon after. And RG Mike Harris is out indefinitely with an unspecified illness.GREEN BAY PACKERSRBYes,Antonio Brown Jersey, GM Ted Thompson already pulled off a trade with Kansas City for Knile Davis, who was buried on the Chiefs' depth chart. But with Eddie Lacy out at least another seven weeks with an ankle injury, and backup James Starks nursing a knee injury, it might be nice for the offense to have another experienced RB.DETROIT LIONSRBThe Lions have had their backfield depleted by injuries, losing Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick and Dwayne Washington for extended stretches. Matthew Stafford's chances of consistently moving the ball through the air will get a boost if defenses need to worry about a solid running game.CHICAGO BEARSALLA bit of everything _ As their 1-6 record makes clear,Steelers Color Rush Jersey, the Bears could use a lot of help in a lot of areas with an eye to next season, from either a backup quarterback or a young quarterback,<a href="http://www.disc