Mile High Report on Sam LaPorta
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Another player that has been floated potentially is Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta. I'm not so sure the Lions are even remotely interested in trading him off... the nagging injury history is a concern... I'd rather see Denver invest a top pick to address their big need there than attempt to go this route.
STACKED’s take
LaPorta's injury history and integration challenges make him a poor trade deadline target for Denver.
The source expresses skepticism about Sam LaPorta as a trade deadline target for Denver, citing multiple concerns. The Lions are unlikely to trade him given their tight NFC North battle and his productivity for their offense. LaPorta's nagging injury history is a concern, and acquiring him would require extending him since he's in the final year of his rookie contract. The source questions whether he would be a meaningful contributor, how quickly he could learn Sean Payton's offense, whether he'd be a frequent target, and how quickly he'd develop chemistry with Bo Nix. The source concludes it would be better for Denver to invest a top pick in addressing their tight end need through the draft rather than pursue this trade route.
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