***Official 2009 Philadelphia Eagles Thread*** (2 Viewers)

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Yeah, JetMaxx was the Eagles rep for this one. He ended up with Vontae Davis, Peters (via trade) and one of the 'big 3' RB's with his first three Picks. I'd be estatic if that really happened.

No doubt. I would be shocked though if the Bills trade a young pro bowl LT for only the 21st pick in the draft. I am also one of those people that is very happy with their depth at CB and would rather see them get another good DE if one falls instead of a corner.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Yeah, JetMaxx was the Eagles rep for this one. He ended up with Vontae Davis, Peters (via trade) and one of the 'big 3' RB's with his first three Picks. I'd be estatic if that really happened.

No doubt. I would be shocked though if the Bills trade a young pro bowl LT for only the 21st pick in the draft. I am also one of those people that is very happy with their depth at CB and would rather see them get another good DE if one falls instead of a corner.

Yet Randy Moss went for a 4th-rounder. Anything is possible.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Yeah, JetMaxx was the Eagles rep for this one. He ended up with Vontae Davis, Peters (via trade) and one of the 'big 3' RB's with his first three Picks. I'd be estatic if that really happened.

No doubt. I would be shocked though if the Bills trade a young pro bowl LT for only the 21st pick in the draft. I am also one of those people that is very happy with their depth at CB and would rather see them get another good DE if one falls instead of a corner.

Yet Randy Moss went for a 4th-rounder. Anything is possible.

Well if Peters goes to another team and under performs for two years then maybe we could get him for a 4th!

 

[CentralPA]

Yeah, JetMaxx was the Eagles rep for this one. He ended up with Vontae Davis, Peters (via trade) and one of the 'big 3' RB's with his first three Picks. I'd be estatic if that really happened.

No doubt. I would be shocked though if the Bills trade a young pro bowl LT for only the 21st pick in the draft. I am also one of those people that is very happy with their depth at CB and would rather see them get another good DE if one falls instead of a corner.

Yet Randy Moss went for a 4th-rounder. Anything is possible.

Well if Peters goes to another team and under performs for two years then maybe we could get him for a 4th!

Heard rumors that Buffalo's asking price is a 1st and a 3rd for Peters. For a guy who seems pretty immature, gets hurt a lot, and wants a huge contract, that's a very steep price.

 

[loose circuits]

Yeah, JetMaxx was the Eagles rep for this one. He ended up with Vontae Davis, Peters (via trade) and one of the 'big 3' RB's with his first three Picks. I'd be estatic if that really happened.

No doubt. I would be shocked though if the Bills trade a young pro bowl LT for only the 21st pick in the draft. I am also one of those people that is very happy with their depth at CB and would rather see them get another good DE if one falls instead of a corner.

Yet Randy Moss went for a 4th-rounder. Anything is possible.

Well if Peters goes to another team and under performs for two years then maybe we could get him for a 4th!

Heard rumors that Buffalo's asking price is a 1st and a 3rd for Peters. For a guy who seems pretty immature, gets hurt a lot, and wants a huge contract, that's a very steep price.

it's quite possible that he is the best young OT in the game...he just wants to get paid like it. I can see his point, but do believe last year was not the year to do it since it wasn't long after he just signed an extension. Either way, I think you are on the clock to do it...

 

[scratcher]

I am ambivalent about signing Peters. I think it would definitely shore up that line, but I dont know if that is the best use of that 1st and 3rd pick. Without Peters, our line could like something like: Herremens--Cole/rook--Jackson--Shawn--Stacy

I would rather spend that 1st and 3rd on Boldin (if possible) and really make that offense dynamite.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I am ambivalent about signing Peters. I think it would definitely shore up that line, but I dont know if that is the best use of that 1st and 3rd pick. Without Peters, our line could like something like: Herremens--Cole/rook--Jackson--Shawn--StacyI would rather spend that 1st and 3rd on Boldin (if possible) and really make that offense dynamite.

