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Funny how a position that was such a weakness over the years is now far and away the team's strength. Jackson, Maclin, Celek, Avant are as good as any WR/TE corp in the whole league. And so young too....Bushead said:
Good move locking up Avant. Now if they can just settle on who's going to be throwing him the ball for the next few years...
Yes
Certainly, but I expect some of those to be addressed in the draft. The long-term QB is hopefully on the roster already. The organization just needs to decide among themselves which way they want to go.
It's fine if he's a quick fix. Chances are he's an upgrade over Sean Jones and can either push Demps/Macho or overtake them. Even if he's lost a step and is a bench player, he offers depth at both CB and S. Considering the no names they had to sign after Hobbs and others got injured, he has value to the team. Since he's coming off injury, Jackson is probably willing to take a short term deal with the Eagles because it offers a chance to start on a winning team and a chance to showcase for more money next year. I don't think the Ravens would offer him a chance to start.Sean Jones is a good tackling DB, but that didn't mean much last year considering he lost a step. I still think he would have offered more positives than Macho last year, but that's the Eagles. They will continue to draft guys and hope they find the next BDawk or even Mikell there - they're not going to overpay for Rolle.They will overpay for DL, OL, QB, and maybe CB. I think they would have paid top money for Peppers if the Bears weren't more aggressive.
The guy played 11 games the past 2 seasons due to a ACL injuries. He is a CB, and already mention of him maybe going out for safety lol typical reid
We certainly did not get much for Gibson Baskett and Brown. I'm sure Curtis will be on his way out as well.
I would bet Baskett is back on the team. He's a better 5th WR than Brown since he can play ST. Assuming Curtis is cut (he's definitely not worth 4+ mil as a 4th WR), WR becomes a need in the draft again. That Gibson trade looks a lot more regrettable now. He would be a great backup.None_More_Black said:
do you really think it matters who the 5th WR is...delusional said:
Reggie wasn't gonna do anything for us this season. And I highly doubt any other team would give up much more. They dumped his contract, and got a pick that probably won't make the team. But Brandon Gibson and Brent Celek were 6th round picks in recent drafts that did end up making the team and playing (granted Gibson was traded). I'd rather take a flier on a young guy in the draft rather than pay Reggie a couple million to ride teh bench and make 10 catches over the course of the season.delusional said:
Two interesting things heard on radio today. First was Sal Pal on 97.5 that Seattle has contacted the Eagles many times about Kolb or McNabb. Pete Carroll wants to win in his first year back in the NFL. Sal also said there is zero market for Vick at the moment.The second came from Sirius NFL (Late Hits?) that while Cleveland has brought in Wallace as a backup, they are very much still in the market for a QB. Their opinion was Brady Quinn would not be the starter and their options include a trade for an experienced WCO QB.
I'm interested in the idea that they want a WCO QB considering their OC, Brian Daboll, has never coached a WCO Daboll
According to Mike Lombardi, yes the Browns are going to a WCO this year. He expects Quinn to be no better then the #3 QB with Wallace being the backup. That would mean the #1 isn't on the roster at the moment (with DA being released earlier today).
If they are trading Mcnabb I don't mind the trade but if McNabb stays they have to many holes on defense to trade 3 picks away just to fill one area of need and I think Berry is the 2nd best player in this draft next to Suh.
Seeing as how the biggest complaint about McNabb is that he is NOT the ideal WCO QB...I don't see how this matters.
I can confirm that they are really going at it hot and heavy with Seattle. The talks are centered on McNabb, but it's the first I'm hearing about a 3-way deal. As far as I know, that part isn't true.Also, they're not getting ANY play for Vick. They're really starting to think they wasted 1.5 million on that roster bonus they paid him last week.
The only question that I ask is would they take Berry or the Top DE on their board?
This supports Sal Pal's take on it. No market for Vick and he can certainly see a scenario where Kolb and Vick are the Eagles 2010 QB's with McNabb being the one to go.
Seattle has 1.6, I think. IMO it's a strech to even think Berry makes it that far.
So is it McNabb and what pick for 1.6? Is Seattle going to throw in a later pick?
There's a really good chance he could fall to 6.EDIT: Joe Haden would be a nice consolation.
Makes sense, Vick is not a good QB and is now slower
That, I don't know. My info was simply that Seattle was really interested in McNabb. I speculated to him that it was probably McNabb for 2.6 (or whatever Seattle's 2nd rounder was) and was told that was a possibility. Nothing beyond that though.
