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Rumor About Bradford, Eagles and Skins Is Stupid

The rumor that’s been circulated by ESPN’s Adam Schefter about the Eagles trading Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins in order to stop the Skins from acquiring Sam Bradford makes absolutely no sense at all.

They say that getting the Skins to give up their second round draft pick will stop them from trading up and taking Bradford.  Excuse me.

The Rams have the first pick in the draft and they’re going to pick him if they think he’s going to be a great quarterback.¬†¬† It’s not like the Redskins could trade up and move ahead of them.

If St. Louis wants Bradford which it seems like they do, then how could the Redskins trade up to get him.

Also why would a team be worried about a rookie who hasn’t even proved that he can play in the league yet.¬† Think about how many first round quarterbacks wind up being busts.

Think about all those guys that were drafted with McNabb.  Think about number one picks in the draft like Alex Smith and David Carr.

Nobody would take either one of them right now for a seventh round draft pick.

What about busts like Brady Quinn, Ryan Leaf and Andre Ware?  Matt Leinart is still a question mark in Arizona.

The Eagles have so much more to worry about than whether the Redskins are able to draft Sam Bradford.  Please.

The coach who Philly.com’s Jeff McLane says is worried about Bradford going to the Skins needs to study the recent history of the draft.

GCOBB

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PhillyPhreak
PhillyPhreak
April 9, 2010 10:47 am

Both the rumor and this article are a waste of time.

Still, I’d love to know how you deem Brady Quinn a bust on the same level as Ryan Leaf, yet think the jury is still out on Leinart.

Brady Quinn has started a grand total of 12 games in 3 years and has a rating of 66.8.
Matt Leinart has started in 17 games in 4 years and has a rating of 70.8.

I’m pretty sure I could obtain a higher QB rating throwing to Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin.

But I guess you’re right G, those 4 points separating the two really distinguish Leinart and Quinn.

RegalEagle
RegalEagle
April 9, 2010 11:12 am

Yup

Leinart and Quinn join Jamarcus Russel in the broken bust bin

Horatio
Horatio
April 9, 2010 12:21 pm

We’re scared of the Redskins getting a good quarterback, so we trade them a good quarterback. I think Mr. Schefter might be on something here.

WellWellWell
WellWellWell
April 9, 2010 12:40 pm

It’s just as true as Indy throwing away a perfect season to keep a certain team out of the playoffs. G has a point, if the Rams have a shot at Bradford, or even Suh for that matter, why would they trade out of the 1 spot? The Skins are going to get a top talent OLineman at 4 to help keep 5 off his back. I’d rather wait until Mel Kiper and Jason La Canfora weigh in on this rumor, then we’ll know it’s true.

dzim53
dzim53
April 9, 2010 12:43 pm

All i gotta say is we are now the doormat of the nfc east. we are going to be torn apart by everyone. were lucky if we win 6 games next year

WellWellWell
WellWellWell
April 9, 2010 12:50 pm

The Rams should look at the last 2 drafts and the #1 picks. They practically had the contracts set before draft day to avoid long holdouts. I believe by Monday we’ll start to hear rumors about the Rams and Bradfor in contract talks and then the Lions will be the hot topic trading out of the #2 spot.

vricchini
vricchini
April 9, 2010 2:21 pm

Honestly if I were the Rams I would be pretty pissed about Jake Locker not coming out this years draft. Sam Bradford looks great in his workouts but look where he’s going.. The Rams. Besides their QB situation they still have a lot of work to go. Jimmy Clausen will be a better QB but right now it remains an opinion. Im excited about this years NFL season. I cant wait to pick up Madden 2011 to see hoe Mcnabb does with the Skins.

schiller
schiller
April 9, 2010 2:27 pm

dzm – you’re a tool who doesn’t back up your points. What makes you think we’ll decline from last year? We get our MLB back, will have some young top talent on D, and our skill positions are better than they have been since 04.

runtheball09
runtheball09
April 9, 2010 3:07 pm

my co-workers all laugh at gary, just last week we all read article that says he like follow adam schefter and now all of sudden he don’t like what he says. i bet you vote for obama too, and now you don’t like so much. you back and forth alot

Spadaros a tool
Spadaros a tool
April 9, 2010 4:06 pm

To say we would trade our pro-bowl Q.B. to a divisional rival just so they wouldn’t possibly be able to trade up and get an unproven rookie is absolutely absurd! That being said, trading within the divsion doesn’t happen for a reason, but we keep forgetting, the usual rules don’t apply to the inventor of football Andy Reid

SportsBum
SportsBum
April 9, 2010 4:25 pm

runtheball09: Where do you work? McDonald’s? I laugh at your grammar.

vricchini
vricchini
April 9, 2010 4:41 pm

@ runtheball09

Gary is da man but one thing about Gary is, when he thinks something, or has a feeling about there being a trade, or if someone a bust… Its always the OPPOSITE of what he says.. I will never forget last year Gary hyped us all up about Antwan Boldin will be traded and the eagles are the first choice.. did it happen? NO.. He says D-mac wont be traded… Did it happen?.. YES

jimmy mac
jimmy mac
April 9, 2010 6:00 pm

Damn!! No shit Sports Bum..Yo runtheball..You sound like you aint knowing too much like English.

dzim53
dzim53
April 9, 2010 11:05 pm

schiller your retarted. our MLB really? he is a glorified SAM. he cant play the run up the middle. he is average at best at the mlb position. the 2 years he did play he didnt fill running lanes or come up and attack runners. he cant play MLB he isnt big enough or strong enough to fight off blockers

dzim53
dzim53
April 9, 2010 11:13 pm

oh yea schiller what makes you think that losing mcnabb makes them bettter? you are retarted if you think that kolb is winning more than mcnabb. we are destine for the 6-10 4-12 seasons unitl this shmuck at qb is gone

Horatio
Horatio
April 9, 2010 11:31 pm

dzim – maybe the early draft pick will help. Not if we pick Reggie Brown part II, of course, and not if Kolb keeps throwing interceptions. I don’t believe in him as strongly as most of the people on this board, but the coaching staff and FO seem to believe in him.

scorpiodsu
scorpiodsu
April 10, 2010 8:43 am

Jeff McLane…. he same guy that broke the McNabb to St. Louis story? Right.

scorpiodsu
scorpiodsu
April 10, 2010 8:44 am

Yeah we’re scared of the Redskins drafting a QB to be competitive for the next 10+ years so we give them a QB that makes them competitive now. Ok.

scorpiodsu
scorpiodsu
April 10, 2010 8:47 am

Horatio, yeah they believe in him just like Quintin Demps, Macho Harris, Omar Gaither, Chris Clemons, Reggie Brown etc… This is just another move by them going cheaper and hoping to get the same production.

schiller
schiller
April 10, 2010 10:35 am

dzm, nothing makes me think that. I didn’t say that, you read into my comments. I didn’t even say McNabb’s name, you somehow thought I did. My point is that you’re confidently predicting the future. That’s foolish unless you’re a psychic – you know how we make fun of psychics and people who believe in them in our culture? There’s a reason for it. You know what Kolb will do in the future. That’s very impressive. Kudos to you nostra damus

jimmy mac
jimmy mac
April 10, 2010 11:39 am

The Eagles are a great team that handle their personnel wisely. There. A positive post about my favorite team in the galaxy. What the hell half you dopes even come here for I’ll never know. All you do is bitch about EVERYTHING. Its fun to gripe but man o man half you guys ( Im referring to the vets) are stale. Take a break. Hell, watch the Phillies they’ll put you in a good mood.

runtheball09
runtheball09
April 10, 2010 8:20 pm

yes i am russian. congratulations. i would like to see you try another language dudes

runtheball09
runtheball09
April 10, 2010 8:24 pm

trust me my friend. i know this game and team backwards and forwards. i understand this game whilst you were just a tickle in fathers underwears. i used to serve beverage at vet, i live and breathe this city. opinions are like sphincters

jimmy mac
jimmy mac
April 11, 2010 5:31 am

Totally apologize for busting your balls runtheball09. My father is pure Russian. Now bring it!

paulman
paulman
April 12, 2010 6:19 am

This article is even more ridiculous than my Trade Alerts and my overall Comments..
Good grief