• March 28, 2024

The Maxwell/Alonso Deal Is Up and Down From Minute To Minute

JulioJones11Eagles GM Howie Roseman had made a brilliant move by trading Byron Maxwell along with his awful contract and the disappointing linebacker Kiko Alonso to Miami Dolphins for some draft picks.  Unfortunately it looks like all the work may be undone because of a shoulder injury Maxwell suffered during the 2015 season.

Philly.com’s Les Bowen is reporting that Maxwell is still in Miami and the Dolphins doctors are looking closely at his shoulder.  Bowen says they’re going to anesthetize his shoulder.

A few minutes later,  Philly.com’s Zach Berman is reporting that Maxwell has been cleared by the Dolphins doctors and the deal is going to go through.

There have been reports that the Eagles will get the eighth pick in the first round if this deal goes through.  There are a lot of people throwing a lot of stuff against the wall.  We’ll definitely know later today at 4pm, when the NFL 2016 Free Agency officially starts.

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IrishEagle
IrishEagle
March 9, 2016 10:57 am

Yeah, I see reports now that Maxwell’s agent says he has passed his physical and it’s a done deal…

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 11:05 am

In the words of the great EPMD..”It’s Going Down”!

crazy johnny
crazy johnny
March 9, 2016 12:12 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

”You gots to chill”!

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 12:19 pm
Reply to  crazy johnny

That’s a classic!!!

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 11:05 am

GARY COBB HOT TAKES
“We’ll definitely know later today at 4pm, when the NFL 2016 Free Agency officially starts.”

Philly.com’s Les Bowen is reporting that Maxwell is still in Miami and the Dolphins doctors are looking closely at his shoulder. Bowen says they’re going to anesthetize his shoulder.”

LES BOWEN HOT TAKES
Les Bowen ‏@LesBowen 10m10 minutes ago

Again there will be no change in compensation. So if reports are true that Eagles were moving up from 13 to 8 in 1st round, that’s the deal
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Les Bowen ‏@LesBowen 17m17 minutes ago

I have confirmed what Maxwell’s agent tweeted: Trade will go forward as planned, no changes, Maxwell shoulder OK.

GARY CMON CANT BE BRINGIN THEM WEAK TAKES! BRING THE HEAT OR SIT ON THE BLEACHERS

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 11:14 am

DONE!!!

Dolphins acquired CB Byron Maxwell, WLB Kiko Alonso, and the No. 13 overall pick in the 2016 draft from the Eagles in exchange for the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft.
The deal was agreed upon Monday, but there was a hang-up in it Wednesday morning when the Dolphins were reviewing Maxwell’s physical. He suffered a sprained SC joint in his shoulder Week 15 and missed the final two weeks of the year. Maxwell allegedly told the physician that he still can’t bench press or do a push-up, but the Dolphins laughably have still signed off on the deal. Eagles “GM” Howie Roseman has pulled off a heist, moving up five spots in the first round AND getting the Dolphins to take Maxwell’s albatross six-year, $63 million contract.
Related: Kiko Alonso, Eagles
Mar 9 – 11:08 A

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 11:15 am

hoWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

AMAZING TRADE FOR THE EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!

LMFAO @ THE DOLPHINS SUCKAS

zilents44
zilents44
March 9, 2016 11:19 am
Reply to  mhenski

Dude we have to take Myles Jack now or trade back and get that 2nd rnder, either way we have freaking options now……love it…..Howie the assassin

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 11:25 am
Reply to  zilents44

Z, they do not have to trade back in the first to get a second. They will have enough ammunition to get a second by trading other picks. Only way I trade back is if the player I want is no longer there. You do not move up 5 spots by design without there being someone you are targeting. Nor do you move up 5 spots to drop back down. They are either going O line or looking at a QB.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 11:22 am
Reply to  mhenski

Lol, it is amazing…That is Howie roll!!!

Adam Schefter has confirmed the swap picks in the first round. Is CHIP THE GM IN MIAMI?

zilents44
zilents44
March 9, 2016 11:24 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I don’t see us taking a 1st Rd QB but 3rd or 4th rnder yes

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 11:29 am
Reply to  zilents44

It will depend on how the board develops by # 7-8.

greenfan
greenfan
March 9, 2016 11:19 am

4:00pm cannot come soon enough. Put Maxwell, Kiko and Murray in bubble wrap until 4:01pm. Crazy shit.

zilents44
zilents44
March 9, 2016 11:20 am
Reply to  greenfan

Still don’t see what we got for murray, is it 4th with conditions of a 3rd

zilents44
zilents44
March 9, 2016 11:25 am
Reply to  zilents44

Alright pman need your new salary cap options and draft picks asap

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 11:50 am
Reply to  zilents44

