Glazer says Eagles get Jason Peters

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The eagles just do not make many big moves a year. This is pretty much it. They will not sacrifice more of their draft this year. They should but they won't.
 

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I love this trade. I could care less about wide receivers, myself. Get us a tight end and a running back in the draft and I'll be happy. I think the Eagles are done trading for veterans, but they might deal a couple of their own players in exchange for picks or to move up.
 

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Timbo2st;2734152 said:
Eagles FO said they are happy with the WR's they have now.

I'm hoping they go for a vet. Mcnabb isn't going to be here forever and a vet would step in and help right away.

Well, we've definitely had a quiet off-season compared to you guys with respect to getting FAs, etc.

The most noise we made was actually cutting guys. :laugh2:
 

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I think 2007 he was so dominate because he believed he'd get a contract. When he didnt he mailed it in and my concern would be that if you give him big money he'll be one of those guys who mails it in all the time after that cause he got his cash.
 

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Reading Bills sites, most fans seem glad to be rid of the headache. Some are upset, but most say that a guy who didn't want to be there, complained about his money all the time, and showed up out of shape -- oh, and gave up 11.5 sacks last year -- should be shipped out.

Some of that is homerism, probably, but plenty of them act like this guy's act has gone on for a long time now, and they're glad it's over. I suspect we haven't heard more about it simply because Buffalo is such a small market team.
 

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Chocolate Lab;2734170 said:
Reading Bills sites, most fans seem glad to be rid of the headache. Some are upset, but most say that a guy who didn't want to be there, complained about his money all the time, and showed up out of shape -- oh, and gave up 11.5 sacks last year -- should be shipped out.

Some of that is homerism, probably, but plenty of them act like this guy's act has gone on for a long time now, and they're glad it's over. I suspect we haven't heard more about it simply because Buffalo is such a small market team.


I never saw the guy much but I know how typical NFL fan loves to bad mouth every player out the door.

I will assume he is a heck of a player but I doubt it will be enough to stop Demarcus.
 

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CATCH17;2734179 said:
I never saw the guy much but I know how typical NFL fan loves to bad mouth every player out the door.

I will assume he is a heck of a player but I doubt it will be enough to stop Demarcus.

The guy is a good tackle, no doubt, but he can't catch, run, or pass so his impact is minimal.
 

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Interesting take on the J Peters trade . . . . a good read.

From BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1
The Jason Peters Trade




The Jason Peters Trade and the 2009 NFL Draft - My Thoughts

I don't think I've missed an NFL preseason game in years. When I tell people this, they usually give me a dirty look or ask me if I've recently escaped from the local mental institution. I then have to explain that I watch the first three weeks of the preseason (the final week doesn't count because no one plays except for practice squad guys) for fantasy purposes.

For instance, in 2007, I noted on this Web site that Tom Brady's first read on almost every play was Wes Welker. I named Welker one of my fantasy sleepers and told my readers to take him in the middle rounds. A few months later, Welker finished the year tied for the league lead in receptions with T.J. Houshmandzadeh. That's why I'm more than happy to tune into a Browns-Lions preseason contest.

When these people hear my explanation and decide not to have me committed, they usually ask if I watch the Pro Bowl as well. To that, I smile and proudly boast, "I've been a football fan since I was about 10 years old, and I've never watched the Pro Bowl."

The Pro Bowl is a joke. Some of the top players opt out. Those who go don't really try. It's not even a real football game. And it's impossible to bet on because no one puts forth any effort. As a degenerate gambler, I do not find this appealing.

However, the reason I hate the Pro Bowl more than anything is that there are far too many crappy players named to the two squads. I don't think the NFL should strip the fans of all of the decision-making, but it's a joke because there too many clueless voters out there.

Jason Peters is the perfect example. Peters, a 6-4, 340-pound mauling left tackle, is entering his sixth year. In 2006, he started all 16 games and surrendered just two sacks.

I later wrote of Peters, "[He] has emerged as one of the top left tackles in the NFL. Unfortunately, Peters is holding out because he wants to renegotiate his contract. I say pay the man. Peters is in the middle of a 5-year deal worth $15 million. He's one of the best players at his position, and he certainly deserves a lot more than he's currently making."

So, should my Pro Bowl voting rights be revoked as well because I considered Peters a top talent? No; not for this reason anyway. Since the 2006 campaign, Peters' play has regressed exponentially. In 2007, Peters gave up six sacks in 15 contests. And last year, things got downright ugly, as Peters surrendered a whopping 11.5 sacks in just 13 games, good for tops in the NFL. Peters was also whistled for eight penalties, a career high for him.

