tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post6764008952216519818..comments2023-10-26T09:39:43.398-04:00Comments on Eagles Blitz: Trade Talk?Tommy Lawlorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-12395217609430670132009-03-26T09:18:00.000-04:002009-03-26T09:18:00.000-04:00You are making a good case that the Eagles don't r...You are making a good case that the Eagles don't really need to add a seasoned FA receiver unless he is really spectacular i.e. Anquan Boldin.<BR/><BR/>So what about drafting one then? The Eagles are a bit jammed up with 5 receivers since that is normally what they go with. Last year's six was likely due to Desean's use as a punt returner since they did not really have to use another slot for that on the roster as they had in the past.<BR/><BR/>I really like the Eagles receivers. The last time Curtis was healthy he had over 1000 yards and he makes big plays like fumble recoveries for touchdowns. He is gritty and clutch. Guys like that are very hard to find. <BR/><BR/>The amazing thing to me last year was the improvement in Avant and Basket. Avant, who was always open at training camp and preseason finally figured out how to replicate that in games. Basket finally figure out how not to drop the ball. With his hight and speed he can do things that few NFL receivers can. It will be interesting to see if both receivers have consolidated those skills so than can consistently reproduce those 2008 results, but I think its a good bet. <BR/><BR/>Reggie Brown does have some credentials as a starter but as Lewis pointed out - with the improvement of Avant and Basket he is the odd man out. If the Eagles want to add a receiver in the draft then they probably want to jettison Brown. What do you think his trade value is. Could they for example trade their pick at 21 plus brown plus a 5th to move up to 17 (thus avoid using their second round pick) and maybe have enough to get Pettigrew or Moreno. Or how about a using Brown plus our second and our third plus a fifth to move up to two picks in the top half of the second round - maybe in more than one deal? Do you think the eagles will go with six receivers again? Since if Desean an Q Demps become starters the Eagles are again in need of kick and punt returners.<BR/><BR/>If both Quentin Michael and Quentin Demps become starters, I'm calling the defense the <BR/>Cover -Q.izzylangfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329253927324394561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-49224147276658119792009-03-24T16:23:00.000-04:002009-03-24T16:23:00.000-04:00TommyYou have previously picked Brannan Southerlan...Tommy<BR/><BR/>You have previously picked Brannan Southerland in a mock for us... I think. No mention any more? Am I wrong?<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, what value? What value if we draft Knowshon? Does that make any difference?<BR/><BR/>On Edwards<BR/><BR/>I think he would get a lot of immediate adoration. Love to the max. I think he would also therefore receive somewhat of a honeymoon period of do know wrong. If he plays well when he feels loved, I think we could get some instant chemistry.<BR/><BR/>I have left a question about TEs for you on the EMB. I feel for sure we are going to use a top 75 pick on one, and this year there are so many. Maybe a blog entry on TEs?T_S_O_Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283968416092444778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-5728277166412054702009-03-24T16:07:00.000-04:002009-03-24T16:07:00.000-04:00The Eagles have shown with Lito that they aren't g...The Eagles have shown with Lito that they aren't going to give away a worthwile player just to get rid of him. I don't think they are desperate to get rid of Brown, if they can't get a decent value for him they'll keep him around for insurance. If either Curtis or Jackson gets hurt, Brown is the best guy to throw in as a replacement. Our other WRs are role players with ST ability, Brown is the only legit starter we have. That could change with the draft but it's iffy.tobylovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662414218591159463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-23015618979003712692009-03-24T15:02:00.000-04:002009-03-24T15:02:00.000-04:00I do agree that Reggie Brown could have more value...I do agree that Reggie Brown could have more value than people think. He is a solid starting WR. <BR/><BR/>The problem for us is that Reggie got beaten out of his job by a rookie. Teams know we want to deal Reggie. That hurts our bargaining position and somewhat reduces his value. <BR/><BR/>Our best hope is that some team doesn't get the WR they wanted in the 2nd round and we can trade Reggie for a 3rd round pick or something like that. <BR/><BR/>He does have value.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-41435991257157105252009-03-24T14:44:00.000-04:002009-03-24T14:44:00.000-04:00I'm in the minority on this, but I believe Reggie ...I'm in the minority on this, but I believe Reggie Brown is worth more than the average Eagle fan appraises him. I see him thrown into all these trade scenarios almost as an afterthought - we'll offer them such and such a pick plus change (R Brown).<BR/><BR/>Again I'm in the minority but Brown has some real potential. His biggest problem is he has bad chemistry with McNabb. The two of them don't congel on routes and he has a hard time catching McNabb's throws. Without checking the stats, he seemed a lot more productive with other quarterbacks especially Garcia.<BR/><BR/>I keep seeing him in Seattle... I know they already signed Housh but they could still use wideouts and I think he'd gel nicely with Hasselback.<BR/><BR/>Here's where I get murdered. I don't think Edwards is THAT much better than Brown. Coming out in the draft they appeared almost twins to me, Brown was less hyped but much the same player. A 2nd, a 5th + Reggie Brown for Edwards? I say no way.tobylovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662414218591159463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-91170763584269886912009-03-24T14:18:00.000-04:002009-03-24T14:18:00.000-04:00Scheffler is of interest if the price is right. H...Scheffler is of interest if the price is right. He isn't a workhorse TE that you feed the ball to 65 to 75 times a season. Tony is a guy that will catch 45-50 passes and average 15 yards a catch. He can be effective in the Red Zone and is tall at 6'5. <BR/><BR/>I wouldn't trade a 2nd for him, but I'd certainly consider a 3rd or 4th. He isn't a strong blocker, but his athletic ability would be nice to add to the mix. <BR/><BR/><BR/>RE: Braylon in our offense<BR/><BR/>He could easily fit in. Mornhinweg has said they'd like to get a bigger guy at the X-receiver (Curtis's spot). Braylon has the size to play there. He's also effective downfield. And he'd certainly help us in the Red Zone.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-75341096420928357752009-03-24T14:08:00.000-04:002009-03-24T14:08:00.000-04:00So this report is true and Edward is on the tradin...So this report is true and Edward is on the trading block? That is an interesting story.<BR/><BR/>Tommy, how would he fit here in Philadelphia with the type of offense we're running? <BR/><BR/>And one more thing how do you feel about the rumor that Tony scheffler is now on the trading block?Mr_Boomyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824309241516453204noreply@blogger.com