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Friday, April 17, 2009
EAGLES ACQUIRE PETERS

An Eagles source has confirmed that the team has agreed to a deal that will send two draft picks to the Buffalo Bills for two-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters. The Bills will get the 28th overall pick of the first round and a fourth-round selection in this year's draft.

The source said that Peters has passed a physical, but the trade will not be completed until the Eagles negotiate a new contract with Eugene Parker, the agent for the 340-pound tackle. Peters was in a much-publicized contract dispute with the Bills last summer, holding out of training camp until just before the start of the season.

He has two years remaining on his existing deal and is scheduled to be paid $3.8 in 2009 and $3.4 million in 2010.  

 

Posted by Bob Brookover @ 1:47 PM  Permalink | 115 comments
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Posted 02:02 PM, 04/17/2009
DJEAGLES
I guess this meens no Boldin...but good deal though...i'll take Jason Peters anyday
Posted 02:07 PM, 04/17/2009
Commish
This move would be phenomenal. Our #1 need (in my opinion) met with a young, All-Pro player? This would be a great trade/signing and leave us with ammunition in the draft to still pick top players (RB / TE) or trade (Boldin or Gonzalez?). Our line went from being a concern to a strength with the signing of Andrews and trading for Peters. I am excited if this happens and praise the front office for getting it done.
Posted 02:10 PM, 04/17/2009
Canuck_Eagles_Fan
Well, this clearly means no trade for Boldin, or at least I hope it doesn't. We need to take moreno with #21. But I agree Peters is much better than anyone else could have gotten at 28 (or even 21), like Beatty or Britton. But he's gonna be the highest paid guy on the team now.
Posted 02:13 PM, 04/17/2009
ahab
The 28th, a fourth and an undisclosed pick next year. Strong move.
Posted 02:15 PM, 04/17/2009
Richard Saunders
Dallas sux.
Posted 02:15 PM, 04/17/2009
knighn
27 year-old Pro-Bowl LT vs. 29 year-old Pro-Bowl WR. Well, Tackles usually seem to have a longer life-span in the NFL... and this guy is already younger. This might be a nice long-term investment for the Eagles, as long as this guy stays happy with his salary.
Posted 02:18 PM, 04/17/2009
JimCollins
Canuck_Eagles_Fan must have just read Don Banks' Mock draft on espn.com... or IS Don Banks
Posted 02:26 PM, 04/17/2009
jjmiv
this way the eagles pay a large contract to a proven player...instead of two large contracts to TWO UNPROVEN players...
Posted 02:30 PM, 04/17/2009
Wheelermustgo
Jay Glazer is reporting that the Eagles traded the 28th pick and a second day pick in this draft for Peters. Now let's go get Boldin and put the pedal to the medal!
Posted 02:41 PM, 04/17/2009
Canuck_Eagles_Fan
JimCollins, you got me. It's Don "Donnie Brasco" Banks here, lol. I did read his draft, but 80% of the drafts I've seen have them picking Moreno at 21 so it's not a direct line from Banks' draft to that thought. We need another RB to bridge the gap to the future and shoulder some of the load off of Westy. I'd rather they took Wells, but Moreno can catch a lot better than him so I think the front office would go for him. I don't think you pickup a WR at 21, and I hope they don't take pettigrew there either. With the LT need filled, I think you absolutely have to to RB there, unless somehow one of the great Defensive prospects falls to you (and by great I mean Orakp, Raji, Ayers, who will in all likelihood be gone by 21).
Posted 02:41 PM, 04/17/2009
TXEaglesFan
LT-Peters LG-Herremans RG-Andrews RT-Andrews That's an impressive 80% of line for the next 4-5 years. Fullback Weaver. Let's get another RB to complement Westbrook. Now AR just needs to figure out how to call some running plays.
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Posted 02:45 PM, 04/17/2009
TXEaglesFan
LT-Peters, LG-Herremans, RG-Andrews, RT-Andrews. Impressive 80% of O-line for 4-5 years - that should make for a great matchup with Giants. I wouldn't mind seeing Alex Mack as an Eagle to complete the cycle - but get Moreno please!
