Well the Philadelphia Eagles dove into Free Agency head first by acquiring the biggest defensive name out there in defensive back Asante Samuel, which was a huge shock to a lot of us Eagle fans. Because normally the birds like to keep it low key during the first few waves of free agency. They then attempted to make an even bigger splash by offering Randy Moss a contract. Obviously he didn't sign but the word was that had he declined to sign with the Patriots he would have signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
But would haves and could haves mean very little to us here in Philadelphia. We want, no scratch that, we NEED a top flight receiver and now the Eagles organization finally realizes this. So the word has been going around that the Eagles are desperately trying to work a deal that would bring in Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald to the City of Brotherly love. So far the Cardinals are saying no dice, according to some very close sources to the Eagles, the Birds offered them disgruntled cornerback Lito Sheppard and a second round draft pick to make the deal, which Arizona turned down.
It has also been in the news that the Cardinals are trying to work out a deal that would keep Fitzgerald in Arizona long-term. Many view this action to sign Fitzgerald to another deal as another way of saying the Cardinals just are not going to give up Fitzgerald. Others who are familiar with trade negotiations in the NFL view this as a way to force the Eagles to offer up more for Fitzgerald.
Now whatever the case may be, the Eagles need this receiver to make a run at being a super bowl contender. I was not the only one who was disappointed when the Eagles allowed Berrian and other free agent receivers to sign with other teams. Now there are no deep threat capable wide-outs on the free agent market and the Eagles now must provoke some type of trade with a team. If not the Cardinals, some other team in the NFL.
So that got me thinking, obviously the number one Receiver on the Eagles wish list is Fitzgerald. But if they aren't willing to give up what it takes to get him, who else would they be able to acquire before training camp?
So here's my list...
1. Larry Fitzgerald [ WR || ARIZONA ]
I do agree with the Eagles, landing this guy should be there number one priority. How can you disagree? After all he's among the top receivers that aren't in their thirties. He is the best long term solution out there for the Eagles to go forward and win Championships with.
2. Roy Williams [ WR || DETROIT ]
If the talks with Arizona are done with, I think the Eagles should go after this guy. He has expressed his unhappiness in Detroit. He is also one of the NFL's top deep threat receivers and teamed together with Donovan McNabb would raise his status even higher. I did hear that the Lions wanted some starters, a top draft pick and someone's first born son to acquire Roy. But if Roy can give us the help we desperately need then it would be worth it.
3. Donald Driver [ WR || GREEN BAY ]
With Bret Favre's decision to retire from the NFL this might be the time for the Packers to rebuild their offense. Trading their top receiver might be something they are willing to do now that Favre's great career is now at an end.
4. Andre Johnson [ WR || HOUSTON ]
This guy is a great young threat on a bad team. A bad team that wants to get better, so send them Lito along with a draft pick and we might land this guy. He's another guy who if teamed with McNabb can be lethal.
5. Lee Evans [ WR || BUFFALO ]
Now if we're looking for a deep threat this guy knows how to go deep. Going deep is about all the Bills are good at doing nowadays. The reason why is this guy – Lee Evans.
Obviously these players aren't the best receivers in the league but they are among the best. After all no one would take me seriously if I suggested the Eagles trade for Chad Johnson, Steve Smith, Reggie Wayne or Marvin Harrison now would they? I tried to keep these trade suggestions out of fantasy land and more inside the realm of possibility.
Now if anyone disagrees with me or happens to have a better trade possibility please let me know. Peace.
But would haves and could haves mean very little to us here in Philadelphia. We want, no scratch that, we NEED a top flight receiver and now the Eagles organization finally realizes this. So the word has been going around that the Eagles are desperately trying to work a deal that would bring in Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald to the City of Brotherly love. So far the Cardinals are saying no dice, according to some very close sources to the Eagles, the Birds offered them disgruntled cornerback Lito Sheppard and a second round draft pick to make the deal, which Arizona turned down.
It has also been in the news that the Cardinals are trying to work out a deal that would keep Fitzgerald in Arizona long-term. Many view this action to sign Fitzgerald to another deal as another way of saying the Cardinals just are not going to give up Fitzgerald. Others who are familiar with trade negotiations in the NFL view this as a way to force the Eagles to offer up more for Fitzgerald.
Now whatever the case may be, the Eagles need this receiver to make a run at being a super bowl contender. I was not the only one who was disappointed when the Eagles allowed Berrian and other free agent receivers to sign with other teams. Now there are no deep threat capable wide-outs on the free agent market and the Eagles now must provoke some type of trade with a team. If not the Cardinals, some other team in the NFL.
So that got me thinking, obviously the number one Receiver on the Eagles wish list is Fitzgerald. But if they aren't willing to give up what it takes to get him, who else would they be able to acquire before training camp?
So here's my list...
1. Larry Fitzgerald [ WR || ARIZONA ]
I do agree with the Eagles, landing this guy should be there number one priority. How can you disagree? After all he's among the top receivers that aren't in their thirties. He is the best long term solution out there for the Eagles to go forward and win Championships with.
2. Roy Williams [ WR || DETROIT ]
If the talks with Arizona are done with, I think the Eagles should go after this guy. He has expressed his unhappiness in Detroit. He is also one of the NFL's top deep threat receivers and teamed together with Donovan McNabb would raise his status even higher. I did hear that the Lions wanted some starters, a top draft pick and someone's first born son to acquire Roy. But if Roy can give us the help we desperately need then it would be worth it.
3. Donald Driver [ WR || GREEN BAY ]
With Bret Favre's decision to retire from the NFL this might be the time for the Packers to rebuild their offense. Trading their top receiver might be something they are willing to do now that Favre's great career is now at an end.
4. Andre Johnson [ WR || HOUSTON ]
This guy is a great young threat on a bad team. A bad team that wants to get better, so send them Lito along with a draft pick and we might land this guy. He's another guy who if teamed with McNabb can be lethal.
5. Lee Evans [ WR || BUFFALO ]
Now if we're looking for a deep threat this guy knows how to go deep. Going deep is about all the Bills are good at doing nowadays. The reason why is this guy – Lee Evans.
Obviously these players aren't the best receivers in the league but they are among the best. After all no one would take me seriously if I suggested the Eagles trade for Chad Johnson, Steve Smith, Reggie Wayne or Marvin Harrison now would they? I tried to keep these trade suggestions out of fantasy land and more inside the realm of possibility.
Now if anyone disagrees with me or happens to have a better trade possibility please let me know. Peace.
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