Eagles Are Willing To Trade Samuel For A 5Th Or A 6Th

[jtnc]

The asking price for four-time Pro Bowl cornerback

Asante Samuel

is dropping.

Reports the

Philadelphia Eagles "we're looking for a 3d or 4th rd pick for (Samuel) were wrong. They are willing to take a 5th or 6th," tweeted Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

It's an interesting revelation. The Denver Post reported Thursday the Broncos have already offered a fifth- or sixth-round draft pick for Samuel, a deal the Eagles rejected. The Broncos were reportedly turned away on a separate proposal involving an undisclosed player.

We're looking at a surprisingly low cost for a proven cornerback who started 14 games last season. It speaks to Andy Reid's desire to streamline a defensive backfield that

had players operating out of position last season. Samuel, Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie proved that three's a crowd.

Interested teams remain aware of Samuel's age -- he's 31 -- and can't be thrilled with his contract. With two years left, Samuel's set to earn $10 million with a $100,000 offseason workout bonus in 2012 and $11.5 million with a $100,000 workout bonus in 2013. The Eagles are reportedly willing to

chop $2.5 million off next season's bill, but that won't please Samuel.

Bottom line: Samuel's age and price tag aside, an NFL team will come calling. Look for a deal to be completed soon.

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[megadeth078]

Yeah, call me crazy if I'm not thrilled about trading for a player that only commands a 6th round pick in a trade.

Maybe if we erased his contract in the process...wait no, no thanks.

[PantherBrew]

I would be fine with a 5th or 6th, but he would have to take a atleast a 50% paycut.

I don't expect it, and I am not going to freak out if it doesn't happen.

But, I could see someone pulling the trigger on this.

Thing is, Asante pretty much has a "no trade clause" because he can refuse to restructure for certain teams.

[soysauce2580]

Make it happen Hurney

[CRA]

Samuel is one of the best coverage corners in the NFL.......he plays CB. Yet so many think we can trade a RB for a 1st rounder....2nd worst case scenario

[Mr. Scot]

I would be fine with a 5th or 6th, but he would have to take a atleast a 50% paycut.

I don't expect it, and I am not going to freak out if it doesn't happen.

But, I could see someone pulling the trigger on this.

Thing is, Asante pretty much has a "no trade clause" because he can refuse to restructure for certain teams.

Yep. For that low a price, I would. Not so sure Hurney would though.

Would love to know McDermott's opinion on this idea.

[Darth Biscuit]

So if the Eagles would accept a 5th or 6th for him... are they just trying to get out of the money they're paying him?

[PantherBrew]

So if the Eagles would accept a 5th or 6th for him... are they just trying to get out of the money they're paying him?

Yep. Thats part of it, and they arn't going to pay him that much so they are thinking 5th or 6th > cutting him

[jtnc]

Samuel is one of the best coverage corners in the NFL.......he plays CB. Yet so many think we can trade a RB for a 1st rounder....2nd worst case scenario

He's also older(31) and comes with a two years left on his deal worth 20 million dollars. Which is a huge cap hit.

[CRA]

He's also older(31) and comes with a two years left on his deal worth 20 million dollars. Which is a huge cap hit.

Not really, not when you factor in positional age. Really no different than when we signed Williams....

[Simple and Plain]

Not really, when you factor in DWill's workload.

[megadeth078]

Not really, not when you factor in positional age. Really no different than when we signed Williams....

We'd still be trading for an over-the-hill player and a cap hit.

[TylerVagyler]

do it. he is definitely worth a 5th or 6th. no doubt.

[megadeth078]

do it. he is definitely worth a 5th or 6th. no doubt.

I'd rather not get played by the Eagles. They're clearly trying to dump his contract on someone else.