***Official 2009 Philadelphia Eagles Thread*** (3 Viewers)

[stevegamer]

Now with:Leonard WeaverJason PetersStacy AndrewsI expect a nice upgrade to the running game?Add in there Moreno or another top RB and could it be a new Eagles offense we see in 2009?

2 new tackles (1 a Pro-Bowler) & a near Pro-Bowl FB who can block, run & catch & knows the WCO very well.

 

[roarlions]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4077093

Sources: Eagles have deal for Bills' Peters

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By Sal Paolantonio and Tim Graham

ESPN.com

The Philadelphia Eagles have worked out an agreement in principle to acquire Buffalo Bills left tackle Jason Peters, according to multiple sources.

Reid on 2009 season

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Andy Reid talks with Scott Hanson about the Eagles' new additions and expectations for the coming season.

For Peters, the Bills will receive a first-round pick (the 28th selection in the round), a fourth-rounder and an undisclosed pick in 2010, according to a source.

Peters has been asked to fly to Philadelphia Friday to meet with the Eagles, who have 12 draft choices including two first-rounders. Any trade would be contingent on Peters passing a physical, but it might also require Peters agreeing to a contract extension.

The Eagles and Peters' agent, Eugene Parker, were scheduled to open contract talks Friday.

According to an Eagles source, the Eagles would like to have a contract in place before the trade is complete. Because of that, the Eagles might not be able to announce the trade until as late as Sunday.

For more than a year, Peters has been in a contract stalemate with the Bills. He's made two Pro Bowls at left tackle and wants to become one of the highest-paid at his position -- at an annual salary of possibly more than $11 million.

Peters is scheduled to make $3.375 million for the coming season. Last year he held out of training camp, but the decision did not get him a new contract. Peters is signed through 2010 and can then become a free agent.

A great success story for the Bills, Peters was an undrafted tight end out of Arkansas. The Bills turned him into an offensive lineman and he ended up starting 10 games by his second season. Buffalo eventually turned him into one of the best left tackles in the game.

 

[netnalp]

FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reports the Eagles have acquired LT Jason Peters from the Bills in exchange for the 28th overall pick, a second-day draft pick, and a late-round pick in 2010.

Though the Bills wanted to retain Peters, but they were unwilling to meet an asking price that would have made him the highest paid offensive lineman in the league. ESPN.com reports the deal may not be officially announced until Sunday because Philly wants to have a contract extension in place. Peters would slide into left tackle, with Stacy Andrews moving to right tackle. The Eagles can now concentrate on another area of need with the 21st overall pick in the first round.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Now with:

Leonard Weaver

Jason Peters

Shaun Andrews

I expect a nice upgrade to the running game

?Add in there Moreno or another top RB and could it be a new Eagles offense we see in 2009?

Why is that? Peters sucks in the running game. He's great in pass protection when he isn't taking plays off, but he is well below average in the running game. The Bills rarely were successful running left. I wish the Bills would have gotten more for him, but I don't think he's worth the $11-12M a year that he wants. And who knows, it's possible the deal could still fall apart if the Eagles aren't willing to give him $12M a year and he won't sign a new contract with him.

Oh, and screw the Bills for not insisting on the 21st pick. That's ridiculous. Ralph Wilson needs to stop cheaping out and hire a legitimate GM. The guys he has had in that position over the last 10+ years have been a pile of dog doo.

 

[Jason Wood]

It's hard for me right now not to be giddy. We just replaced two tackles with younger upgrades in the same offseason and didn't have to rely on a rookie 1st rounder to do it; that's unheard of. Wow.

 

[JAA]

I wonder if Was acquisition of Haynesworth had any influence on Phi trading for Peters instead of a rook ...

 

[stevegamer]

It's hard for me right now not to be giddy. We just replaced two tackles with younger upgrades in the same offseason and didn't have to rely on a rookie 1st rounder to do it; that's unheard of. Wow.

What's really odd is that I'm not even sure those are the 2 biggest upgrades on pure talent differential. Peters >>>> ThomasAndrews >> RunyanWeaver >>>>> KleckoBe giddy. I have a friend who will be calling me later depressed that they traded a draft pick for a guy he never heard of. Sometimes it's like

 

[drdgreenlove]

Now with:

Leonard Weaver

Jason Peters

Shaun Andrews

I expect a nice upgrade to the running game

?Add in there Moreno or another top RB and could it be a new Eagles offense we see in 2009?

