For a 4th round pick per Schefter
Love it
wow. quite an upgrade from frank gore.
basically a 24 year old blount...probably more important for next year when they let blount walk than this year but not a bad move
Quote from: phattymatty on October 31, 2017, 09:28:26 AM
wow. quite an upgrade from frank gore.
Not in pass protection, that's for sure. He's also got a farged up knee.
Still somewhat crazy that the Dolphins would make this trade.
is this a move that turns into another move ?
hes got a base salary for 705k next year. this is an amazing trade and feels like a steal.
this dude ran for 200 yards twice last season. hes 24. for a 4th? am i missing something here.
Quote from: smeags on October 31, 2017, 09:32:58 AM
is this a move that turns into another move ?
yeah they are not resigning blount and this is the eagles starting running back for 2018
so then the eagles just raped the dolphins, again.
Well this is quite surprising
Quote from: MDS on October 31, 2017, 09:33:58 AM
hes got a base salary for 705k next year. this is an amazing trade and feels like a steal.
this dude ran for 200 yards twice last season. hes 24. for a 4th? am i missing something here.
This is what got me too. It's not like the Dolphins have a stud RB waiting in the wings either. Perfect time for a trade too. Work him into the offense slowly Sunday, he has a bye to get situated with the offense, then they're ready for the stretch run.
Howiemagic
Quote from: MDS on October 31, 2017, 09:33:58 AM
hes got a base salary for 705k next year. this is an amazing trade and feels like a steal.
this dude ran for 200 yards twice last season. hes 24. for a 4th? am i missing something here.
running backs are a dime a dozen reliant on so many other things....unless its the rare case of an adrian peterson or some shtein
ajai averages 3.4 yards a carry this year thats pretty awful....basically they paid a 4th for a year and a half of this guy cause i cant see them resigning him
i actually had no idea he made the pro bowl. not that that matters but just surprised.
He also was left home by Gase from a PS game because he'd gotten big headed about his one good season
QuoteSomething to keep in mind about Ajayi trade: Dolphins don't believe he has much left in his knees. Longer-term play. Something to watch for.
They picked Donnell Pumphrey in the 4th round last season
Legend has it that there's one Smoothie left in the fabled Eagles Vault, guarded by Jaworski. If Doug is able to listen to three hours of Jaws, he can claim the magic Smoothie and fix this guy's knees.
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 31, 2017, 09:44:09 AM
QuoteSomething to keep in mind about Ajayi trade: Dolphins don't believe he has much left in his knees. Longer-term play. Something to watch for.
Yeah that makes sense as to why they'd cut bait
I seem to remember him having the same questions during the draft
I HAVE WOOD
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on October 31, 2017, 10:08:33 AM
I HAVE WOOD
Sup dude
The birds gave up their 4th acquired from Minnesota in the Bradford trade
This trade seems to have more shock value than actual value. I mean, I don't necessarily hate this trade but I don't love it either. That said, if this dude can somehow find his 2016 self then it'd be hard to complain about it.
i mean its a 4th round pick, one of 3 they had. the guy has talent. even if his knees are a little shot its a worthwhile risk.
yeah i don't see the harm in this. not crazy excited either but he should help.
Good trade. Factor in that the Eagles generally spend fourth rounders on absolute garbage, it's basically like getting him for practically nothing. No legitimate downside.
Quote from: A01 on October 31, 2017, 10:11:55 AM
This trade seems to have more shock value than actual value. I mean, I don't necessarily hate this trade but I don't love it either. That said, if this dude can somehow find his 2016 self then it'd be hard to complain about it.
you mean people on the internet overreacted to a sports trade after first hearing of it....unpossible
i probably wouldnt have done it since they only have one out of the first approximately 120 picks in the nfl draft....id wanna keep all my picks....unless you were getting a difference maker....like a upgrade at OT
im not even saying ajayi wont play well but hes probably not the difference in a single win or loss for the rest of the season much less the difference in putting you over the hump to win a SB.....he means much more for next season....that being said im not mad about it or anything and largely feel the same way as you
I'm factoring in that I have almost no confidence in the Eagles hitting a home run with that fourth rounder, other than blind luck, which they don't typically have in that area of the draft. Curious whether they're done today, actually.
My buddy sent me a text and I didn't even respond because I thought he was farging with me.
Holy shtein HOWIE doin' work.
