When It Comes To Eagles Trade Deadline Plans, Think Small
The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching. Teams have until 4 pm on Tuesday, November 5th, to make a trade. Many teams have already made splashes, with multiple big-name WRs changing teams, among other moves. But so far the Eagles have been quiet. We know Howie Roseman likes to stay busy, and likely has some plan. But what move will he make?
Fans have dreamed of some big splash to acquire an Edge Rusher like Myles Garrett or Maxx Crosby. Those moves would be game-changers, giving the Eagles the elite Pass Rusher they have missed since trading away Hasson Reddick, but those dreams are probably not likely.
The Fanatic has had multiple guests on the air this week talking about the deadline. The message from all of them has led to a similar conclusion. When it comes to what the Eagles will do at this Trade Deadline, think small.
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On Tuesday, EJ Smith joined The Best Show Ever. One of the things he talked to Tyrone and Ricky about was the poor track of Eagles’ deadline moves. Robert Quinn, Kevin Byard. Go back in time we can talk about Golden Tate.
Vic Fangio talked about it too. Integrating players mid-season is difficult. The Eagles have had several weeks and they still haven’t been able to integrate Jahan Dotson. Integrating players in the NFL is harder than in other leagues. Fangio said it is a bit easier in other places, but a lot of the time teams end up a bit disappointed by what they got.
Which is why EJ Smith thinks the Eagles should take a different approach this season.
“Don’t go for an aging veteran who’s on an expiring contract that you’re basically just renting for a playoff push. You Fangio talked earlier today about how if you are going to trade for somebody at the deadline, it sometimes makes more sense to trade for somebody who’s got a couple of years on their contract that you can see being a part of the defense for more than just these 7 or 8 games or whatever it might be for the Eagles.
Baron Browning is somebody who stands out to me because he’s an Edge Rusher for the Broncos who played for Vic Fangio. I know that the big-name guys like Myles Garrett and Max Crosby, your eyes would go up big if you if you could get those guys. But I don’t know if either of them are really going to get traded. And if they do, it’s going to be a really big price.“
Baron Browning might not be a name many fans recognize unless you watch the Broncos. He is a rotational Edge Rusher who has 9.5 sacks over his last 28 games. That might not be the move that gets fans excited, but maybe it is the type of move fans should expect.
Wednesday morning, Kincade and Salciunas had their usual conversation with NFL Insider Adam Schefter, who reflected a similar sentiment.
“I’m not expecting your usual big Eagle moves before the trade deadline. I don’t see the Eagles making a big move. Could I see them getting some kind of role-player? Yeah, for the right price, definitely. I could see something like that happening. But, you know, if you’re waiting for Myles Garrett or Maxx Crosby, it ain’t happening.”
We have also had Jeff McLane, Tim McManus, Andrew DiCecco, and Dave Zangaro, among other names on the station in the past week. Everyone says the same thing. Don’t expect a big splash. Think small. Role players, rotational players, guys who can help on the margins of the roster. Edge Rusher comes up the most. So that is what you should look for. A guy who can take a dozen or so snaps per game, and maybe get you a few sacks.
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Making that big splash is a nice dream. But in this case, it is a pipe dream. There will be no Myles Garrett in an Eagles jersey. Whoever they do go out and acquire, likely is not going to be the type of player you buy a jersey for. But they could be someone who will be a contributor here for multiple years. That might be the better way to approach the deadline anyway, given how those splash moves have failed in the past.
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The Eagles came into the game on a 2-game winning streak. Their last game was their best game in the past 2 years, crushing the Giants 28-3. But beating the Browns and Giants left some people unimpressed. Those are two bad teams. They may have good defenses, but their offenses are two of the worst in the league.
Maybe beating the Bengals will change that tune. Yes, their record is not very good, but they took the Ravens to OT, and kept things close with the Commanders and Chiefs. They came into week 8 having won 3 of their last 4 games.
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You can’t discount this win the same way people did the last two. The Eagles were betting underdogs. It was in hostile territory against a team desperate for a win. Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense tore apart the Ravens and Commander’s defense earlier this year. This was not an easy game, and this was an impressive win.
But how impressive? What should we take away from them putting up 37 points while holding the Bengals to just 17? Is this team ready to really compete, or are there still things to be concerned about? Is this defense legit? Is the offense finally living up to the hype?
With a day to think about it, let’s go over the game again. Fans have good reason to feel good about this team now. They are 5-2, with wins over the Packers and Bengals. Their only losses came with several key players missing. Now that they are healthy, they might be a team to watch.
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