strange deal I’m ok as long as he isn’t starting..if he does he needs to cut down on the TO’s 

8 minutes ago, $erpentor said:

strange deal I’m ok as long as he isn’t starting..if he does he needs to cut down on the TO’s 

Hopefully, he rides the bench and doesn't see the field except when the Eagles have a big lead in the 4th quarter.  Rookie contract w a 5th year option for a backup QB for relatively meager draft compensation.  Frees up money for other transactions.  Money is and has to be a factor here for the sake of the rest of the roster.

1 hour ago, $erpentor said:

strange deal I’m ok as long as he isn’t starting..if he does he needs to cut down on the TO’s 

Right now both quarterbacks need to cut down on the turnovers. 

Who really needs 4 7th round picks anyway?

Is this what we could draft?

Who needs any Philly Dawgs?

2 hours ago, $erpentor said:

strange deal I’m ok as long as he isn’t starting..if he does he needs to cut down on the TO’s 

Cut down on the turnovers?  Huh?  Last year Pickett had 4 INTs and 0 fumbles lost (he fumbled twice and both were recovered), for a grand total of 4 turnovers in 12 games played.  Lamar Jackson had 14 turnovers (7 INTs and 7 fumbles lost (out of 11 total fumbles)) and was the league's MVP.  Yeah, I don't think turnovers are Pickett's problem.

1 hour ago, BayAreaLennie said:

Cut down on the turnovers?  Huh?  Last year Pickett had 4 INTs and 0 fumbles lost (he fumbled twice and both were recovered), for a grand total of 4 turnovers in 12 games played.  Lamar Jackson had 14 turnovers (7 INTs and 7 fumbles lost (out of 11 total fumbles)) and was the league's MVP.  Yeah, I don't think turnovers are Pickett's problem.

Agreed. His problem was he got drafted by an offensively inept franchise. He's already better just being here because the talent is soo much better than what he had in pittsburgh. Its a move i didnt think pittsburgh would do but it works better than fields would've

 

 

Seeing what the Steelers gave up for Fields, I probably would rather have Fields, 

4 minutes ago, Gannan said:

Seeing what the Steelers gave up for Fields, I probably would rather have Fields, 

It's honestly a bit telling what the league thinks of Fields and how well he can play. I don't think Fields would be a better back-up. Pickett would be able to operate this offense more effectively and get the ball to all these weapons.

8 minutes ago, Devaster said:

It's honestly a bit telling what the league thinks of Fields and how well he can play. I don't think Fields would be a better back-up. Pickett would be able to operate this offense more effectively and get the ball to all these weapons.

I guess. I’ve seen a lot more of Fields than I have of Pickett. 

9 hours ago, Devaster said:

It's honestly a bit telling what the league thinks of Fields and how well he can play. I don't think Fields would be a better back-up. Pickett would be able to operate this offense more effectively and get the ball to all these weapons.

It’s a bit shocking that (if it’s true) Howie looked into Fields and came away thinking that he’d rather give up what he gave up for Pickett was a better option than what he would have given up for Fields. Especially when you consider the talk of Pickett’s arrogance. On top of that Pickett doesn’t exactly jump off the page as light years better than Fields. It just looks like he’s played with a better team and has had better coaches than Fields. As far as talent goes (arm strength and so forth) Fields is the better player. 

9 hours ago, EazyEaglez said:

It’s a bit shocking that (if it’s true) Howie looked into Fields and came away thinking that he’d rather give up what he gave up for Pickett was a better option than what he would have given up for Fields. Especially when you consider the talk of Pickett’s arrogance. On top of that Pickett doesn’t exactly jump off the page as light years better than Fields. It just looks like he’s played with a better team and has had better coaches than Fields. As far as talent goes (arm strength and so forth) Fields is the better player. 

Putting relative talent level aside, Fields is a fundamentally better fit as a back up to Hurts as a QB who can run. You add in the TD numbers and it's not really that close, the Steelers made out like bandits from their QB dealing, and I say that as someone who doesn't like Fields much.

And let's be clear about the receiver talent Pickett had in Pittsburgh, Diontae Johnson had 1150+ yards and 8 TD's the year before Pickett arrived, George Pickens had 1950 yards across the last 2 years and Pat Freiermuth is a solid receiving TE. He was not throwing the ball to street bums, he just isn't very good, he was a reach pick in a historically bad QB draft class.

32 minutes ago, Cochis_Calhoun said:

Putting relative talent level aside, Fields is a fundamentally better fit as a back up to Hurts as a QB who can run. You add in the TD numbers and it's not really that close, the Steelers made out like bandits from their QB dealing, and I say that as someone who doesn't like Fields much.

And let's be clear about the receiver talent Pickett had in Pittsburgh, Diontae Johnson had 1150+ yards and 8 TD's the year before Pickett arrived, George Pickens had 1950 yards across the last 2 years and Pat Freiermuth is a solid receiving TE. He was not throwing the ball to street bums, he just isn't very good, he was a reach pick in a historically bad QB draft class.

by itself the Pickett acquisition is ok I guess.  not really that much to give up for a qb that has a chance, but now in the presence of the fields trade it makes absolutely no sense.  Fields was by far the better fit, maybe he would have put a bit more pressure on hurts, maybe the bears didn't want to trade him to philly, who knows.  all I know is I would definitely had rather had fields.  