Quote from: Zanshin on October 31, 2017, 10:26:37 AM
I'm factoring in that I have almost no confidence in the Eagles hitting a home run with that fourth rounder, other than blind luck, which they don't typically have in that area of the draft. Curious whether they're done today, actually.
i mean i hear people say this all the time and im not huge howie fan but thats never an argument to me....by that thinking any team that doesnt think they have a gm that can find someone in the fourth round should just trade all their picks every year...and if you are already worried about his competency then dont you want as many picks as possible for him to hit on something.....they now have one of of the first 120 picks in the draft....again im not trying to say giving another one is the end of the world or anything i just personally wouldnt have done it this year when you have that few bullets
on the flip side i would have easily overpaid for a vaitai upgrade if they had had the picks to do it...which they obviously didnt
the typical 4th round pick is out of the nfl in 2 seasons...ajayi may well be too because of his knees, but id take him anyday over a 4th.
put a sauce pan of fantasy football mentality over high heat then sprinkle a pinch of homerism and you have a delicious version of most of the reactions to this trade
This is a cheap way to get a look at a young RB at the expense of 1/3 of their fourth round picks. There's literally no down side. /End
They're 7-1 and now arguably better for a fourth round pick, which, Eagles draft braintrust aside, is obvious crapshoot territory. In dreamville, would I hope for a clear upgrade at T in trade for that? Sure. If it was a shtein trade, I'd say so. Is this a huge difference maker? Probably not. Could it be A difference maker at some point? Sure. Not a homer assessment. To use your bullet analogy...they went hunting and hit something instead of using that bullet to shoot blindly at something else later. They ate today, so whatever. I'm not losing sleep over the fourth rounder. I mean, they're playing a FA over the fourth rounder they actually picked last year.
According to Lombardi he'd be surprised if this is the only move the Eagles made today. Said every team he talks to has something involving the Eagles.
They're going to trade Wentz and Cox for a backup Tackle, then sign Kaepernick. Heard it here first. IGY will miss Cox a little, but be happy that they held onto that fourth.
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 31, 2017, 10:40:55 AM
put a sauce pan of fantasy football mentality over high heat then sprinkle a pinch of homerism and you have a delicious version of most of the reactions to this trade
Remember when I said that I could post a thousand different instances of you trolling it up in here?
Here's another example.
In an alternate universe where the Dolphins O line coach wasn't snorting yay with hookers, I wonder if this trade happens.
Quote from: Rome on October 31, 2017, 10:54:22 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 31, 2017, 10:40:55 AM
put a sauce pan of fantasy football mentality over high heat then sprinkle a pinch of homerism and you have a delicious version of most of the reactions to this trade
Remember when I said that I could post a thousand different instances of you trolling it up in here?
Here's another example.
I actually thought this was some of his best work.
Quote from: QB Eagles on October 31, 2017, 10:54:23 AM
In an alternate universe where the Dolphins O line coach wasn't snorting yay with hookers, I wonder if this trade happens.
probably still does...gase seems like he really dislikes the guy....i mean he wasnt even playing him on third downs anymore....plus hes a free agent in about a year....seems like it was just a case of them trying to get anything for a guy they didnt like who has potentially long lasting knee issues
pretty good breakdown from a miami guy on why the trade from a dolphins perspective.....howie probably banking on player whisperer doug to get him under control
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article181846146.html
miami FO leaking shtein to make this sound better to their fans
not doubting ajayi was probably a pain but you gotta figure a winning culture will keep that under control. gase is also a dictatorial type of coach whereas doug p is your best bud
Quote from: MDS on October 31, 2017, 11:16:46 AM
but you gotta figure a winning culture will keep that under control.
he should do fantastic with the eagles then
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 31, 2017, 11:19:21 AM
Quote from: MDS on October 31, 2017, 11:16:46 AM
but you gotta figure a winning culture will keep that under control.
he should do fantastic with the eagles then
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No pic? Oh well it was stupid anyway
Quote from: Tomahawk on October 31, 2017, 11:26:35 AM
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No pic? Oh well it was stupid anyway
Are you talking to me? Pic worked for me. If so, here's a special one just for you.
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Lol no...not to you. Tried to post a negative nancy pic but it didn't take
i think he will be fine....just made me laugh out loud that the lil guy is putting the eagles and winning culture together
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 31, 2017, 11:44:57 AM
i think he will be fine....just made me laugh out loud that the lil guy is putting the eagles and winning culture together
culture is a big reason why they are 7-1...a big part of it is everyone is so happy chip is gone
QuoteJay Ajayi:
"thankful for the relationships & memories MIA...THE TRAIN ROLLS ON TO PHILLY.✌🏿🚂🦅 #EAGLES"
super bowl !!!!!!
Nazis used trains to ship Jews to concentration camps, so he's obviously anti-semitic and is taking a not so thinly veiled shot at Howie.