Lets see what happens after 4pm Z44 and see what they got for DeMarco Murray and what other potential Free-Agents they sign but as of now they have the Following

1st Round – # 8 Overall — QB Jared Goff – Cal
3rd Round – #77 Overall — Guard Landon Turner – North Carolina
3rd Round – #79 Overall (from Lions) — DT Christian Jones – Mississippi
4th Rd – Their Own
5th Rd – Their Own
5th Rd – From Steelers in Boykin Deal
6th Rd – Their Own
7th Rd – Their Own
7th Rd – From Cardinals in Barkley Deal

bugsyhawk
bugsyhawk
March 9, 2016 11:57 am
Reply to  paulman

Goff will be gone by then Pman

greenfan
greenfan
March 9, 2016 11:31 am
Reply to  zilents44

In the Murray trade it was mainly a salary dump. I hear that we are swapping our 4th round picks.

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 11:26 am

Great News Indeed ….

Now Trade Brandon Graham, Josh Huff, Ryan Matthews and get some more Draft Pick’s Howie…

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 11:26 am

the thing that sucks about this trade is it makes me pissed about how much better shape we wouldve been in had we just lost to the damn giants last year. couldve probably moved up from 10-8 and got miamis 2nd if we threw in a 3rd had we lost…

im nervous eagles now gonna trade back from 8 which would get us a haul now but still, i want talent. hopefully we get a 3rd for murray and would then be sitting with 3 3rds so we can trade 2 of the 3 for a 2nd ..

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 11:31 am
Reply to  mhenski

Agree mhenski, for everyone who wanted the Eagles to win that last game, how is that helping us now…exactly what did that win mean? Now is where it counts, not in a meaningless final game.

greenfan
greenfan
March 9, 2016 11:34 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Yup, 2 years in a row we won the meaningless last game and it hurt our draft position. Tanking is not as easy in the NFL as it is in the NBA.

zilents44
zilents44
March 9, 2016 11:34 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Nobody wanted that win

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
March 9, 2016 12:23 pm
Reply to  zilents44

Sorry Zilents…there are idiots in here who wanted the win.

“haveacigar…vinniedafool is beyond ‘silly’ Players dont care about what draft position the team has…they want to win. A competitor wants to win when he steps on the field…bottom line”
Koolidiot

“There is Zero difference between the success rate of the 15 pick vs the 10 pick… It’s a complete non-issue… Enjoy the game!…”
Have a cigar

“Only on a eagles mssg brd would people be pissed that their football team is trying to win. If you suit up, you play to win. smdh”
Coldbrewski

“Hey every team out of the playoffs should of tried to lose for better draft position. Yeah lets fuck the integrity of the game. Suggestions by some dumb ass fans. ”
Daggolden

There were a lot of guys on here rooting for the Eagles to win that meaningless game.

But that doesn’t surprise me because this board is littered with a bunch of short-sighted “win now” tyeps.

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 9, 2016 12:34 pm

vinnie, you like to check the history– when i wrote that i went back and did analysis of the difference between the 15 and 8– there is no statistical difference– you like stats when they suit you but ignore them when they don’t–
you can’t tell players to tank- you can’t tell a coach who is auditioning for his next job to tank– its impossible and as the stats point out meaningless–

daggolden
daggolden
March 9, 2016 12:45 pm

It ruins the integrity of the game. You pkay to win every game and let the chips fall where they fall. Sorry you dont .agree

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 12:51 pm
Reply to  daggolden

The Colts ruined the integrity of the game when they tanked for Luck. The Bucs ruined the integrity of the game when they pulled they’re starters in the last game of the 2014 season to lose the game to secure the #1 pick to draft Jameis Winston. I have never heard anyone criticize them for doing so. Integrity is nice..a better draft pick is better. A super bowl is the best.

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 9, 2016 12:58 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

The colts ‘tank’ was a perfect storm…. I said nothing about integrity.. I say difference between 15 and 10 is non existent….

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 12:58 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

lmfao at integrity. if eagles decided to win that game because of integrity then that is exhibit A why we dont win superbowls. all anyone should care about is glory in this league and in nfl front offices

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 9, 2016 1:17 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

again henski there is absolutely NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 10 AND 15 PICK– DO I NEED TO RUN THE NUMBERS

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
March 9, 2016 3:21 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

There may not be a difference historically, but that’s not the point. The point is the position allows for the ammunition to ensure a team gets the player they are most confident in…the one they most covet.

A team has to trust their scouting staff. And whent he scouts say “Player A” is the guy….well clearly, having a higher draft pick is better.

If the Eagles had lost the game they’d have had the 10th pick…so in dealing with the Dolphins they may have been able to squeeze out another pick.

