Rumor: Eagles and Rams Finalizing Trade Involving McNabb

[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.