Why is that? Peters sucks in the running game. He's great in pass protection when he isn't taking plays off, but he is well below average in the running game. The Bills rarely were successful running left. I wish the Bills would have gotten more for him, but I don't think he's worth the $11-12M a year that he wants. And who knows, it's possible the deal could still fall apart if the Eagles aren't willing to give him $12M a year and he won't sign a new contract with him.

Oh, and screw the Bills for not insisting on the 21st pick. That's ridiculous. Ralph Wilson needs to stop cheaping out and hire a legitimate GM. The guys he has had in that position over the last 10+ years have been a pile of dog doo.

Shaun Andrew (All-Pro) returns next season and that is a huge upgradeTra Thomas wasnt good at run blocking either so I'd assume Peters is better

We had no fullback so adding Weaver was huge

Westbrook couldnt stay healthy so having a top rookie RB who can start/split carries with him is a huge help

The upgrade to the running game isnt all about Peters.. it is a combination of factors.

I didnt include Stacy Andrews because I'm not convinced he is an upgrade over Runyan's performance last season (obviously for the future, Stacy is better)

Plus, if Stacy doesnt pan out (hurt, etc), Shaun can play RT and Cole RG.

 

[JetMaxx]

610 just reported Eagles land Jason Peters for pick 28 and a 4th rounder.

If true:

 

[JAA]

Now with:

Leonard Weaver

Jason Peters

Shaun Andrews

I expect a nice upgrade to the running game

?Add in there Moreno or another top RB and could it be a new Eagles offense we see in 2009?

Why is that? Peters sucks in the running game. He's great in pass protection when he isn't taking plays off, but he is well below average in the running game. The Bills rarely were successful running left. I wish the Bills would have gotten more for him, but I don't think he's worth the $11-12M a year that he wants. And who knows, it's possible the deal could still fall apart if the Eagles aren't willing to give him $12M a year and he won't sign a new contract with him.

Oh, and screw the Bills for not insisting on the 21st pick. That's ridiculous. Ralph Wilson needs to stop cheaping out and hire a legitimate GM. The guys he has had in that position over the last 10+ years have been a pile of dog doo.

If Ralphie gets the 21 though, it will probably cost him another 800k in signing bonus

 

[GroveDiesel]

Now with:

Leonard Weaver

Jason Peters

Shaun Andrews

I expect a nice upgrade to the running game

?Add in there Moreno or another top RB and could it be a new Eagles offense we see in 2009?

Why is that? Peters sucks in the running game. He's great in pass protection when he isn't taking plays off, but he is well below average in the running game. The Bills rarely were successful running left. I wish the Bills would have gotten more for him, but I don't think he's worth the $11-12M a year that he wants. And who knows, it's possible the deal could still fall apart if the Eagles aren't willing to give him $12M a year and he won't sign a new contract with him.

Oh, and screw the Bills for not insisting on the 21st pick. That's ridiculous. Ralph Wilson needs to stop cheaping out and hire a legitimate GM. The guys he has had in that position over the last 10+ years have been a pile of dog doo.

If Ralphie gets the 21 though, it will probably cost him another 800k in signing bonus

True :( I'm still stunned that the Eagles will actually be willing to pay Peters $12M a year. That just doesn't seem like their style. They do love their linemen though.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Now with:

Leonard Weaver

Jason Peters

Shaun Andrews

I expect a nice upgrade to the running game

?Add in there Moreno or another top RB and could it be a new Eagles offense we see in 2009?

Why is that? Peters sucks in the running game. He's great in pass protection when he isn't taking plays off, but he is well below average in the running game. The Bills rarely were successful running left. I wish the Bills would have gotten more for him, but I don't think he's worth the $11-12M a year that he wants. And who knows, it's possible the deal could still fall apart if the Eagles aren't willing to give him $12M a year and he won't sign a new contract with him.

Oh, and screw the Bills for not insisting on the 21st pick. That's ridiculous. Ralph Wilson needs to stop cheaping out and hire a legitimate GM. The guys he has had in that position over the last 10+ years have been a pile of dog doo.

Shaun Andrew (All-Pro) returns next season and that is a huge upgradeTra Thomas wasnt good at run blocking either so I'd assume Peters is better

We had no fullback so adding Weaver was huge

Westbrook couldnt stay healthy so having a top rookie RB who can start/split carries with him is a huge help

The upgrade to the running game isnt all about Peters.. it is a combination of factors.