A higher draft pick equals better LEVERAGE at the draft, and that is always better.

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 9, 2016 3:27 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

“the difference may not be much historically’– sorry vinnie i can never tell when historical data means something or not with you– sometimes it means everything other times historical data is not withstanding…
it does give a certain amount of leverage and it is worth a few extra points on the draft chart- fact of the matter is that a professional coaching staff and professional players can’t go into game 16 and all of a sudden CONSPIRE to not win–

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 11:35 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

gross really greenfan

zilents44
zilents44
March 9, 2016 11:34 am
Reply to  mhenski

The qbs in this draft aren’t worth it in the 1st Rd ehl……I say take one in 3rd and develop him, and go bpa at 8, which will be a defensive player, always bpa ehl, that’s how teams get in trouble reaching all the time

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 12:06 pm
Reply to  zilents44

Sorry Z, I have been watching Goff for 2 years, began talking about him in 2014. he would be the perfect fit for the WC offense Pederson wants to run. Gotta disagree with you. If there, you take him. Nothing is guaranteed..but I feel confident in what I have seen from him.

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 11:34 am

ewwwwwwwww only a 4th swap for murray. murray and our 4th for theirs? wow dude sucks

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 11:36 am
Reply to  mhenski

so my question is is maxwell and kiko really worth that much more than murray. or did hoWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE JUST RIP THE FUCK OUT OF THE SUCKER IN MIAMI!!!!????

zilents44
zilents44
March 9, 2016 11:39 am
Reply to  mhenski

Can’t win all the trades mhenski at least we have more money and higher picks

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 9, 2016 11:40 am
Reply to  mhenski

the eagles compensation in both of these deals is cap relief… simple-

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 11:42 am
Reply to  haveacigar

moving up 5 spots in the first round is the equivalent of a 2nd rounder. so its more than cap relief in the first deal

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 11:50 am
Reply to  mhenski

zilents if we got a 7th for murray id say we won. fuck that slow, non physical, cowboy. im just surprised his value was so shitty compared to kiko+maxwell

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 12:00 pm
Reply to  mhenski

RB’s are a Dime a Dozen in the NFL…
Look what Chip Kelly got for LeSean McCoy last Year… LB Alonso

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 11:56 am

ewwwwwww

eagles sign chase daniels

lmfao

bugsyhawk
bugsyhawk
March 9, 2016 12:00 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Bye bye Sanchez

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 12:27 pm

Chase Daniels signed to 3 year deal with the Eagles. Obviously Sanchez gets shown the door now.

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 12:37 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

I hears Eagles were talking to the Rams about Sanchez for even a 7th Round Pick, but Rams going to wait until Eagles Release him…
Cardinals is another Team who may need a Back-Up if they lose current back-up Drew Stanton to the Texans,BRoncos,Rams, etc,etc

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 12:41 pm

Signings
Bengals Re-Sign Safety George Illoka to a 5 year Deal
Chargers Re-Sign TE Gates and WR Travis Benjamin of the Browns
Vikings Sign Guard Alex Boone of the 49ers
Falcons close to Signing Center Alex Mack of the Browns
Panthers Re-Sign FB Mike Tolbert for a 2 Year – $4 Million Deal (Panthers are getting Hometown Discounts.. The Players must really like their Owner,Front Office, Coach’s,Teammates and Surroundings-Fans)

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 1:01 pm

Eagles Sign Safety Rodney McLeod of the Rams to a 5 Year $37 Millin Contract with $16 Million Guaranteed $$$
McLeod is a 4 Year Veteran who has never missed a Game and
is 5-11′ – 185lbs and Can Run… Obviously with Schwartz has in mid is faster DB’s who can Run & Make Plays on the Ball with the McKelvin and now McLeod Signings. ..
Hes a Nice Player, but I am not sure he’s worth this big of a deal..

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 1:05 pm
Reply to  paulman

McLeod was the Rams Starter the last 3 Seasons and was Undrafted coming out of University of Virginia for the the 2012 Draft
Stats as a Starter
2013 – 79 Tackles – 3 Forced Fumbles & 2 Int’s with 7 Passes Defended
2014 – 72 Tackles – 2 Forced Fumbles & 2 Int’s with 6 Passes Defended
2015 – 82 Tackles – 3 Forced Fumbles & 1 Int with 5 Passes Defended

He’s never missed a Game in his 4 Year Career

zilents44
zilents44
March 9, 2016 1:14 pm
Reply to  paulman

He’s a good solid signing…..now go get Jeff Allen and I’ll be super happy

Epidemic
Epidemic
March 9, 2016 1:33 pm
Reply to  zilents44

I’m really excited about this signing. Really think Howie’s plan is a solid one. Damn I doubt that man. Seems he has learned and matured.

daggolden
daggolden
March 9, 2016 1:48 pm
Reply to  Epidemic

Load up on defense this year. Take the most dynamic player @8. Keep building the defense. Take oline in 3rd And 4th. Build offense next offseason

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 4:25 pm
Reply to  daggolden

The Eagles have been building their defense the last 3 years, that is why the o line was ignored. It’s always address the offense next year. This is the year.

