One 'Bold' NFL Team Trying to Trade For Travis Hunter

Liam Coen's offseason betrayal of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has long been forgotten now. Despite the former Bucs' offensive coordinator leaving his former team at the altar during the offseason's coaching carousel, those tensions have at least temporarily subsided. 

On the Bucs' side, they have more than rebounded, promoting Josh Grizzard while retaining Chris Godwin in a major free agency development. This goes without mention of the defensive-oriented moves that have bolstered their roster over the last few months. 

Back to the offensive side, their ability to keep Godwin has kept a powerhouse offense in tact heading into 2025. Baker Mayfield should have a strong line and a full assortment of his weapons when the team heads to training camp this summer. 

The Jacksonville Jaguars' head coach has been tasked with building a similar power three hours north. While he managed to poach Robert Hainsey from Tampa Bay, Coen has not made any splash moves thus far that point to the franchise's chartered direction. 

That could change Thursday evening. NFL media's Ian Rapoport appeared on "The Rich Eisen Show" ahead of the draft, has his eye on the Jaguars exploring a trade, potentially into the top five. 

"I talked last night about the Jaguars preparing a bold move. I wonder are they a team that tries to come up? 

"I was told the Jaguars are not going to be timid..."

When assessing the leadership in play here of owner Shad Khan and general manager James Gladstone that strategy is certainly plausible. As Rapoport details, they would be looking to possibly slide into the No. 2 spot in a trade with the Cleveland Browns. 

From there, Travis Hunter would appear to be the target. 

Would the Browns really give up a "unicorn'' in Hunter?

As with every trade, there is a "fair price.''

Coen's offense will rely heavily on Trevor Lawrence navigating out of a funk that plagued him through last season. Last year's selection of Brian Thomas Jr. supplemented the weaponry around him and Hunter would project a similar impact. 

The Jaguars will still land an exciting player if they stay at five, but a move to No. 2 opens the door for the team to land a unicorn prospect. 

Coen was not known for his aggression with the Bucs, attempting the second least fourth down attempts last season. Perhaps that modus operandi changes with him now in a new scene. 

And the Browns? Trading away the rights to Hunter would be pretty "bold,'' too.