Eagles Trade Brodrick Bunkley for the Second Time in Two Days
by Bob_Q on Aug 1, 2011 6:00 PM EDT
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After picking up Cullen Jenkins last Saturday, the Eagles were left with an excess of defensive tackles, so the decision was made to ship the under-performing Broderick Bunkley to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth round draft pick. However, it seems as though our former first-round pick had other plans.
Bunkley refused to report to the Browns' training camp, which meant that he couldn't pass the team physical, thus invalidating the deal. Left with not much else to do, the Eagles' front office decided to dump Bunkley to the Denver Broncos this afternoon for a conditional draft pick in 2013.
Bunkley's selfish stunt surely cost the Eagles' draft pick compensation to drop significantly, but at least the team was able to get a small return on their large investment and avoid cutting him. Good riddance.
In other roster move news, the Eagles released undrafted rookie wide receiver Keith Carlos this afternoon, dropping their receiver corps down to twelve players.
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Whatever. I’m fine with a box of jock straps. The cap relief is the real goal here.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Aug 1, 2011 6:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I wish someone would
say what the draft pick was.
For the Love of the Game
Stockton to Malone- The perfect combination!!
"I think he just said, 'Oh my Gosh,' or whatever they say in Provo."- ESPN talking about QB. Max Hall after BYU defeated third ranked Oklahoma (2009).
MonSTARZ forever!
They did. A conditional one.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Aug 1, 2011 6:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Stunkley
And what’s stopping him from pulling the same shit in Denver (or should I say out of Denver)???
I agree
but if I ever saw that guy on the street, I’d call him “Mr. Bunkley” and keep my eyes averted. He is one tough looking m@therf#cker
said he feels 50-50 about the eagles wanting him
when asked if he had requested a trade he said no comment. media trying to stir shit up
by CornOnTheKolb on Aug 1, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
i hear bigfoot is mad at the boogyman....
by VRFC8 on Aug 1, 2011 6:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If you read the rest of the interview, he sounds plenty positive.
"Descartes commanded the future from his study more than Napoleon did from his throne."
by Euler.is.a.Pimp on Aug 1, 2011 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw the video over at PE.com
He seemed pretty defensive to me. I’m hoping it’s just due to the way the reporters kept hammering the topic.
Media’s making more out of it than it is. Obviously the team has a plan but he’s not necessarily “the guy” in the secondary anymore. He’ll get over it.
I haven't died. Right now I'm drinking a beer and eating fried chicken. What were you expecting, a funeral?- Yao Ming
Doesn't seem pissed..
but a bit unsure what’s going on. Give him a little bit to figure things out. The full video of the interview that you see quoted is up on PE.com front page.. I’d link a direct link, but its not in their vid section yet.
Stink, Stank, Bunk.
I haven't died. Right now I'm drinking a beer and eating fried chicken. What were you expecting, a funeral?- Yao Ming
Same $2m it did yesterday
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Aug 1, 2011 6:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This ensures...
I can safely say I’ve hated Bunkley from his rookie season to his final moment as an Eagle. He may not have a place on our roster, but he will always have a place on the list of first round busts.
I was a fan
Potentially because I was scared sh*tless of him after I first saw this pic:
but I remember him being great at times on 3rd and short and on the goal line.
The elbow injury probably spelled his doom and this most recent move is just annoying. Adios
Looks like he would pull your ears off with very little provocation.
I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, there will be no trade for Monta!
None yet
Just that it’s in the 2013 draft.
"I like prime rib and I'd love to win a Super Bowl. I'm hungry for both of them." -Andy Reid
From a devil’s advocate standpoint, if that was all he had to do to force his hand, can you blame him? At this point in his career I am sure he did not want to go to Cincy, and unless there are rules in place to force his hand, I really do not fault what he did.
I can imagine he didn’t want to go to Cincy, but he didn’t want to go to Cleveland, either. Thus the problem
bah, typo – meant the Browns.
And my original point stands, can you blame him?
by captain nodar on Aug 1, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
McLane tweeted that Bunkley did show up but one of the “conditions” of the deal was not met, whatever that means, and he was sent back to the Eagles
Last name Ever
First name Greatest
As it says above in the article, the condition was passing a physical. Can’t pass a test that never happens.
"Be polite to everyone you meet, but be prepared to kill anyone"-tc16cav
by otisnixon'sparty on Aug 1, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
ok sorry I see what you read now. What else could it be but his shennanigans?
"Be polite to everyone you meet, but be prepared to kill anyone"-tc16cav
by otisnixon'sparty on Aug 1, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
What if he doesn't report to the Broncos camp?
Could there be some legal ramifications to Bunkley’s sulking attitude?
As for the 2013 conditional pick, I think it could anywhere from a 5th to a 7th depending on performance and/or appearance bonuses.
its funny bc Lehigh has tons of squirrels…. they’re always in trashcans
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Aug 1, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I’m just speculating. My best bud went to Lehigh, and I went to Drew, where the squirrels are the size of chimps.
And yes this is Philly, you welcome to come check us
I went to Lehigh. It has a wooded campus and there are fearless squirrels everywhere that walk right up to people for food.
by Clyde Simmons on Aug 1, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Being married to a broncos fan, I do see some positive in this, as they have approx jackshit at DT. I was actually looking forward to seeing what he could do under Washburn, but now I’m hoping Jenkins stays healthy. Should be a good d-line to watch
by eagles_ on Aug 1, 2011 7:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Per Les Bowen
Bunkley was on field for #Eagles before trade, so he passed physical here…for docs who knew details of his elbow surgery last year, rehab.
Still has to pass one with a new team.
"Be polite to everyone you meet, but be prepared to kill anyone"-tc16cav
by otisnixon'sparty on Aug 1, 2011 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
niceeeeeee
finally
RIP Lennie Bias
Hold my Vick
The rebirth of Maryland Basketball. GO TERPS
Turgeon General, Fear the Turgeon, in Turgeon we trust.
Danny O'brien=future #1 overall pick
Lesean is the "Real Slim Shady"
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by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on Aug 1, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you Chuck Norris
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Aug 1, 2011 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
doubt he garners higher than a 4th
even though the Conditional pick is in 2013 vs. ’12
"I'm 95% sure that 100% of what he says is wrong."
Break a leg Bunkley, literally
Baby Jesus
by eaglesfan20 on Aug 1, 2011 7:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i hope you mean
after the trade is complete
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Aug 1, 2011 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
He steps out on the field for the first time in denver. Sprained ankle, career ends…….Thats what you get for fucking us over
Baby Jesus
Conditional pick
I’m guessing that’s conditional on Bunkley actually contributing
GO CUSE, BLUE, AND EAGLES!
that's pretty f'd up dude
Born in North Carolina; raised a Philly fan
by CarolinaGreen on Aug 1, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought Bunkley was gonna have a breakout season this year in Washburn’s system.
I guess not.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
by Mikesta on Aug 1, 2011 7:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i think just about everyone is predicted
to have a breakout season under Wash…
RIP Lennie Bias
Hold my Vick
The rebirth of Maryland Basketball. GO TERPS
Turgeon General, Fear the Turgeon, in Turgeon we trust.
Danny O'brien=future #1 overall pick
Lesean is the "Real Slim Shady"
What is the purpose of a no trade clause
if you can just not show up to a physical, thus invalidating any trade?
A different version of the story
Defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley reported to Cleveland on Saturday after being traded from Philadelphia, but the Browns had some medical concerns and the trade was nullified, a league source said on Monday.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2011/08/defensive_tackle_brodrick_bunk.html
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