1 minute ago, Sack that QB said:

I think that's more likely, I don't think KC will let Jones go and if they do he probably goes to a team that would pay him like 40 million per season, a bad team that has money to burn and ridiculously overpay. I do wonder if they'd throw a lot of money at a CB considering what they're paying the position. They'll have to eat money with Bradberry. I could see Snead possibly. I think if they splurge at one position it'll be safety, especially if Winfield hits the market. Not sure if that would happen either, he probably gets tagged, but it's possible Tampa doesn't want to pay a safety that kind of money and doesn't tag him. He'd be my #1 target if he hits the market. He's such a good player and would give Fangio that stud safety.

There's no LB I'm willing to break the bank for. Queen isn't that great, will get way overpaid. Azeez Al-Shaair is possible since they brought in Bobby King. Or perhaps they just sign a guy like David or Wagner for cheap for one year and then hope you get a guy you like in the draft. I like so many LBs this year in the draft.

Awj won’t hit market , he Mayfield and Evans are priorities, and the Bucs have the money 

Now this is crazy. Harbor is 6'5" 250. He is a TE even though he should be a DE 

 

 

6 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

I think that's more likely, I don't think KC will let Jones go and if they do he probably goes to a team that would pay him like 40 million per season, a bad team that has money to burn and ridiculously overpay. I do wonder if they'd throw a lot of money at a CB considering what they're paying the position. They'll have to eat money with Bradberry. I could see Snead possibly. I think if they splurge at one position it'll be safety, especially if Winfield hits the market. Not sure if that would happen either, he probably gets tagged, but it's possible Tampa doesn't want to pay a safety that kind of money and doesn't tag him. He'd be my #1 target if he hits the market. He's such a good player and would give Fangio that stud safety.

There's no LB I'm willing to break the bank for. Queen isn't that great, will get way overpaid. Azeez Al-Shaair is possible since they brought in Bobby King. Or perhaps they just sign a guy like David or Wagner for cheap for one year and then hope you get a guy you like in the draft. I like so many LBs this year in the draft.

Winfield is really nice but he will get top dollar. The one thing that detracts me from him is the size/stature, we have enough undersized guys in the back 7. I'd make Curl my number 1a target and Mckinney 1b for safety in FA. Then there's guys like Kyle Dugger and Jeremy Chinn, who wouldn't be bad back up options either. Actually if you can get Chinn on the cheap, I'd love to add him plus one of the top safeties as he can be a hybrid type player at LB/S. He had some injuries so if his value is down that could be a steal. 

This is stupid. Hopefully they don't trade him unless they're blown away. Otherwise, you know this will lead to them taking another EDGE in the first round. Continuing their never ending pattern of getting good vet DLs, then drafting their replacements, while not addressing other needs elsewhere.

 

3 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

This is stupid. Hopefully they don't trade him unless they're blown away. Otherwise, you know this will lead to them taking another EDGE in the first round. Continuing their never ending pattern of getting good vet DLs, then drafting their replacements, while not addressing other needs elsewhere.

Best pass rusher we've had in over 20 years, yeah let's trade him.

3 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

This is stupid.

The player and his agent seldom if ever find a trade partner.  Howie has offered him a contract extension, Reddick and his agent have balked at it and said they could get more elsewhere, and Howie has told the agent to go ahead and find out.

It’s more a tool the organization uses to give the player a reality check so they understand what the overall market actually is 

7 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

This is stupid.

 

 

I've been calling this since last summer.  It's the right move too.  He's turning 30 at the start of the season and is going to want a contract that at least matches the APY as Bosa and a whole lot of it guaranteed too.  If he were 27 turning 28 it would make a lot more sense for the Eagles to do it.  We've likely already seen Reddick's peak prime in 2022.  He is still very good and will probably be good for at least a couple more years but his output will likely slowly decline as he ventures into his 30s.

Most importantly the Eagles have a very talented young offensive core including their offensive line that they need to further invest in beyond what they already have with some extensions over the next few offseason.  

 

What would you prefer? Pay and keep a Reddick entering his 30s or be able to maintain all of the following players on new deals: DeVonta, AJ, Dickerson and Mailata?

 

 

 

 Kelce

3 hours ago, Iggles_Phan said:

I see a lot of names.  I do not see a lot of talent.

Rodgers is a year removed from being able to work with a team.   The Lions cut bait on him.  They could have held his rights on the commisioner reserve list, but they chose not to.  He's not necessarily a winning lottery ticket.

Maddox is always hurt, and frankly, isn't that good when he is healthy.  He's a slot only... which is the same position Rodgers is supposed to be best at.  His cap number is nearly $10M.  Is he a $10M player?  Absolutely NOT.  But due to the structure of his contract, unless he's a post-June 1 cut, they only save $1.9M on the cap this year (but get to carry over the void years... yay!).  Big whiff on his extension by Howie.

Slay?  Selfish and aging.  His arrow has been pointing down for 2 years now.  How many 33 year old cornerbacks play up to their past levels?   He's a name more than a player now.

Bradberry.  A 31 year old aging CB.  "But, he goes up and down every other year."  Yes, but now he's older... so his 'up' won't be what it was.   They need to move on from him.  Way too expensive for what you are getting from him.

Jobe.  ST only.

Ringo?  Maybe he can get more fluidity in his hips.  I do not see a cornerstone piece in him.

Ricks?  Mr. Grabby.  He gets beat and then hangs on for dear life.  We have to remember with guys like Robe and Ricks coming from Alabama, these guys are basically maxed out when they enter the league.  So, they look good compared to other UDFAs, but they have virtually no more ceiling to go to.

Goodrich?   Roby?   

 

This team NEEDS some young talent at CB.  None of these guys are a building block for the future.   Rodgers/Slay is not a strong tandem.  

 

They don't have a lot of options, that part is true, but they have 4 picks in the first 3 rounds.  They need to find a CB.  Sadly, they haven't done anything to make me believe they will have any more success finding one in this year's draft than any previous one going back to 2002.  

I agree. I'd be very happy with making this CB room over. The Slay contract is an albatross however. Not sure if Howie can make any magic happen with it but I'd be fine moving on there. I like the top corners in FA plus the draft. Bradberry, just take your losses and move on. They love Maddox though. I said it the day he signed that extension, I wasn't a fan of the cost. Wasn't even the biggest fan of the player but he was ok for the most part, when he played. But I would have looked elsewhere considering the money he received. Ringo is really a young pup. He just needs to continue to practice hard and we can see. But I always felt he was better with the ball in front of him, if he can fix that then I think he should good. If not, Fangio needs to identify the right role. Can he be moved to S? I think Fangio will like his size and physicality in general. 

2 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

 

I've been calling this since last summer.  It's the right move too.  He's turning 30 at the start of the season and is going to want a contract that at least matches the APY as Bosa and a whole lot of it guaranteed too.  If he were 27 turning 28 it would make a lot more sense for the Eagles to do it.  We've likely already seen Reddick's peak prime in 2022.  He is still very good and will probably be good for at least a couple more years but his output will likely slowly decline as he ventures into his 30s.

Most importantly the Eagles have a very talented young offensive core including their offensive line that they need to further invest in beyond what they already have with some extensions over the next few offseason.  

 

What would you prefer? Pay and keep a Reddick entering his 30s or be able to maintain all of the following players on new deals: DeVonta, AJ, Dickerson and Mailata?

Geezus H.....

9 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

This is stupid. Hopefully they don't trade him unless they're blown away. Otherwise, you know this will lead to them taking another EDGE in the first round. Continuing their never ending pattern of getting good vet DLs, then drafting their replacements, while not addressing other needs elsewhere.

Would be a $20.6 million dead cap hit for $1.2 million in "savings”

7 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

This is stupid. Hopefully they don't trade him unless they're blown away. Otherwise, you know this will lead to them taking another EDGE in the first round. Continuing their never ending pattern of getting good vet DLs, then drafting their replacements, while not addressing other needs elsewhere.

He will soon  be 30 years old and the Eagles are not going to break the bank to extend him. He does not have a good track record as a OLB in your typical 3-4. 

He’s in the last year of his deal and Reddick will want to maximize his ability to get one last big pay day. He will hold out to get that, and the Eagles are not going to give it to him. The Eagles are doing the right thing here by letting him seek out a trade so both parties can avoid the spectacle that will come in the offseason.

2 minutes ago, paco said:

Would be a $20.6 million dead cap hit for $1.2 million in "savings”

Nice. That could get us a Nick Morrow! 

5 minutes ago, greendestiny27 said:

Geezus H.....

 

He's a great player but it's the right move given the money is going to demand (rightfully) as he enters the wrong side of the 30s while the Eagles have a lot of other great blue chip talent that is younger than Reddick and more important to keep for the long term that are going to be requiring new deals over the next two offseasons.

