Shotgun Messiahs Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports the Philadelphia Eagles or Tampa Bay Buccaneers could trade for Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander during the draft. The Seahawks are NOT asking for a first round pick in exchange for Alexander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebartender Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 I can't see the Eagles trading for Alexander. They will more likley sign Westbrook long term. If the Eagles make a move I think they will trade Corey Simon who is threatening to hold out of mini camp if they don't remove the franchise tag and sign him to huge money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Rodgers Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 The Bucs are in salary cap hell and would have to cut a lot of players in order to fit Alexander in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Darkside Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 (edited) i just cant see this happening, the eagles must be close to the cap limit, or are they on the 49er defered contract plan, plus why do they need him? westbrook is a good back. and why even play around with the cap, no good can come of it, recent reminders, the once proud 49ers, i'm sure most division 1A teams would destroy them, and now the titans, who i think will be figting with the niners for last place this year. granted there lack of a running game may have hurt them in the superbowl, but not as much as mcnabb's 3 picks. Edited April 14, 2005 by The Darkside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Pittman had a nice year last year..I dont think philly needs S.A Westbrook is a great back and buckhalter will be back to spell him .I dont see him as a great fit for these 2 teams..maybe the Bucs but not if they are strapped salary cap wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 I have to believe the cap ramifications make this deal impossible for the Bucs (as previously mentioned). As for the Eagles, who knows? I think they have enough cap room to sign Alexander to a long-term deal. Plus, Westbrook is a restricted FA who's only slightly less injury-prone than his backup, Buckhalter. If the Eagles were as high on Westbrook as the general media, they would have re-signed him already. Instead, no other team has made him an offer either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote Quimby2 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 I'd be happy if they gave SA for Corey Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 including westbrook in a deal for alexander makes some sense - not sure if that's what's being talked about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Face Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Mcnabb, T.O., and Alexander = Superbowl. wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Mcnabb, T.O., and Alexander = Superbowl. wow 778448[/snapback] I was thinking the same thing. They would be a force on offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauders11 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 According to their Web Site as of the beginning of April the Eagles had "about" 5 millon in cap room to spend on the remainder of free agency or to lock up thier own players to extensions. Considering their lack of activity and the fact that they have been trying to stockpile even more picks than they alreay have (almost got 2 picks from Baltimore for Simo)- I would expect some kind of MAJOR splash on draft day- that means one of 2 things- a trade up into the top 5 picks to snag one of the "big 3" RB's OR a deal to get Alexander. Mark my words, the Eagles will do something big to get the buzz going again after a quiet free agency period- no way that a team coming off of the Super Bowl and who has historically been very active in free agency just does nothing- they always have a plan- just sit back and watch it unfold..... "With the 4th pick in the draft acquire from whoever the Philadelphia Eagles select Carnell Williams, RB- Auburn" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 The Seahawks are NOT asking for a first round pick in exchange for Alexander. 777788[/snapback] :bigshock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major-tom Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 The Seahawks are NOT asking for a first round pick in exchange for Alexander. 777788[/snapback] I think initially they tried to get a 1st rounder for him but didn't get any takers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Mcnabb, T.O., and Alexander = Superbowl. wow 778448[/snapback] Superbowl Loss..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 I don't care if Alexander gets traded as long as it's not to a division opponent, and they find a viable back in either the draft or trade. Give Shaun to the Eagles for Westbrook or a pick. Package a few picks and move down to have a shot at one of the big three. I really don't care as long as they don't let him go for nothing. The thought of Mo Morris starting next year makes me want to cry. :bawling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebartender Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 i just cant see this happening, the eagles must be close to the cap limit, or are they on the 49er defered contract plan, plus why do they need him? westbrook is a good back. and why even play around with the cap, no good can come of it, recent reminders, the once proud 49ers, i'm sure most division 1A teams would destroy them, and now the titans, who i think will be figting with the niners for last place this year. granted there lack of a running game may have hurt them in the superbowl, but not as much as mcnabb's 3 picks. 777900[/snapback] As of april 1, 2005 the Eagles have about 8.5 million under the cap. redzone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 According to their Web Site as of the beginning of April the Eagles had "about" 5 millon in cap room to spend on the remainder of free agency or to lock up thier own players to extensions. Considering their lack of activity and the fact that they have been trying to stockpile even more picks than they alreay have (almost got 2 picks from Baltimore for Simo)- I would expect some kind of MAJOR splash on draft day- that means one of 2 things- a trade up into the top 5 picks to snag one of the "big 3" RB's OR a deal to get Alexander. Mark my words, the Eagles will do something big to get the buzz going again after a quiet free agency period- no way that a team coming off of the Super Bowl and who has historically been very active in free agency just does nothing- they always have a plan- just sit back and watch it unfold..... "With the 4th pick in the draft acquire from whoever the Philadelphia Eagles select Carnell Williams, RB- Auburn" 778579[/snapback] In my dreams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcmast Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 How come there isn't a rumor of the Vikes shipping the 18th and Bennett to SEA for Alexander (and maybe a mid-round pick)? Seems like it would make sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Oh man if we could pull off an Alexander for Westbrook trade!?!?!?!?!? Wow. I mean for one I think it would help us win more ballgames, cause thats the kind of playmaker Westbrook is, but second, outside of Mike Vick, BW is my favorite player in the NFL to watch!! If I got to watch him every week OMG----WOOP WEEEEWWWYYYOOOPPP dit pause WOOOOOPP TD 36. Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Oh man if we could pull off an Alexander for Westbrook trade!?!?!?!?!? Wow. I mean for one I think it would help us win more ballgames, cause thats the kind of playmaker Westbrook is, but second, outside of Mike Vick, BW is my favorite player in the NFL to watch!! If I got to watch him every week OMG----WOOP WEEEEWWWYYYOOOPPP dit pause WOOOOOPP TD 36. Beautiful 780824[/snapback] What about Reggie Williams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 What about Reggie Williams? 780831[/snapback] Oh my goodness I can't believe I said that!!!! I'm SORRRY REGGIE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Mcnabb, T.O., and Alexander = Superbowl. wow 778448[/snapback] there ain't enough money in Fort Knox for one team to keep Alexander & TO happy..... especially given how much McNabb is already making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraftykraft Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 I don't know if the Iggles have enough to keep them all happy. They already have big contracts out for Kearse, McNabb and T.O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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