Realistically, you're looking at RB/TE/OL on the Day 2 picks as a best case scenario anyway you slice it.It could be Moreno in the 1st with Oher and a TE in Rd 2.It could be Pettigrew, Wells and an OL in Round 2.Lots of combos out there. I just hope they find a TE they want along with a Top 5 RB available. Anything after D.Brown and I'd be disappointed. They really should get Moreno, Wells or McCoy, whomever they like. The RB-wanting teams seem to be after #21.

 

[Domination]

I am ambivalent about signing Peters. I think it would definitely shore up that line, but I dont know if that is the best use of that 1st and 3rd pick. Without Peters, our line could like something like: Herremens--Cole/rook--Jackson--Shawn--StacyI would rather spend that 1st and 3rd on Boldin (if possible) and really make that offense dynamite.

Realistically, you're looking at RB/TE/OL on the Day 2 picks as a best case scenario anyway you slice it.It could be Moreno in the 1st with Oher and a TE in Rd 2.It could be Pettigrew, Wells and an OL in Round 2.Lots of combos out there. I just hope they find a TE they want along with a Top 5 RB available. Anything after D.Brown and I'd be disappointed. They really should get Moreno, Wells or McCoy, whomever they like. The RB-wanting teams seem to be after #21.

I know everyone seems to be in love with Moreno, and I don't think Wells will be there. But if they get their choice, I think Wells will be a featured back for years to come.

 

[JetMaxx]

I am ambivalent about signing Peters. I think it would definitely shore up that line, but I dont know if that is the best use of that 1st and 3rd pick. Without Peters, our line could like something like: Herremens--Cole/rook--Jackson--Shawn--Stacy

I would be ok with that OL going in if it meant that the Eagles used their picks for impact players elsewhere. Just don't use the 2nd or 3rd rd picks on guys that won't see the field for 2-3 years(Gocong, Kolb, Bryan Smith, etc).

 

[twally]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?

Thank you for your insight.

 

[Chunky Soup]

Awesome. Gonz rumored in a near-deal, Braylon the same.

NFC (and especially the East) can keep getting better while we appear to stand still. FWIW, I am very scared to see Edwards playing against us with a somewhat capable QB. Yes, even more worried than TO/Romo and Plax/Manning. This could be awful if true.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

1 Sep 13 PHI @ CAR Bank of America Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX

2 Sep 20 NO @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX

3 Sep 27 KC @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS

4 Bye

5 Oct 11 TB @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX

6 Oct 18 PHI @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:05 PM Tickets FOX

7 Oct 26 PHI @ WAS FedEx Field 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN

8 Nov 01 NYG @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 4:15 PM Tickets FOX

9 Nov 08 DAL @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 8:20 PM Tickets NBC

10 Nov 15 PHI @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX

11 Nov 22 PHI @ CHI Soldier Field 8:20 PM Tickets NBC

12 Nov 29 WAS @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX

13 Dec 06 PHI @ ATL Georgia Dome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX

14 Dec 13 PHI @ NYG Giants Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC

15 Dec 20 SF @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX

16 Dec 27 DEN @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS

17 Jan 03 PHI @ DAL Dallas Cowboys New Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

7 Oct 26 PHI @ WAS FedEx Field 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN 9 Nov 08 DAL @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 8:20 PM Tickets NBC 11 Nov 22 PHI @ CHI Soldier Field 8:20 PM Tickets NBC 14 Dec 13 PHI @ NYG Giants Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC

Four Prime Time games, including SNF 3x.

 

[loose circuits]

11 Nov 22 PHI @ CHI Soldier Field 8:20 PM Tickets NBC

How do I find out when tickets go on sale?

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I don't know about how tough this schedule is..... it is the NFC East after all....

Easy start IMHO with a trip to CAR followed by a month of home cooking vs. teams that don't travel real well. Good chance to get off to a good start and get on a roll. At OAK seems fine, but then the division hits followed by 2 road games in SD and CHI, including two of 3 SNF games.

Four of 5 on the road is tough with ATL and the Giants. SF and DEN (BDawkins, CBuck return) before the last game vs. Dallas. The Cowboys might be in a spoiler role by then.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?Thank you for your insight.

Zero.I am hearing from my buddy though that there's at least a 50/50 chance that the Eagles land Peters. An offer is on the table, but would not be finished until draft day. Right now the sticking point is the Eagles refusal to add a second pick to the deal.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?Thank you for your insight.