Posted 02:47 PM, 04/17/2009
JimG
I've been saying for weeks that the most likely trade would be acquiring Peters rather than any of the WRs. This is a really good move for the Eagles. They get to keep the #21 pick and don't have to give up a 3rd rounder either. With 3 picks in the 5th round, they can now trade two of those and move back into the 4th round if they want to. The O-line now looks really good with Peters and Stacy Andrews and having Shawn Andrews back and healthy. This line could be dominating. We still have Jean-Giles and Cole on the bench for good depth too. It's pretty hard to acquire a Pro Bowl LT in his prime. The Eagles knew his price-tag on a contract extension going into this trade and they are immediately negotiating a new contract with him so that means they are willing to pay him in the neighborhood of what he's asking. All the Lurie, Banner and Reid haters out there...take that. All that whining that the Eagles don't try to acquire good players or that they won't spend money has always been nonsense. The Eagles have shown before that they'll sign or trade for top talent guys and spend money on them if they are in their prime...Troy Vincent, Runyan, TO, Kearse, Asante Samuel and now Peters. They still could make a run at Boldin if they really wanted to...I won't hold my breath on that one but it sure would be a pleasant surprise.
Posted 02:52 PM, 04/17/2009
GHOSTPHAYCE
Seems like a great move by the Eagles. It's good to see them addressing a need rather than stockpiling their picks like they've done in the past. a late first rounder and a 4th rounder for a 27 year-old Pro Bowl OT is a steal.
Posted 02:55 PM, 04/17/2009
bobbyuk
The full trade according to CBS.com is the Eagles sent a 1st and 4th rounder this year plus a 6th rounder in 2010. But the deal is contingent on them signing him to a new deal. I also read on another Eagles fan board that ESPN950 is reporting the Eagles are negotiating with Jacksonville to trade the 21st and a couple of other picks to move up to 8th to select a WR--take your pick--Crabtree or Maclin.
Posted 02:55 PM, 04/17/2009
horhey
this move should tell everyone exactly what value the Eagles place on Wide Receivers. Obviously, this was a larger void to fill and they did it. Probably just as well - Boldin sounds like he may have carried some baggage with his attitude.
Posted 02:55 PM, 04/17/2009
AEPi71
NY sux
Posted 03:00 PM, 04/17/2009
kookybeez
Hey canuck.....you should hit "submit" a couple more times just to be sure everyone sees your post.
Posted 03:03 PM, 04/17/2009
monty142
Huge move. Love the get a WR, but this is more important. Their O-line is absolutely stacked now, which instantly makes the entire offense better. Now, just draft a good RB to spell (and eventually replace in a few years) Westbrook and a blocking TE, and it's a nice offseason (Dawkins disaster aside). Though honestly, I deal the other #1 for Boldin. Why risk what you'll get in the draft when you can get a legit stud WR? Getting Peters and Boldin is a hell of a lot better than what they'd get with the picks. And you still have your 2nd and 3rd rounders to get a RB and TE. Those moves would probably make them the team to beat in the NFC.
Posted 03:03 PM, 04/17/2009
bleed green forever
why is everyone riding off boldin... the eagles still have 30 million to spend and another first round pick..
Posted 03:03 PM, 04/17/2009
Canuck_Eagles_Fan
Sorry for the dupes. It said Page Not FOund after I submitted. Wish you could delete your own posts.
Posted 03:04 PM, 04/17/2009
MoBayYankee
This means the Eagles plan on running the ball more right, right, right, because it doesn't make any sense to have all that beef playing on it's heels pass blocking all game
Posted 03:07 PM, 04/17/2009
The Blueprint
Yessssssssir!!! Next step resigning one donovan f mcnabb!!!
Posted 03:10 PM, 04/17/2009
ChangeISNeeded
Great move for Birds! Now draft best player available - Moreno, Brown, or Pettigrew! (After draft sign Plaxico as the #1 WR!! haha!)
Posted 03:11 PM, 04/17/2009
sawgrass
wow! I like him. Still use the 21 pick for moreno!
Posted 03:11 PM, 04/17/2009
Curse of Billy Penn
Great...now McNabb will have the time he needs for nobody to get open. I can't say I don't like the move...this guy is a young pro-bowler (although from what I've read he had some problems with his focus last year and gave up a ton of sacks...hopefully that was just his contract issues..not that he won't eventually have those here). And they may need a RB to spell BW and build for the future, but can we PLEASE get a freakin' receiver who can get open or at least a big body that can hold onto a ball. PLEASE!!!