Stevo
Stevo
March 9, 2016 1:48 pm
Reply to  paulman

He is not fast at all. In my opinion this is a step back. We went from a B player to a C player at SS. He does NOT cover alot of ground and it is McLeod that will be playing up in the box This does not give us versatility. Not a good pickup IMO. The secondary is back to being a HUGE concern for me.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 3:30 pm

Breaking News…Eagles sign G Brandon Brooks for 5 years

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 3:32 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

5 years 40 million

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 3:38 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

This is Huge, Brooks, when Healthy is a Top 5 Guard in the NFL
Very Strong in Run Blocking and a Good Pass-Blocker
He’s 6-5 and currently at 345lbs (and has to watch he’s weight a bit and needs to get back to 330-335lbs which is when he was his best)
He was a 3rd Round Pick in 2012 Draft out of Miami of Ohio University
and has played in 36 NFL Games in which he was the Starter in 30 Games

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 3:44 pm
Reply to  paulman

I want to see what Malcolm Bunch has to offer…I think the kid can play.

greenfan
greenfan
March 9, 2016 3:52 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Me too EHL. Many good reports on the kid, I want to see him get a chance for the other guard spot.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 9, 2016 4:02 pm
Reply to  greenfan

Exactly, put him in at RG and see what he can do.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
March 9, 2016 3:58 pm

Howie sure does like Houston Texans

mhenski
mhenski
March 9, 2016 4:17 pm

I am buying my kid a Bradturd jersey. Eagles got 8 days to move Bradturd. Cmon Howie!

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
March 9, 2016 4:23 pm

Brandon Brooks to Philly

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
March 9, 2016 4:32 pm
Reply to  Mac Dolo

Coach Reid liked those big as a house Offensive Guards of the Right side of OL Like Mayberry and Andrews. Good signing especially if Pederson use this RG like Coach Reid did.

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
March 9, 2016 4:45 pm

As pathetically weak as Kelce is we need two road graders to compensate for his weak behind.

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 4:50 pm

Arizona Cardinals Sign Safety Tyvon Branch – 2 Years for $10 MIllion
Eagles should have talked to him…

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
March 9, 2016 4:56 pm
Reply to  paulman

Fuck that the Eagles should have went after Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson.

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 4:51 pm

NY Jets Sign RB Matt Forte…
Howie call up Jets and Offer QB Sam Bradford for DT Sheldon Richardson

daggolden
daggolden
March 9, 2016 6:35 pm

A Solution! Trade Bradford to the Broncos for there # 1 pick they are desperate!

daggolden
daggolden
March 9, 2016 6:42 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Paulman Trade Bradford to Broncos and draft Goff #8 if he falls then best available at 32. Keep Sanchez as backup.Or No need for Richardson. You can draft DeForest Buckner @ #8 and pair him up with Cox, Curry and Graham. wow then take best available at 32 maybe the best QB left.

daggolden
daggolden
March 9, 2016 6:43 pm

Obviously Pederson likes Daniels so move Bradford to a desperate team.

koolbreeze
koolbreeze
March 9, 2016 7:48 pm

LMAO @Bradford haters! Give it up…

paulman did you bump your head during the time you were out

Trade Bradford to Denver, the Jets, to SF…

Forget it…its a done deal…

Sam Bradford is the starting QB

Time to focus on the weapons we will put around him and the offensive line…we need another guard…we can draft several in the upcoming draft and see who comes out on top…I like what Pederson said…we need mean and nasty guys up front!

We need another receiver, the more I think about it Elliot would be a perfect pick up in the draft…super talent, get him and a fullback and lets run the ball

But stop deluding yourselves…the Eagles have made their choice at starting QB

Sam Bradford will be the starting QB…

we are not trading him to the Broncos and drafting Goff #8

Accept reality…

Sam Bradford’s the QB…

Biglion821
Biglion821
March 9, 2016 9:10 pm

Love the Brooks signing, couldn’t get on the field at LSU because the guys ahead of him, line this kid up and let him compete dude can fly.

paulman
paulman
March 9, 2016 10:37 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

I see him as a Slot/Nickel CB & 3rd Safety as well as Special Teams..
Rowe/McKelvin on the Outside with Shepard/Brooks as the Nickel/Slot CB’s
And Jenkins/McLoud at Safety..