Zero.I am hearing from my buddy though that there's at least a 50/50 chance that the Eagles land Peters. An offer is on the table, but would not be finished until draft day. Right now the sticking point is the Eagles refusal to add a second pick to the deal.

By second do you mean "additional" or "2nd round"?

 

[Deranged Hermit]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?Thank you for your insight.

Zero.I am hearing from my buddy though that there's at least a 50/50 chance that the Eagles land Peters. An offer is on the table, but would not be finished until draft day. Right now the sticking point is the Eagles refusal to add a second pick to the deal.

By second do you mean "additional" or "2nd round"?

Additional.

 

[loose circuits]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?Thank you for your insight.

Zero.I am hearing from my buddy though that there's at least a 50/50 chance that the Eagles land Peters. An offer is on the table, but would not be finished until draft day. Right now the sticking point is the Eagles refusal to add a second pick to the deal.

By second do you mean "additional" or "2nd round"?

Additional.

in that case, lets make um sweat it out and throw in a 5th rounder at the last minute. It will make them feel like we are doing them a favor

 

[Kruppe]

Link to any other sites that consistently have this kind of legit inside info?

 

[JetMaxx]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?Thank you for your insight.

Zero.I am hearing from my buddy though that there's at least a 50/50 chance that the Eagles land Peters. An offer is on the table, but would not be finished until draft day. Right now the sticking point is the Eagles refusal to add a second pick to the deal.

Completely agree with that line of thinking from the Eagles standpoint. He would be great to have for one pick(#28?) but not much more. Thanks for the very interesting insight DH.

 

[JetMaxx]

Link to any other sites that consistently have this kind of legit inside info?

Nope. DH is our prized and guarded resource. Enjoy it here.

 

[Novice2]

1 Sep 13 PHI @ CAR L

2 Sep 20 NO @ PHI W

3 Sep 27 KC @ PHI W

5 Oct 11 TB @ PHI W

6 Oct 18 PHI @ OAK W

7 Oct 26 PHI @ WAS L

8 Nov 01 NYG @ PHI W

9 Nov 08 DAL @ PHI W

10 Nov 15 PHI @ SD L

11 Nov 22 PHI @ CHI L

12 Nov 29 WAS @ PHI W

13 Dec 06 PHI @ ATL L

14 Dec 13 PHI @ NYG L

15 Dec 20 SF @ PHI W

16 Dec 27 DEN @ PHI W

17 Jan 03 PHI @ DAL L

9-7

Another build emup let em down season

Go Eagles

 

[Deranged Hermit]

1 Sep 13 PHI @ CAR L2 Sep 20 NO @ PHI W3 Sep 27 KC @ PHI W 5 Oct 11 TB @ PHI W6 Oct 18 PHI @ OAK W 7 Oct 26 PHI @ WAS L8 Nov 01 NYG @ PHI W 9 Nov 08 DAL @ PHI W10 Nov 15 PHI @ SD L 11 Nov 22 PHI @ CHI L 12 Nov 29 WAS @ PHI W13 Dec 06 PHI @ ATL L 14 Dec 13 PHI @ NYG L 15 Dec 20 SF @ PHI W 16 Dec 27 DEN @ PHI W 17 Jan 03 PHI @ DAL L9-7 Another build emup let em down seasonGo Eagles

The Chicago game will make or break the Eagles this year IMO. Chicago seems to have their number the last few times they've met and they should have a lot to play for in that weak division.

 

[renesauz]

9-7 Another build emup let em down seasonGo Eagles

You must not have been paying close attention the last few years. The typical Eagles team starts slow, and then wins a ton of games late...often after being counted out.A schedule that's soft early is a good thing for an AR coached squad.