Posted 03:13 PM, 04/17/2009
gordy
Good solid move, makes allot more sense then trading our 1st two picks to take a tackle who may or may not be able to play. Now if we could package our 21st with our third and get Crabtree it could be an outstanding offseason.
Posted 03:13 PM, 04/17/2009
rbecker1963
This is an exceptional move by the Eagles. I am a regular critic of Andy Reid and the organization but this move along with signing Stacy Andrews is a great move. Andy now has a Pro Bowl Tackle and the Andrews Wall on the right side. Okay, they can protect Donovan now, who to throw the ball to? I'll expect Andy to do something more with Wideouts, TE and RB. Westbrook & Weaver; solid. Maybe a Braylon Edwards and a blocking TE out of the draft. Safety & Corner and another inside linebacker. Good job Eagles. Credit where credit is due. Thank you Andy and Tom and Joe for making these moves.
Posted 03:14 PM, 04/17/2009
PhillyTrue
Great move at a fair price! Our starters on the O line are pretty much set. Have a half-decent draft, get some good health, and we will be right there at the end. Go Birds!!
Posted 03:14 PM, 04/17/2009
Israel is my home
GREAT MOVE!!
Posted 03:15 PM, 04/17/2009
Commish
Made my day (see post #4 at 02:07 PM for why)!!!
Posted 03:16 PM, 04/17/2009
zen
and best of all - The Eagles successfully avoid paying another unproven 1st-Round Draft pick Money $$$. Don't be shocked if they similarly trade their other first round pick. The team wants value - and even more importantly - the Eagles want to avoid paying 1st-Round dollars
Posted 03:16 PM, 04/17/2009
PhillyPhantastico
Great move Birds, especially if you look at the entire package, as the Birds gave up Otah and got Peters, allowed them to get both Desean Jackson and Trevor Laws last year (instead of just one) plus trade for Booker (eh) and get Demps. Now trade out of 21 for an early second (RB) and 4th (TE) this year and a first next year!
Posted 03:17 PM, 04/17/2009
McNabbulous
Funny how a bunch of these jokers SLAMMED the Eagles for trading down and getting an extra 1st rounder - they now LOVE this deal. Yeah you did - don't pretend now you didn't. Same ones who said Kolb needs to start before McNabb showed his quality ONCE AGAIN and got us to the playoffs and engineered the huge clutch 4th quarter comeback against the Cards that the defence couldn't hold. We don't need your expert analysis Kolb-lovers and McNabb-bashers. Go back to watching the Phillies. You don't know 'cause you don't know!
Posted 03:17 PM, 04/17/2009
Zherog
Great move by the Birds.
Posted 03:18 PM, 04/17/2009
gordy
JimG is Dave Spadaro!
Posted 03:19 PM, 04/17/2009
McNabbulous
This PhillyPhantastico knows what he says - let's trade out of #21 and do it again next year.
Posted 03:20 PM, 04/17/2009
KevinRx
Take Moreno at 21 and this off-season will be a success...
Posted 03:20 PM, 04/17/2009
iamnotTHATking
EVEN enthusiastically negative Eagles fans have to lvoe this trade. The biggest, meanest and best OL in football. THANK God and Baby Jesus we'll never have to hear the drive killing call "holding offense # 72" again. Peters for Tra William illegal hands to face thomas for the biggest upgrade we've seen since T.O. over Pinkston or Thrash as the #1 WR. Get Boldin, a stud TE or BIG RB and this is the consensus #1 team in the NFC. BAR NONE. Kudos to a group of people that get bashed more than they should: Andy, Joey, Jeffie and Tommy (puppet) KING~out
Posted 03:21 PM, 04/17/2009
rwright611
Good move. This makes losing Tra Thomas a bit easier to swallow.
Posted 03:23 PM, 04/17/2009
gallen024
rwright611 - This makes losing Tra way easier to deal with. Peters is 8 years younger and is in his prime.. Amazing move..
