In this offseason, there have been more obsessions with a number one receiver than ever before. There are rumors circulating every day, but one that is a real possibility is Brandon Marshall. He and Jay Cutler are at it after his bizarre injury and the team lacks depth at cornerback because of Dre` Bly's poor performance. This makes Marshall a trade target. His 6' 4", 230 pound frame fits the eagles need perfectly. He is a possession receiver, who pulled in over 100 passes last year and is only 24. The Eagles could throw Lito, a 2nd and 5th at the Bronco's and they would be forced to trade Marshall. The FO is rumored to have something big planned and this could be it. Look for Marshall to the Eagles on or the week before draft day. Rumors are weak, but this is one that is a real possibility.

In recent years, the cornerback position has been a top priority for teams. Last year, Nate Clements was given an 8 year 80 million dollar contract, which has set the price for top corners. This year the Oakland Raiders paid a 2nd and 5th round draft pick, and 70 million dollars for DeAngelo Hall. Teams are willing to over pay for top corners, including the eagles who gave Asante Samuel a 6 years 57 million dollar contract, to sure up the secondary. The reason being is the limited availability of good corners in the NFL. With the acquisition of Samuels and a solid Eagles secondary, Lito Sheppard becomes expendable. If Pacman is traded to Dallas, Lito Sheppard will be the last top notch corner available. This means teams could be willing to give up a first round pick or a pro bowl caliber player. The longer the eagles hold out from trading Lito the more the price goes up. If teams are paying 10 million plus a year for cornerbacks, then it means the position is one of the highest priorities for teams. If and when Lito Sheppard is traded he will receive a monster contract and the eagles could receive that #1 receiver, or a first round pick. The skills of Lito, the inflated market, and the availably of cornerbacks will equal a trade which will heavily favor the Eagles. The trade will probably occur on draft day when things are most hectic and teams are most willing to overpay. That is where the question will answered whether the Eagles are serious about winning now and how much the Eagles can squeeze out of Lito.

Recent news has come out about Fitzgerald signing a 4 year 40 million dollar deal, but this does not mean he won't be traded. Before his contract was to much of a risk to trade. If the cardnals were not able to restructure it, then other teams did not know if they could. Now the contract is reasonable to trade for and gives Arizona cap space. Before Arizona was forced to sit out, but now with more space they can go out and get some key players. Now Arizona can sit tight and wait for the offers to increase. Another opiton for them it get another year out of him and then trade him next offseason. They have said that Bouldin is the better reciever and would have to restructure his deal to keep him. If they do that they won't have enough room for Fitz and will be forced to trade him. This is not a stetch and is very good possibility.