Michael Bennett and 7th round pick to Eagles for 5th round pick and WR Marcus Johnson

[YankeeRebel]

Aren't the Eagles like 640million over the cap next year?

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I don't get this.

You won the SB, a sure contender this year ...why go anywhere near a baggage guy.
Eagles have virtually no drama queens on their squad. Why start now.



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It gets better.

Once they trade Foles they are bringing in Kaepernick.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Dam, Eagles just got a little better, sure Bennett might not be what he was 3-4 years ago, but he’s still a guy that’s gonna get some sacks for them ... I wish him well...

 

[Rex Racer]

You can't be this stupid. Please tell me that you're fucking with me.

Did you type this little gem; "All the Pats needed to add to their pass rush was a 5th round pick and a no name receiver..." or not?

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

I was definitely expecting Seattle to get rid of him this year along with Sherman who just got too beat up by injuries. Both him and Bennett are media/field/locker room distractions (locker room minor).

In addition, Seattle is bringing in a whole new coordinator group and I don't see Sherman/Bennett giving any respect to those guys or listening to them. Thomas is a bit more centered and Wagner hasn't really brought any drama - he just shuts up and plays.

I didn't really expect Seattle to get more than a 4th or 5th for Bennett. He's 32, has a bit of an attitude, was tied for the 2nd most penalties in the league last year (10 offsides, 2 neutral infractions), etc. He's still overall a monster player if he can keep up the steam given he had 8.5 sacks and is extremely solid against the run.

I'll give Philly a A-. Despite some issues it's a major upgrade if Bennett can perform well at minimum cost and Bennett will likely be trying his best given Eagles' chance to repeat and Cox is the best player on the line.

I'll give Seattle a B. They lose a good player but it helps them rebuild since it doesn't appear Seattle is close to the favorite in the NFC this year, they acquire an extra pick which is desperately needed given their ammo, and helps them retain Sheldon Richardson which is reason enough alone to trade a 32 year old talented discipline issue. Very mediocre grade... it's a rebuilding move and they certainly don't get the full value from Bennett's talent.

 

[Rex Racer]

It gets better.

Once they trade Foles they are bringing in Kaepernick.

Don't tease me!

 

[Roy Munson]

Did you type this little gem; "All the Pats needed to add to their pass rush was a 5th round pick and a no name receiver..." or not?

What did the Eagles just send away to add to their pass rush?

 

[wazzu31]

What did the Eagles just send away to add to their pass rush?

Their soul

 

[Roy Munson]

Their soul

meh.

 

[gohusk]

If you follow the Seahawks you know that the two guys who's absences are noticed the most are Thomas and Wagner. They're both going to demand highest paid player for their position money and they're going to get it.

 

[fordman84]

Sweet, now the Hawk fans here don't have to bend over backwards so far defending the piece of shit.

 

[fordman84]

If you follow the Seahawks you know that the two guys who's absences are noticed the most are Thomas and Wagner. They're both going to demand highest paid player for their position money and they're going to get it.

One of them will get it from Dallas.

 

[flyerhawk]

Chiefs: "We have the dumbest trade in the NFL."

Seahawks: "Hold my beer."

Getting rid of his contract and getting something in return makes this a big win for Seattle.

He still has some game left but he gets a LOT of offsides penalties and disappears in the 2nd half of the season.

 

[gohusk]

One of them will get it from Dallas.

Never going to happen. You honestly going to think a player is going to play the last year of his contract out when an owner pulls up to his house with a truck full of money?

 

[steelerssb]

Getting rid of his contract and getting something in return makes this a big win for Seattle.

He still has some game left but he gets a LOT of offsides penalties and disappears in the 2nd half of the season.

The more I've heard of this the more I think Seattle did the right thing. I'm still surprised they couldn't get more but the market was clearly down on him.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Chiefs: "We have the dumbest trade in the NFL."

Seahawks: "Hold my beer."

Dropping Bennett makes some cap sense and so does Sherman for that matter. Peters was cost controlled for at least 2 more years and had 1 tag realistically. He's what, 25? About a good 5-7 years left for a CB before having to move them to safety or they fall out of the league.

 

[flyerhawk]

The more I've heard of this the more I think Seattle did the right thing. I'm still surprised they couldn't get more but the market was clearly down on him.

He's a soon to be 33 year tweener who has consistently lost production over the past 3 years. I'm surprised they got anything for him.

 

[flyerhawk]

Dropping Bennett makes some cap sense and so does Sherman for that matter. Peters was cost controlled for at least 2 more years and had 1 tag realistically. He's what, 25? About a good 5-7 years left for a CB before having to move them to safety or they fall out of the league.

I have bigger concerns about them dropping Sherman. Unless his injury is worse than I thought, I really don't like that idea.

 

[AlaskaGuy]

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I have bigger concerns about them dropping Sherman. Unless his injury is worse than I thought, I really don't like that idea.

Achilles tears are no jokes for a CB of Sherman's athletic profile and age. Different position, but Derrick Johnson went from very good to JAG after his 2nd achilles tear. I'd much rather a player tear an ACL than an Achilles.