Posted 03:23 PM, 04/17/2009
robkaos
Good deal. Trade the other 1st and a 3rd for Boldin now. The time is NOW. Window's almosttttttttt shut on #5. Reid never does much with first round picks anyways.
Posted 03:23 PM, 04/17/2009
Rokit
I agree with Monty. Make a run at Boldin with #21 and a 3rd rounder and draft a RB in the 2nd round. Who'd still be around by #53?
Posted 03:24 PM, 04/17/2009
Flyboy24
Great move, now send the other first rounder and the third rounder to the Cards and get Boldin. Use the second rounder for a RB and the rest of the picks for secondary help.
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Posted 03:28 PM, 04/17/2009
PEFF
Nice move! I think they can get a number 1 receiver for a 2nd rd pick. Whether it be ocho cinco (dont really like him) or braylon edwards, or boldin. Not enough teams willing to go out and pay a number 1 for these guys. I say birds get boldin for a 2 and 3. Draft moreno with the 1st. (HIGH POWERED BABY)
Posted 03:30 PM, 04/17/2009
Monster Joe
Punch: Haynesworth; Counter-punch Peters. Now go get Boldin!
Posted 03:30 PM, 04/17/2009
MTbelly
Dallas does, in fact, suck.
Posted 03:33 PM, 04/17/2009
scotty_one
It makes great sense.We still are in a respectable place in the first rd for a perspective RB or perhaps Brandon Pettigrew and get a relatively young tackle.I would love if they could trade into the early second rd and steal a WR with still some trade ammo.
Posted 03:33 PM, 04/17/2009
theKing
nice. lock up a rb with the 21 and find a tight end in the draft. not bad indeed.
Posted 03:34 PM, 04/17/2009
dreinterests
I think it's tougher situation than trade for boldin now. do you trade away your other top pick and leave yourself only second rounders for RB? It's possible, I mean Westbrook was a fourth rounder. The Eagles WR corps is solid but not spectacular, their RB aging.
Posted 03:35 PM, 04/17/2009
craigaroo74
Great move; lets hope he stays healthy and they take Moreno with the other 1st rounder
Posted 03:35 PM, 04/17/2009
jstraw
Not a great deal in my opinion. Peters led the league in sacks allowed by a left tackle last year. And he wants 12 mill per.
Posted 03:37 PM, 04/17/2009
Rokit
Hey Peff, I'd love to get Boldin for a 2 and a 3 but I don't think that's gonna happen.
Posted 03:40 PM, 04/17/2009
monty142
Rokit--if you're talking about RB at 53, I've seen names like Shonn Green, LeSean McCoy, and Donald Brown all in the 2nd round. Not sure how far they'd drop, but any of those guys could be a nice complement/future replacement for Westbrook. I think trading the other #1 is a safe move. And they'd be the talk of the NFL for a while--you know Lurie would love that.
Posted 03:42 PM, 04/17/2009
citysims
Our Offensive line will be HUGE!!!!!!If we can get our hands on a big back you people will see something that you have never seen in the city of brotherly love...A POUNDING BRUISING RUNNING GAME!
Posted 03:43 PM, 04/17/2009
boxxxcutta
nice, all we need now is BOLDIN!
Posted 03:45 PM, 04/17/2009
chasing history
Sweet. My only concern is why are the Bills dealing him now?
Posted 03:49 PM, 04/17/2009
cujat13
This is the move I have been waiting for.....there was never any chance of the Eagles trading for Boldin and now we dont have to worry about packaging picks to trade up for an unproven LT. Great move for the Eagles....and the haters will realize they were wrong next season.
Posted 03:51 PM, 04/17/2009
Glenside4Life
Good thing we got a stud OT so he can protect mcnabb when he throws to jason avant's ankles. Terrible deal. Another 8-8 season coming up
Posted 03:58 PM, 04/17/2009
moderndaymesh
There we go! I have a feeling this means we're going for a skill position guy at #21. This gives us plenty of options...trade the pick in a package for Boldin, use it to get Moreno, Pettigrew, or a WR...I like it. I'm worried that Peters' ego will be an issue, but overall, plenty of pros for very few cons...I like it.
Posted 04:00 PM, 04/17/2009
DONDEN31
CAN IT BE? CAN IT REALLY BE? COULD BIG RED DECIDE TO RUN THE BALL ONCE IN A WHILE??!!