Quote from: A01 on October 31, 2017, 12:00:05 PM
Nazis used trains to ship Jews to concentration camps, so he's obviously anti-semitic and is taking a not so thinly veiled shot at Howie.
They also had pieces of flair they'd make the Jews wear
Quote from: AO1 on October 31, 2017, 12:20:40 PM
Quote from: A01 on October 31, 2017, 12:00:05 PM
Nazis used trains to ship Jews to concentration camps, so he's obviously anti-semitic and is taking a not so thinly veiled shot at Howie.
They also had pieces of flair they'd make the Jews wear
Love that movie.
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So to sum this up:
He's not a LT.
He's damaged goods.
He's got a zesty attitude.
He's not worth a fourth rounder.
And finally, anyone praising the deal is a pathetic homer.
And bonus points for something about Jews.
wait, does he believe in god ?
Hey may believe he is god.
Quote from: Rome on October 31, 2017, 12:32:24 PM
So to sum this up:
He's not a LT.
He's damaged goods.
He's got a zesty attitude.
He's not worth a fourth rounder.
And finally, anyone praising the deal is a pathetic homer.
And bonus points for something about Jews.
Does he kneel or stand for the flag?
i guess its just a matter of getting older and crazier but romeys obsession with any take that does not universally praise the eagles is now almost psychopathic
When that fat pig Sarah Huckabee Sanders gets fired, you should really apply for her job because the bullshtein that streams out of you would be useful in that job.
Quote from: Rome on October 31, 2017, 01:08:12 PM
When that fat pig Sarah Huckabee Sanders gets fired, you should really apply for her job because the bullshtein that streams out of you would be useful in that job.
cmon man, body shaming is wrong.
False
Quote from: smeags on October 31, 2017, 01:21:29 PM
Quote from: Rome on October 31, 2017, 01:08:12 PM
When that fat pig Sarah Huckabee Sanders gets fired, you should really apply for her job because the bullshtein that streams out of you would be useful in that job.
cmon man, body shaming is wrong.
"Fat people should die."
-rjs246
I forgot how thug rusty was at one time.
I actually lost weight after being exposed to his withering criticisms at a tailgate a few years ago.
Luckily for me and several fast food places near me, I eventually shrugged them off and now I'm back to the 1/9th of a ton cruising weight I started off at!
sounds like you need another rusty intervention.
Over the years I've worked hard to rid myself of biases and step outside of my own experiences to acknowledge other perspectives. I've had a lot of success in that endeavor and am a much better person for the effort.
The one exception is fat people. farging get into shape and stop killing yourselves you lazy self-gratifying fargs.
Will wear #36.
Quote from: rjs246 on October 31, 2017, 03:34:59 PM
Over the years I've worked hard to rid myself of biases and step outside of my own experiences to acknowledge other perspectives. I've had a lot of success in that endeavor and am a much better person for the effort.
The one exception is fat people. farging get into shape and stop killing yourselves you lazy self-gratifying fargs.
I still piss on toilet seats
Quote from: AO1 on October 31, 2017, 03:44:51 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on October 31, 2017, 03:34:59 PM
Over the years I've worked hard to rid myself of biases and step outside of my own experiences to acknowledge other perspectives. I've had a lot of success in that endeavor and am a much better person for the effort.
The one exception is fat people. farging get into shape and stop killing yourselves you lazy self-gratifying fargs.
I still piss on toilet seats
Seat pissers are all obviously overweight and therefore garbage humans that need to die.
Quote from: A01 on October 31, 2017, 03:43:37 PM
Will wear #36.
Disgrace
Should be a 20 year grace period
Yeah keep that shelved
its not a jersey that should be retired. its been 10 years. gotta do it eventually.
Maybe it's a magic number for overcoming knee problems to be special?
its so weird to hear a big black football dude with dreads who talks in a high pitched english accent
Quote from: MDS on November 01, 2017, 04:03:27 PM
its so weird to hear a big black football dude with dreads who talks in a high pitched english accent
Remember Lennox Lewis or is he before your time
i remember him well...but he was a boxer. its an international sport. it was still weird to see but not as much as football. the nfl has like 2 non americans and i guess ajayi is one.
http://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/the700level/brian-westbrook-comments-jay-ajayi-wearing-no-36
Not getting off on the right foot. I'm sure someone told him that was Westbrooks jersey number and he's a legend around these parts. Just stick with 23 dude.
I'm not sure how any that is getting off on the wrong foot. I love BWest and everything, but he hasn't played for the Eagles for like 7 or 8 years now.
