Eagles Brandon Brooks tore Achillies

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Eagles right guard Brandon Brooks says he tore left Achilles

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...-left-achilles

Shockingly the Eagles didn't really address the offensive line in the draft. Wonder is we could send them Laurent Duvernay-Tardif for a draft pick? His contract isn't that bad. And while I can see Andy wanting to keep him, we have the depth to move on, and he would be an upgrade in Philly now.

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Originally Posted by Buckweath

I agree for the most part and I did have in mind trading for a draft pick.

I had kinda forgotten of Martinas Rankin but I wouldn't say right now that this team has depth on the interior line. I do feel comfortable with what they have moving forward but for now, they mostly have a few options and until those players have a strong training camp or beginning of the season, I would be prudent about moving any of those players.

The CB position is a weak spot IMO and I do hope Veach addresses it.

As for LDT taking a paycut, you have to understand that he is a guy coming from a small program in Canada who got to the NFL and grew a lot with this Chiefs team who gave him a chance. He also seems to have a bond with Andy Reid.

I am not sure any random player in the same position would have taken that steep of a paycut and go from 3 years left on his contract to just one and not rather just test his value on the market.

But the 3 to 1 thing actually benefits him. The Chiefs could've cut him almost free and clear next year. He was locked in for 2 more years if he suddenly rebounds to a pro bowl level. Meanwhile if he played poorly, the Chiefs could've just cut him.

He came out ahead for getting those last years taken off and turned into a 'voidable' year. And he didn't get paid much less - it just got delayed a season and he'll get it when the year voids next season.

To be honest, LDT didn't take NEARLY the haircut his performance suggested last season. I'd have still cut him outright. He simply wasn't good and he's become extremely unreliable to boot.