16 hours ago, BayAreaLennie said:

Cut down on the turnovers?  Huh?  Last year Pickett had 4 INTs and 0 fumbles lost (he fumbled twice and both were recovered), for a grand total of 4 turnovers in 12 games played.  Lamar Jackson had 14 turnovers (7 INTs and 7 fumbles lost (out of 11 total fumbles)) and was the league's MVP.  Yeah, I don't think turnovers are Pickett's problem.

It’s the manner of his to’s that scare me and 13/13 int td ratio isn’t great

I don’t like the story surrounding this guy, his attitude and don’t really care for his type of energy for this team. I also rather McKee be in the backup role.

31 minutes ago, D.WATSfromda757 said:

I don’t like the story surrounding this guy, his attitude and don’t really care for his type of energy for this team. I also rather McKee be in the backup role.

I can only assume that the Bears wanted no part of giving Fields to an NFC team even if they’re not in the same division. The price must’ve been significantly higher for Howie. 

Long offseason when people are complaining about not having Justin Fields on the bench for a year 😂 Taters gonna tate

People acting like giving away two seventh round picks is nothing.  With good scouting they could have drafted one good player.  Ask SF (Purdy) and KC (Pacheco) if seventh round picks mean nothing.  Anyway, Pickett is a lousy QB.  The Steelers have been on TV the last two years numerous times and if you watched the games you would know it.   Stats lie, but in Pickett's case they don't lie.

2 hours ago, D.WATSfromda757 said:

I don’t like the story surrounding this guy, his attitude and don’t really care for his type of energy for this team. I also rather McKee be in the backup role.

plus, smallest qb hands in the league

10 hours ago, EazyEaglez said:

I can only assume that the Bears wanted no part of giving Fields to an NFC team even if they’re not in the same division. The price must’ve been significantly higher for Howie. 

That could be part of it but I also think the name was too big, but they did say Howie was after him first, so who knows. I’m not worried bout him…I just dont care for the guy the Eagles ended up getting …or how everybody is trying to smooth over all these character flaws they wouldn’t give anyone else a pass on. Also just totally brushing off McKee.

The only reason I can see as to why Howie went with Pickett over Fields is, Pickett still has 2 cheap years left on his rookie deal where Fields only had the 1 year left.  But I definitely would have preferred Fields.

I'm not personally high on either Pickett or FIelds, but I'm higher on Pickett than Fields in the back-up role. I've seen the Fields back-up already when we had Mariota. Fields is an amazing runner, but leaves a lot to be desired as a passer and is the worst QB in the NFL at closing out games. I'll take the chance on developing Pickett, who loves Philly, as the back-up as he has the tools to be a solid passer. Fields doesn't win games and isn't a winner. So give me Pickett who also just came from a great organization to hold the fort down if Hurts misses any time.

7 hours ago, Eagles1960 said:

People acting like giving away two seventh round picks is nothing.  With good scouting they could have drafted one good player.  Ask SF (Purdy) and KC (Pacheco) if seventh round picks mean nothing.  Anyway, Pickett is a lousy QB.  The Steelers have been on TV the last two years numerous times and if you watched the games you would know it.   Stats lie, but in Pickett's case they don't lie.

For every successful 7th round pick there are probably 30+ failures or back-ups or special teams players. Once you get that deep in the draft you are essentially drafting UDFA's to get them under contract rather than allow them to visit other teams.

6 hours ago, D.WATSfromda757 said:

That could be part of it but I also think the name was too big, but they did say Howie was after him first, so who knows. I’m not worried bout him…I just dont care for the guy the Eagles ended up getting …or how everybody is trying to smooth over all these character flaws they wouldn’t give anyone else a pass on. Also just totally brushing off McKee.

Perhaps the name was too big, but basically Fields was an abject failure in Chicago. It was so bad he went for a 6th and when the Bears were shopping him during the combine nobody wanted him. Right now this looks a little bit like Howie got took, but at least he has a controllable asset as a backup quarterback. Most likely Pickett will need to play in some games. Jalen’s injury history has shown in the past he will miss some games so Pickett and all his attitude better be ready to go. McKee I still think he’s very raw and they probably view him that way too. If McKee makes a huge jump this year then perhaps (with some good performances under his belt) Pickett could be flipped for something more later. 

12 hours ago, judunno said:

Long offseason when people are complaining about not having Justin Fields on the bench for a year 😂 Taters gonna tate

Considering the only SB for this franchise was had because the backup quarterback played out his mind in the playoffs it will always matter who the backup quarterback is for the Philadelphia Eagles. No one is really complaining that Fields isn’t the backup, but they’re wondering if Pickett is good enough. 

1 hour ago, EazyEaglez said:

Considering the only SB for this franchise was had because the backup quarterback played out his mind in the playoffs it will always matter who the backup quarterback is for the Philadelphia Eagles. No one is really complaining that Fields isn’t the backup, but they’re wondering if Pickett is good enough. 

Yeah... like that will ever happen again. And with a guy like Fields to boot. Plenty of people are complaining about not having Fields on this board. A lot of I rather have Fields pretty much every where Pickett is mentioned.