 

[travdogg]

1 Sep 13 PHI @ CAR L2 Sep 20 NO @ PHI W3 Sep 27 KC @ PHI W 5 Oct 11 TB @ PHI W6 Oct 18 PHI @ OAK W 7 Oct 26 PHI @ WAS L8 Nov 01 NYG @ PHI W 9 Nov 08 DAL @ PHI W10 Nov 15 PHI @ SD L 11 Nov 22 PHI @ CHI L 12 Nov 29 WAS @ PHI W13 Dec 06 PHI @ ATL L 14 Dec 13 PHI @ NYG L 15 Dec 20 SF @ PHI W 16 Dec 27 DEN @ PHI W 17 Jan 03 PHI @ DAL L9-7 Another build emup let em down seasonGo Eagles

I could see Philly winning in Chicago, they should have last year if not for a bad call and that was without Westbrook.I could also see them sweeping Washington and Dallas. I really think the NFC East is going to be a 2 team race this year.

 

[fflmonster]

The Eagles only got one monday night game and almost every weekend game is at 1pm.

No love from the TV stations for the nfc runner up. wow

I think the Eagles schedule should play very nice for them, but the league looks like they expect them to be out of the playoffs from the look of the primetime matchups.

I also don't understand all the love for the Bears.

I think Cutler was a nice trade, but costly. I understand that "Any given Sunday", but I don't see how the Bears should get 5 primetime games.

The Eagles vs the Cowboys Week 17 I think will decide the NFC Division

 

[Domination]

1 Sep 13 PHI @ CAR L2 Sep 20 NO @ PHI W3 Sep 27 KC @ PHI W 5 Oct 11 TB @ PHI W6 Oct 18 PHI @ OAK W 7 Oct 26 PHI @ WAS L8 Nov 01 NYG @ PHI W 9 Nov 08 DAL @ PHI W10 Nov 15 PHI @ SD L 11 Nov 22 PHI @ CHI L 12 Nov 29 WAS @ PHI W13 Dec 06 PHI @ ATL L 14 Dec 13 PHI @ NYG L 15 Dec 20 SF @ PHI W 16 Dec 27 DEN @ PHI W 17 Jan 03 PHI @ DAL L9-7 Another build emup let em down seasonGo Eagles

8-0 @ home, and only 1-7 on the road? I understand it is harder to win on the road, but I expect more than one win.

 

[awesomeness]

How is it that we play the Chicago Bears 3 years in a row? I didn't think it was possible for that to take place against a non-division team.

 

[ReggieHammond]

How is it that we play the Chicago Bears 3 years in a row? I didn't think it was possible for that to take place against a non-division team.

Each season the NFC East plays one of the other NFC divisions and then each team also plays the 2 teams from the other 2 divisions that finished in the same position.The Eagles could potentially play the Bears (or any other NFC team) every year. They have both finished in the same position for the last 3 years, 2006-1st, 2007-4th and 2008-2nd.

 

[Domination]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?Thank you for your insight.

Zero.I am hearing from my buddy though that there's at least a 50/50 chance that the Eagles land Peters. An offer is on the table, but would not be finished until draft day. Right now the sticking point is the Eagles refusal to add a second pick to the deal.

Completely agree with that line of thinking from the Eagles standpoint. He would be great to have for one pick(#28?) but not much more. Thanks for the very interesting insight DH.

With as talented as Peters is, I would not be apposed to giving up another pick to solidify the oline for many years. I would give the #28 and a 3rd, as long as we hold onto #21. That is something that no one has brought up, is it just assumed that we would not be trading #21?

 

[Novice2]

How is it that we play the Chicago Bears 3 years in a row? I didn't think it was possible for that to take place against a non-division team.

Bears must be the new Packers. Maybe its just me but it seemed like the Eagles played them every year.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?Thank you for your insight.

Zero.I am hearing from my buddy though that there's at least a 50/50 chance that the Eagles land Peters. An offer is on the table, but would not be finished until draft day. Right now the sticking point is the Eagles refusal to add a second pick to the deal.

Completely agree with that line of thinking from the Eagles standpoint. He would be great to have for one pick(#28?) but not much more. Thanks for the very interesting insight DH.

With as talented as Peters is, I would not be apposed to giving up another pick to solidify the oline for many years. I would give the #28 and a 3rd, as long as we hold onto #21. That is something that no one has brought up, is it just assumed that we would not be trading #21?

As of now, the 21st pick is not part of the discussion.

 

[JetMaxx]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?

Thank you for your insight.