Also, this was Westy's original reaction to it. He seems cool with it. (https://twitter.com/36westbrook/status/925455373405913090)
Besides, it's a farging jersey number. Who gives a farg? Give him 99 for all I care.
Whoa. Hold the phone.
Quote from: AO1 on November 01, 2017, 04:23:26 PM
http://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/the700level/brian-westbrook-comments-jay-ajayi-wearing-no-36
Not getting off on the right foot. I'm sure someone told him that was Westbrooks jersey number and he's a legend around these parts. Just stick with 23 dude.
McLeod wears 23
RBs can't wear 99 foo'
Quote from: AO1 on November 01, 2017, 04:23:26 PM
http://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/the700level/brian-westbrook-comments-jay-ajayi-wearing-no-36
Not getting off on the right foot. I'm sure someone told him that was Westbrooks jersey number and he's a legend around these parts. Just stick with 23 dude.
Quote from: A01 on November 01, 2017, 05:18:33 PM
I'm not sure how any that is getting off on the wrong foot. I love BWest and everything, but he hasn't played for the Eagles for like 7 or 8 years now.
Also, this was Westy's original reaction to it. He seems cool with it. (https://twitter.com/36westbrook/status/925455373405913090)
Besides, it's a farging jersey number. Who gives a farg? Give him 99 for all I care.
so which is it?
Quote from: AO1 on November 01, 2017, 04:05:24 PM
Quote from: MDS on November 01, 2017, 04:03:27 PM
its so weird to hear a big black football dude with dreads who talks in a high pitched english accent
Remember Lennox Lewis or is he before your time
remember stringer bell
You know that A01 and AO1 are different dudes, right?
Quote from: Zanshin on November 02, 2017, 09:57:13 AM
You know that A01 and AO1 are different dudes, right?
wrong
Wr0ng?
right.
twins ?
lol...have you been following along all week thinking they're the same guy?
Quote from: Zanshin on November 02, 2017, 09:57:13 AM
You know that A01 and AO1 are different dudes, right?
We're all AO1.
Amen.
Quote from: A01 on November 02, 2017, 10:15:38 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 02, 2017, 09:57:13 AM
You know that A01 and AO1 are different dudes, right?
We're all AO1.
Amen.
To IGY, that's literally true.
Quote from: Zanshin on November 02, 2017, 10:14:45 AM
lol...have you been following along all week thinking they're the same guy?
correct
and even now that i know i still wont ever know the difference
Do you at least know who they are? And way to be super confident in your "wrong." You're a lot like Trump.
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 02, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
remember stringer bell
Never heard of him
Quote from: A01 on November 02, 2017, 10:15:38 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 02, 2017, 09:57:13 AM
You know that A01 and AO1 are different dudes, right?
We're all AO1.
Amen.
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Quote from: Zanshin on November 02, 2017, 10:18:25 AM
And way to be super confident in your "wrong." You're a lot like Trump.
dont end your sentences with "right?" then
my only confidence was in i didnt know they were two different people....and i answered what you asked me
RIF....especially your own posts
I just heard from sarge, he's laughing at this exchange.
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 02, 2017, 10:23:56 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 02, 2017, 10:18:25 AM
And way to be super confident in your "wrong." You're a lot like Trump.
dont end your sentences with "right?" then
my only confidence was in i didnt know they were two different people....and i answered what you asked me
RIF....especially your own posts
Or you could answer in a sentence that couldn't be easily misconstrued? Right?
(lol...don't assume I actually care one way or another. I just figured you'd love the Trump thing.)
These last 2 pages made me laugh.
Quote from: smeags on November 02, 2017, 10:37:03 AM
I just heard from sarge, he's laughing at this exchange.
I don't think you did.
Quote from: A01 on November 02, 2017, 02:51:29 PM
Quote from: smeags on November 02, 2017, 10:37:03 AM
I just heard from sarge, he's laughing at this exchange.
I don't think you did.
how would you kn0w ? :-D
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Sure, farg it, why not.
Sproles is probably donezo
A bunch of desperate teams have already tried him out and haven't signed him. So welcome aboard
Well officially donezo.
Better?
I wish he'd been healthy for the Super Bowl so he could have retired after that. Peters too at this point.
They keep recycling the same guys. Is Howie on the phone trying to persuade Maclin to unretire?
Released bc Howard is coming back this week
Get Chris Long!!
NFL running back Jay Ajayi signs with Philadelphia Union as eMLS player (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/01/07/nfl-running-back-jay-ajayi-signs-philadelphia-union-emls-player)
https://twitter.com/PhilaUnion/status/1214607633472032769