Grading a mock trade that sends Cardinals star Budda Baker to the Buffalo Bills

Grading a B/R trade idea that sends Cardinals safety Budda Baker to the Bills in exchange for a third-round pick.

By Reese Kunz · Raising Zona

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 8:23 PM

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Reese Kunz grades a mock trade sending Cardinals safety Budda Baker to the Bills for a 2027 third-round pick.
The proposed deal is a permanent trade sending Baker to Buffalo for a future draft pick.
The writer gives the Buffalo Bills an 'A' grade, calling Baker a potential missing piece for a title run.

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Reese Kunz evaluates a mock trade proposal from Bleacher Report that sends Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a permanent transfer via a 2027 third-round draft pick. Kunz awards the trade an 'A' grade for Buffalo and a 'C+' grade for Arizona ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline.

The writer argues the deal is an excellent, low-risk move for the 5-1 Bills to reinforce their secondary around quarterback Josh Allen. However, Kunz contends the 2-5 Cardinals should aim to ignite a bidding war to see if contenders might offer better compensation for Baker.

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