It seems that Tavon Austin either lost his mojo or just doesn’t fit into the new offensive scheme. Not enough ball to go around to Gurley, Woods, Kupp, Watkins (maybe) and trying to get the TEs more involved in 2018. Teams seem to sense when a player will likely be released and tend not make trade offers, so I would be mildly surprised if Austin is traded.
I have read so many negative comments about Mark Barron, it’s like he is the second coming of Jamie Duncan. Barron is a solid linebacker who leaves it all on the field. Maybe having a more natural OLB/Edge or a bigger DT/NT will help against the run game. I don’t see Barron as a problem.
I would be shocked if Rodger Saffold is traded, and shocked right out of my shoes with my hair smoldering if he is traded for two second round picks. Why would he be?