3-Wide: Which NFL team will relocate next - and to where?
3-Wide is a weekly feature in which theScore's NFL editors debate the hot topics around the league. Grab a cold towel and brace for hot takes.
What should the Seahawks' asking price be for Richard Sherman?
Mitch Sanderson: A top-20 draft pick. They won't get it, but if you're going to give up arguably the best corner in the league, you need to be able to get a similar player in return. The Seahawks have picked one player inside the top 25 since 2011 because they haven't let their record dip low enough - Sherman has been a huge part of that. Seattle should feel no pressure to get rid of Sherman, but if a high pick is offered, they could think about it.
David P. Woods: If the Seahawks wanted to keep Sherman, they would have long ago put an end to the rumor that he's on the block. They didn't, and Pete Carroll even threw Sherman under the bus a little this week, saying Sherman's struggles in 2016 were self-inflicted. Read between the lines and it's apparent the Seahawks are sick of Sherman's big personality and want him gone. A second-rounder, maybe with another late pick added to the deal, might be enough.
Jack Browne: Sherman remains one of the league's premier defensive players, but his trade value would be complex. He just turned 29 years old and Darrelle Revis' sudden decline should be a warning sign. Also, there's merit to the argument that Sherman is more valuable to the Seahawks than any other team, as he's a perfect fit for their system. That's not to say he wouldn't excel elsewhere, but the fit issue would impact any trade talks. Seattle should ask for nothing less than a first-rounder, but whether Sherman is actually worth that is another matter.
Where will Tony Romo end up?
Woods: Romo is clearly keeping his options open with recent reports that he's considering a role on TV, but that job will still be waiting for him in two years. Romo has some football left in him, and the obvious fit is the Texans, who would provide him with a very real chance to end his career with a ring. The Cowboys are doing their damnedest to milk a draft pick out of the Texans, but they should eventually cave and grant Romo his release so he can make the in-state move.
Browne: While the thought of Romo suiting up for the Texans and propelling them into the Super Bowl conversation is fun, let's be realistic. Yes, some of his health issues are overplayed, but back injuries aren't to be taken lightly. Romo has never gotten the credit he deserved, so the motivation to finally prove his doubters wrong is understandable, but the smarter move would be to go to TV. As one of the league's most likable personalities, he'd be an instant success. Plus, if he replaces Phil Simms in the booth, NFL fans around the world would cry out in joy.
Sanderson: Anything to get Phil Simms off my TV. Ending Romo's career with a Super Bowl win would be nice, but I would much rather hear Romo's analysis for the next decade than see him lying on the turf one more time. It does appear to be only be a matter of time before he ends up on the Texans, since they're essentially holding a roster spot for Romo, but please, get Simms out of there. You don't owe anyone anything, Tony.
Which NFL team will be next to relocate - and to where?
Browne: Los Angeles has been the NFL's priority for years, which is why expansion overseas has taken a back seat. But with two teams in L.A., and the Raiders' situation fixed with the move to Las Vegas, the league's other main "L" relocation city can finally gain some momentum. London has hosted the International Series since 2007, with multiple games now being held in a variety of venues. While some bemoan the logistical nightmares, the NFL will work through any issue if it means a hefty profit. It's an obvious choice, but the Jaguars are the most likely team to move - they've been at the center of the NFL's marketing in the U.K. and owner Shahid Khan owns a London soccer team.
Sanderson: There aren't a whole lot of options here, but the Rams went from Los Angeles to St. Louis once, and they can do it again. They only lasted one year without competition coming to join them in Hollywood and it's hard to imagine the 32nd-ranked offense will outshine Philip Rivers and the Chargers in year two. By the time the new stadium is actually built, the people of L.A. will be sick and tired of Jared Goff's checkdowns - but the folks in St. Louis will be itching for some football.
Woods: The Chargers couldn't get a stadium built in San Diego, so they moved north to become tenants in a stadium the Rams are building in Los Angeles. Being second-class citizens in their own home will wear thin quickly for the Chargers, and I expect them to look around to find a new home base elsewhere. A move back to San Diego is possible, but it's more likely a city without an NFL team will pony up the massive pile of public money the Chargers will demand to be gifted. Keep an eye on San Antonio.