Deranged Hermit said:
I don't know how I feel about this, especially with two knee injuries in back to back years. Is he supposed to be healthy for the beginning of the season or is this another Stacy Andrews situation?
He didn't have knee surgery until November.
Would you prefer to keep McNabb for the year and get nothing for him?
That's not the choice. The choice is the 2.06 or McNabb on the roster for another season. That's a no brainer for me...give me 5 100 times out of 100.
Why? I'm sure it was a tough decision replacing Favre with Rodgers. The Eagles are in that same situation right now. Give Kolb a chance to run the show. McNabb is a declining player.
Last year I heard about 10+ friends say they'd give up their season tix if we signed Vick. They were still at every game.
Must we go around on this time and again? We clearly agree to disagree. I'm not saying that Andy Reid feels that trading McNabb for 2.06 is a bad idea. I'm not saying he wouldn't take less. I'm saying that MY PERSONAL OPINION is that taking 2.06 this year for McNabb would be a horrible decision and, if it were to happen, I would give up my season tickets. I'm not pretending to assert my statement as anything other than my personal, and biased, viewpoint.
And I'm asking you why you feel that getting anything at this point for McNabb is a bad thing, especially a high second pick.
I think moving McNabb for the 2.06 would be bad for the team too. However, when you say silly things like "I would give up my season tickets" that everyone reading this knows you will never do, it muddies-up what you are trying to say.Like if I were to say "if the Vikings move to Los Angeles, I will light my hair on fire!" Would I be upset if the team leaves for SoCal, just because people around the NFL think higher stadium revenues should be a higher priority to the State legislature than not racking up debt and/or cutting a lot of public-sector jobs and services? YES. Would I actually light my hair on fire? Not a chance.
Sorry Derek, I'm being 100% truthful. If we trade McNabb for the 2.06 straight up, with no other considerations, I will give up my season tickets.I think moving McNabb for the 2.06 would be bad for the team too. However, when you say silly things like "I would give up my season tickets" that everyone reading this knows you will never do, it muddies-up what you are trying to say.Like if I were to say "if the Vikings move to Los Angeles, I will light my hair on fire!" Would I be upset if the team leaves for SoCal, just because people around the NFL think higher stadium revenues should be a higher priority to the State legislature than not racking up debt and/or cutting a lot of public-sector jobs and services? YES. Would I actually light my hair on fire? Not a chance.
So...if you simply drop the "I'll give up my season tickets" claim, peace and order should be restored to the thread. H2H.
Because I don't think the 2.06 is enough return for what we're giving up, which is likely 10+ wins and a very good shot at a playoff run in 2010.
Whats the thinking here?Sorry Derek, I'm being 100% truthful. If we trade McNabb for the 2.06 straight up, with no other considerations, I will give up my season tickets.I think moving McNabb for the 2.06 would be bad for the team too. However, when you say silly things like "I would give up my season tickets" that everyone reading this knows you will never do, it muddies-up what you are trying to say.Like if I were to say "if the Vikings move to Los Angeles, I will light my hair on fire!" Would I be upset if the team leaves for SoCal, just because people around the NFL think higher stadium revenues should be a higher priority to the State legislature than not racking up debt and/or cutting a lot of public-sector jobs and services? YES. Would I actually light my hair on fire? Not a chance.
So...if you simply drop the "I'll give up my season tickets" claim, peace and order should be restored to the thread. H2H.
Why do you think Kolb can't win 10 games with this team and make a playoff run. Mark Sanchez was horrible for the Jets and they made it to the AFCCG.
I'll be lividWhats the thinking here?Sorry Derek, I'm being 100% truthful. If we trade McNabb for the 2.06 straight up, with no other considerations, I will give up my season tickets.I think moving McNabb for the 2.06 would be bad for the team too. However, when you say silly things like "I would give up my season tickets" that everyone reading this knows you will never do, it muddies-up what you are trying to say.Like if I were to say "if the Vikings move to Los Angeles, I will light my hair on fire!" Would I be upset if the team leaves for SoCal, just because people around the NFL think higher stadium revenues should be a higher priority to the State legislature than not racking up debt and/or cutting a lot of public-sector jobs and services? YES. Would I actually light my hair on fire? Not a chance.
So...if you simply drop the "I'll give up my season tickets" claim, peace and order should be restored to the thread. H2H.
