When you think about NFL trades, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman comes to mind every single time. No GM has made trades at the rate he has since he took the job, and it seems ike almost every trade he makes turns into a success story. The Eagles won the Super Bowl two seasons ago and have the roster capable of doing it again two years later.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell released his latest article leading up to the NFL Draft next week, and he suggests that Roseman will beat every other GM to the punch with a first-round trade.
“Roseman has his own picks in the first two rounds, pick Nos. 68 and 98 in the third round, and two picks in the fourth round (one of which jumped by eight spots after the Eagles dealt Sydney Brown to the Falcons). It’s also about time for the Eagles to start shifting their draft picks to offense. Eight of Philly’s nine Day 1 or Day 2 selections over the past three years have been on defensive players, as Roseman has committed to building a young defense to complement what has been the most expensive offense in NFL history. The Eagles have just about every one of their starters except right guard Tyler Steen on a significant deal.”
“Roseman has to start thinking about what the future looks like on offense now. At No. 23, he’s stuck behind teams that could be thinking offensive tackle, including the Panthers at 19, Cowboys at 20, and Steelers at 21. Moving up ahead of them might be necessary to get Johnson’s long-term replacement on the right side. There isn’t the same sort of hunger for a wide receiver immediately ahead of the Eagles, but the teams right behind Philly (the Browns, Bears, Bills, and 49ers) could try to jump Roseman to get that wideout, which might necessitate the longtime general manager beating his rivals to the punch.”
It seems like Roseman is keen on upgrading the offense.
We are nine days from the NFL Draft. Buckle up!
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