Zero.I am hearing from my buddy though that there's at least a 50/50 chance that the Eagles land Peters. An offer is on the table, but would not be finished until draft day. Right now the sticking point is the Eagles refusal to add a second pick to the deal.

Completely agree with that line of thinking from the Eagles standpoint. He would be great to have for one pick(#28?) but not much more. Thanks for the very interesting insight DH.

With as talented as Peters is, I would not be apposed to giving up another pick to solidify the oline for many years. I would give the #28 and a 3rd, as long as we hold onto #21. That is something that no one has brought up, is it just assumed that we would not be trading #21?

No thanks. That 3rd is a valuable pick and could be a chip used to move around in the draft.

 

[Bob Wiley]

DH, can you let Andy know that I've been asking for Anquan Boldin for two years now?

 

[JAA]

I hate this schedule. Where are the cupcakes?

1 Sep 13 PHI @ CAR L

2 Sep 20 NO @ PHI W

3 Sep 27 KC @ PHI W

5 Oct 11 TB @ PHI W

6 Oct 18 PHI @ OAK W

7 Oct 26 PHI @ WAS L

8 Nov 01 NYG @ PHI W

9 Nov 08 DAL @ PHI W

10 Nov 15 PHI @ SD L

11 Nov 22 PHI @ CHI L

12 Nov 29 WAS @ PHI W

13 Dec 06 PHI @ ATL L

14 Dec 13 PHI @ NYG L

15 Dec 20 SF @ PHI W

16 Dec 27 DEN @ PHI W

17 Jan 03 PHI @ DAL L

3 garunteed wins. that sux

 

[zadok]

The longer I watch the NFL, the less I care about "strength of schedule", because last year does NOT equal the coming year.

 

[zadok]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?Thank you for your insight.

Zero.I am hearing from my buddy though that there's at least a 50/50 chance that the Eagles land Peters. An offer is on the table, but would not be finished until draft day. Right now the sticking point is the Eagles refusal to add a second pick to the deal.

Completely agree with that line of thinking from the Eagles standpoint. He would be great to have for one pick(#28?) but not much more. Thanks for the very interesting insight DH.

With as talented as Peters is, I would not be apposed to giving up another pick to solidify the oline for many years. I would give the #28 and a 3rd, as long as we hold onto #21. That is something that no one has brought up, is it just assumed that we would not be trading #21?

As of now, the 21st pick is not part of the discussion.

GOOD.Knowshon! Knowshon! All aboard the bandwaggon!

 

[CentralPA]

I've been hearing a rumor the Eagles are talking with the Jags about moving up to No. 8. Have you heard anything like that DH?

 

[Zoomanji]

DH I see Braylon Edwards is likely to get traded to the Giants. Any chance the Birds scoop in and take him?

Thank you for your insight.

Zero.I am hearing from my buddy though that there's at least a 50/50 chance that the Eagles land Peters. An offer is on the table, but would not be finished until draft day. Right now the sticking point is the Eagles refusal to add a second pick to the deal.

Completely agree with that line of thinking from the Eagles standpoint. He would be great to have for one pick(#28?) but not much more. Thanks for the very interesting insight DH.

With as talented as Peters is, I would not be apposed to giving up another pick to solidify the oline for many years. I would give the #28 and a 3rd, as long as we hold onto #21. That is something that no one has brought up, is it just assumed that we would not be trading #21?

No thanks. That 3rd is a valuable pick and could be a chip used to move around in the draft.

Hilarious!We have 12 picks but won't give up an additional one?

Agree with keeping the 3rd but how about two 4ths and call it done?

 

[Deranged Hermit]

I've been hearing a rumor the Eagles are talking with the Jags about moving up to No. 8. Have you heard anything like that DH?

Yes, I have. They have spoken, but that is all. I get a feeling that they have one guy in mind (possibly a DE) and if he's there, they might pull the trigger.

 

[zadok]

I've been hearing a rumor the Eagles are talking with the Jags about moving up to No. 8. Have you heard anything like that DH?

Yes, I have. They have spoken, but that is all. I get a feeling that they have one guy in mind (possibly a DE) and if he's there, they might pull the trigger.

Tell me they can get there without giving up 21...

