Eagles fans praise Howie's latest trade on social media

 

Like a sugared-up 5-year-old, you knew Howie Roseman couldn’t stay put in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft.

The Eagles’ executive VP pulled off yet another big April trade, dealing with the Saints and adding draft capital for the next two seasons.

After the trade, the Birds still have three picks in the top 51 in this month’s draft, and they also add a first-rounder for 2023, a draft expected to be rich in QB talent.

Eagles Twitter, normally guarded with its praise of Roseman, especially when it comes to the NFL Draft, reacted as though he had pulled off something similar to the Lufthansa heist. Even a former Eagles had to send some praise Howie’s way.

Scanning social media, the reaction is almost unanimously positive for this trade. It's hard to disagree. The Saints aren’t expected to be very good this coming season. Netting a top-10 2023 pick out of this trade is a very real possibility.

The best part about all of this: We still have three weeks until the actual draft. There's a real chance there are more #HowieDeals coming.

https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/2022-nfl-draft-eagles-fans-praise-howie-roseman-latest-trade-social-media

Its hard to do anything but praise the trade and give Howie credit for it. He's very good at moving around and acquiring fantastic value for picks. 

I look at it as 3 trade downs:

16 to 18

19 to 101

194 to 237

gain: 2023 1st, 2024 2nd

Still have 5 picks between day 1 and 2, add additional assets for a better draft class next year, and there is a decent chance the Saints pick is top 15 next year. All around, a win.

I totally disagree that Howie fleeced the Saints.

we gave up 1889 value chart points. 1000 for 16, 875 for 19, and 14 for the 6th round pick 

we gained 900 for the 18th pick. Assume next year's #1 is also the 18th pick. That's not 900 since you have to devalue it for waiting a year. So we'll value it as the 18th pick in the 2nd round - 400 value chart points. Pick 101 this year is worth 96 value chart points. Let's be consistent and value the  2024 2nd round pick  as the 18th pick in the 2nd round, but for waiting 2 years call it the 18th pick in the 4th round - 123 points. The 7th round pick is rated as valuless but let's call in 10 value chart points. 

So total it up - we gained 900 +400 + 96 + 123 + 10 = 1529

If the Saints get the 18 pick or do even better and actually make the playoffs the score is SAINTS 1889  - EAGLES 1529 - A DEFUCUT IF 270 POINTS OR THE EQUIVALENT OF THE 64TH PICK IN THE DRAFT.

We only win the trade if the Saints do worse and get the 12th pick or better next year. 

3 hours ago, Rob331 said:

I totally disagree that Howie fleeced the Saints.

we gave up 1889 value chart points. 1000 for 16, 875 for 19, and 14 for the 6th round pick 

we gained 900 for the 18th pick. Assume next year's #1 is also the 18th pick. That's not 900 since you have to devalue it for waiting a year. So we'll value it as the 18th pick in the 2nd round - 400 value chart points. Pick 101 this year is worth 96 value chart points. Let's be consistent and value the  2024 2nd round pick  as the 18th pick in the 2nd round, but for waiting 2 years call it the 18th pick in the 4th round - 123 points. The 7th round pick is rated as valuless but let's call in 10 value chart points. 

So total it up - we gained 900 +400 + 96 + 123 + 10 = 1529

If the Saints get the 18 pick or do even better and actually make the playoffs the score is SAINTS 1889  - EAGLES 1529 - A DEFUCUT IF 270 POINTS OR THE EQUIVALENT OF THE 64TH PICK IN THE DRAFT.

We only win the trade if the Saints do worse and get the 12th pick or better next year. 

I agree. But I think we win it.

And really, it depends on perspective. You could use time value of money and say either:

1. 3rd this year = 2nd next year, 2nd in 2024 = 1st in 2023. So two firsts and a second in 2023 value.

2. 1st next year = 2nd this year, 2nd in 2024 is a 4th this year, and a 3rd this year. So a mid round pick for a top 10 2nd rounder, top 10 4th, and mid round 3rd.

However, when 2023 is the present time, it won't feel like a 2nd rounder. And the multiplier is the level of talent for the most important position. Lower this year than next.

In the best perspective its a steal, and in the worst perspective its a wash.