Matt Leinart Trade Like: Bills, Raiders, Giants Likely Recipients

With the Arizona Cardinals opting to start Derek Anderson as quarterback, Matt Leinart is growing increasingly frustrated and a trade appears to be on the horizon.  Teams looking to trade for Leinart include the New York Giants, Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders.

It’s unclear what impact, if any, a Leinart trade would have since the quarterback has proven a tremendous disappointment since entering the National Football League.

Regarding a Bills trade for Leinart, ESPN.com reports:

The Bills' website said the team has not discussed trading for Leinart and will not trade for him. But two sources said the Bills had ongoing discussions this summer with the Cardinals regarding a trade for Leinart.

Bills offensive coordinator Curtis Modkins coached Arizona's running backs last year. He is a big Leinart proponent and explained to Bills officials why he believed the team should make a trade for Leinart, a league source said.

Buffalo, however, is unlikely to trade for Leinart because the Bills are uncomfortable about bringing aboard the quarterback's contract, which carries a $2.485 million base salary this season and balloons to $7.36 million next season.

Both the Raiders and Giants face injury issues at the quarterback position.  New York lost veteran backup Jim Sorgi for the season with a shoulder injury.  The Raiders starter Jason Campbell is recovering from a stinger sustained in a preseason game last week and returned to practice Monday.

Current 2010 – 2011 NFL Odds For The Aforementioned Teams(courtesy of SBG Global):

Arizona Cardinals odds to win the NFC West:  +210

Buffalo Bills Regular Season Wins Totals:  OVER 5 -135

Oakland Raiders Regular Season Wins Totals:  OVER 6 ½ -125

Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com