 

[scratcher]

I've been hearing a rumor the Eagles are talking with the Jags about moving up to No. 8. Have you heard anything like that DH?

Yes, I have. They have spoken, but that is all. I get a feeling that they have one guy in mind (possibly a DE) and if he's there, they might pull the trigger.

That would be funny if they trade with the Jags to the #8 spot for a DE.

# 8 - Baltimore trades their 2008 1st round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for their 2008 1st round pick, 2 3rd round picks and a 4th round pick. 8. Jacksonville (From Ravens)- Derrick Harvey, DE Florida

 

[travdogg]

I've been hearing a rumor the Eagles are talking with the Jags about moving up to No. 8. Have you heard anything like that DH?

Yes, I have. They have spoken, but that is all. I get a feeling that they have one guy in mind (possibly a DE) and if he's there, they might pull the trigger.

DE eh? I would have guessed maybe Andre Smith would be a target for Reid.

 

[Domination]

GOOD.Knowshon! Knowshon! All aboard the bandwaggon!

I am actually hoping that they don't take Moreno. I just think he will be an average NFL player.

 

[Domination]

I've been hearing a rumor the Eagles are talking with the Jags about moving up to No. 8. Have you heard anything like that DH?

Yes, I have. They have spoken, but that is all. I get a feeling that they have one guy in mind (possibly a DE) and if he's there, they might pull the trigger.

Neither Brown or Orapko IMO is worth giving up that much to move up.

 

[bighandsray]

I've been hearing a rumor the Eagles are talking with the Jags about moving up to No. 8. Have you heard anything like that DH?

Yes, I have. They have spoken, but that is all. I get a feeling that they have one guy in mind (possibly a DE) and if he's there, they might pull the trigger.

Neither Brown or Orapko IMO is worth giving up that much to move up.

Based on ESPN draft pick value chartick 8 is worth 1400Pick 21 is worth 800Pick 28 is worth 660Would the Eagles really give up these two first rounders? Everything I read is that this draft class is weak at the top and the real value is in picks 15 to 25. Many teams are rumored to be looking to get out of those top spots. I could see them jumping up for one of the top offensive tackles (J Smith or Monroe) but I would not be jumping at the DE's. Especially with the needs of this team and the players who should be there at picks 21 and 28.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I've been hearing a rumor the Eagles are talking with the Jags about moving up to No. 8. Have you heard anything like that DH?

Yes, I have. They have spoken, but that is all. I get a feeling that they have one guy in mind (possibly a DE) and if he's there, they might pull the trigger.

Neither Brown or Orapko IMO is worth giving up that much to move up.

Based on ESPN draft pick value chartick 8 is worth 1400Pick 21 is worth 800Pick 28 is worth 660Would the Eagles really give up these two first rounders? Everything I read is that this draft class is weak at the top and the real value is in picks 15 to 25. Many teams are rumored to be looking to get out of those top spots. I could see them jumping up for one of the top offensive tackles (J Smith or Monroe) but I would not be jumping at the DE's. Especially with the needs of this team and the players who should be there at picks 21 and 28.

The chart is seriously flawed ever since the rookies started getting too much $$$$ at the top of the draft.Few want to be there. Sure you can get a top prospect, but let's face it - 50% fail at either pick 1 or pick 41. That's how it goes. Many, MANY GMs would rather have end of 1st / top of 2nd draft picks than a Top 5 pick. In fact, most GMs covet Round 2 picks more than early firsts under this cap structure. Second rounders are very cheap and you still are likely to get close to first rounder talents. That's why we see the flurry of trades as Pick 33 comes on the clock every Draft Day.

 

[Blood Hound]

I've been hearing a rumor the Eagles are talking with the Jags about moving up to No. 8. Have you heard anything like that DH?

Yes, I have. They have spoken, but that is all. I get a feeling that they have one guy in mind (possibly a DE) and if he's there, they might pull the trigger.

Do you know (& are you free to say) which DE? They have reportedly worked out Ayers and Brown.If anyone is interested, here is a list of the college players the Eagles have watched\worked out\will work out

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/moving_...orked_out.html

 

[scratcher]

With the Cardinals and Pro Bowl wide receiver Anquan Boldin still seeking a resolution to their differences, the team said Wednesday it is willing to entertain trade offers from teams interested in Boldin’s services.

