Eagles Acquire Jason Peters

[Stuck in TX]

A rookie that can be drafted and turned into a Pro Bowler Vs. A current Pro Bowler

Seems like an easy argument, but Peters has shown how much of a headache he can be when he does not get his way. If I were the Eagles, I would have held on to that pick. What sucks for us is now we pretty much know that the Bills are going after an OT and they pick before us. Looks like we will be after a DE or OLB unless we either trade up, or get lucky.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Stuck in TX

A rookie that can be drafted and turned into a Pro Bowler Vs. A current Pro Bowler

Seems like an easy argument, but Peters has shown how much of a headache he can be when he does not get his way. If I were the Eagles, I would have held on to that pick. What sucks for us is now we pretty much know that the Bills are going after an OT and they pick before us. Looks like we will be after a DE or OLB unless we either trade up, or get lucky.

Well the Redskins did have to pounder going after Jason Peters cause we in the pass gave picks away for older vets to fill a need. Thats why we only have 5 picks now. How or why would we try to trade up knowing we would need to give up more picks this year or next. This thinking has put us chasing picks every year. Lets just suck it up and keep our 13th pick or if we get a chance to aquire 2 lower 1st round picks then pull the trigger. More picks doesn't necessary mean better players if you can't evaluate talent. I do believe it does have some luck envolved with drafting the right guys especially in the 5th,6th, and 7th rounds.

[skins89moss]

Oh also i heard that Philly is has 42 million in cap space. Is this true? If it is I guess it would be no issue for them to give Peters a new contract. You no we are strapped for cash after signing Haynesworth, Dock, and Hall.

[Paintrain]

For everyone who is screaming OL, OL, OL for our #13 pick, remember that Peters was an undrafted FA who developed. Not to say that is the norm or even frequent, but with the right player and coaching you can develop late drafted or undrafted linemen pretty much better than any other position.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

For everyone who is screaming OL, OL, OL for our #13 pick, remember that Peters was an undrafted FA who developed. Not to say that is the norm or even frequent, but with the right player and coaching you can develop late drafted or undrafted linemen pretty much better than any other position.

Oh you mean like Heyer. I'm not giving up on Heyer just yet, he has been injured a little the last 2 years which may have cost him to get better. We need to develope since we dont Draft Lineman in the 1st or 2nd round.

[vallin21]

The Eagles can have Peters. I have doubts about his conditioning and work ethic especially when he gets his new deal. For us it wasn't worth the price or the need to trade for him.

[Daseal]

Hrm, you guys are absolutely right about the contract. No more listening to people I know. My fault! I still don't think he's necessarily a head case, but it does add a bit more concern.