49ers vs. Eagles: Which player would you take from the opposing team?

A theme post the SB Nation NFL sites have been done in the past and will continue to do throughout this season is "Which [opposing team's] player would [your favorite team's] fans take?" With the Eagles set to take on the San Francisco 49ers this week, it's time to address the question.

Offense

Philadelphia's offensive line is missing a number of starters. The best short-term option here would be 49ers stud left tackle Joe Staley. The Eagles could put Staley at right tackle and move Todd Herremans back to right guard, sending Dennis Kelly to the bench. Philadelphia will be getting Lane Johnson back on Monday, however, so I'll shift my focus elsewhere.

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How about Eagles fan-favorite Anquan Boldin? I always joke around that Boldin will sign a one-day contract with Philadelphia and retire with the Eagles someday because fans wanted him so badly when he was still on the Cardinals and the Eagles need a wide receiver. I'll never forget watching the PhiladelphiaEagles.com live draft show on the day Jeremy Maclin was selected and a caller immediately asked Dave Spadaro if the Eagles were going to trade Maclin for Boldin. Spadaro flipped out and it was awesome. So, yeah, Boldin. He's 33 now but he's still pretty good and would be an upgrade over Riley Cooper. San Fran tight end Vernon Davis is obviously worth consideration here as well though the Eagles have an emerging stud in Zach Ertz.

(Obligatory: The real answer on offense is the great Derek Carrier.)

Defense

OK, this is where it gets good. The Eagles' lackluster defense would really behoove from the addition of a 49ers player. There are some problems, however. Inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman is currently injured (PUP list). If healthy, Bowman would be the perfect player to plug in during the absence of Mychal Kendricks. He would also be the long-term answer over DeMeco Ryans.

Another talented 49ers linebacker that is currently unavailable is stud pass rusher Aldon Smith. Smith was suspended this offseason. Philadelphia's pass rush has failed to record a sack in two straight weeks, and adding Smith would likely end that drought.

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Now we turn it over to David Fucillo from Niners Nation to see which Eagles players he would want on the 49ers.