While the team still wants to retain Boldin long-term and negotiate a contract extension, coach Ken Whisenhunt said, it also wants to keep all options open with the draft approaching.

“Before the draft, you know there is going to talk about Anquan and his situation and a trade,” Whisenhunt said. “Since not a whole lot has changed with his contractual situation, we know that will come back up.

“It would be foolish from our standpoint not to listen to those opportunities and see what actually exists. But I want to make the point … our goal is to re-sign him to a long-term deal. That hasn’t changed.”

Said general manager Rod Graves, “We just think it is prudent for us to evaluate all our options.”

The Cardinals have already talked some with other teams, although Graves declined to say which ones.

Boldin, who has been looking for a new contract, still has two years left on his current deal. Because of that, the Cardinals don’t feel a sense of urgency to deal Boldin. If a trade isn’t consummated before the first day of the draft April 25, it is unlikely Boldin is going anywhere.

“Hopefully something gets done,” Boldin told cbssports.com this week. “We'll see what happens. At this point I'm leaving it up to everyone else and just trying to enjoy life.” The comment echoed similar sentiments from Boldin during Kurt Warner’s charity flag football tournament last month.

The market for Boldin is unknown. Reportedly, the Browns would consider trading wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who does not have Boldin’s résumé. Teams like the Giants, Eagles and Bears – all of whom are expected to be possible NFC playoff foils for the Cards – might be in the market for a wideout.

But after the Cowboys gave Detroit a first-, third- and sixth-round draft pick for Roy Williams last season – and most don’t consider Williams as good as Boldin – the Cards are expected to want a significant return to let Boldin go.

Graves said he didn’t want to comment on what the Cards would seek in a trade.

Even Boldin’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said in a radio appearance earlier this offseason Boldin should be worth at least the same in a trade as Williams.

Boldin, who has not appeared at any of the Cardinals’ voluntary workouts this offseason, will be in Florida this weekend hosting his annual “Q Fest” to raise money for his charitable foundation.

Rosenhaus did visit with Graves last week, but Graves said that meeting and the Cards’ current thoughts on Boldin are unrelated. Rosenhaus does represent a handful of other Cardinals, including Edgerrin James, Darnell Dockett and Antrel Rolle.

Getting a new contract worked out “is going to be a challenge going forward,” Graves acknowledged. “We realize (Boldin’s) value and what he means to our football team. … We are having to weigh a lot of other factors into the process and timing is one of those things as far as getting something done.”

Boldin has been upset with his contract status for more than a year. Last season the idea of a trade was broached, although Boldin’s situation did not become a national story until Boldin was blunt during a meeting with the media on the first day of training camp.

The tension remained all season, although Boldin still played well and was an integral part of the Cards’ offense. His issues seemed to resurface in the postseason after he left the field quickly during the celebration of the NFC Championship, but Boldin deflected that talk through the Super Bowl.

He reiterated his stance that he didn’t want to stay in Arizona during Pro Bowl week, but then softened that view around the time of the NFL scouting combine, when Rosenhaus told Graves Boldin was now again open to a new contract.

“We didn’t want it out there that we were trying to trade Anquan – that’s not our position,” Whisenhunt said. “We still feel strongly about Anquan and think highly of his ability. But just so there isn’t speculation, it is an option.”

Boldin was named as a Pro Bowl starter – his third Pro Bowl selection in six seasons – last year after making 89 catches for 1,038 yards and 11 touchdowns, despite missing four regular-season games with injuries. He was also plagued with a hamstring injury in the playoffs, when he made 14 receptions for 190 yards while playing in three of the four postseason games.

Whisenhunt said he didn’t think the trade exploration would negatively affect Boldin or the team should Boldin stay.

“I don’t think so,” Whisenhunt said. “Like I said, this doesn’t mean we don’t want to work out an extension with Anquan. But we know, over the next week and a half this time of year, there is going to be talk. It has been for more than a year.

“Our biggest fear is that if it gets out, ‘They are discussing a trade with this team.’ We just want to acknowledge there have been teams that have called and we will listen as one of our options.”

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