Eagles Trade Brown, Cowboys Release Adams and Hamlin
by Brandon on Apr 3, 2010 11:00 AM CDT
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PrintWhile the Green Bay Packers have been trying to keep their veterans (assuming their interest in signing Aaron Kampman was legit) for a run at the 2010 playoffs, two other NFC playoffs teams, the Eagles and Cowboys are going in the opposite direction.
The Eagles are making the biggest changes. Their efforts to trade the face of their franchise, QB Donovan McNabb, is grabbing the most headlines. But they just traded CB Sheldon Brown to the Browns for picks in the 4th and 5th round. A couple of backup linebackers were also included in the swap. It's certainly an odd decision to trade away arguably your best cornerback, but money was a factor and the Browns agreed to restructure his contract. It doesn't seem like they got enough for him, but as Jason points out, the Chargers only got a 3rd round pick for Pro Bowl CB Antonio Cromartie. In the long run both moves might help the team, but it's likely to hurt them in 2010 (especially if QB Kevin Kolb isn't as good as the Eagles hope).
Meanwhile the Cowboys have released their starting left tackle and safety. While both LT Flozell Adams and S Ken Hamlin have been to the Pro Bowl in recent years, Adams has been in decline and Hamlin might not be worth his high price tag (though Dave Halprin expects he'll be starting somewhere in the NFL next season). It appears the Cowboys have options currently on the roster, and they'll be using the draft to add depth at both positions.
Do you think these moves really hurt either team, or do both remain possible 2010 playoff opponents?
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Adams for Packers?
I think it would be worth it to bring in Flo Adams to see what he has left. He could be a good pick up, not only for the job he does on the field but the leadership he brings off the field too
by greenbay packers backer on Apr 3, 2010 11:21 AM CDT reply actions
No
His footwork is sloppy, he holds and trips more than just about any other O-Lineman, and simply put he’s a lazy blocker. He still has some physical tools, but he doesn’t take his job seriously. I’ll pass.
by Archibaldcrane on Apr 3, 2010 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
leadership?
Flo Adams is probably the dirtiest player in the NFL. In his prime he was just an above average LT. He is a product of the Cowboys hype machine and is certainly not worthy of a roster spot on the Packers. Barbre would be just as good if he could learn to hold like Adams.
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Apr 4, 2010 1:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Hamlin
He might be a guy we should look at. He’s got experience in the 3-4 and would be a definite upgrade over Bigby. His price is probably going to be to high for us though.
I'd like to see how the draft plays out first
then see what kind of a deal he’s looking at. The salary he had in Dallas didn’t match his performance on the field.
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
I agree with you. That crossed my mind. Keep in mind that TT likely drafted him as he was a Seahawk first so he might have some interest if the price is right!
Thanks for pointing that out Trev I didn’t remember that he was on the Seahawks!
Jabooty- Yeah, that’s probably the right thing to do. I think TT would pick Mays if he dropped to us in the 1st, and I would hope he would consider Rolle if the timing was right. I think I’ve read before that we have/had interest in Asante out of Nebraska too.
by packallday555 on Apr 5, 2010 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
That was a shocker
word is his salary did not match his performance on the field though. A head scratcher considering he was their best CB though.
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
I don’t either. I was literally SHOCKED. How were we not in on this convo. I would have GLADLY given them a fourth for him!!!
Exactly my thoughts haha! But yeah, between trading your #2 Cb and starting Qb, both of whom have been pretty big contributors for them, it seems like the Eagles are thinking that their in rebuilding mode. Unless they feel like the back-ups at both positions can come in and play at a high level.
by packallday555 on Apr 5, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
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