Also, Eagles will likely be looking for a package that includes at least a 1st rounder for him.  If the Eagles move on from Reddick they could then package those two firsts then will then have to either go trade for a younger pass rusher already on a deal that would be cheaper than what Reddick is going to demand or make a move for Sustain who would also be more valuable for the long term for the Eagles than Reddick given that he's only turning 24 in April.  

Just now, wussbasket said:

He will soon  be 30 years old and the Eagles are not going to break the bank to extend him. He does not have a good track record as a OLB in your typical 3-4. 

He’s in the last year of his deal and Reddick will want to maximize his ability to get one last big pay day. He will hold out to get that, and the Eagles are not going to give it to him. The Eagles are doing the right thing here by letting him seek out a trade so both parties can avoid the spectacle that will come in the offseason.

If they trade him, they can't just rely on Nolan Smith to start, he didn't show nearly enough. They're probably going to use a first rounder on an edge rusher. Which has ripple effect impact on the team, because that's a pick the team could use to add a CB or OT.

This is the problem with the Eagles approach at DL. Me and others have been talking about this for years. Every time a DL approaches 30, the Eagles look to draft their replacement with first round picks. But since every couple years you're always going to have someone on your DL approaching 30, the Eagles find themselves in a position where literally, when they draft defense in round 1, the only position they draft is DL. They haven't taken a defensive player in round 1 who wasn't a DL in over 20 years.

This is precisely why their back 7 is so bad. They never invest first round picks there because they're too busy constantly replacing guys who they're afraid of them aging or afraid of paying.

4 minutes ago, paco said:

Would be a $20.6 million dead cap hit for $1.2 million in "savings”

If he signals he’ll hold out of camp the Eagles could trade Reddick during the summer and save $16M as a post June 1 trade.  Downside is you’d likely be trading him for 2025 draft capital 

7 minutes ago, Alphagrand said:

The player and his agent seldom if ever find a trade partner.  Howie has offered him a contract extension, Reddick and his agent have balked at it and said they could get more elsewhere, and Howie has told the agent to go ahead and find out.

It’s more a tool the organization uses to give the player a reality check so they understand what the overall market actually is 

I agree with your overall point. But this one has the potential to turn ugly. Reddick played good soldier and didn’t make a big deal last year. I can see him digging his heels in this time. 

 

You have to keep in mind Josh Sweat too. I understand he had a disappointing second half, but from his perspective, he’s entering the last year of his deal and likely wants a raise. I don’t think they should give both new deals so one guy is going to end up pissed off unless you move on from one of them. 

2 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

If they trade him, they can't just rely on Nolan Smith to start, he didn't show nearly enough. They're probably going to use a first rounder on an edge rusher. Which has ripple effect impact on the team, because that's a pick the team could use to add a CB or OT.

 

It's highly unlikely they will be relying on Nolan Smith to start.  They are going to be in a position to be able to trade for a younger pass rusher or move up to draft one or might be targeting someone in free agency that while will be a downgrade will be cheaper than Reddick but more established than Nolan Smith.  

 

 

4 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

This is the problem with the Eagles approach at DL. Me and others have been talking about this for years. Every time a DL approaches 30, the Eagles look to draft their replacement with first round picks. But since every couple years you're always going to have someone on your DL approaching 30, the Eagles find themselves in a position where literally, when they draft defense in round 1, the only position they draft is DL. They haven't taken a defensive player in round 1 who wasn't a DL in over 20 years.

 

That's the Eagles approach to every position the value is to draft replacement when they approach 30.  You act though as if the Eagles have made habit of dumping DL as they approach 30 and it coming back to bite them in the butt.  Instead they have kept guys well beyond what people would expect like Cox and Graham.  Only guy they really let walk was Hargrave but I will absolutely take the tradeoff of replacing him with Carter long term.  

9 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Nice. That could get us a Nick Morrow! 

Or 1 1/2 Brock Purdys!

4 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

 

 

So annoying that one of the beat writer that is most quick to the trigger of blocking anyone who is ever at all semi-critical of anything he says, always has to write these long ass tweets that don't fully fit when they are embedded and displayed on other sites.  

This is hilarious on soooo many levels 

2 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

So annoying that one of the beat writer that is most quick to the trigger of blocking anyone who is ever at all semi-critical of anything he says, always has to write these long ass tweets that don't fully fit when they are embedded and displayed on other sites.  

Not missing much 

But the report that the #Eagles are allowing Reddick to seek a trade doesn’t come as a surprise here and predicted as much in my stay/go story. It doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll go. Darius Slay and Fletcher Cox were recently allow to shop themselves and ended up back with the Birds.