Giants: 3 Reasons Not To Trade For Kam Chancellor

Jan 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell (41) celebrates his second quarter interception with Bobby Wagner (54) and Kam Chancellor (31) against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kam Chancellor is a top tier strong safety. He is one of the key members of the Seattle Seahawks “Legion Of Boom” and he is on the trading block. It may sound like a player the Giants have to aggressively try to trade for, but it would be a mistake for the Giants to pull the trigger on such a trade.

There are three reasons why the trade makes absolutely no sense for the Giants. The trade would be a short sighted move that the team would later regret. It would be costly both in draft pick compensation and in cap room. And the Giants have far greater needs on their roster.

So let’s break down the trade possibility. I am going to convince you that the trade idea is not all that it is cracked up to be. Let’s get down to it.

Next: 1. The Trade Is Short Sighted