UK_EaglesFan89 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Rams, Seahawks Perfect Landing Spots for Eagles QB The Eagles’ so-called "quarterback factory” might need to make some layoffs. And the first player on the chopping block could be Nate Sudfeld. Sudfeld signed a one-year deal to return to Philadelphia presumably as Carson Wentz’s backup. That was before the team selected Jalen Hurts in the second round of April’s draft. Sudfeld, a sixth-round pick out of Indiana, will get every opportunity to keep the No. 2 job but he’ll have to earn it. "I’m ready for that,” Sudfeld told the team’s official website. "I can only focus on getting myself better and showing the best of me this season.” Sundfeld sounds motivated. Better yet, he appears unfazed. But the Eagles probably have a longer-term plan already in place, or at least in the back of their minds. On draft night, GM Howie Roseman revealed Sudfeld wanted a chance to start in the NFL and that opportunity may come sooner than later. "Nate has been very clear that he wants an opportunity to go lead a team,” Roseman said. "So we kind of looked at the future of our football team.” With Roseman’s words in mind, let’s take a look at a few possible landing spots for Sudfeld either in a trade or via free agency in 2021. The Eagles could use the 2020 preseason as a way to showcase Sudfeld and gauge interest around the league. Los Angeles Rams If Sean McVay really is the coaching genius that the national media makes him out to be, then the backup quarterback spot should be a top priority. He hasn’t made it one, though. The Rams will enter the 2020 season with little-known John Wolford listed behind starter Jared Goff on the depth chart. The 24-year-old inked a futures contract in Los Angeles last year after coming over from the now-defunct Alliance of American Football. Wolford has yet to throw a pass in the NFL, in either the regular season or preseason. Behind him? It’s not much better with undrafted free agents Bryce Perkins and Josh Love. The Rams are in salary-cap hell and may be willing to part with 222-pound tailback Malcolm Brown in exchange for Sudfeld. Worth a shot. Seattle Seahawks This is another legitimate Super Bowl contender lacking any real experience at the No. 2 spot. Russell Wilson is a perennial MVP candidate, a guy that hasn’t missed a single game (128 straight starts) since being drafted in 2012. While there has been rampant speculation about the Seahawks adding former NFL MVP Cam Newton to the fold, it hasn’t happened. Seattle is poised to go into training camp with undrafted free agent Anthony Gordon and journeyman Geno Smith vying to be Wilson’s backup. Long shot here: maybe the Eagles could swing a sweetheart deal for oft-injured safety Quandre Diggs. New York Jets Sam Darnold is the franchise quarterback, for now. He has been underwhelming in his first two seasons in the Big Apple, although he missed three games in 2019 and wasn’t always 100-percent while battling back from mononucleosis. The jury is still out on him. But the Jets don’t have any depth behind Darnold and plan to throw unproven guys like David Fales and Mike White, and fourth-round pick James Morgan, into an open competition. Remember, Jets GM Joe Douglas knows Sudfeld well from his time in Philly. He was Roseman’s right-hand man and lead talent evaluator. Assuming Douglas liked Sudfeld, he may want to make a move for him and the Eagles quarterback should be able to net a fourth-round pick. Tennessee Titans Tennessee is in desperate need of a backup signal-caller after letting Marcus Mariota leave in free agency. The Titans invested $118 million in up-and-down starter Ryan Tannehill and hope he can build on his Comeback Player of the Year season. That’s certainly not a given. Worse yet, the Titans have no insurance policy and will go with Logan Woodside, a seventh-rounder in 2018. It’s unclear what Tennesee would be willing to give up for Sudfeld — maybe promising safety (and Philly native) Ibraheim Campbell? — but this could be the ideal landing spot for Sudfeld. He could swoop in if Tannehill falters. The Titans could be his team. Chicago Bears p The Bears have struggled mightily at the quarterback position for a long time, a really long time. They traded for Nick Foles in the offseason and hope the Super Bowl MVP will push Mitchell Trubisky to reach his full potential. (Trubisky was the second overall pick in 2017). If not, Foles will gladly take the job. However, neither Trubisky nor Foles are safe bets to set the league on fire. Enter Sudfeld. Chicago’s new quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo has familiarity with both Foles and Sudfeld. He was the Eagles’ quarterbacks coach from 2016-17. The Eagles could hopefully get a fourth-rounder in return. Phttps://heavy.com/sports/2020/05/eagles-nate-sudfeld-nfl-trade-rumors/ Seattle? I don't see that one at all... He is a completely different kind of QB. That's an offense for Wilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I highly doubt Sudfeld is going anywhere considering the current depth chart at QB. Hurts isn't likely going to be close to being ready to step in and spot start if needed - they're going to need someone experienced in their system to do so (now if they think they can bring back McCown in a pinch then all bets are off). And this piece goes from quoting Howie regarding Sudfeld wanting a chance to lead a team as a starting QB to then listing teams like Seattle and LA where he surely won't be competing for a starting spot anytime soon. Perhaps a team like the Colts may make sense since they have Rivers on a 1 year deal and a rookie 4th rd pick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 25 minutes ago, time2rock said: I highly doubt Sudfeld is going anywhere considering the current depth chart at QB. Hurts isn't likely going to be close to being ready to step in and spot start if needed - they're going to need someone experienced in their system to do so (now if they think they can bring back McCown in a pinch then all bets are off). And this piece goes from quoting Howie regarding Sudfeld wanting a chance to lead a team as a starting QB to then listing teams like Seattle and LA where he surely won't be competing for a starting spot anytime soon. Perhaps a team like the Colts may make sense since they have Rivers on a 1 year deal and a rookie 4th rd pick. Oh I agree I think Sudfeld starts the year as the back up with Hurts given some plays to get him out there contributing. I just don't know why Seattle seems a good fit for him. The Rams sure but Seattle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathByEagle Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I think we trade Nate to the Patriots for (2) first rounders, and then Howie brings in Jamarcus Russell off the street after him being the biggest bust in NFL history and turns him into a superstar by week 3. He will take over for Wentz week 4 and throw for 6k yards, 58 TDs and and lead us to the SB with ease. Then Howie will trade him the following season for (6) first rounders. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoconoDon Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I want the Rams to keep Goff as their QB1 forever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 15 minutes ago, PoconoDon said: I want the Rams to keep Goff as their QB1 forever. You and me both! Goff was found out in SB #53 and hasn't been the same since. He's a decent QB but not a top franchise one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 23 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: Oh I agree I think Sudfeld starts the year as the back up with Hurts given some plays to get him out there contributing. I just don't know why Seattle seems a good fit for him. The Rams sure but Seattle? The Rams may indeed be a better fit for Sudfeld but he also wouldn't be competing for the starting spot there anytime soon after signing Goff to a 4 year/$134M contract with $110M guaranteed just last September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 26 minutes ago, time2rock said: The Rams may indeed be a better fit for Sudfeld but he also wouldn't be competing for the starting spot there anytime soon after signing Goff to a 4 year/$134M contract with $110M guaranteed just last September. He won't be in Seattle either though... And very unlikely in NY as they have Darnold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 58 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: He won't be in Seattle either though... And very unlikely in NY as they have Darnold. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 34 minutes ago, time2rock said: Exactly. Titans may not be a bad spot for him I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 hour ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: Titans may not be a bad spot for him I guess. I'm not a big believer in Tannehill but Tennessee did just give him a new 4 year deal worth $118M ($62M fully guaranteed), so it wouldn't seem like Sudfeld would be competing for a starting spot there anytime soon either. Indy makes sense. Heck New England may make sense even. I just don't see many options for him to compete for a starting spot - teams have either addressed in the draft (Chargers, Miami, etc.) or via FA (Carolina, TB, etc.). Very few teams not locked in at the position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, time2rock said: I'm not a big believer in Tannehill but Tennessee did just give him a new 4 year deal worth $118M ($62M fully guaranteed), so it wouldn't seem like Sudfeld would be competing for a starting spot there anytime soon either. Indy makes sense. Heck New England may make sense even. I just don't see many options for him to compete for a starting spot - teams have either addressed in the draft (Chargers, Miami, etc.) or via FA (Carolina, TB, etc.). Very few teams not locked in at the position. Yeah I was just going on the teams identified above to be honest... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob331 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 This is really a "who cares" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 48 minutes ago, Rob331 said: This is really a "who cares" So we can work out who is going to give us a first round pick for him obviously? 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle45 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Sudfeld is going nowhere for this year; he’s the QB2 until further notice. The notion of Sudfeld getting a starting opportunity is also laughable. He wouldn’t even get opportunities to be a backup on most rosters. He’s a late round prospect cut by his original team who has almost zero playing experience and has done nothing special with what little playing time he’s had. You think teams are going to be lining up to let him start? He may not get great offers as a #2 once he hits the market. Teams have their own projects and vets who know their systems for that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb235 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 To me, SanFran makes a lot of sense. Their backup was terrible and Garrapolo can be cut pretty pain free after this season if Suds really is as good as he thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 3 hours ago, jsb235 said: To me, SanFran makes a lot of sense. Their backup was terrible and Garrapolo can be cut pretty pain free after this season if Suds really is as good as he thinks. Interesting I hadn't really thought of San Fran. I think it's pretty unlikely that they move on from Jimmy G but I guess if they have someone who they trust behind him then they could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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