Procus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-insider-notes-deshaun-watson-to-eagles-crazier-things-have-happened-plus-bears-settle-for-andy-dalton/ Quote NFL insider notes: Deshaun Watson to Eagles? There are big plans cooking in Philadelphia By Jason La Canfora Do not discount the Philadelphia Eagles as a strong suitor for Deshaun Watson. Too many sources with ties to ownership have whispered that sentiment my way for me to ignore. And the more you think about it, the more sense it makes. The more you wonder why you hadn't explored the avenue sooner. The more you ponder why more isn't being reported on this front. Because crazier things have happened in the league, by a long shot. The Texans signing of potential bridge starter Tyrod Taylor on Tuesday only furthered the sentiment among those execs in the NFL inclined to believe that Watson will be dealt … and that he will be dealt before the draft. Even some of the skeptics raised an eyebrow or two. It is indisputable that the Eagles are monitoring the Watson situation closely and evaluating it. No one in that organization would deny that. The Eagles are always among the most aggressive exploring trades, and general manager Howie Roseman is as willing a dealmaker as there is in the NFL. Blockbuster trades are a particular specialty, including unconventional deals (i.e. the Carson Wentz trades they have pulled off). Some in the Eagles brass would try to poo-poo the idea of their interest by noting there must be about 30 teams paying close attention to this situation, but my sense is this is much more than an idea on the periphery; I get the sense this is something ownership and management would very much like to make happen. "I hear that it is very much at the ownership level," as one league source put it. "No action for the Eagles," one GM said. "It has to be killing them." Another GM said: "Would Howie trading for Watson surprise me? No. Now that you mention it." This has been the most docile start to the league year in recent Eagles history, devoid of action outside of the Wentz salary dump. Then again, this franchise also finds itself with the sixth overall pick -- they very rarely ever pick this high -- and with unproven Jalen Hurts atop the quarterback depth chart and likely very much on the outside of having one of the top two or three quarterbacks fall to them in the draft. Why move up for a far-less-than-sure thing, when you could package that draft capital for Watson, instead? The Eagles have four of the first 85 picks in this draft, and perhaps a future first rounder heading their way depending on how the Colts fare with Wentz. They are not above trading multiple draft assets to land a quarterback they covet, and I'm old enough to remember 2016, when the Eagles moved from eighth overall to second to select Wentz -- giving up the eighth pick, the 77th pick and the 100th pick in 2016, plus their first pick in 2017 and second in 2018. Landing Watson in his prime on a fair-market long-term deal is worth a similar package, with them holding 10 picks in all in this draft, including sixth, 37th, 70th and 85th. That could jumpstart the Texans' rebuild and it's not imperative they land their QB now, although if you love Trey Lance at eighth overall he's probably all yours. Throw in a future one and two, and maybe a player. Remember, Jeffrey Lurie is always a willing spender, and the cap will jump leaps and bounds by 2023. They will be out of Wentz's dead-cap by then and the NFC East pretty much stinks so it doesn't take all that much to win it. That organization is recalibrating and a step back in 2021 may be in the cards with Watson or not -- but with him in his mid-20s that's not the end of the world, either. Time is on their side. Bottom line, as much as we know the Panthers want in on this, and the Patriots likely will, too, and the 49ers are keeping a close eye and maybe it makes sense for Miami as well, it is something that makes as much -- if not more -- sense for Philly. And it is very fitting in the Eagles' organizational DNA. And at the very least they will be exploring this possibility in earnest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle45 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 😅 The ONLY way this makes sense is as an FU to Watson from Houston...punt him from one dumpster fire to another. Also, this is pure and admitted speculation, rather than insider info. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I don't see this happening. We don't have the weapons to support him and we're in almost a complete rebuild. Plus he would cost way more than we have to play with 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Corleone Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 LaCanfora still up to his old tricks. Member LeVeon Bell to the Eagles? Antonio Brown to the Eagles? 11 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyEaglez Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 They can’t even sign their punter. Their roster is kind of a mess and everyone is wondering what direction they’re going in, but they’re in the Watson sweepstakes??? I’d buy it more if we were talking about Wilson, because we know about Howie’s man crush for that dude, but there’s no chance the Eagles are getting Watson. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyEaglez Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just now, Don Corleone said: LaCanfora still up to his old tricks. Member LeVeon Bell to the Eagles? Antonio Brown to the Eagles? Gotta link the Eagles to any and every player you can so you can, because we will definitely fill the clickbait meter up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 There's no way the Eagles move for Watson. The trade price would be too high and the contract is too large. We can lock this one down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain F Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Welp. Im at the casino in Tampa. Up about 7k. I'll pitch in for some Watsons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road to Victory Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Has he not seen the Eagles cap situation? They can’t even fit a decent backup QB under the cap, let alone a starter making almost $40m a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleJoe8 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 So three quotes from three sources, and one said " It wouldn’t surprise me”. Im now convinced, we’re getting Watson!