Comments on: Did Eagles trade McNabb so Redskins wouldn't draft Bradford?

By: BigBear123

BigBear123 — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:14:06 +0000

Even Schefter should know better than to believe NFL executives. Their is an ulterior motive around here somewhere.

By: Bious

Bious — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:21:15 +0000

This is a good story for the internet but one that has 0% chance of being true
Bradford is not a player to be that afraid of. Neither is Clausen

By: getsomeclass

getsomeclass — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:17:43 +0000

I highly doubt this story.
Let’s not forget that Adam Schefter and Mike Shanahan are very, very close friends. Is this some kind of misdirection crafted by Shanahan and the Redskins? Hmm…
Curious… but the Eagles wanted to “help” McNabb and not trade him to a losing franchise with no chance to compete. If true, the Redskins are coming off a 4-12 record, a worse record than the Raiders or the Bills. McNabb also “wanted” to go to the Redskins.
So does that mean the Eagles believe the Redskins are actually better than last years 4-12 record and could be competitive within the division? If so, why make them even better by trading them McNabb?
This isn’t Campbell and Zorn anymore. This is Shanahan and McNabb. McNabb is a prototypical west coast offense QB and Shanahan is one of the most prolific west coast innovator’s. Throw in Kyle Shanahan and his play calling and I can’t for the life of me understand why the Eagles would make a division rival a better team.
Regardless of what the Eagles think of McNabb at this point in his career, he is a far better QB than Jason Campbell, especially in a west coast offense. Further, not only is McNabb familiar with the Eagles, he also knows the entire division!
Just a stupid move by the Eagles.

By: GaryClark

GaryClark — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:06:34 +0000

What in the F is this??? Are you kidding me? Who in the hell thought this crap story up??? What kind of crystal ball are the Beagles using and where did they get it? Did they also “predict” the concussion Fletcher bone crushed Westbrook with? Hmmm? Maybe they are fortune tellers. I guess everyone is scared of Big Bad Bradford and his surgically repaired (twice) shoulder. Whatever. He will be a non factor and so will Kolb. HTTR

By: clemenza

clemenza — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:27:51 +0000

no way,the bottom line is “howie” ( H&R BLOCK) roseman asked way to much and blew the deal with the cardinals and had to make this trade – as long as its banner,lurie& roseman calling the shots the eagles never win the super bowl and i die of old age after getting my tickets after graduating high school and never end up going to a parade ,thanks for the “MULTIPLE” super bowls jeff (lurie) you fraud

By: Playoffs?!

Playoffs?! — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:24:19 +0000

Dumbest crap that I ever heard. Who gives a shit if they drafted him? Bradford is overrated and will most likely be a bust….

By: Free_Ryan_Leaf

Free_Ryan_Leaf — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:22:18 +0000

Well played again Florio….well played. 86 comments and counting. You are a master of your craft…whatever the hell that is.

By: flavordave

flavordave — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:20:21 +0000

DIABOLICAL BATMAN!

By: LAEaglefan

LAEaglefan — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:14:53 +0000

This theory is totally assinine. Just a reporter trying to drum up another story. How many quarterbacks that were rated higher than Bradford drafted in the 1st round and turned out to be duds in the NFL? Plenty! That the Eagles were scared of having to face Bradford twice a year is pure BS through and through. I think the REAL reason that the Eagles were willing to trade McNabb to a division rival is because they aren’t really worried at all about having to play him twice a year. Plain and simple…they think that they can beat him.

By: 1NationRaiderNation

1NationRaiderNation — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:08:17 +0000

yep that has to be it, and also because Donnovan refused to play anwhere except in Philly or Washington. ESPN probably would say he would have been ok with the Jets , Pats, or Giants as well although, even though my unnamed source, who is a source for another source thinks diffrently.

By: Jintsbowl

Jintsbowl — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:08:14 +0000

umm…Bradford would have went to the Rams anyway

By: edgy1957

edgy1957 — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:08:01 +0000

Veritas Amber says:
One Problem. If Bradford is so good, why doesn’t Philly Trade up to grab him. oops, this article clearly is full of Fail.
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The problem with that theory is believing that the organization might actuallly pay someone that kind of money. They took McNabb in the first round but that was because of their crappy record and not because they moved up to get them. McNabb was relatively cheap when they took him and now, I think they’d probably trade down to avoid paying anyone big money.

By: Stone

Stone — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:35:31 +0000

Except it will all backfire when Wash trades McNabb and their pick to St Louis for Bradford.

