If it seems like we are talking about the Bills constantly, it's because we are. Marshawn Lynch, Roscoe Parrish, Terrell Owens, and don't forget about Jason Peters.
Tim Graham of ESPN.com says that the Bills aren't close to either trading or signing tackle Jason Peters. He is an elite tackle, but the Bills still question his commitment and don't want to pay him the ginormous salary that he is demanding.
And guess who's name came up as a potential trade partner? The Eagles! No, seriously!
The Eagles' name has been thrown in this trade rumor for months now. According to Graham, the discussions start with a first- and a third-round pick. Also, according to a league source the Bills and Eagles have not had any discussions regarding Peters.
If the Eagles were confident that Peters wouldn't be a malcontent and that they could sign him, I'd pull the trigger on the first- and third-round picks. Although, I think he could be had for less considering he didn't show up until two days before the opener last year. He seems determined to be a problem if he's not paid.
Think about it, what are the odds that you could select a tackle at his level with either of those draft picks? They aren't good. Even if you traded up, you're going to select a highly rated prospect, but that's all he is. Robert Gallery is a nice guard, but he was drafted #2 overall to be a tackle. He stunk at tackle. If you can use draft picks on a sure thing, why wouldn't you?
The big question for me is how he would behave once you gave him the money. If he's the offensive version of Albert Haynesworth, I wouldn't do the deal. But I don't know the answer to that question. Hopefully, someone a lot smarter than me in the Eagles front office has that information. And who knows, maybe that's why they haven't spoken to the Bills.
