Rumor: Eagles and Rams Finalizing Trade Involving McNabb

[bigmarley4]

If this goes down I think its a brilliant move by Philly. Hand over the reins to Kolb while the rest of the team is solid, get something in return for DonnieMac, and unload some salary. Their O is fine, they get secondary help and can use the pick on more secondary or LB.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I get nervous at the fact that we don't have a freaking starting Left Tackle! LOL.

or a starting right tackle.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Some one on here said that we'd be lucky to get a third rounder for Campbell, well that would have been true before Charlie Whitehurst got traded to seattle, but after that ridiculous trade for a guy whose never thrown a NFL pass, Jason is probably worth a second rounder now. And if this Mcnabb trade goes through, then expect us to get Bradford and expect Jason to be traded on the same day.

how do you rationalize that jason campbell is worth a second rounder when that is what is rumored to be mcnabbs value? mcnabb has been to several probowls, led his team to multiple NFC championships and one superbowl.... in mcnabbs worst year, he was twice the QB Campbell was in his best year, yet Mcnabb is only worth a 2nd round pick. If we could get the last pick in the 3rd round for Campbell, i'd feel we completely screwed another team over.

[celts32]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

how do you rationalize that jason campbell is worth a second rounder when that is what is rumored to be mcnabbs value? mcnabb has been to several probowls, led his team to multiple NFC championships and one superbowl.... in mcnabbs worst year, he was twice the QB Campbell was in his best year, yet Mcnabb is only worth a 2nd round pick. If we could get the last pick in the 3rd round for Campbell, i'd feel we completely screwed another team over.

So true...and people that harp on JC's experience are missing the point. That experience counts against him because he's played so many games and is still not playing at a level he should be for all that experience. A guy like Whitehurst is worth more to Seattle because he has not played enough to prove he can't. Teams always overpay for what they think is untapped potential. not sure anyone sees JC as anymore then he already is which is just okay.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Not sure what your point is... Clady is one of the better LT's in the league. Clearly the Broncos had other issues which led to Shanahan's firing.

Which is exactly my point. We have many issues and a bona fide leader for the offense is one of them. I think it would be awsome to have a 1st round LT, but then we get more of the same at QB. Mediocre talent. If we pick up a LT and RT in the first two rounds we are pushing the QB position into a situation we already have. Might as well stay the course and expect the same results at the QB position. Although the protection will be better. I'm just pointing out that many of the fans here think Bartel and Colt are fodder. Many think SexyRexy is washed up or is a nice clipboard holder. That leaves JC who has other issues besides lack of protection and time to throw the ball.

Who knows maybe picking up the line this year and getting a QB next year is the answer. But don't expect to pick one in the top 5 unless we throw a hell of a lot at whoever has those picks. With this years 4th we could simply add a little to that to get to #1 if we wanted to vs. next year sitting at mid round throwing an extra pick or a couple of players in with it and if we simply pick mid round we are still sitting were we are now.... mid to late 1st round draft picks in JC and SexyRexy.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Which is exactly my point. We have many issues and a bona fide leader for the offense is one of them. I think it would be awsome to have a 1st round LT, but then we get more of the same at QB. Mediocre talent. If we pick up a LT and RT in the first two rounds we are pushing the QB position into a situation we already have. Might as well stay the course and expect the same results at the QB position. Although the protection will be better. I'm just pointing out that many of the fans here think Bartel and Colt are fodder. Many think SexyRexy is washed up or is a nice clipboard holder. That leaves JC who has other issues besides lack of protection and time to throw the ball.

Who knows maybe picking up the line this year and getting a QB next year is the answer. But don't expect to pick one in the top 5 unless we throw a hell of a lot at whoever has those picks. With this years 4th we could simply add a little to that to get to #1 if we wanted to vs. next year sitting at mid round throwing an extra pick or a couple of players in with it and if we simply pick mid round we are still sitting were we are now.... mid to late 1st round draft picks in JC and SexyRexy.

Still not sure what your point is...

I'm in favor of building the line first and worrying about the skill positions later. As we saw last year it's tough to do much of anything if you can't block.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

how do you rationalize that jason campbell is worth a second rounder when that is what is rumored to be mcnabbs value? mcnabb has been to several probowls, led his team to multiple NFC championships and one superbowl.... in mcnabbs worst year, he was twice the QB Campbell was in his best year, yet Mcnabb is only worth a 2nd round pick. If we could get the last pick in the 3rd round for Campbell, i'd feel we completely screwed another team over.

McNabb is now on the downside of his career. A few years ago he may have fetched a late 1st or early 2nd round pick, but not today. Despite all his accomplishments, his inability of late, to deliver in the big games works just as much against him as his acolades do for him. After watching Donovan's last performance (playoff game against Dallas) one would/
could be led to believe his skills are diminishing. We know that in this league, it's about what have you done for me lately.

[MTK]

McNabb still has some quality years left. Not sure anyone is going to give up a 1st for him, but a 2nd would be a no-brainer.

[12thMan]

I think the trade is a wash. The Rams get a QB, who when's on, is probably a top ten QB in the league. The only question is can he stay healthy. If Mac can give the Rams at least 3 or 4 years, then it was definitely worth it.

[BleedBurgundy]

If good ol' Mcnugget doesn't get traded now, they've probably jacked up his attitude for 2010. That's good for us.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

McNabb is now on the downside of his career. A few years ago he may have fetched a late 1st or early 2nd round pick, but not today. Despite all his accomplishments, his inability of late, to deliver in the big games works just as much against him as his acolades do for him. After watching Donovan's last performance (playoff game against Dallas) one would/
could be led to believe his skills are diminishing. We know that in this league, it's about what have you done for me lately.

Thats exactly what I was going to say to you BigHairedAristocrat.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

McNabb is now on the downside of his career. A few years ago he may have fetched a late 1st or early 2nd round pick, but not today. Despite all his accomplishments, his inability of late, to deliver in the big games works just as much against him as his acolades do for him. After watching Donovan's last performance (playoff game against Dallas) one would/
could be led to believe his skills are diminishing. We know that in this league, it's about what have you done for me lately.

yes, and "lately," mcnabb has done more than campbell. Lets compare the performance of the two over the past two years:

Donovan McNabb, Age 33 - 30 starts, 1014 pass attempts, 7469 yards, 45 touchdowns, 21 interceptions.

Jason Campbell, Age 28 - 32 starts, 1013 pass attempts, 6863 yards, 33 touchdowns, 21 interceptions.

mcnabb may be on the downside of his career, but so is campbell - not due to age, but due to simple suckiness. Three of the best QBs in the NFL last year, Manning, Warner, and Favre, were 34, 38, and 40 respectively. By all appearnances, Favre is returning, Warner could have still kept playing at a high level if he wanted to, and Mannings about to get paid the biggest contrat in NFL history. these guys are all getting it done in their mid-to late 30s. and you think teams should shy away from McNabb because he's 33? I dont think there's a reasonable person here who thinks that McNabb won't outplay Campbell over the next 5 years. McNabb is a great NFL QB who is still getting it done. Campbell is 5 years younger, has never "gotten it done," and there's no reason to think he ever will.

For any team out there, Campbell would buy 1 year - tops - before they needed to have a franchise QB in place. McNabb would buy a franchise 3-4 years minimum.

if it were up to me, i'd trade our 2nd rounder plus Andre Carter for McNabb, feel confident in our QB position for the next 5 years, draft a lineman with our 1st round pick, add more linemen in 2011 and then draft a QB of the future in 2012. Of course, the Eagles would never trade McNabb to a division rival, so the point is moot. Bottom line (in my opinion) - even on the "downside" of his career, McNabb at 33 is a better QB and has MORE upside than Campbell at 28.

[53Fan]

If they're gonna do it, McChunkButt wants it done quickly.

McNabb says Eagles should 'do it quickly' if they want to deal him

[kdogg3270]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

If good ol' Mcnugget doesn't get traded now, they've probably jacked up his attitude for 2010. That's good for us.

after all he's been through, i doubt it.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

yes, and "lately," mcnabb has done more than campbell. Lets compare the performance of the two over the past two years:

Donovan McNabb, Age 33 - 30 starts, 1014 pass attempts, 7469 yards, 45 touchdowns, 21 interceptions.

Jason Campbell, Age 28 - 32 starts, 1013 pass attempts, 6863 yards, 33 touchdowns, 21 interceptions.

mcnabb may be on the downside of his career, but so is campbell - not due to age, but due to simple suckiness. Three of the best QBs in the NFL last year, Manning, Warner, and Favre, were 34, 38, and 40 respectively. By all appearnances, Favre is returning, Warner could have still kept playing at a high level if he wanted to, and Mannings about to get paid the biggest contrat in NFL history. these guys are all getting it done in their mid-to late 30s. and you think teams should shy away from McNabb because he's 33? I dont think there's a reasonable person here who thinks that McNabb won't outplay Campbell over the next 5 years. McNabb is a great NFL QB who is still getting it done. Campbell is 5 years younger, has never "gotten it done," and there's no reason to think he ever will.

For any team out there, Campbell would buy 1 year - tops - before they needed to have a franchise QB in place. McNabb would buy a franchise 3-4 years minimum.

if it were up to me, i'd trade our 2nd rounder plus Andre Carter for McNabb, feel confident in our QB position for the next 5 years, draft a lineman with our 1st round pick, add more linemen in 2011 and then draft a QB of the future in 2012. Of course, the Eagles would never trade McNabb to a division rival, so the point is moot. Bottom line (in my opinion) - even on the "downside" of his career, McNabb at 33 is a better QB and has MORE upside than Campbell at 28.

I think the whole argument started because of the whole Charlie Whitehurst trade. Although I think this argument is a bit flawed because of the details of the trade. The Seahawks traded their 2010 2nd rounder (top 10 I think) and an undisclosed 2011 pick for a Whitehurst and their later 2010 2nd round pick.

Now the rumored McNabb trade is basically the first pick in the 2nd round and OJ Atogwe. Now, is JC worth more than McNabb? No. But, the Whitehurst trade probably gives you an idea of how much more Campbell should cost, which I would say right now at least a 3rd rounder.