1 minute ago, Mike030270 said:

That'd also be an extremely expensive backup for at least a year

No way you’re keeping Hurts around as a backup. You’d trade him and be forced to ride out 2026 with McKee.

That being said, an entire offseason of McKee with the 1s in an offense suited for his strengths would be interesting. I think he’d probably do well In McDaniels offense.

3 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

The biggest questions are what they do with Dean or Phillips. I don't expect a lot of outside free agent signings. Maybe an Edge if Phillips leaves. But otherwise I expect 95% of their offseason activity to be trades and draft.

Dean is gone -- that's why they used a 1st on Campbell. Phillips will come down to price -- I had been modeling 4 years, $100mm with like $50mm guaranteed. For context, Sweat got 4 years, $76.4mm with $38mm guaranteed, but Phillips is younger, better and doesn't have a degenerative knee. I think Howie will have a level for Phillips and won't chase.

AJ Brown is gone with a capital G. People can talk all they want about dead cap hits, trade compensation, etc but it's as obvious as can be. He is almost 30, declining, and has been a distraction for two years now. When a diva WR makes up their mind it's time to move on it's over. The Eagles got a few really good years out of him and a SB win. They made good on their investment and it's time to cash out and move on.

6 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Was Howie's statement about making sacrifices to retain home grown talent in reference to Dean at all?

I'd think it's more about JD and JC this year, Q and Coop next year. Dean's fate was sealed when they picked Campbell.

10 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

We'd be lucky to get a 1st - likely a 2nd as he will also want an extension from the new team. Seattle got a 2nd and a 7th for Metcalf and a 6th, and DK got a new contract from Pittsburgh. That's going to be the comp everyone looks at. Yes, AJ has been more productive, but coming off a down year and there's a perception he wants out.

There's less than zero chance of getting multiple 1st round picks. The only players on our roster who might warrant that are Carter and Q.

Fans would burn down the stadium and Howie would need to beef up his security detail if he traded away Q

1 minute ago, vikas83 said:

Dean is gone -- that's why they used a 1st on Campbell. Phillips will come down to price -- I had been modeling 4 years, $100mm with like $50mm guaranteed. For context, Sweat got 4 years, $76.4mm with $38mm guaranteed, but Phillips is younger, better and doesn't have a degenerative knee. I think Howie will have a level for Phillips and won't chase.

I would agree. Love Nakobe but he is 100% gone. They just invested a first round pick in Campbell who showed enough while Nakobe was out and Nakobe is a risky signing as it is since he can't stay healthy. I also agree on Phillips that it will come down to price. If the number is even remotely reasonable I think he is back but if someone is willing to pay massive $ for him despite the injury history I think Howie will walk away. I would also say that Goedert is probably gone. He had a good enough year as a receiver to warrant a nice contract and at his age with a clear decline in his blocking I think it's time to get younger and invest a decent pick or two in the position and wish him well.

2 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

Dean is gone -- that's why they used a 1st on Campbell. Phillips will come down to price -- I had been modeling 4 years, $100mm with like $50mm guaranteed. For context, Sweat got 4 years, $76.4mm with $38mm guaranteed, but Phillips is younger, better and doesn't have a degenerative knee. I think Howie will have a level for Phillips and won't chase.

I think it's most likely Dean leaves, but Fangio loves LBs and loves Dean. Baun's deal is essentially a two year deal. I wouldn't rule out them keeping Dean, getting out of the Baun contract in 2027 and rolling forward with Dean and Campbell. Otherwise they'd be looking for another LB a year from now and will have just Campbell and Mondon on the roster. One year from now the deepest LB group in the league is about to become super thin. I don't think it's the likeliest scenario, but I think it's more likely than other people do. Also depends on cost. I think he'll get around 10-12m per season. Hard to project because his injury history will weigh in.

1 minute ago, T-1000 said:

AJ Brown is gone with a capital G. People can talk all they want about dead cap hits, trade compensation, etc but it's as obvious as can be. He is almost 30, declining, and has been a distraction for two years now. When a diva WR makes up their mind it's time to move on it's over. The Eagles got a few really good years out of him and a SB win. They made good on their investment and it's time to cash out and move on.

That would make WR top priority in the offseason. Especially since Dotson is gone. I know Brown was pissy pants all year but hopefully he can be salvaged for one more season.

Same thing I said about Hurts, you’re not finding anyone better.

If I were a betting man then I’d read the PC as they are hiring an OC who will have control (it’s never full when there is HC)

Howie went out of his way to praise Nick for doing whatever it takes to win and said Nick is great at head coach things. Nick said he got involved last year because he had to.

Now ultimately they need to hire a guy who you can trust with full control. Hopefully it all aligns.

Just now, EaglePhan1986 said:

That would make WR top priority in the offseason. Especially since Dotson is gone. I know Brown was pissy pants all year but hopefully he can be salvaged for one more season.

Same thing I said about Hurts, you’re not finding anyone better.

It's not about finding someone better, it's about addition by subtraction. He's been a malcontent and distraction for two straight years and his play declined this year and not just because of a lack of targets. It's time to move on.

