Pats land Haynesworth; Bush to Miami?
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Pats land Haynesworth; Bush to Miami?
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
The Eagles can forget about any plans they might have had to land Albert Haynesworth.
The Redskins defensive tackle is headed to New England. The Patriots have acquired Haynesworth for a fifth-round pick in 2013, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
There had been multiple reports in previous weeks that Washington wanted to trade Haynesworth, rather than release him, because the Redskins didn't want him to land in Philadelphia with Jim Washburn.
They were successful in finding a trade partner, even though the Redskins won't see a return for Haynesworth until the 2013 draft.
My take all along had been that the Eagles should explore the possibility of acquiring Haynesworth if the Redskins released him. A trade seemed too risky, given his history, and the fact that Haynesworth is due a reported $5.4M in 2011.
Defensive end is still a bigger need than defensive tackle. Antonio Dixon was outstanding once he got a chance to play last season, and Mike Patterson is solid next to him. Brodrick Bunkley is in the final year of his contract, and Juan Castillo talked him up earlier this offseason. Trevor Laws needs to build on the improvement he showed in 2010.
FORGET ABOUT BUSH, TOO?
Reggie Bush is taking his talents to South Beach.
The Saints and Dolphins have agreed to trade terms, which are contingent on Bush being able to land a new deal with Miami, according to Jay Glazer of FoxSports.com.
The Eagles had been rumored to be interested in Bush earlier this offseason as well. I've said all along I didn't think he was coming here because Bush would have such a limited role. With that being said, I don't doubt that Andy Reid was intrigued with the idea of adding a new toy to his offense.
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Once again, the Eagles lose out on a top-notch player like Haynesworth so Slim Andy could draft the likes of Daniel Ne'o'Tesheim.— eldiablodelsol2009- If that makes me clueless...okay....but what does it make someone who is willing to settle for mediocore and a koolade drinker for Jeff Laurie's Super Bowl winless operation , empty trophy case, Arrogant Andy's rudeness and 12 years of failure....Now who is the clueless one lapdog......— nuggett
The Eagles "lose out" on Haynesworth? He wasn't a FA and even if he was, the guy isn't worth half the money he makes. IMO, the Birds inability to stop sitting on their hands actually ended up being a good thing for once.- Nugget - Dude, what is wrong with your comprehension skills? THE EAGLES COULDN'T GET HAYNESWORTH, AS THE REDSKINS WERE NOT GOING TO TRADE HIM TO THE EAGLES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! THAT is why you are clueless, bro...you can't seem to grasp that simple concept. What would you propose the Eagles do? Force the Redskins to trade him to the Eagles? Seriously, think before you spout off.— 5NOT4
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