Posted 04:00 PM, 04/17/2009
CapitanesFua
Finally, an impressive move by the Eagles management. I wonder who had the brains.
Posted 04:01 PM, 04/17/2009
The Professor
HHHMMM, are we really letting A.Reid off the hook for "playing" to his strength, O-Line? can the O-line catch a pass or get 3rd and 1? WE NEED OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS!!!!! I'll wait until the draft is over to grade this off season.
Posted 04:06 PM, 04/17/2009
webconference
Perhaps he won't hold out any longer...I get the feeling he's averse to training camp. Web Conferencing Service
Posted 04:06 PM, 04/17/2009
nizzies
Great move now McNabb's back should be clean. The only thing now it;s a lock that we will not acquire Bolden or Edwards, Now sign McNabb do not do him like Dawk! KOLB IS NOT THE ANSWER!
Posted 04:08 PM, 04/17/2009
Rokit
Hey Monty- yeah, RB at #53. Brown will definitely be gone by then but maybe McCoy or Green would still be around.
Posted 04:11 PM, 04/17/2009
peteike
We wont get boldin now, that hurts. Love securing the O line since I think Runyan was the best FA pickup ever. Just way more exciting signing an offensive weapon as opposed to a boring lineman. Were all gonna cry when Boldin snags an Eli pass for a gm winning td to lose homefield advantage. Or if he goes to Dallas, that would be even worse. Lets get Plex on the cheap when he gets off the hook and no jailtime.
Posted 04:11 PM, 04/17/2009
mikecal
I am an eagles fan in buffalo. I am getting a lot of negative comments from the bills fans here. Peters did allow one of the most amount of sacks in the league last year. he had a terrible year last year but made the pro bowl off reputation. The year before he was considered one of the best young left tackles in the NFL. I like this trade and think he will be great now that he is with a real team. However I hate the idea that this almost certainly means no Boldin. Either way great move and now our o line is set.
Posted 04:11 PM, 04/17/2009
PhillyPhantastico
Professor: Yes, an offensive line can get you 3rd and one.
Posted 04:13 PM, 04/17/2009
Glenside4Life
how many games can an OT win you in the course of a season? how many games can a stud WR win you in the course of a season? do the math, 9-7 at best.
Posted 04:22 PM, 04/17/2009
didderbops
Finally, a move to be thrilled about. Now we can say we've upgraded at left tackle, which would NOT have been the case had we shifted Herremans or Andrews to the position.
Posted 04:22 PM, 04/17/2009
UnaBlogger
He probably plays better moving forward, than backpedaling, like most O-linemen. Pretty sure they don't pass 90% of the time in Buffalo. Next Ron Solt for sure. FireAndyReid.com
Posted 04:30 PM, 04/17/2009
ezetusky
I would still go after Boldin and then take the running back out of Iowa Green in the second or third round!
Posted 04:30 PM, 04/17/2009
PEFF
hey glengetalife, the line lost them at least 3 games last year. They needed to address the line. They got the best left tackle they could get. That was the biggest need. If they can get a number 1 wr I am sure they will. Get happy !! birds 11-5 Right now.
Posted 04:33 PM, 04/17/2009
davekrieg
Canuckeagles fan = fraud
Posted 04:34 PM, 04/17/2009
Matt Tropp
I like cat food
Posted 04:41 PM, 04/17/2009
Grazman
Awesome....totally awesome...
Posted 04:45 PM, 04/17/2009
bmsolar
Great move. With how much rookie players are getting nowadays you are much better getting a proven player. Solar Power How
Posted 04:52 PM, 04/17/2009
Reddgie Noble
Canuck: good points, although if we go RB in the first, Moreno is the better fit for our version of the west coast offense. I have read a lot about the fact that the RB's who will be available in rounds 2,3 and 4 are not much of a drop off from Wells/Moreno/Brown, so do not be surprised if they wait till later on RB, but it is a glaring need. Lo Book is not going to cut it and B West is due for a decline.