Now you see why I hate the Pro Bowl so much. How could the league's worst left tackle, statistically speaking, be voted in as one of the premier players at his position?

Moreover, how could Andy Reid give up the No. 28 overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft for him? You can suggest that Reid was too busy waiting in line all year at Geno's Steaks to watch film on Peters or even check his stats, but doing so wouldn't be too classy. I mean, what kind of Web site makes fun of fat coaches and NFL analysts who can't even come close to speaking proper English?

I don't like this trade at all for Philadelphia; the team would have been better served trading up for Michael Oher or William Beatty, or simply sliding Todd Herremans over to left tackle. As mentioned, Peters gave up 11.5 sacks in 2008. Newly acquired right tackle Shawn Andrews, coming off knee surgery, allowed 9.5 sacks last season.

Either the Eagles missed the 2008 season entirely, or are trying their hardest to get Donovan McNabb injured so the highly anticipated Kevin Kolb era can commence as quickly as possible. On the bright side, they'll probably serve McNabb some Chunky Soup while he's lying in bed at the hospital.

From Buffalo's perspective, the deal was a lucrative one. The organization avoided overpaying for one of the NFL's most overrated players. The Bills can take Oher or Andre Smith at No. 11 overall (trading up to No. 9 for one of them is also an option). They'll be able to spend the No. 28 selection on a much-needed pass-rusher, such as Larry English or Michael Johnson. And now, they'll be free to spend their second-round choice on the best tight end or linebacker available.

Seems like a fair trade for the Bills. The only downside to the deal is that their fans will have one less Pro Bowler to root for. Not that anyone watches that stupid game anyway.
 

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I think it's a good trade for Philly, now they might look at Pettigrew the TE or one of the RB's, Wells or Moreno with that other 1st round pick.
 

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They had to do something. Didn't they give up a record number of sacks to the Bears last year? Teams had their way with the eagles Oline at times.
 

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Mash;2733947 said:
Solid Pickup for the Eagles....

They had some big concerns on thier OL and this offseason they picked up two quality players.......and they are young too.

I'm definitely not going to bad-mouth the move. Peters had a lot of trouble last year after holding out, but he's a very good young tackle, and Stacy Andrews has looked very good at times, too.

That can be a pretty formidable offensive line if injuries and Shawn Andrews' head don't get in the way.
 

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Chocolate Lab;2733892 said:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9466866/Sources:-Eagles-trade-for-Bills-Pro-Bowl-LT-Peters


The Eagles have acquired Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters from the Bills for the 28th overall pick in next week's draft, FOXSports.com has learned.

Buffalo will also receive a second-day pick in this year's draft, as well as a late-round pick in the 2010 draft.

Peters held out before the start of the 2008 season, missing Buffalo's entire training camp and all four of the team's preseason games. Peters ended his holdout before the regular season began, with the Bills never giving in to his contract demans.

Peters, 27, has made the Pro Bowl the last two seasons, and was an All-Pro selection in 2007.

I think this was a very good move for Philly. lost both starting tackles and replaced them with 2 very good young players.
 

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Woods;2734218 said:
Interesting take on the J Peters trade . . . . a good read.
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The Bills can take Oher or Andre Smith at No. 11 overall (trading up to No. 9 for one of them is also an option).
Ugh, I hadn't thought about that. One fewer tackles for the Commanders to take. Oh, who am I kidding, the Commanders never make the sensible choice anyway.
 

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Skinsmaniac;2734502 said:
Ugh, I hadn't thought about that. One fewer tackles for the Commanders to take. Oh, who am I kidding, the Commanders never make the sensible choice anyway.

Sanchez (sp?) is your man!
 

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Zimmy Lives;2734202 said:
The guy is a good tackle, no doubt, but he can't catch, run, or pass so his impact is minimal.

Do you not remember the Torrin Tucker and Rob Pettiti era?
 

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Woods;2734136 said:
I'd guess Bolden would cost around a 1st and a 3rd and maybe another lower round draft pick. They have already traded away the other 1st and a 4th rounder this year.

But then to extend Bolden's contract, we're talking some serious bucks.

I agree. That's the thing they could make them back off. They do have Jackson. But then again Jackson and Boldin scares me. Wonder if Adam knows the cap implications for Philly????
 

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Woods;2733900 said:
Is Peters that bad? You usually don't trade away a young Pro Bowl LT . . . .

He had one good season and then became a turnstile. Gave up 13 sacks last year and has laziness in his work ethic. He only was a pro bowler last year based on popularity. His head/ego inflated after his one great year. Having seen his act first hand I look forward to watch D. Ware and crew abuse his weaknesses.
 
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