Patriots Reason for Allowing Veteran to Explore Trade Market Revealed

The New England Patriots allowed veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to seek a trade.

The 30-year-old has put together a decent career for himself, but he isn't what the Patriots need at this stage of his career.

Having to replace him won't be an easy task given he was a full-time starter over the past four seasons, but if the Patriots could get a draft pick for him, that might be all the new coaching staff is looking for.

While some were surprised that the Patriots made him available on the trade market, Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed revealed that New England is looking to trade him because Mike Vrabel doesn’t view him as a fit for the defense.

"Godchaux, 30, is not seen as a scheme fit in Vrabel’s new defensive system. Team brass was also not enthralled with his leadership last year, including comments he made to the media following games that rankled staff members. If the Patriots find a trade partner, Godchaux is expected to fetch a late-round pick,” they wrote.

Vrabel is a defensive-minded head coach, and if Godchaux doesn't fit what he's looking to do, moving on from him would be ideal.

It's time to let the coaching staff make the decisions, and this is a step in the right direction that Robert Kraft is allowing that.