Just now, Sack that QB said:

I think it's most likely Dean leaves, but Fangio loves LBs and loves Dean. Baun's deal is essentially a two year deal. I wouldn't rule out them keeping Dean, getting out of the Baun contract in 2027 and rolling forward with Dean and Campbell. Otherwise they'd be looking for another LB a year from now and will have just Campbell and Mondon on the roster. One year from now the deepest LB group in the league is about to become super thin. I don't think it's the likeliest scenario, but I think it's more likely than other people do.

If Dean is re-signed to anything more than a 1 year deal then I’m assuming they would try to trade Campbell.

1 minute ago, pgcd3 said:

If I were a betting man then I’d read the PC as they are hiring an OC who will have control (it’s never full when there is HC)

Howie went out of his way to praise Nick for doing whatever it takes to win and said Nick is great at head coach things. Nick said he got involved last year because he had to.

Now ultimately they need to hire a guy who you can trust with full control. Hopefully it all aligns.

I would agree. He all but said Nick doesn't have an ego and is willing to take a major step back from the offense and focus on being the best head coach he can be for the team, for the good of the team.

28 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

Haven't watched the video for intonation, but this is as close as Howie is ever going to come to saying we aren't trading him.

Is this a recent answer, because is sounds almost word for word what he said last time asked.

Which i agreed with him then and now.

1 minute ago, T-1000 said:

It's not about finding someone better, it's about addition by subtraction. He's been a malcontent and distraction for two straight years and his play declined this year and not just because of a lack of targets. It's time to move on.

I don’t see how this offense is better without AJ Brown. If he’s that much of a distraction, fine, get rid of him.

Having Brown and Smith really spoiled some fans. Who would replace Brown? Howie doesn't have a good track record of drafting WRs. Or even trading for them for that matter

2 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Fans would burn down the stadium and Howie would need to beef up his security detail if he traded away Q

Davis, Carter, Q and Coop are the pillars on defense moving forward. I think they retain at least one of Hunt and Smith as well (they will exercise Smith's 5th year option this offseason). The rest will be filled in with younger players and FAs. At LB, you have Baun for at least one more year and Campbell through his rookie contract. At safety, Mukuba and we'll see (part of me just wants the insanity of round 3 with CJGJ since he will be cheap as hell). And guys like Ojomo will get paid elsewhere.

I’d be shocked if we stood pat on offensive personnel. The last time we were in this situation, we added the best external OC we could and signed Saquon. This year, I expect us to add the best external OC they can and add at least 1 significant player, maybe a trade up for an OL. They’re not just going to babysit this highly paid roster and hope for better results - Howie will take a hammer to this thing, and he should.

1 minute ago, Utebird said:

Is this a recent answer, because is sounds almost word for word what he said last time asked.

Which i agreed with him then and now.

It's from today - we aren't trading him. And even if we wanted to, we can't afford it.

Just now, EaglePhan1986 said:

I don’t see how this offense is better without AJ Brown. If he’s that much of a distraction, fine, get rid of him.

I didn't say it was......but life isn't always so black and white.

4 minutes ago, T-1000 said:

It's not about finding someone better, it's about addition by subtraction. He's been a malcontent and distraction for two straight years and his play declined this year and not just because of a lack of targets. It's time to move on.

For the 8 millionth time, we can't trade him before June 1 and field a complete roster. And trading him after June 1 is giving up on the season. He's not going anywhere.

5 minutes ago, EaglePhan1986 said:

If Dean is re-signed to anything more than a 1 year deal then I’m assuming they would try to trade Campbell.

Why would they trade the guy on a rookie contract, who showed real promise, to resign a more expensive player that can't stay healthy?

1 minute ago, ManuManu said:

I think he’s fairly overrated as a head coach, but he’s a floor raiser IMO.

Steady hand at the wheel who has run a winning franchise for years. His x/o system, creativity, fresh perspective, upside, longevity...all not good. What he brings is an proven, effective intangible system of emotional stability, delegating responsibility, managing emotions/personalities, managing practice intensity, etc. Mike Tomlin basically.

7 minutes ago, T-1000 said:

I would agree. He all but said Nick doesn't have an ego and is willing to take a major step back from the offense and focus on being the best head coach he can be for the team, for the good of the team.

I definitely think all the winning that Sirriani and Hurts do is taken for granted here. People act like it’s a given even though other talented teams don’t win nearly as much.

1 minute ago, eagle45 said:

Steady hand at the wheel who has run a winning franchise for years. His x/o system, creativity, fresh perspective, upside, longevity...all not good. What he brings is an proven, effective intangible system of emotional stability, delegating responsibility, managing emotions/personalities, managing practice intensity, etc. Mike Tomlin basically.

Tomlin did it with less talent

1 minute ago, eagle45 said:

Steady hand at the wheel who has run a winning franchise for years. His x/o system, creativity, fresh perspective, upside, longevity...all not good. What he brings is an proven, effective intangible system of emotional stability, delegating responsibility, managing emotions/personalities, managing practice intensity, etc. Mike Tomlin basically.

Yeah, but Joe Schoen is still the GM, so...