I didnt include Stacy Andrews because I'm not convinced he is an upgrade over Runyan's performance last season (obviously for the future, Stacy is better)

Plus, if Stacy doesnt pan out (hurt, etc), Shaun can play RT and Cole RG.

I agree with your other reasons. I'm not so sure that Peters is better than Thomas in the running game. Peters is pretty bad. The Bills ran almost exclusively towards the right side of the line for a reason.

 

[Jason Wood]

I'm still stunned that the Eagles will actually be willing to pay Peters $12M a year. That just doesn't seem like their style. They do love their linemen though.

Not sure why the Eagles have a rep for not paying for players.*** They went out and signed Jevon Kearse and gave him more money than any other defensive free agent that season*** They signed Darren Howard to a huge deal to lure him to Philly*** They paid Asante Samuel [again the top priced defensive free agent], $70mm*** They gave Donovan a $100mm contract without any fuss*** They gave Westbrook not one, but two raises when he asked for them*** The Eagles offered Randy Moss MORE money and years than New England The Birds pay elite money to players they feel deserve it.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

It's hard for me right now not to be giddy. We just replaced two tackles with younger upgrades in the same offseason and didn't have to rely on a rookie 1st rounder to do it; that's unheard of. Wow.

And this is why I can never understand how fans can bash the front offense. Great move IMO. If you would have told me last year that we would be getting rid of Runyan and Thomas and our O line would be better BEFORE the draft even happens....

 

[JAA]

Now with:

Leonard Weaver

Jason Peters

Shaun Andrews

I expect a nice upgrade to the running game

?Add in there Moreno or another top RB and could it be a new Eagles offense we see in 2009?

Why is that? Peters sucks in the running game. He's great in pass protection when he isn't taking plays off, but he is well below average in the running game. The Bills rarely were successful running left. I wish the Bills would have gotten more for him, but I don't think he's worth the $11-12M a year that he wants. And who knows, it's possible the deal could still fall apart if the Eagles aren't willing to give him $12M a year and he won't sign a new contract with him.

Oh, and screw the Bills for not insisting on the 21st pick. That's ridiculous. Ralph Wilson needs to stop cheaping out and hire a legitimate GM. The guys he has had in that position over the last 10+ years have been a pile of dog doo.

If Ralphie gets the 21 though, it will probably cost him another 800k in signing bonus

True I'm still stunned that the Eagles will actually be willing to pay Peters $12M a year. That just doesn't seem like their style. They do love their linemen though.

I doubt the pay him 12 year. Prolly a 6 or 8 yr deal with a large signing bonus, roster bonus after year 2 and 4.

 

[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.

Told ya.

 

[GroveDiesel]

I'm still stunned that the Eagles will actually be willing to pay Peters $12M a year. That just doesn't seem like their style. They do love their linemen though.

Not sure why the Eagles have a rep for not paying for players.*** They went out and signed Jevon Kearse and gave him more money than any other defensive free agent that season*** They signed Darren Howard to a huge deal to lure him to Philly*** They paid Asante Samuel [again the top priced defensive free agent], $70mm*** They gave Donovan a $100mm contract without any fuss*** They gave Westbrook not one, but two raises when he asked for them*** The Eagles offered Randy Moss MORE money and years than New England The Birds pay elite money to players they feel deserve it.

Yeah, that's true. Good point. I guess I just didn't anticipate them trading for a guy who wanted a big new contract. Signing a FA to a big deal and trading for a guy and giving him a big deal are two different things. But they really didn't give up that much for him.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I'm still stunned that the Eagles will actually be willing to pay Peters $12M a year. That just doesn't seem like their style. They do love their linemen though.

Not sure why the Eagles have a rep for not paying for players.*** They went out and signed Jevon Kearse and gave him more money than any other defensive free agent that season*** They signed Darren Howard to a huge deal to lure him to Philly*** They paid Asante Samuel [again the top priced defensive free agent], $70mm*** They gave Donovan a $100mm contract without any fuss*** They gave Westbrook not one, but two raises when he asked for them*** The Eagles offered Randy Moss MORE money and years than New England The Birds pay elite money to players they feel deserve it.

The Eagles said a month ago that they couldn't find anyone to pay to use up all of their cap space - so look what they just accomplished. By paying a Pro Bowler fair value when they original team won't they get an immediate O-line ugrade. Nice move.Cashing in on the 28th-best lottery ticket for a proven player is a great maneuver and one that will pay off well for years to come.

