Anatomy of a mega trade

by JasonB on Apr 20, 2009 11:03 AM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

The Eagles trade for Jason Peters appears to be the largest in terms of value given up in the history of the franchise. Not only did they give up a first round, 4th round, and reportedly a future 6th round pick... but the Eagles also made Peters the highest paid OL in the NFL.

There's no doubt that this was a mega trade and we've learned that it was over a year in the making. Eagles president Joe Banner was a guest on "Eagles Live!" talked about the process that led to Peters arrival in Philadelphia.

The Eagles first inquired about Peters a year ago when he first held out of training camp over a contract dispute. The Bills told the Eagles that Peters was not avialable and that was that.

About 4 weeks ago the Bills placed a call to the Eagles and asked if they were still interested in Peters. The Eagles initial offer was nowhere close to what the Bills were looking for. They went back forth on a few proposals over the next few weeks and nothing got done.

Then the Bills tabled a "take it or leave it" offer which the Eagles refused. At that point Banner thought the deal was dead. However, Buffalo came back this past Wednesday and asked for the Eagles to give them their best offer. The Eagles made the offer, Buffalo "tweaked it" a bit and as Banner put it changed "nothing that was really relevant" and the deal was done.

Banner also talked about how this stuff is rather normal over the course of the NFL offseason. The Eagles engage in these talks about many players and usually nothing comes of it, but sometimes things get done. It really makes you wonder what kind of discussions they've had and about what players?

It also makes you think that all the rumors you hear of the Eagles being "interested" in this player or that may very well be true. At the very least it certainly seems that they're making calls about all these players we always hear about.

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The Eagles trade for Jason Peters appears to be the largest in terms of value given up in the history of the franchise. Not only did they give up a first round, 4th round, and reportedly a future 6th round pick… but the Eagles also made Peters the highest paid OL in the NFL.

WTF ^

by N4S on Apr 20, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions

Our O-Line is going to be amazing and should make our current weapons much more effective. I am as excited about our team coming into this year as i have been since 2004 and 2005. I would like to see an “up to date” offseason report card. At one point, we were ranked rather poorly (last in NFC East) and i would like to see where the analysts put us now….

by GreenInBaltimore on Apr 20, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions

I remember four or five years ago, watching McNabb stand in the pocket for 8 secs with his head up, knowing he had all the time in the world. He is going to pick defenses apart this year. I don’t know which side of the line is stronger now, the left or right. Eagles will dominate 3rd and 1s this year (if they run the ball).

www.okupy.com

by royboy on Apr 20, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions

heard the deal....

was for 6 years but I haven’t seen any actual numbers on the contract (just heard that he’s one of the most paid lineman in the league). Anyone have any factual info on the dollar amount we paid Peters?

Loooooook here brotha'.....who you jivein' with that Cosmic Debris!!!???

by OkieEagle on Apr 20, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions

4 yr 43mill extension. makes it 6 yr 60 mill

by TheEaglesEye on Apr 20, 2009 12:13 PM EDT reply actions

almost

4 year 53 mil extension added to the 2 year 7 mil left on his current contract.

About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.

by IronHank on Apr 20, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions

WOW! They really opened up the ol’ wallet! Thanks Hank/ EaglesEye, much appreciated guys! S’good to know we don’t have to worry about the starting Tackle position for a long while!

Loooooook here brotha'.....who you jivein' with that Cosmic Debris!!!???

by OkieEagle on Apr 20, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions

Banner also talked about how this stuff is rather normal over the course of the NFL offseason. The Eagles engage in these talks about many players and usually nothing comes of it, but sometimes things get done. It really makes you wonder what kind of discussions they’ve had and about what players?

It also makes you think that all the rumors you hear of the Eagles being “interested” in this player or that may very well be true. At the very least it certainly seems that they’re making calls about all these players we always hear about.

Really, come on, that’s what the FO does to us, gets us excited about something only to bring us down. And now ESPN keeps talking about the Eagles and Boldin, that their “still in it” or “might make another big pre-draft deal” If the Cardinals trade us Boldin, there getting Knowshon, sorry guys, but there interested in a RB and if they’d trade then they’ll probably take him if he’s there, look to see this trade happening draft day 1, & if thee Eagles do this they probably think higher of Mccoy or Brown..

SHELDON BROWN JUST ASKED TO BE TRADED!!!! FYI, maybe we can get away without trading our #1

by sports00fan00 on Apr 20, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions

source no the Sheldon Brown asking to be traded statement you just made

unless you just made it up that is…

by homestar2281 on Apr 20, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I head it too . – ESPN reports that Eagles CB Sheldon Brown has requested a trade.

(link) – http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=757

by SHOEMAN on Apr 20, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

but since ESPN is the soourse .. I don’t put much stck in it

by SHOEMAN on Apr 20, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Looks like it started from .. G. Cobb

Sheldon Brown Wants To Be Traded

Written by Garry Cobb
Monday, 20 April 2009

I learned a couple of months ago that Sheldon Brown was very upset about his contract. Now Brown has made his unhappiness public. He wants a new deal or to be traded.
I knew this was going to go public sooner or later. Brown had been stewing about his contract since the season ended.
    It didn’t help things, when Brown saw his former teammate Lito Sheppard go to the Jets and get a huge raise. Brown has been with the Eagles six years and done everything the team has asked him to do.
   For that he finds himself making much less money than Sheppard who complained about his contract and was hurt quite a bit. Sheppard did go to a couple of Pro Bowls but Brown was the more consistent of the two.
   Brown has become a leader on the defense and he’s the most complete corner on the football team.

So with the draft just days away, the Birds have another problem. They’ve got an unhappy starting cornerback.

From what I understand, Brown let the Eagles know that he wanted a new deal, but they’re not willing to give him one, so he’s made his unhappiness public.

by SHOEMAN on Apr 20, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Regarding Joe Banner's final "Tweak" on the Peters trade...

Interestingly, I heard the Eagles offered a 1 and a 3, but that the Bills preferred a 1 and a 4 and the late round pick. I heard that as part of the initial reporting, and have not heard about it since… Something about the Bills wanting more “flexibility.”

Can’t believe it was for cap space? (Diff between 3 & 4 has to be minimal). I am really curious about this… ?

As an Eagle fan, I’ll move a 4 and a 6 for a 3 anytime!

by meangreenmachine on Apr 21, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions