Feeley, Brown, Baskett In Demand as Preseason Cuts Begin

by Bob_Q on Aug 30, 2009 11:38 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

Earlier today, NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported that several teams have expressed interest in acquiring A.J. Feeley. Formerly our third-string quarterback, Feeley's status took a hit when the Eagles signed Michael Vick to help the young Kevin Kolb back up Donovan McNabb. Now with it looking unlikely that Philadelphia will carry four quarterbacks on their roster for the entire season, other teams have started to inquire about the 32-year-old veteran.

"The Patriots are among the many teams to express an interest in Philadelphia's A.J. Feeley. Some execs believe New England is where Feeley will end up, but, according to a source, the Eagles do not plan on parting with Feeley until they know how long Michael Vick will have to sit out. The wait for Vick to be reinstated could range from one to six games, and Feeley is the only other experienced backup on the team, with Kevin Kolb still unproven and largely untested in the regular season. St. Louis could also be a potential landing spot for Feeley."

The Patriots move makes sense after their release of backup QB Kevin O'Connell earlier this afternoon. New England and Philadelphia have also been known to make multiple dealings with each other in the past, the most recent of which being the Eagles' acquisition of Ellis Hobbs and and Patriots' acquisition of Greg Lewis during the 2009 offseason.

In addition, rumors have been heating up regarding the New York Jets' pursuit of receivers Reggie Brown and Hank Baskett. This years' draft blessed the Eagles with two talented ball catchers in Jeremy Maclin and Brandon Gibson, both of whom have suddenly made Philadelphia's receiving corps a very deep position. Unfortunately, this potential trade might be less likely since a Jets source was quoted as saying that the team has not been "overly impressed with Reggie Brown," during the preseason and that "the price tag might be too high" for Baskett.

However, as the preseason draws to a close and teams continue whittling down their rosters, more opportunities will certainly become available. Feeley, Brown, and/or Baskett could be used as trade fodder to upgrade the depleted linebacker and tight end positions, or even stockpile additional picks for next year's draft.

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I think a trade is def gonna happen....

but i think the WR traded might be Kevin Curtis. not sure why just a gut feeling. Gibson will be kept and Reggie Brown will be cut or traded for a 4/5th round pick

by Eaglefaneric on Aug 30, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions

dunno why we philly fans still think reggie brown could garner a 4th or a 5th…

at best MAYBE a conditional 5th or 6th imo

by afksports on Aug 31, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Nothing...

No team in their right mind will take on his contract, AND give up a pick on top of that. Not happening.

Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(

by JimmyK on Aug 31, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions

New York has an abundance of tight ends and needs at WR and we have an abundance of WRs and needs at TE. This makes too much sense not to happen. This deal will happen.

I am the people's troll :3™

by yomjoseki on Aug 31, 2009 12:06 AM EDT reply actions

Who do you want from NYJ?

Their TE’s might be worse that the Eagles! Keller blocks worse than Baskett but can catch. Kareem Brown is the backup. I never heard of him. James Dearth is the only other TE on their roster – may be comparable to Schobel. They may pickup who we cut!!

by phxphilly on Aug 31, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Never mind, I thought they still had Bubba Franks and Chris Baker. Didn’t realize both were cut. Chris Baker would be nice to have now but we had no need for him when he was available as a free agent. Bubba Franks would be a stopgap backup at best, at this point, and I don’t think they’d consider signing him unless they become desperate for an experienced body.

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by yomjoseki on Aug 31, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Baker is on the Patriots now

I think.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Aug 31, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Trade Value

A sixth round pick is the absolute best we could get for Baskett, Brown or Feeley. I would not mind trading Curtis but Brown and Baskett are definitely a notch below Curtis and Avant is never a deep threat. Maclin is not quite ready. I see Gibson’s upside as Avant, which is to say not quite good enough to ever be #2.

