Rumor: Eagles and Rams Finalizing Trade Involving McNabb

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I have to think they are keeping him. They recently paid him a relatively large bonus.

$1.5M bonus... I still think they would dump him for a pick if they could.

[SmootSmack]

Nobody wants Vick and they seem pretty committed to Kolb. So the best option is to move McNabb (unless they really think they can keep all 3). Agree that he's not on the downside of his career, but that's why it's the best time to move him

Ideally for the Eagles, a team like the Niners budges and gives up a first rounder for McNabb

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Nobody wants Vick and they seem pretty committed to Kolb. So the best option is to move McNabb (unless they really think they can keep all 3). Agree that he's not on the downside of his career, but that's why it's the best time to move him

Ideally for the Eagles, a team like the Niners budges and gives up a first rounder for McNabb

BUT but, on Madden he's like,,TOTALLLY AWESOME!!! IHadHimInMyFranchise *Gasp* AndWonDaSuperBowl.

Originally Posted by Mattyk

They should dump Vick. Somebody would probably take him for a 5th or 6th. Cut and run with him.

WOW!!! THATS A LOW PRICE!!!! ........ *Hint Highlight Post*

[BleedBurgundy]

I'm worried that Philly is going to finagle multiple high-mid round picks from someone. Like maybe a 1 and a 4 or a 2 and 3 over this year and next. If they draft well, they could position themselves really strongly for the next 4-5 yrs.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

i actually think the eagles really want to keep vick.... assuming they move mcnabb. they could potentially run into trouble with all three on the roster. kolb is their future. vick is a great backup/wildcat guy. mcnabb is simply more expensive than he's worth to them since they have those guys. its the ideal time for them to move him. they'll definitely get at least what the rams were allegedly offering.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

i actually think the eagles really want to keep vick.... assuming they move mcnabb. they could potentially run into trouble with all three on the roster. kolb is their future. vick is a great backup/wildcat guy. mcnabb is simply more expensive than he's worth to them since they have those guys. its the ideal time for them to move him. they'll definitely get at least what the rams were allegedly offering.

I saw him play some last year and maybe he was rusty but he looked slow and old. A slow and old Vick = non factor. Maybe this year he will show more but I would not bet on that.

[Monkeydad]

Agreed, McNabb is the odd man out with the trio of QBs.

[mredskins]

I really think this is no deal.

St. Louis Rams shoot down Donovan McNann trade rumors - NFL - SI.com

Kind of sad about it, would have dropped Bradford to us.

[Kalisto2010]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Kind of sad about it, would have dropped Bradford to us.

How tragic

[CultBrennan59]

Don't believe any of these "shot down trade rumors" this could be a draft day deal, and cause other teams to want the first pick/think they're getting bradford. the rams are going to reveal there hand yet as to what they're doing.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Don't believe any of these "shot down trade rumors" this could be a draft day deal, and cause other teams to want the first pick/think they're getting bradford. the rams are going to reveal there hand yet as to what they're doing.

I am certainly hoping that the Rams will have someone signed before the first day of the draft, I don't know if that helps or hurts the Redskins cause, I just like to have that first pick out of the way.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

I agree that it would be a close-to-draft-day deal. The Rams are currently talking contract with Suh, McCoy, Bradford and possibly Clausen. If the Rams want McNabb, then it means they plan to take Suh or McCoy with the first overall pick. Executing (or even acknowledging) the trade now would limit the teams leverage in getting the cheapest possible deal from Suh or McCoy.

On the flip-side, if the Rams really want Bradford, then leaking rumors about the potential trade and then publically denying it puts pressure on Bradford to sign a below-market deal, since if the Rams dont take him, the first chance for him to get drafted would be #4 to the Redskins. If the Redskins passed on him, barring a trade, he would fall to the Browns at 7 or potentially the Bills at 9. Last year, Matthew Stafford got about 42MM garaunteed with the potential to earn 78MM over 6 years. Mark Sanchez got selected 4 spots later. His contract: 28MM garaunteed. If Bradford doesn't sign with the Rams, he's going to lose atleast 10MM. With the rumors circulating that the Rams might be interested in McNabb, its in his best (financial) interest to make a sweetheart deal with the Rams to ensure he's the #1 overall pick.

A one word synopsis of everything I just said: "Strategery."

[tryfuhl]

There's always the chance that talks were strong but the extension couldn't be worked out. Who knows.. certainly looks like he'll be on the move. Minny would've been good but with the whole Favre thing I wouldn't do it if I were him/his agent.

[53Fan]

I just heard Adam Shefter say the Rams have no interest in McNabb. He said they had expressed interest in Kolb, as had a lot of other teams.

[mlmdub130]

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