 

[Kruppe]

 

[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.

Told ya.

DH, u prove once again that you are driving this bus and we are merely your humble back seat drivers.

 

[dpee]

now boys what do we do with 21, Knowsean?. i know this is highly unlikely but does anyone see us making a move for boldin with 21, making this the best draft day in history?

 

[massraider]

I love that the Eagles realize this is a win-now team, and are making strong moves.

Peters and Andrews have questions, sure, but it was a solid gamble to take.

 

[zadok]

now boys what do we do with 21, Knowsean?. i know this is highly unlikely but does anyone see us making a move for boldin with 21, making this the best draft day in history?

Sorry for the broken-recordness, but I think we need Moreno much more than Boldin. If he's not there, Donald Brown will do.

 

[Domination]

now boys what do we do with 21, Knowsean?. i know this is highly unlikely but does anyone see us making a move for boldin with 21, making this the best draft day in history?

Trade it to Carolina for Peppers, and as previously posted, go win a CHAMPIONSHIP!!

 

[JetMaxx]

now boys what do we do with 21, Knowsean?. i know this is highly unlikely but does anyone see us making a move for boldin with 21, making this the best draft day in history?

Sorry for the broken-recordness, but I think we need Moreno much more than Boldin. If he's not there, a trade down will do.

Fixed but good posting otherwise.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

now boys what do we do with 21, Knowsean?. i know this is highly unlikely but does anyone see us making a move for boldin with 21, making this the best draft day in history?

I think they should wait till the 2nd round to take a RB unless Moreno is there. If he is not sitting there at 21 I look for DE/CB or trade down a bit and take a center.

 

[dpee]

now boys what do we do with 21, Knowsean?. i know this is highly unlikely but does anyone see us making a move for boldin with 21, making this the best draft day in history?

Sorry for the broken-recordness, but I think we need Moreno much more than Boldin. If he's not there, a trade down will do.

Fixed but good posting otherwise.

I honestly have to disagree. If we were hypothetically to attain boldin's services, we would still have numerous (albeit low round) draft picks to adress the Rb situation. taking a guy like Shonne the war machine Greene in day 2 could definitely shore up our short yardage situation. Peters, Boldin, Greene (or another like back) Is a combination that i believe would make an immediate impact, one which clearly the eagles are looking for towards the end of the donovan mcnabb era. as for peppers, I just see this as illogical why would we pay the guy 16 million this year when without a doubt he will be had for cheaper the next year, as a free agent on a regulated salary.

 

[JetMaxx]

now boys what do we do with 21, Knowsean?. i know this is highly unlikely but does anyone see us making a move for boldin with 21, making this the best draft day in history?

Sorry for the broken-recordness, but I think we need Moreno much more than Boldin. If he's not there, a trade down will do.

Fixed but good posting otherwise.

I honestly have to disagree. If we were hypothetically to attain boldin's services, we would still have numerous (albeit low round) draft picks to adress the Rb situation. taking a guy like Shonne the war machine Greene in day 2 could definitely shore up our short yardage situation. Peters, Boldin, Greene (or another like back) Is a combination that i believe would make an immediate impact, one which clearly the eagles are looking for towards the end of the donovan mcnabb era. as for peppers, I just see this as illogical why would we pay the guy 16 million this year when without a doubt he will be had for cheaper the next year, as a free agent on a regulated salary.

I'd take Moreno, who IMO is going to be a stud especially if inserted in the Eagles' offense, over an upgrade at WR that will cost BIG $$ and the opportunity to get a future rookie star. The talent they have at WR is sufficient.

 

[Mighty Mice]

Have to see the contract deal they sign Peters to, but an outstanding move for Philly. Adding a younger LT who has proven he can play at a high level, while allowing Herremans to stay at LG for what they gave up is outstanding.

Hard to imagine the Eagles not being better running, passing, in short yardage, and in the red zone! Add in a young improving D bringing back 10 starters and having adequately replaced the 11th in FA, and the 21th pick?

Great off-season. Truly.

Adding Stacy Andrews, Peters, Jones, Weaver and the return of Shaun Andrews...I love it.

O-Line from a question mark to a strength with depth! MJG, McGlynn, Cole, Justice, Dunlap, Gibson...

