Eagles ‘Intensely Researching’ Possible Blockbuster Trade: Report

[time2rock]

Eagles ‘Intensely Researching’ Possible Blockbuster Trade: Report

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• By Mike Greger

• Updated Feb 27, 2022 at 6:40pm

Getty: Former Eagles pass rusher Chris Long takes down Deshaun Watson during a 2018 game.

Let’s take a much-needed break from the Russell Wilson Watch to check-in on another Pro Bowl quarterback potentially on the move. It’s no secret that the Philadelphia Eagles have been interested in Deshaun Watson from the moment he requested a trade out of Houston. According to reports, team owner Jeffrey Lurie already green-lighted a deal.

Watson, of course, remains mired in legal drama stemming from 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct. That stuff will play itself out in the courts in the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, the three-time Pro Bowler continues to seek a trade and several teams are doing their due diligence. His preferred destination was Miami, but they have publicly committed to Tua Tagovailoa.

The Eagles? Well, they made a similar public commitment to Jalen Hurts. He is the franchise starter for 2022, although don’t count them out from "revisiting” a trade for Watson. According to Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson, general manager Howie Roseman sent a private investigator to Houton last season to look into Watson’s legal troubles. Philadelphia has long been enamored with getting the former No. 12 overall pick in a midnight green jersey.

One non-starter is that Watson has previously refused to waive his no-trade clause for Philadelphia, per Wilson. That could change with Miami out of the mix, especially when considering the three first-round picks in the Eagles’ ammo clip.

"The Philadelphia Eagles did significant due diligence on Watson and his legal situation last year with general manager Howie Roseman intensely researching the matter and even sending an investigator to Houston, according to league sources,” Wilson wrote. "Ideally, this situation could be revisited due to the Eagles’ draft capital and, what if, Hurts could be included in a potential swap.”

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The Latest on Watson’s Legal Troubles

ESPN reported earlier this week that a Houston judge ruled that Watson can be "questioned under oath” on nine of the 22 civil lawsuits filed against him. According to John Barr, the Harris County District Attorney could decide by April 1 whether Watson will be criminally charged after a motion to delay his deposition was denied.

Meanwhile, Watson continues to seek a trade out of Houston amid the backdrop of allegations of sexual misconduct. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported that the Miami Dolphins won’t make a move until his civil cases are settled. The Carolina Panthers have been identified as another suitor, but Watson won’t waive his no-trade clause for them. The disgruntled Texans signal-caller is also "eyeing” the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN.

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Brian Dawkins Backs Jalen Hurts

Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins recently gave an interview to NBC Sports Philadelphia where he backed Jalen Hurts. The Eagles legend didn’t come right and say that the third-year quarterback should be the franchise quarterback, but he expressed confidence in his calm demeanor and "level of fight.” Dawkins sounds like he’s good with sticking with Hurts in 2022.

“(Jalen is) someone who’s able to be even-keeled with some of the more tumultuous things that can happen to a player,” Dawkins told John Clark. "So he has a level of fight in him that you should love. And the fact that the dude is extremely talented on the field. So it’s not like he’s all of a sudden at the best he’s ever going to be in (what was) really his rookie year.”

https://heavy.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles/deshaun-watson-private-investigator/

[EaglesAddict]

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And the fact that the dude is extremely talented on the field

I love Dawk, but man...what is it with the hyperbole that some people show towards Hurts?  If he is "extremely talented" on the field...how would he describe players like Mahomes, Brady, etc?  They are "God" on the field? 

[Rob331]

There is a lot of difference between dogs and women. Sounds obvious but just because the community as a whole gave Michael Vick a second chance doesn't mean they'll do the same for a guy who settles civil suits and does a plea deal for the criminal ones related to his treatment of 22 women. 

Stay away from this  one. 

By the way - where is the news or new information in this article. Seems like a regurgitation of old news packaged differently. 

[time2rock]

4 hours ago, Rob331 said:

By the way - where is the news or new information in this article. Seems like a regurgitation of old news packaged differently. 

I freely admit I don’t always read the articles before I post them.  I sometimes will just see something that was written recently and post it because the off-season can be a bit of a struggle to find newsworthy items.  Just trying to keep this forum active.  🙂

[Procus]

I think Lurie's Eagles have a track record of successfully rehabilitating star quarterbacks who ran afoul of the law.  I could see Hurts or Minshew and two firsts to cinch the deal if one is to be had.  And I doubt Lurie and Roseman would roll the dice without during their due diligence on the real litigating hazards here.

[slick1234]

Hurts is no more a long term QB just like Reagor is not a long term WR. If you can't make simple throws to a receiver then why keep him. This is probably his last year with the team. Watson is good but the Eagles are not a good team. Will take a few years (or longer since Rosebud doesn't know how to draft) for the team to get better and no guarantee. 

[Rob331]

14 hours ago, time2rock said:

I freely admit I don’t always read the articles before I post them.  I sometimes will just see something that was written recently and post it because the off-season can be a bit of a struggle to find newsworthy items.  Just trying to keep this forum active.  🙂

Rock - I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate all of your time and efforts. I'm sure I also speak for dozens of Eagles fans also. My post was a criticism of the writer of the article not the har working messenger. 

Thanks again for all you do!!!  

[Cheesteakitis]

to me this situation reminds me to much of bill cosby… at first i thought no way he was guilty dude was pretty much a legion… then as more and more cases piled up it was more like where there is smoke there is fire… turns out he was a creep and i would never put the man in the same category he once was! 

Same goes for watson if it was just 1-2 women  i could see maybe this isn’t true but at 22 there is atleast some truth to it and i can never respect a man like that.. as a father of 3 daughters it boils down to respect.

[EricAllenPick6]

2 hours ago, Cheesteakitis said:

Same goes for watson if it was just 1-2 women  i could see maybe this isn’t true but at 22 there is atleast some truth to it and i can never respect a man like that.. as a father of 3 daughters it boils down to respect.

My sentiments exactly.  If there was just one or two women accusing him, then I might shrug my shoulders and say it's possible somebody wants some money.  When 22 women line up, then there's something just not quite right.  Not very likely that you can find that many women willing to share the same story.  

I think this is mostly a civil suit now, which means no jail time.  Watson is going to end up paying some money and the story will go away.  Even when it does, stay away.  There is something not quite right with him.  I could see him flaming out very young.

19 hours ago, time2rock said:

I freely admit I don’t always read the articles before I post them.  I sometimes will just see something that was written recently and post it because the off-season can be a bit of a struggle to find newsworthy items.  Just trying to keep this forum active.  🙂

I appreciate your news stories!