Now trading any of those guys for an old TE that would also be worth about a sixth may be possible. I still hope to get Crumpler (they have 4 decent TE’s) or maybe Desmond Clark.

by phxphilly on Aug 31, 2009 12:28 AM EDT reply actions

I think Reggie Brown could easily fetch a conditional 4th. When he’s healthy, he can contribute quite a bit to an offense. That’s why I think the pick would be conditional. If Greg Lewis can get a fifth rounder, so can Baskett. As a matter of fact, almost any player worth having on your depth chart is worth at least a fifth round pick, and Baskett could be a good third or fourth option on plenty of teams.
Feeley could get a fifth round pick as well. You underestimate the value of a cheap, experienced backup QB.
Teams look at it this way: sure, we can spend a fifth round pick on a backup QB, but chances are a fifth round QB won’t be worth keeping on the team even as a third, or if he is, he’ll be a project arm, but you really, really never want to see him on the field in his first year or two. Feeley is probably able to play backup QB on a few teams. I’d say that’s totally worth a fifth.
The other thing that I think is true that might be debatable is that each team probably values a pick differently. Teams that draft and develop well value picks more than teams that struggle. I think the Eagles value picks highly. That’s why it’s rare for them to send out a draft pick for a player, as opposed to the opposite, where they gather picks like a squirrel gathers nuts before winter. Anyway, the point I’m trying to make is someone who is worth a 6th round pick to one team might be worth up to a 4th round pick to another team.

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by yomjoseki on Aug 31, 2009 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions

A little confused...

1. I can understand waiting to see when Michael Vick is re-instated. But I don’t buy that the Eagles want to keep Feeley around because he’s experienced. They claim to still have the utmost confidence in Kolb, so you’d think they’d want to give him playing time should something (God forbid) happen to Donovan.

2. How the hell is the asking price for Baskett “too high”? What could the Eagles be asking for? I would really like to know. I can’t imagine they’re thinking they could swing a 3rd for him or something. Or maybe they are that brazen…

by ajay on Aug 31, 2009 1:14 AM EDT reply actions

thats what I was thinking

What could we possibly be asking for

Let's get it.

by homestar2281 on Aug 31, 2009 2:44 AM EDT up reply actions

It's all part of the game

If the Eagles asked for anything more than a bag of wet socks, the Jets would claim they were asking too much.

by Tracer Bullet on Aug 31, 2009 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions

How the hell is the asking price for Baskett "too high"?

Baskett was a RFA this year and the Eagles gave him the second round tender, meaning if some other team tried to sign him they would have to give the Eagles a second rounder. Now I don’t think the Eagles are going after a second rounder but they could be asking for a third which is to high.

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by Whodie126 on Aug 31, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

How the hell is the asking price for Baskett "too high"?

Because with Baskett, you also get Kendra.

by SJPhillyVT on Aug 31, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Feeley is the gift that keeps on giving...

- Drafted in the 5th round, won us some big games when McNabb and Detmer got hurt in 2003?
- Traded to Miami for a 2 (and a high 2 at that – 35th overall)
- After his stint in Miami fizzled out, came back to Philly as a FA for a reasonable contract to be a backup.
- Another trade?

Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(

by JimmyK on Aug 31, 2009 8:39 AM EDT reply actions

As for Reggie Brown...

I’ve already said this a number of times, but there’s no way a sane team with any common sense whatsoever would give up any picks to take on his horrible contract.

Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(

by JimmyK on Aug 31, 2009 9:02 AM EDT reply actions

I'm a little incredulous.

Does anybody else find it absolutely crazy that we have so much depth at WR that teams are actually hoping to get one in trade or as a free agent? We’ve been bitching for years for good wide receivers and now it seems like we have too many or something. Or that we might be able to swing yet another trade for AJ Feeley?

Feeley might be one of the most productive players we’ve had in quite some time just for the wins and the draft picks he’s brought us.

Crazy…

by TransplantedFan on Aug 31, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions

Feeley for Value HOF

by Alon on Aug 31, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Feeleys a Class Act

Still not sure how I feel about trading Feeley, only because I’m not yet sold on Kolb but we all can guess what is going to happen and Feeley knows it too.

I’m the sensitive type and I must admit that I feel for him… but its the nature of the beast.

In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
-Theodore Roosevelt

by Eaglesgrl5 on Sep 1, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions