Rumor: Eagles and Rams Finalizing Trade Involving McNabb

[celts32]

I have been praying for amonth now that the Rams would make this exact trade so that they move off of Bradford.

[SmootSmack]

Looks like this is going to happen, but what I wonder is a) how much longer does McNabb plan on playing and b) might the Rams still take a QB anyway? My guess is no since it's the no. 1 overall pick we're talking about

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Looks like this is going to happen, but what I wonder is a) how much longer does McNabb plan on playing and b) might the Rams still take a QB anyway? My guess is no since it's the no. 1 overall pick we're talking about

I'm trying to understand why the Rams would trade for McNabb when they're in position to take (arguably) the best QB in the draft. There's no long term future in McNabb unless the Rams intentions are to draft a QB despite the trade. If it happens, does a trade of this nature raise any concerns about Bradford, if so what are they?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I'm trying to understand why the Rams would trade for McNabb when they're in position to take (arguably) the best QB in the draft. There's no long term future in McNabb unless the Rams intentions are to draft a QB despite the trade. If it happens, does a trade of this nature raise any concerns about Bradford, if so what are they?

It makes sense from the standpoint of trying to keep your job as a head coach and getting the player you really want at the top of the draft. Spags obviously broke out with the Giants D-Line. With Robbins, Suh, Long, and maybe even Little they would have one of the best D-Lines in the league and get the QB they so desperately need. The thing I like about this though is that no longer will Bradford be on another NFC team. It's either us or the Browns. Personally I didn't want to risk facing him in the playoffs at least before the Super Bowl.

[MTK]

The rumor has been heating up all day

[skinsfaninok]

great news! Screw PHILLY

[DBUCHANON101]

I STILL dont want Bradford. What good is a QB if he cant be protected? He may be the "sexy" pick but a LT would do better in the long run imo. Plus if they did bring in SB what would they do with JC? Grossman was brought in because he knows the O and we all know if they do go with a QB that high chances are he would start day one. JC would be the odd man out imo due to his salary. end rant

[McD5]

Originally Posted by DBUCHANON101

I STILL dont want Bradford. What good is a QB if he cant be protected? He may be the "sexy" pick but a LT would do better in the long run imo. Plus if they did bring in SB what would they do with JC? Grossman was brought in because he knows the O and we all know if they do go with a QB that high chances are he would start day one. JC would be the odd man out imo due to his salary. end rant

Ben won the SB without being protected.

Aaron Rodgers took GB deep with terrible protection.

We have had one of the best LTs in the entire league for ten years now. It hasn't taken us anywhere.

[DBUCHANON101]

Originally Posted by McD5

Ben won the SB without being protected.

Aaron Rodgers took GB deep with terrible protection.

We have had one of the best LTs in the entire league for ten years now. It hasn't taken us anywhere.

Be had a great D,and Rogers has one of the best wr corps in the league

[McD5]

Originally Posted by DBUCHANON101

Be had a great D,and Rogers has one of the best wr corps in the league

This is true, but the franchise QB is an absolute necessity in this league. If you don't have one, your best hope is for one season of success, and then failure again. Dilfer and Grossman come to mind.

This is a passing league now, and we need a passer. You cannot win consistently without one.

And if we don't get one now, what are we going to have to give up next season to get one? Multiple picks like the Bears did for Cutler?

[DBUCHANON101]

Originally Posted by McD5

This is true, but the franchise QB is an absolute necessity in this league. If you don't have one, your best hope is for one season of success, and then failure again. Dilfer and Grossman come to mind.

This is a passing league now, and we need a passer. You cannot win consistently without one.

And if we don't get one now, what are we going to have to give up next season to get one? Multiple picks like the Bears did for Cutler?

they had great defenses...and you cant pass with the QB on his rearend.. you want to use the number 4 for David Carr part II ?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by McD5

Ben won the SB without being protected.

Aaron Rodgers took GB deep with terrible protection.

We have had one of the best LTs in the entire league for ten years now. It hasn't taken us anywhere.

We also had a terrible front office that made terrible decisions. One of the main reasons we haven't been successful.

Due to our glaring holes in many areas, I think the best course of action would be to trade down if Bradford falls to us. There should be plenty of teams lining up to take him at #4, if Tampa Bay doesn't trade down with someone first.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by McD5

Ben won the SB without being protected.

Aaron Rodgers took GB deep with terrible protection.

We have had one of the best LTs in the entire league for ten years now. It hasn't taken us anywhere.

As much as I want to draft a QB, arguing that Rodgers and Ben didn't have protection is not the way to go. They had enough protection to complete seven step drops and throw a lot of deep balls. The fact that they were so effective at running those type of plays left them more exposed to hits on the QB. Jason could barely finish a 3 step drop.

[McD5]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

As much as I want to draft a QB, arguing that Rodgers and Ben didn't have protection is not the way to go. They had enough protection to complete seven step drops and throw a lot of deep balls. The fact that they were so effective at running those type of plays left them more exposed to hits on the QB. Jason could barely finish a 3 step drop.

You can have the best left tackle in the game, and still not do anything. Like us for the last decade.

If you have the best QB in the game, you are going places.

Both are important, but a QB is absolutely critical. Much more important than a left tackle.

And, don't believe that if we draft Bradford, we are giving up on a LT. We can get both.

We still have plenty of other options to get one. Including packaging up players like one of our TEs, Landry, or even JC together to get one.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by McD5

You can have the best left tackle in the game, and still not do anything. Like us for the last decade.

If you have the best QB in the game, you are going places.

Both are important, but a QB is absolutely critical. Much more important than a left tackle.

And, don't believe that if we draft Bradford, we are giving up on a LT. We can get both.

We still have plenty of other options to get one. Including packaging up players like one of our TEs, Landry, or even JC together to get one.

Dude, you're making an argument that's been beaten to death here, so don't be surprise if someone bites your head off for it.

That being said, I think at this point the smart thing would be to draft down, if the Browns don't jump us and trades down with Tampa Bay. I believe that our FO now could be in a position to get multiple picks out of our #4.