 

[Domination]

So Gross got 6 years for $60 mil ($30 mil gtd), I would not be surprised to see Peters get a 6 year deal. Although I think that the $ will be less, he is only 26 years old.

 

[Chunky Soup]

and the 21th pick?

Lisp?

 

[Polish Hammer]

now boys what do we do with 21, Knowsean?. i know this is highly unlikely but does anyone see us making a move for boldin with 21, making this the best draft day in history?

I think they should wait till the 2nd round to take a RB unless Moreno is there. If he is not sitting there at 21 I look for DE/CB or trade down a bit and take a center.

I agree with this. I'm convinced that if we can get Mack at C in the draft this OL could be one of the best in the league for a few years. Maybe I'm just overly excited but having a nice balance of youth and experience across the line with a very good level of talent at each slot tells me that Reid and Co are going to keep us very competitive.

 

[Domination]

DH,

Obviously they can't move up to #8, but could you see them still moving up to get a DE?

 

[phillyfan72]

It's hard for me right now not to be giddy. We just replaced two tackles with younger upgrades in the same offseason and didn't have to rely on a rookie 1st rounder to do it; that's unheard of. Wow.

And this is why I can never understand how fans can bash the front offense. Great move IMO. If you would have told me last year that we would be getting rid of Runyan and Thomas and our O line would be better BEFORE the draft even happens....

It's funny how you won't hear a word now from BK or any of the other so-called fans when they make a move like this. I would have rather them get Boldin then Peters, only b/c of the way Peters played and handled himself last year, but you can't argue with this move. They also still have a boatload of picks to play around with on draft day. If they get Moreno at 21 and a decent TE prospect in round 2 like Cook, you have to like what they're doing.

 

[Mighty Mice]

and the 21th pick?

Lisp?

lol. Typing too fast...

 

[SPM]

It's hard for me right now not to be giddy. We just replaced two tackles with younger upgrades in the same offseason and didn't have to rely on a rookie 1st rounder to do it; that's unheard of. Wow.

What's really odd is that I'm not even sure those are the 2 biggest upgrades on pure talent differential. Peters >>>> Thomas

Andrews >> Runyan

Weaver >>>>> Klecko

Be giddy. I have a friend who will be calling me later depressed that they traded a draft pick for a guy he never heard of. Sometimes it's like

There's only one guy up here that like the Eagles and I just told him about the trade and at first he was mad that they traded a first round pick because he has no idea who Peters is.

 

[Novice2]

Now with:

Leonard Weaver

Jason Peters

Shaun Andrews

I expect a nice upgrade to the running game

?Add in there Moreno or another top RB and could it be a new Eagles offense we see in 2009?

Why is that? Peters sucks in the running game. He's great in pass protection when he isn't taking plays off, but he is well below average in the running game. The Bills rarely were successful running left. I wish the Bills would have gotten more for him, but I don't think he's worth the $11-12M a year that he wants. And who knows, it's possible the deal could still fall apart if the Eagles aren't willing to give him $12M a year and he won't sign a new contract with him.

Oh, and screw the Bills for not insisting on the 21st pick. That's ridiculous. Ralph Wilson needs to stop cheaping out and hire a legitimate GM. The guys he has had in that position over the last 10+ years have been a pile of dog doo.

They need that pick for Boldin.

 

[delusional]

Id rather see Edwards then boldin but that is just me.

CRABTEELAKURZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

 

[loose circuits]

so.. the deal was:

Jeff Otah (RT) and a 2009 4th rounder and a 2010 pick

for:

Jason Peters (LT)

Trevor Laws (DT)

Mike McGlynn (OG)

Quentin Demps (S)

Not bad at all...

Now we have a lot of middle offensive linemen:

Herremans

Sean Andrews

Nick Cole

Max Jean-Gilles

Mike McGlynn

I wonder if we try to trade Cole, Jean-Gilles, or McGlynn

I'd honestly deal Jean-Gilles out of those guys. Justice is now a depth tackle at best, I wouldn't mid seeing Runyan back as a depth tackle for one year, if he's healthy, but they did a really nice job addressing the OT spots.

you think Runyan's going to practice everyday to be a swing tackle? I doubt it. Lets hope Justice or Dunlap can fill that role, but we can always kick Herremans out if injury strikes

 

[stevegamer]

It's hard for me right now not to be giddy. We just replaced two tackles with younger upgrades in the same offseason and didn't have to rely on a rookie 1st rounder to do it; that's unheard of. Wow.

