Eagles News: Philadelphia gets an A+ grade for their trade with the Saints

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NFL free agency: Grades for every big signing and trade of 2022, plus draft outlook for each move – ESPN+
Saints grade: B … Eagles grade: A+. The Eagles, who entered the day with three first-round picks in this draft, have always been seen as the most likely team to trade a first-round pick. They made the playoffs last season, and their lack of immediate needs plus the value of trading a top pick meant that other teams were calling. With this move, they remain in good position to draft an impact prospect now but also have two first-rounders for 2023 should they want to address the quarterback position. At pick Nos. 15 and 18 overall, Philadelphia will be able to address wide receiver (Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave), defensive end (Jermaine Johnson II) or linebacker (Devin Lloyd, Nakobe Dean) with high-level prospects. Perhaps most importantly, the team is loaded, with two first-rounders in 2023 and two second-rounders in 2024 should Jalen Hurts not establish himself as the long-term quarterback. The Eagles now have the capital to go after a prospect such as Bryce Young (Alabama) or C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) next year — if Hurts struggles.

Eagles trade for Saints’ 2023 first-round pick and more while swapping some selections this year – BGN
It has long been said in this space that the Eagles NEEDED to trade away one of their 2022 first-round picks for a selection in 2023. With this year’s draft class not necessarily holding a ton of promise at quarterback, the Eagles now might have a better shot at acquiring a new passer next year. That much not be necessary if Jalen Hurts flourishes … but the Eagles are clearly preparing for the possibility (read: probability) that he fails to erase all doubt as their long-term starter under center. For all his faults, Roseman is pretty good when it comes to maneuvering. This trade is another example of him showing off his strengths. The Eagles (and their fans) will happily root against the Saints the next two seasons to hope those picks end up being as favorable as possible.

Philadelphia Eagles’ big draft trade puts Jalen Hurts on the clock – ESPN
That last sentence seemed to cancel the previous one out, or at least amend the thought to committed to Jalen … for now. Lurie went on to talk about the idea of an “automatic franchise quarterback” and how such a player is “almost nonexistent.” It was strange to hear him talking about a franchise quarterback as being almost mythical after spending so much time and energy chasing after one over the past couple of decades. The search has continued in recent months, with the Eagles taking a serious look at Deshaun Watson and doing their homework on Russell Wilson. Lurie would only acknowledge that they do due diligence on every player who becomes available. But it was more than that.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman Beats His Peers to the Punch With Draft Picks Trade – MAQB
This is not the year to be looking for a quarterback. Next year, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud and Bama’s Bryce Young loom as high picks, and there are guys like Miami’s Tyler Van Dyke who’ve shown promise that they could grow into…