By: smilergrogan

smilergrogan — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:21:55 +0000

First: there will be no trade of mcnabb. The terms of the deal prohibit it.
secondly, regarding the gist of the theory:
adam schefter= mike shanahan
multiple league executives = bruce allen and whatever suit was standing next to him when he told schefter to put it out.
thirdly:
florio: what happened to the editorial judgement to spare us such detritus?
grogan

By: efangule

efangule — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:18:21 +0000

I clicked on the kink to see how dumb this theory was.
Yep. I was right

By: jebdamone

jebdamone — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:18:08 +0000

this logic is a little flawed in that bradford will not be available at 4 anyway. so, unless the skins were going to try to trade up this could not have been a primary worry for the eagles.

By: WarrenMoonGOAT

WarrenMoonGOAT — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:13:10 +0000

obviously michael david smith is drinkin from the same coffee cup as Florio

By: damnriver63

damnriver63 — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:00:47 +0000

rediculous….but…maybe…naaaaahhhhh
eagles not that bright and skins not that dumb….although i could be wrong….lol

By: prophet of the light

prophet of the light — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:00:32 +0000

Stupid because if he’s that good of a QB, he’s #1 overall. If he’s not, then he’s not worth your effort.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:58:59 +0000

Playing Bradford twice a year may of been tough, but I guarentee playing McNabb twice a year for the next 3 or 4 is going to be even worse. If McNabb has two good games a season I think we all know who is going to want to beat and embarass more then anyone…

By: jl

jl — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:39:25 +0000

Or
maybe the Redskins offered to take McNabb because they have a trade in place with the Rams for McNabb and the Washington number 1 which allows the Redskins to get the QB they want, the Rams to get a legitimate QB and a high pick and the Eagles to walk away with 2 extra picks and look like they accommodated McNabb
Or
any other conspiricy theory anyone can dream up.

By: bison4me2010

bison4me2010 — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:37:33 +0000

Its a little far fetched, even for the eagles. But then again if it is true, its the reason why they’ve never won the Super Bowl. Typical

By: Atlanta Love

Atlanta Love — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:32:57 +0000

Schefter is really reaching with this story.

By: Opie

Opie — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:27:09 +0000

The Skins are the Eagles’ puppets! Do their bidding!
Skins will take Bradford because they are directly influenced by this story. They will prove they are no one’s puppets by taking him thus creating another qb controversy, not taking an Olineman which they desperately need, and leaving a T for the Eagles to pick up…..
evil geniuses……… oh wait, the damn ‘skins are looking to purchase a “hotel”………. yeah, that should solve their line issues.

By: Adam David

Adam David — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:26:54 +0000

How about McNabb and number 4 pick to St. Louis for the number 1

By: kinghill

kinghill — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:14:51 +0000

Saw this on one of the Eagles’ Google Group pages. If it is true it gives Schefter some credibility. Check out the second name on the list.
“The Eagles had 17 prospects at the NovaCare Complex today with the draft now
15 days away. According to reports, the Eagles have conducted workouts with
the following athletes:
First Round Prospects:
Eric Berry S Tennessee
Sam Bradford QB Oklahoma
Mike Iupati OG Idaho
Kyle Wilson CB Boise State
Second Round Prospects:
Jerry Hughes DE TCU
Brian Price DT UCLA
Jonathan Dwyer RB Georgia Tech
Rodger Saffold OT Indiana
Colt McCoy QB Texas
Ricky Sapp DE Clemson ….”

By: Defx

Defx — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:06:00 +0000

sguy2130 says: “…as a QB who has always had a lot of talent around him… ”
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McNabb always had a lot of talent around him? First I’ve heard of this.
But then, I don’t really watch TV. Was Todd Pinkston on ‘American Idol’? James Thrash on ‘Dancing With The Stars’? Did Freddy Mitchell hit it big on ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth-Grader’?

By: Hauschild

Hauschild — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:03:09 +0000

This would be the most preposterous possibility I’ve ever read or seen.
I realize the American people aren’t overly bright on average, but floating this rumor borders on asinine.

By: Collateral Damage

Collateral Damage — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:00:09 +0000

I thought April Fools Day was last week.

By: TheOne

TheOne — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:49:43 +0000

Ok, lets says this is true. What does it matter, Redskins still might have a chance to pick up Bradford and if he is still open, they will pick him up before letting him go to another team. Then that just means, Bradford will seat behind McNabb and watch him play and then Eagles will still have to play him someone after McNabb is gone. So could still bite them in the ass. Well it already did because Redskins are going to beat Eagles both times this coming season.