What's really odd is that I'm not even sure those are the 2 biggest upgrades on pure talent differential. Peters >>>> Thomas

Andrews >> Runyan

Weaver >>>>> Klecko

Be giddy. I have a friend who will be calling me later depressed that they traded a draft pick for a guy he never heard of. Sometimes it's like

There's only one guy up here that like the Eagles and I just told him about the trade and at first he was mad that they traded a first round pick because he has no idea who Peters is.

Sometimes I think of parodying Eagles fans - particularly the 610 crowd - with a song called "Loudmouth Stupidity", tune is is "Silent Lucidity".

 

[stevegamer]

so.. the deal was:

Jeff Otah (RT) and a 2009 4th rounder and a 2010 pick

for:

Jason Peters (LT)

Trevor Laws (DT)

Mike McGlynn (OG)

Quentin Demps (S)

Not bad at all...

Now we have a lot of middle offensive linemen:

Herremans

Sean Andrews

Nick Cole

Max Jean-Gilles

Mike McGlynn

I wonder if we try to trade Cole, Jean-Gilles, or McGlynn

I'd honestly deal Jean-Gilles out of those guys. Justice is now a depth tackle at best, I wouldn't mid seeing Runyan back as a depth tackle for one year, if he's healthy, but they did a really nice job addressing the OT spots.

you think Runyan's going to practice everyday to be a swing tackle? I doubt it. Lets hope Justice or Dunlap can fill that role, but we can always kick Herremans out if injury strikes

I doubt he'll get a starting job anywhere, and it keeps likely keeps his endorsement deals going soemwhat.

 

[massraider]

If Ocho Cinco is available, a big if, I think he fits the Eagles.

He's 31, big deal. The Eagles are trying to win THIS year. If they get a Super Bowl this year, who cares if he's in Philly in 3 years. His age matters to a younger team, but the Eagles window is now.

Trade cost would HAVE to be less than Braylon and Anquan.

Already under contract. Edwards and Boldin would both need new deals.

I think he'd be a great teammate on a winning team.

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

If the Andrews brothers can come back healthy mentally and physically this oline can be something fierce. Add in Weaver a real FB, and this O is much better.

Somehow that #21 pick needs to turn into a skill player, be it Moreno or another RB, Petigew (sp) the TE, or Boldin

Would it be totally out of the question to trade a 1 and 3 for Boldin and draft a rb in the 2nd rd

 

[Domination]

This is not what I want, but I just get the feeling that the Eagles will end up trading down from the #21. That being said, I still don't think that it will be a skill position player.

 

[dotman]

I can't wait for the season. The only real needs left to address are RB and TE. If they can add a legit weapon to take some of the load off of Westy, and a TE who can block, the Eagles are possibly the NFC favorite to reach the Super Bowl IMO. A stud WR would be nice, but I honestly don't think at this point it would be necessary. Regardless I am excited for the draft

 

[Chunky Soup]

Turns out this offseason isn't so bad. Would be a lot better with Boldin though.

 

[zadok]

So Gross got 6 years for $60 mil ($30 mil gtd), I would not be surprised to see Peters get a 6 year deal. Although I think that the $ will be less, he is only 26 years old.

You win. But it looks like 60M is the number...

 

[Birdie048]

So Gross got 6 years for $60 mil ($30 mil gtd), I would not be surprised to see Peters get a 6 year deal. Although I think that the $ will be less, he is only 26 years old.

You win. But it looks like 60M is the number...

According to ESPN, it's a $60M for 6 year deal. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4077093

I like the deal. It's an upgrade and a higher "value" reward than the risk of a rookie pick for the #28 selection where all the Top 5 OL will be gone. Philly has the $$ and the picks to make it happen. IIRC, from earlier posts (according to DH), Buff wanted a 3rd rounder. I am glad they saved the 3rd for the "pursuit" of Boldin or a solid RB option.

By Friday night, , according to a source, Peters had signed a four-year extension worth $53 million in new money. The Eagles acquired him with two years remaining on his Bills contract. In total, Peters will make $60 million over the next six seasons.

For Peters, the Bills will receive a first-round pick (28th selection overall), a fourth-rounder in next weekend's draft and a sixth-round pick in 2010, according to a source.

