The bigger story is the fact that these guys couldn't have been traded for anybody but themselves. Having the conversation: "I'll trade you Bobby Carpenter for Alex Barron" is like saying "I'll trade you my broken leaf blower for your Atari 5200 that has no controllers." Just remember that these guys are "as is".
Barron is an awesome athlete that struggles with in-game adjustments and sometimes plays down to his competition. Carpenter has 3 starts in four seasons and has basically been a special teams player. He has acquired the nickname "Barbie" from his teammates because of his lack of physical play and because of his long flowing blonde mane. This was documented in HBO's 2008's Hard Knocks and is an interesting watch if you have the time.
The fact of the matter is that both players will be free agents after this season and both seem to fit a need for their new teams. Tackles as athletic as Barron are hard to find, and Carpenter is much better suited for a 4-3 defense.
Having the free agency eligibility moved from four years to six years in the League has allowed for much more trading this off season. Though this trade doesn't look like a big deal, the fact that so many trades have transpired is keeping things interesting. These trades have replaced traditional free agency in a sense, and teams can get a draft pick in return for a player they would have released or let go in free agency in a standard capped year. It's definitely keeping me busy.
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