Quick Thought On McNabb Trade; Flozell Adams On The Market
by Andrew602 on Apr 5, 2010 12:12 AM MDT
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PrintOver this past weekend, the NFC East made several free agency splashes.
The biggest move came Sunday evening when the Eagles finally traded long-time quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins for a 2010 2nd round draft pick and a 3rd or 4th round pick for 2011. I believe the move was good for both sides, but the Eagles clearly got the better end of the stick. They already have Kevin Kolb, who looked great when he played last year. If he doesn't initially pan out, they have Michael Vick on deck. Furthermore, they are set for the draft with an eye-opening eleven draft picks. They also avoided paying McNabb a roster bonus that was due early May, and they don't have to worry about re-signing him to a new deal next year. The Eagles also traded cornerback Sheldon Brown and linebacker Chris Gocong, to the Cleveland Browns for 4th and 5th round picks - another trade that the Eagles got the better end of.
I'm relieved that we don't have to hear about McNabb coming to the Cardinals any longer. Although there's no doubt that if talks with the Redskins go south next offseason, we'll begin hearing the rumors again. Nevertheless, let's put that talk on the back burner.
Before all of this happened, on Friday, the Dallas Cowboys released two starters in tackle Flozell Adams and safety Ken Hamlin. I have no interest in Hamlin but I'm curious in everyone's thoughts on Adams. Yes, he's 34-years old but he's still an upper echelon tackle in this league and the Cardinals do have needs at tackle. He's a good run-blocker and can still handle his share of pass rushers. At his age, he'd be a two year stop-gap at most. but it would prolong the needs for the time being. Rumor has it that three teams are interested in Adams - could the Cardinals be one of them?
As for the other two teams in the division, the Redskins signed former Steeler running back Willie Parker to a one year deal last Friday. With Clinton Portis and Larry Johnson already in the mix, it's no surprise to me that Mike Shanahan brought in an extra back to join the stable - something he was known for in Denver. The Giants signed former Seahawk safety Deon Grant as well.
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It would surprise
me if we are. It seems we’re pretty set on the idea of moving Levi to LT, and I can’t see us picking Adams up to move him to RT and possibly stunt Brandon Keith’s transition to the starting line-up. Obviously you don’t rule anything out, but when I count the numbers on the OL we seem pretty set there, maybe there’s a move to be made somewhere along it but I doubt it.
Everyone seems high on Keith
But are we sure hes ready? I have my doubts.
They are who we thought they were!
by Jesse Reynolds on Apr 5, 2010 1:55 AM MDT up reply actions
If Russ Grimm thinks he's ready then he's ready
by CardsDefense on Apr 5, 2010 10:55 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Not sure either
but I don’t know that I’m convinced that Adams is worth not finding out, at some point we need to know if our young guys are long-term solutions and we won’t know if they don’t get on the field. With our track record so far, I’d say I’m as confident as I can be without having seen him in the line-up very much.
I Dont like Flozell,
But the Eagles cut loose Shawn Andrews a couple of weeks ago and I’ve always been interested in that. He’s Large and can play both tackle and guard. Apparently the Eagles released him because he has depression and some other emotional problems that were stacking up. I’d say sign him and if he doesnt work out this year you can cut him and see if Keith or Johnson can play. I dont think two years is enough time to learn how to play the blindside tackle in the nfl.
by notliketheboardgame on Apr 5, 2010 12:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Andrews is a monster
if he’s depressed he can just give me his paychecks. That’ll make him feel all warm and gooey inside.
by cardsfanforlife24 on Apr 5, 2010 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Depends on who you are
Guys like Boselli, Ogden, Thomas, and Clady had it down from their first snap but I hear what you’re saying. I think we’ll see a lot of two-TE sets this year to help ease the transition for Keith (or House, whoever wins out).
Flozell
Adams sucks. With all of the penalties and dirty plays he would not be worth any value to the Cardinals.
This is what turned me off the idea, too
I know we got Lutui to clean up his act, but with Adams being as old as he is, I’m not sure I see it happening.
I think this season will show...
… that the Redskins got the better deal. I don’t think Kolb or Vick are going to be able to be as successful as McNabb, unless they get some major weapons to work with. I think McNabb instantly makes Washington better. I’ve been wrong before, though. (I had Duke losing in the second round…)
i'm not sold on kolb but to say he doesn't have major weapons is a bit off. he'll have jackson, celek, mccoy and maclin to me that's some major weapons!
i love how most everyone in the media seem to have the attitude that it’s a given kolb will step right in and the eagles will win. now az with leinart its this huge question mark and more likely that matt outright fails why? matt has more experience and shown way more than kolb on the field. the media is just silly how they pick and choose their views. psknapp i was just commenting on the major weapon aspect and nothing more.
+1
Leinart and Kolb have a lot to prove, Leinart is definitely on a shorter leash though IMO.
by cardsfanforlife24 on Apr 5, 2010 11:01 AM MDT up reply actions
I never understood why philly drafted Chris Gocong
He was built to play 3-4 OLB. He has struggled since the beggining in Philly’s 4-3. I’m excited to see how he does in Cleveland.
by CardsDefense on Apr 5, 2010 10:54 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
I think the Skins got the better deal.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad.
I bet the bears are sick seeing how cheap it was for the skins to get Donovan
After they paid a king’s ransom for Jay Cutler
by CardsDefense on Apr 5, 2010 3:45 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Haha! So true
Especially when you have such a proven product in McNabb, versus a good QB who is up and coming, but still has a lot of issues.
Section 102, Row 18
Maybe a few years ago...
Flozell might have been worth picking up. I think a few years younger and Flozell would have been a huge pickup for us. However, at his age now and with the players we have at the moment, I don’t see any need for Flozey at all.
I am not ready to say that Philly or the Skins got the better deal. The thing is, the Eagles could end up getting the better deal depending upon how they draft. If they draft poorly, the Skins will have gotten the better deal. I do think McNabb will step in and the Skins are going to have a pretty good team. Still, we aren’t going to know who got the better deal for another year or two when the guys they draft step into starting roles and start making an impact.
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