Report: Raiders in hottest pursuit of McNabb

[Quesadilla Joe]

For more than two months, the Eagles played it coy regarding the possibility of trading quarterback Donovan McNabb, hoping for an offer they couldn't refuse.

And then when the offer never came, they needed a Plan B.

Plan B has unfolded far more haphazardly, with coach Andy Reid publicly acknowledging that offers have been made for McNabb and then smoldering rumors of a trade to the Rams becoming a report from Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer that the trade could happened by the end of the week, if not by the end of the day.

(The Rams strongly denied the report, and McLane has since backed off dramatically. But the damage may already have been done. We're hearing that McLane had been hoping to become the new Eagles beat writer for the Inquirer, replacing Bob Brookover, who now covers the Phillies. We're also hearing that the swing and the miss on the McNabb-to-Rams story may have kept that from happening.)

So if the Rams aren't doing a deal, which team will? Jason La Canfora of NFL.com reports that the Raiders are "in heaviest pursuit." Other possibilities are the Bills and Cardinals. (However, one media source with whom we spoke is convinced that Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson would never pay McNabb an eight-figure salary.)

Even though McNabb reportedly prefers Arizona to Buffalo or Oakland, the Raiders have shown that they're not afraid to trade for a reluctant player with only one year left on his contract. They did it last year with defensive end Richard Seymour, who now carries the exclusive level of the franchise tag.

So stay tuned. As explained in the latest edition of PFT Daily, we now think it's just a matter of time before the Eagles move McNabb.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...uit-of-mcnabb/

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Steal? Really?

The Eagles get 28 year old Nnamdi Asomugha, possibly the best cornerback in the league, for an aging QB that's no longer welcome in Philly with one year left on his contract plus Assante Samuel?

I think the Eagles win this one.

Yep. And the Chiefs lose.

[pkane]

Originally Posted by Fritz88

no ****er on this board realizes the potential of J Russell. **** you all.

[RNR]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Well, it's a win-win for Asomugha and a lose-lose for Oakland.

Asomugha wants out of Oakland. Whether it's this year via trade or next year via free agency, he's gone.

McNabb has one year left on his contract and isn't likely to return to Philly after 2010. He'll hold the Raiders hostage or walk.

So either way, the Raiders are looking at two players holding them hostage. McNabb needs a job and is 34 years old. Asomugha is 28 years old and would be closer to his home in the South. He'd also be closer to a major media market (New York) and as sharp as he is, he's likely to move to broadcasting after he retires.

The bottom line is that the Raiders could make the trade and still only have McNabb for a year AND lose maybe the best cornerback in the game.

With the situation as it is it looks like a win for Oakland IMO McNabb has plenty of ball left in him as in 4 to 5 years and with the sack of shit Russell redefining the term bust Davis will blow McNabb to keep him. Not a bad deal considering the train wreck the Raiders have become~

[DeezNutz]

Asking for 4-5 more (high-quality) years from McNabb is dreaming, IMO.

2-3. Feel fortunate if it's the latter. The dude is going to be 34, for crying out loud.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by RedNeckRaider

With the situation as it is it looks like a win for Oakland IMO McNabb has plenty of ball left in him as in 4 to 5 years and with the sack of shit Russell redefining the term bust Davis will blow McNabb to keep him. Not a bad deal considering the train wreck the Raiders have become~

I think you would be lucky to get two solid years out of McNabb. He's 34 and had some serious injuries in the past few years.

Asomugha OTOH, is only 28 years old and should be a solid CB for a least two more years (if not more), then you move him to safety.

It's a bad deal for the Raiders.

[TheGuardian]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Asking for 4-5 more (high-quality) years from McNabb is dreaming, IMO.

2-3. Feel fortunate if it's the latter. The dude is going to be 34, for crying out loud.

Right. The Raiders MIGHT get 2 years out of him. It's not like they are Minnesota and have a lot of good pieces in place and just need a QB. Man that franchise is a mess of shit.

[RNR]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think you would be lucky to get two solid years out of McNabb. He's 34 and had some serious injuries in the past few years.

Asomugha OTOH, is only 28 years old and should be a solid CB for a least two more years (if not more), then you move him to safety.

It's a bad deal for the Raiders.

You are missing my point. They are going to lose him anyway. For a team to make all the mistakes the Raiders have made to get in this situation this is as good of outcome as they could hope for~

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by RedNeckRaider

You are missing my point. They are going to lose him anyway. For a team to make all the mistakes the Raiders have made to get in this situation this is as good of outcome as they could hope for~

Well if that's the point, I most certainly missed it!

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by RedNeckRaider

You are missing my point. They are going to lose him anyway. For a team to make all the mistakes the Raiders have made to get in this situation this is as good of outcome as they could hope for~

If you lose him, what exactly do you HAVE on that team?

