Clayton: Jason Peters flying to Philadelphia
by JasonB on Apr 17, 2009 1:37 PM EDT
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PrintJohn Clayton and Sal Pal are jointly reporting that Bills' pro bowl LT Jason Peters has been asked to fly to Philadelphia to take a physical and work out a new contract in expectation of a trade getting done in the very near future.
The Philadelphia Eagles are close to working out a trade with the Buffalo Bills to acquire left tackle Jason Peters, multiple sources said Friday.
Terms of the Eagles' proposal are not known, but Peters was asked to fly to Philadelphia today to meet with team officials. The Eagles have 12 picks, including two first-round selections, in next weekend's NFL draft; it is believed they might have to give up a first-round pick -- or more -- to acquire him.
A trade would be contingent on Peters passing a physical exam, but it might also require Peters agreeing to a contract extension. If that is the case, talks between the Eagles and the player's agent, Eugene Parker, have not yet begun because of the swiftness of the discussions.
Our pals over at Buffalo Rumblings have confirmed through a source in the organization that the Bills and Eagles have held discussions over Peters. However, this news is the first to suggest that a deal is imminent.
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I hope we dont give up a first rounder in this deal. Boldin is available and id much rather have him then Peters.
say we trade a 2nd rounder for Peters then a first and a third for Boldin. We can then trade the other first rounder for more picks in the second and third rounds. We’d get our tackle and wed be able to adress RB/CB in the second round.
I'd disagree...
we can win without a top WR, assuming Boldin bounces back from his injury. But no team can win without a solid starting LT, and I don’t see one on our roster today. A proven top LT is well worth a 21 or 28 or maybe even both!
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Bear Bryant
Mixed feelings
But if it cost us #28 and some change there’s a good shot this could end up being a good deal.
by andyreidswaistline on Apr 17, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
From Rotoworld:
FOXSports.com’s Jay Glazer reports the Eagles have acquired LT Jason Peters from the Bills in exchange for the 28th overall pick, a second-day draft pick, and a late-round pick in 2010.
This coming just three days after Bills COO Russ Brandon expressed confidence that his All-Pro tackle would remain in Buffalo. The Bills had, however, been hesitant to meet Peters’ asking price, which would make him the highest paid offensive lineman in the league. Peters will slide into left tackle in Philly, with Stacy Andrews moving to right tackle. The Eagles can now concentrate on another area of need with the 21st overall pick in the first round.
What happens now if Moreno is gone at #21? Going after any other RB would be a reach at that point, and I don’t think the Eagles will go after Pettigrew, so would they trade down?
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