Mike Moraitis· Oct 8, 2026
Moraitis argues the Cowboys have expendable cornerbacks and suggests Dallas could ship DaRon Bland (or Shavon Revel) to the cornerback-desperate Lions for a Day 3 pick, adding that Bland is a likely cut candidate in 2027.
“Bland is healthy in 2026, but he is struggling once again over four games and the Cowboys might be willing to unload him, especially considering he's a likely cut candidate in 2027.”
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3 checkable claims — 3 trade and signing calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 3 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
2 of 3 have settled so far, averaging 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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DaRon Bland to move to Detroit Lions
“The two tradeable cornerbacks the Cowboys have are Bland and Revel, although Dallas would almost certainly be more willing to move Bland... The Lions would likely be looking at a Day 3 pick for either one.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-178 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- −178
- player:
- DaRon Bland
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- DET
- was with:
- DAL
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- how he left:
- not reported
- mechanism:
- traded
- difficulty:
- 1.78
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- DAL
- weeks left when called:
- 14
- Trade and Signing CallsDaRon BlandOct 8, 2026
DaRon Bland to move — “a likely cut candidate in 2027”
“especially considering he's a likely cut candidate in 2027”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-178 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- −178
- player:
- DaRon Bland
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he leaves
- was with:
- DAL
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- how he left:
- not reported
- mechanism:
- released
- difficulty:
- 1.78
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- DAL
- weeks left when called:
- 14
Shavon Revel Jr. to move to Detroit Lions
“the Lions would probably be more interested in Revel... Because their stocks are low, neither player should cost much. The Lions would likely be looking at a Day 3 pick for either one.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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