[Quesadilla Joe]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Asking for 4-5 more (high-quality) years from McNabb is dreaming, IMO.

2-3. Feel fortunate if it's the latter. The dude is going to be 34, for crying out loud.

And he was a scrambler early in his career and has a long injury history for a QB.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Originally Posted by YOUCANTKILLROR

If you lose him, what exactly do you HAVE on that team?

They still have that kicker they drafted in the first round

[LaChapelle]

Report: Eagles want a top 42 pick for McNabb

Posted by Mike Florio on March 25, 2010 8:37 PM ET

As further proof that a trade of Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb has become inevitable, the Associated Press reports that the team will consider only an offer than includes a pick among the top 42 in the 2010 draft.

It's unclear why or how 42 became the cutoff point, especially since the 42nd selection, held by the Buccaneers, falls 10 picks into round two.

Under the official draft order, the Bills own the 41st pick, the Raiders have the 39th selection, the Browns hold the 38th pick, and the Redskins possess the 37th pick. (We'd be shocked if the Eagles would be willing to trade McNabb within the division, and there's no indication that the Redskins would want him. But, you know, Jason Campbell and Rex Grossman.)

It previously was believed that the Eagles wanted at least a first-round pick, possibly more. But with no one offering a first-round pick three weeks into the 2010 league year, the Eagles have had to relax their expectations.

Now that the cat is fully out of the bag, the Eagles might have to relax their expectations even further.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

And scary.

Their receivers have a ton of talent and potential. McFadden needs a breakout season and their defense has talent.

With a guy like McNabb running the show, I could see that team winning 10 games in 2010.

Maybe more.

Everything you say here is true except 1 major problem Al Davis-need I say more? Al has not kept up with the game and it shows. The only time Al let go of the reins was when Gruden was coach and the Raiders were successful but Al's ego couldn't handle it so he f's his whole team by trading Gruden to Tampa which was an indirect firing. As long as Al still lives in the past trying to force a square peg in a round hole i.e.not keeping up with NFL game he will continue "f"ing up an NFL wet dream".

McNabb will put a huge damper on the end of a pretty good career if he goes to the Raiders IMO.

[doomy3]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Steal? Really?

The Eagles get 28 year old Nnamdi Asomugha, possibly the best cornerback in the league, for an aging QB that's no longer welcome in Philly with one year left on his contract plus Assante Samuel?

I think the Eagles win this one.

By a land slide. I think McNabb makes the Eagles better this year than Kolb, but getting Nnamdi for McNabb would be pretty awesome for the Eagles, since they have Kolb waiting in the wings.

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by DaWolf

Rumor is now McNabb and Samuel for Asomunga. Which would be a steal for the Raiders, so I can't believe that's accurate.

I agree, except the Eagles don't make foolish trades. I can see the Eagles trading McNabb for Aso -- But I don't believe for a minute, the Eagles would throw Asante Samuel into the mix. Why? Asante is as good as Aso -- In fact, I think Asante is better. They both were drafted the same year -- Asante prefers playing zone and Aso seems to play man-to-man.

Actually, I would rather have a DB like Asante that averages 7-9 INT a year -- than have a DB, that supposedly QB's avoid throwing near.

When the Giants played Oakland in 2009, they used eight different WRs, and two RBs to beat Oakland 44-7. Honestly, Aso was a non-factor -- Eli did not avoid his side. In fact, Bradshaw and a couple of receivers blew right past him --

Aso could have had an off day. But, if you are the highest paid DB in the NFL, with an annual salary of $16 - $17 million -- you are expected to stop a receiver from catching or advancing the ball. Asante would have had at least one game changing INT ... in my opinion, Aso did not show any signs of being a shut-down corner -- However, I could be totally off base. Anyway, Andy Reid knows that Asante Samuel lately has our number. Why would Reid trade Asante and replace him with a DB the Giants ran all over? Reid is not crazy -- stupid at times? Yes, -- But he's not crazy... (lol j/k)

I don’t know, so I will ask: When was the last time Mike Florio came out with a good scoop?

Rushing ATT YDS TD LG
A. Bradshaw 11 110 2 24
B. Jacobs 21 67 0 12
D. Carr 4 27 1 12
G. Johnson 5 16 0 11

Receiving REC YDS TD LG
S. Smith 3 70 0 43
A. Bradshaw 1 55 0 55
H. Nicks 4 49 1 17
M. Manningham 2 36 1 30
D. Johnson 3 26 0 13
T. Beckum 2 12 0 11
B. Jacobs 1 8 0 8
D. Hagan 1 7 0 7

February 19, 2009
The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a $45.3 million, three-year contract that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

Sources said Asomugha is guaranteed $28.5 million in a complicated deal that features a provision in which the entire contract can be guaranteed if the Raiders decide to keep the 27-year-old for the third season.
Source: ESPN.com