SteveFromYellowstone Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 The asking price for four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel is dropping. Reports the Philadelphia Eagles "we're looking for a 3d or 4th rd pick for (Samuel) were wrong. They are willing to take a 5th or 6th," tweeted Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82877807/article/report-eagles-willing-to-trade-samuel-for-5th-or-6th?module=HP11_headline_stack I would trade for him a a heartbeat. A 5th or 6th for arguably the best zone coverage corner in the game? Our defense would be a perfect fit. Imagine Asante Samuel, Josh Wilson, and DeAngelo Hall on the field at the same time. Talk about a ball-hawking secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgiven Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I'd be shocked if they would trade him in the division that cheap. Obviously Reid let McNabb come here because he knew he was on the decline and wasn't a real threat to the Eagles. He's 31 but probably still has at least a few more good years, for that price there will be a few teams interested that would be better options for the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I would trade for him a a heartbeat. A 5th or 6th for arguably the best zone coverage corner in the game? Our defense would be a perfect fit. Imagine Asante Samuel, Josh Wilson, and DeAngelo Hall on the field at the same time. Talk about a ball-hawking secondary. He makes like 10 million a year. We have no room under the cap and we're already paying DeAngelo a buttload of money. Too much money into one position. Plus he's 31 and thrives in the cover 2, something we don't always play. We do play it, but not like NE, Chi, TB or Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acuratl1984 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 He makes like 10 million a year. We have no room under the cap and we're already paying DeAngelo a buttload of money. Too much money into one position. Plus he's 31 and thrives in the cover 2, something we don't always play. We do play it, but not like NE, Chi, TB or Philly. Yea, i dont think any team will be able to absorb that cap hit, especially us. 2012: $9.9 million, 2013: $11.4 million, 2014: Free Agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I think he ends up with the Bears/Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddub52 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 He said he was willing to restructure as long as he is traded. He badly wants out of Philthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 He said he was willing to restructure as long as he is traded. He badly wants out of Philthy Restructure how much though? We would have to drop him down to no more than $2M per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddub52 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Restructure how much though? We would have to drop him down to no more than $2M per year. IIRC, I read 2-3 million a year. But I think he knows that it will take a lot more than that to make a trade happen. Its probably way more than we can afford, but I bet he would like to play Philthy twice a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeluCopter29 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 If we don't do this.... we're dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 If we don't do this.... we're dumb. Part of it would depend on whether Philly is willing to trade him to a division rival when there will probably be other suitors, and another part will depend on how much of a pay cut he's willing to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeluCopter29 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Part of it would depend on whether Philly is willing to trade him to a division rival when there will probably be other suitors, and another part will depend on how much of a pay cut he's willing to take. Well this obviously does depend a lot on Philly and Samuel... but if the offer is there we should accept in a hearbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I thought the Broncos just tried unsuccessfully to trade a 5th or 6th for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I thought the Broncos just tried unsuccessfully to trade a 5th or 6th for him. Interesting. Got a link on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/broncos-tried-to-trade-for-samuel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/20/broncos-tried-to-trade-for-samuel/ Thanks! Though this: The Broncos reportedly believe they can no longer make the trade happen. Doesn't mean the Eagles didn't like the deal. Samuels could have refused to go there (aka refused to restructure with them), etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'd take him in a heart beat for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSilverMaC Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Restructuring him to fit under the cap this year wouldn't be hard. You extend the contract and convert his salary to a signing bonus and prorate it. Next years number may be an issue though but could probably be worked into next years cap. Not that I'm advocating us trading for him, just pointing out that his cap hit isn't much of a deterrent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I hope they trade everyone and move from the city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I hope they trade everyone and move from the city I love your sig, never change it please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSHRedskins3ATLBraves3 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 If we don't do this.... we're dumb. We don't have that kind of money to spend on a 31-year old corner, and the eagles will not trade him to us for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born In 93 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 yay an old corner who doesn't tackle, lets develop our own guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeluCopter29 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 We don't have that kind of money to spend on a 31-year old corner, and the eagles will not trade him to us for cheap. I said this with the idea that it would be for a 5th or a 6th and he would restructure as the article was mentioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Trivia Question When was the last time that the Eagles traded anyone that turned out to not be a totally one sided deal for them? Of all the players they have had over the last decade, the only one I can recall who ever performed after he left is Brian Dawkins, not coincidentally he is the only one of the last ten years worth of Eagles who should be in the Hall of Fame. When the caller ID says "Philadelphia eagles".. don't answer the phone. If there is one thing they know, it's when to cut bait. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Makes sense that the cowboys would be looking at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I'd at least make a phone call and see if the guy is willing to make a deal with us. Or we can wait until May and we win "CapGate" and get our salary cap back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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