Posted 04:54 PM, 04/17/2009
ChahlieM
hey you dumb Canuck Eagles Fan - hit submit once dope
Posted 04:56 PM, 04/17/2009
cygnus-17
nice trade, best in years for the birds
Posted 05:02 PM, 04/17/2009
looper121
As a Bills fan, I have to say I'm not that sorry to see him go. But this is probably because he held out for all of training camp and then sucked a fat one for the first month of the season...
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Posted 05:04 PM, 04/17/2009
rustypop58
Great move- O- Line could be better than it has been in years. Many real good players in their prime.
Posted 05:11 PM, 04/17/2009
looper121
@ chasing history- 'Sweet. My only concern is why are the Bills dealing him now?' You'll see.
Posted 05:11 PM, 04/17/2009
dutchman
Trade mcNabb for 2 first round picks, trade for Boldin, draft Pttigew for TE, and grab a running back.
Posted 05:13 PM, 04/17/2009
kthomas
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! This is a bad trade for the eagles. A first and a fourth round draft pick for a guy who gave up 11.5 sacks last year??? Plus they'll have to give him a new contract!
Posted 05:15 PM, 04/17/2009
The Professor
PhillyPhantastico - you know what I mean...I'm sorry, I'm not drinking this KOOLAIDE....We have been asking for a receiver and a big back for how long????Come on, I'm listening..... A.REID kind of STINKS!!!!He is a decent coach but not great. You can get used to this mediocrity, but I'm not. HIS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK....
Posted 05:17 PM, 04/17/2009
Will.i.Am
harry for this grab, hes a great player. now if we could just get a TE
Posted 05:17 PM, 04/17/2009
Conshy04
This is a great trade for the Eagles. Anyone who thinks that Boldin would have been worth both 1# is nuts.. Only one WR in the league is even close to worth that and the Cards aren't dealing Fitz any time soon.....
Posted 05:17 PM, 04/17/2009
hunkmania
I totally agree this move is phenomenal!
Posted 05:18 PM, 04/17/2009
hunkmania
I totally agree this move is phenomenal!
Posted 05:19 PM, 04/17/2009
MikeP
Who has a better offensive line than the Eagles? Hmmmm. Nobody.
Posted 05:20 PM, 04/17/2009
a.b.s.
get T.O. back and force mcnabb to room with him on the road!
Posted 05:21 PM, 04/17/2009
Will.i.Am
wow, meant happy**
Posted 05:28 PM, 04/17/2009
djack10
*applause* paging, mr. wells, mr.wells to the eagles, please. oh, don't you love that we just took the anchor away from the bills OL. good luck catching passes TO with Edwards on his back every other play. boldin is not a good move, but i like that crabtree idea someone mentioned higher up. that would be quite a young tandem -- jackson and crabtree. mcnabb would have no excuses with that line and those two running routes.
Posted 05:36 PM, 04/17/2009
cdedrick05
They will take a DB or DE...guaranteed. My guess is the best ranked DE, maybe Michael Johnson.
Posted 06:18 PM, 04/17/2009
mike l
Poor Bills: all those players and no Peters.
Posted 06:18 PM, 04/17/2009
maximus
ESPN kept advertising eagles get weapon for mcnabb a pro bowler. I got excited and thought it was Boldin. I admit I was disappointed about 1/2 second when I found it was Peters. But reality set in. We are looking good, still need a #1 WR. Trade the first for Boldin. If that happens, we get a RB in the second... can you say SUPERBOWL?
Posted 06:21 PM, 04/17/2009
bigphillydad
Dont teams fall off the face of the earth while rebuilding? This team has been totally rebuilt while winning playoff games since the bowl year! I believe the Eagles should of had at least one ring this past decade and believe me if they dont get one this year, its goodbye Donovan.
Posted 06:22 PM, 04/17/2009
maximus
If the Giants get Boldin I will be sick.
Posted 06:36 PM, 04/17/2009
allsprtsfan84
CLOWNS.....People who think Boldin would have been a better pickup obviously dont know a thing about football. You cant throw the ball to a wideout from your back, picking up Peters gives Mcnabb the oppurtunity to get the ball to the other wideouts we already have making them better. The guy is 27 and getting better since he was only converted to tackle from TE a few years ago. There is still a chance the eagles move up in the draft to pick up a wideout now that they dont have to focus on tackle not high enough for Crabtree but maybe Maclin or hopefully Heyward-Bey. Boldin is a great player but isnt worth giving up as much as they gave for Peters because tackles are more of a franchise player, receivers are nice but you can pick them up in the draft hopefully, pick up a big back either Wells or Moreno, hopefully Heyward-Bey works his way to us in the second trade up into the early second round to pick up one of the big wideouts that will be there.