"Jason Peters is the best left tackle in football," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "He is a powerful and athletic tackle and I have admired his play over the last few years on film. I have always believed that success in the NFL is derived from the strong play of the offensive and defensive lines. This offseason we have added two young, top-flight offensive linemen in Jason and Stacy Andrews."

For more than a year, Peters had been in a contract stalemate with the Bills. He's made two Pro Bowls at left tackle and wants to become one of the highest-paid players at his position -- at an annual salary of possibly more than $11 million.

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 328 pounds, Peters completed his sixth season last year and is scheduled to make $3.375 million for the coming season. Last year he held out of training camp, but the decision did not get him a new contract. Peters is signed through 2010 and can then become a free agent.

A great success story for the Bills, Peters was an undrafted tight end out of Arkansas. After his rookie season, Peters was converted into an offensive lineman, and started 10 games at right tackle in 2005. He moved over to the left side midway through the following season. Buffalo eventually turned him into one of the best left tackles in the game.

By landing Peters, the Eagles fill an immediate hole on their offensive line after left tackle Tra Thomas signed with Jacksonville in free agency last month. The Eagles still have a first-round pick, the 21st overall.

Without Peters, the Bills have another need to address in either free agency or the draft. Buffalo was already in the midst of revamping its offensive line after releasing left guard Derrick Dockery and electing not to re-sign centers Duke Preston and Melvin Fowler in February.

The Bills, coming off their third straight 7-9 season, have added Geoff Hangartner, who is expected to take over at center, and versatile journeyman Seth McKinney in free agency.

By acquiring the 28th pick from Philadelphia, Buffalo will now have three of the first 42 selections in the draft, including the 11th overall. Aside from offensive line, the Bills have specific needs on defense, including adding a lineman or outside linebacker.

Right tackle Langston Walker is a candidate to take over for Peters. Walker filled in on the left side during Peters' holdout last year, and in Buffalo's opener.

Peters was fined by the Bills more than $600,000 for missing mandatory minicamp and all of training camp last year before reporting to the team a day before Buffalo's season opener. It's not clear whether Peters paid those fines.

 

[Novice2]

now boys what do we do with 21, Knowsean?. i know this is highly unlikely but does anyone see us making a move for boldin with 21, making this the best draft day in history?

Sorry for the broken-recordness, but I think we need Moreno much more than Boldin. If he's not there, a trade down will do.

Fixed but good posting otherwise.

I honestly have to disagree. If we were hypothetically to attain boldin's services, we would still have numerous (albeit low round) draft picks to adress the Rb situation. taking a guy like Shonne the war machine Greene in day 2 could definitely shore up our short yardage situation. Peters, Boldin, Greene (or another like back) Is a combination that i believe would make an immediate impact, one which clearly the eagles are looking for towards the end of the donovan mcnabb era. as for peppers, I just see this as illogical why would we pay the guy 16 million this year when without a doubt he will be had for cheaper the next year, as a free agent on a regulated salary.

I'd take Moreno, who IMO is going to be a stud especially if inserted in the Eagles' offense, over an upgrade at WR that will cost BIG $$ and the opportunity to get a future rookie star. The talent they have at WR is sufficient.

We are fine @ WR The Eagles were fine at WR in the Super Bowl year. The Eagles need another

81 not another 36. Especially with a 65/70% pass play calling coach

 

[BuddyKnuckles]

It's hard for me right now not to be giddy. We just replaced two tackles with younger upgrades in the same offseason and didn't have to rely on a rookie 1st rounder to do it; that's unheard of. Wow.

And this is why I can never understand how fans can bash the front offense. Great move IMO. If you would have told me last year that we would be getting rid of Runyan and Thomas and our O line would be better BEFORE the draft even happens....

It's funny how you won't hear a word now from BK or any of the other so-called fans when they make a move like this. I would have rather them get Boldin then Peters, only b/c of the way Peters played and handled himself last year, but you can't argue with this move. They also still have a boatload of picks to play around with on draft day. If they get Moreno at 21 and a decent TE prospect in round 2 like Cook, you have to like what they're doing.

Actually D Bag, i just came in here to say that i am officially exhaling. This was a steal. I still think they need a WR, because you can give a QB 4 or 400 seconds to throw, but if no ones open, then no one's open.Anyway, if they can get Moreno at 21, and then somehow, some way get Boldin or Edwards...i will officially be excited for the season.PS - Get a Friggin clue before you try to bash me. I may stir the pot in here, but i am reasonable when its called for