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwestbrook36 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I like how everyone responds with how we are not getting watson. No sheet... You guys are brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greend Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I mean I would 100% love this but is he willing to redo his contract to like a dollar? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathByEagle Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 7 hours ago, eagle45 said: 😅 The ONLY way this makes sense is as an FU to Watson from Houston...punt him from one dumpster fire to another. Also, this is pure and admitted speculation, rather than insider info. Since Watson has a no-trade clause and he has to approve any team he is traded to, I don't think your theory is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle45 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 37 minutes ago, greend said: I mean I would 100% love this but is he willing to redo his contract to like a dollar? Why love this? All we’d do is "Wentz” Watson. I know it sounds crazy and conventional wisdom is take the big time qb when you can, but this team isn’t ready for a franchise qb. No one to prevent him from getting killed, no one to throw to, and a brand new coaching staff adjusting to their promotions. Not exactly a situation for an already veteran qb to thrive. Thats an investment that would never pay off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochis_Calhoun Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Yeah we're going to sign Watson for all our first rounders for the next 3 years and sign him to a 5 year contract that pays him one dollar base salary plus 7.5million dollars per passing TD in the first year, which Howie is going to argue should be classed as Not Likely to be Earned bonus because the rest of our team sucks so bad, the following years will have a Cousins style fully guaranteed $30million + salary, with Howie insisting on a Can Kicking clause which allows him to convert any single years salary into prorated bonus over 5 years if he overpays for a single digit sacks a year defensive lineman from the AFC North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greend Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 44 minutes ago, eagle45 said: Why love this? All we’d do is "Wentz” Watson. I know it sounds crazy and conventional wisdom is take the big time qb when you can, but this team isn’t ready for a franchise qb. No one to prevent him from getting killed, no one to throw to, and a brand new coaching staff adjusting to their promotions. Not exactly a situation for an already veteran qb to thrive. Thats an investment that would never pay off. We have a completely different coaching staff now. I'll take my chances that we might be smart enough now to put round pegs in round holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procus Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Slow news day, LaConfora is a sleaze, it all adds up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUEagle Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 We’d prob be around 30th in the league as likelihood to get Watson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perforator Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 42 minutes ago, greend said: We have a completely different coaching staff now. I'll take my chances that we might be smart enough now to put round pegs in round holes. Wont matter with Quarterback Factory Howie picking the game day roster and starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greend Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Perforator said: Wont matter with Quarterback Factory Howie picking the game day roster and starters. As long as the coach uses whatever players strengths and designs the plays to that person it will matter. And besides all that one of the biggest drains of roster space will be gone very shortly. I'll take Watson if we can get him (which we can't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike030270 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Doesn't he have a no trade clause? Watson isn't going anywhere he doesn't want to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyEaglez Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said: I like how everyone responds with how we are not getting watson. No sheet... You guys are brilliant. Honestly this never should have been posted. I guess he’s clickbait go all of us too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberTheKoy Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Eagles can want him all he wants but he has a no trade clause and he isn't lifting it to get traded from one clown show to another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Seems the Panthers are locked in on acquiring him. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/17/report-panthers-are-locked-in-on-trading-for-deshaun-watson/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricAllenPick6 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 OK, possible but I doubt it. I'd say there's a much better chance that Howie drafts a QB high, like Trey Lance or Justin Fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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