Posted 06:40 PM, 04/17/2009
jakster
Get Boldin - a proven stud. The price tag for the unknown with #21 is not worth it. There will be good backs (especially with this O line) in round two. Get Boldin and the Superbowl is within reach pass him and you'll defend him twice a year in NY! He finishes the package. Westbrook has a few good years and Celek is committed to being a better all round TE. Boldin makes the D play honest!
Posted 07:08 PM, 04/17/2009
ItalianSausage
Birds will trade #21 for a 2nd this year, and a #1 next year (where they'll get their QB for 2010). They want TE Cook this year. Very smart!
Posted 08:38 PM, 04/17/2009
tpizza
That's one problem area solved and it means we can concentrate on RB rather than trading up for an OT. Get Moreno with the 21st and then package picks to move up again and get Pettigrew and the rest is gravy. Can all the "fans" who said the Reid isn't aggressive and the Eagles are cheap give it a rest now, at least for tonight? And do we really care than Heck didn't tell us they were looking at Peters before? Who really cares? This is the first of several more good moves to come, IMO.
Posted 10:48 PM, 04/17/2009
cg
I think the Eagles could give up the 21, Avant, and the 3rd in this draft for Boldin then use some of their extra second day picks and their second rounder to move up in the second rounder to get a RB Donald Brown is he's still on the board or trade the second for a third and fifth and get the big RB from Liberty. Seems like something they'd do.
Posted 10:55 PM, 04/17/2009
cg
Question for everyone, why do you want Wells? He's good...when he's healthy. We have a guy that's good when he's healthy, it's Westbrook. I am hoping that Moreno falls to us but I don't think that happens either. I would almost take Donald Brown instead of Wells.
Posted 02:39 AM, 04/18/2009
elbinkogrande
While I won't argue that this conceivably elevates the OL (provided we get the '07 version of Peters rather than the '08), one has to wonder about how this will be received in the locker room. The Birds are throwing a lot of money at a guy who comes with some issues to go with the talent. We'll see ... As for the draft - RB is priority #1. Period. Moreno, Brown, even Wells, would be welcome.
Posted 09:14 AM, 04/18/2009
HolyMan
This is a great move by the Eagles, now I'd like to see Nick Cole take over for Jackson at center. It gives them a huge, talented OL for years to come. If nothing else, that will save us from drafting offensive linemen with our first round pick every year. And while I love Anquan Boldin, there simply is no way that AR is going to pay $10m a year for a wideout with his "spread the ball around" philosophy.
Posted 10:16 AM, 04/18/2009
aden
We can still go for Boldin with a 3rd a 3 5th rounders. Why not spend those picks? That will leave maneuvering for Moreno and Pettigrew. We can pick up the blanks later with whatever and the un-drafted Free Agents we find so well for development and depth. With this picture we are suited up for the schedule. This gives us an awesome line for years with tremendous backups in case of long term injuries. Great acquisition, but finish the job with 1 more trade for WR (BOLDIN)and 2 outstanding picks at RB & TE. What trade bait do we have to package for a position to get a DL? Give Justice to the bills for a 3rd or 4th pick.
Posted 01:49 PM, 04/19/2009
aesharrock
As a life long Cowboys fan I can understand the reason why most of you hate the Cowboys. With all the sucess the Cowboys have had (5 world Championships 8 SB appreances, countless Division titles, etc.) I can understand the envy coming from Philly. But as a Dallas fan we do not hate the Eagles. They really do not matter in the grand scheme of things. They've never done anything worth noting. The last ten years have been the banner era of the Eagles with a handful of division titles and one SB appearance but really that isnt much. I kind of feel for Eagle fans, they desperately want to be considered elite in a divsion with storied franchises but they just do not compare. Maybe one of these days the Eagles will gradute from "Red Headed Step Child of the NFC East" to "relevant". We're rooting for you guys but I don't see it happening.
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