Around The NFL - 2008

[PhillyPhreak54]

CHIEFS WANT A THIRD-ROUNDER FOR GONZALEZ

Posted by Mike Florio on October 11, 2008, 10:41 p.m.

We heard last night of a report out of Kansas City linking Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez to the Giants. We investigated the matter, and confirmed that, indeed, something is up.

Along with the Giants, the Bills, Eagles, and Packers are interested in the veteran Pro Bowler, who recently set the career receiving yardage record at his position.

The Chiefs reportedly want a third-round pick for Gonzalez. The Giants reportedly have offered a sixth-rounder.

Frankly, we're shocked that King Carl has set his asking price so low. It's a sign, in our view, of a genuine desire to get the deal done before the trading period expires at 4:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.

The fairest approach would be to use a formula that determines the pick based on the performance of Gonzalez and/or of his new team in his new city.

Gonzalez's base salary for 2008 is only $1 million. In 2009, it spikes to $4 million. In all, he's signed through 2011.

It makes sense for the Chiefs to get whatever they can for Gonzalez, who at 32 likely won't be a significant contributor to any resurgence that the Chiefs might ever enjoy. Letting him chase a Super Bowl title with a contending team would also be a nice gesture of appreciation by a franchise for whom Gonzalez has done so much over the years.

Offer a 3 and a 5.

Get it farging done.

[Rome]

The Eagles would have not one but TWO franchise tight ends.

[shorebird]

I would love to see it happen, but have absolutely no faith in the Eagles front office to get it done. With the way Reid drafts, a third rounder for Gonzalez would be cheap.

[shorebird]

Does anyone think that the Bengals are ready to let Ocho Stinko go yet?

[hunt]

Kellen Winslow-TE- Browns Oct. 12 - 10:37 am et
   
 
NFL.com's Adam Schefter reports that Kellen Winslow (swollen testes) will not play on Monday Night Football against the Giants.

hah!

[General_Failure]

Of course, with the luck the Eagles have with older players coming in, he'll do as well as Kearse or Blaine Bishop.

[dis12]

rumor just heard on ESPN radio:
Roy Williams for a first rounder.  Possible teams are Cowpukes and Eagles.

and on the web:

FIRE SALE IN MOTOWN
Posted by Mike Florio on October 14, 2008, 7:03 a.m.
Word around the league is that the Lions are shopping "everyone" as the trade deadline approaches later in the day on Tuesday.

OK, they're probably not willing to trade anyone — but several veteran players are being actively shopped, including but not necessarily limited to quarterback Jon Kitna, receiver Roy Williams, and receiver Shaun McDonald.

The Lions have wisely been coy in their public comments regarding the situation, lest they be perceived as sacrficing any leverage they might have.  That said, the belief in league circles is that the Lions are trying to get what they can for guys who likely won't be with the franchise in 2009.

As to Kitna, reports are surfacing that, if he isn't traded, he'll be placed on injured reserve.  Once on injured reserve, Kitna could be released once healthy.  Kitna said Monday that he believes he'll be able to play within a couple of weeks.

If so, he'll apparently be playing for someone else.

[SD_Eagle5]

No way the Eagles even come close to outbidding the Cowboys. I'd say there's a 90% chance he's a Cowboy. The 10% chance is some team from left field comes in at the last second like the Ravens and blows them away with an offer.

[Seabiscuit36]

so we'll get Mcdonald then

[rjs246]

Roy Williams isn't worth a first at this point.

[dis12]

another rumor on ESPN.com:

Cincinnati WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh to Philadelphia for a second-round pick
Why it works for Cincinnati: Like Williams, Houshmandzadeh is a free agent after this season and re-signing him will prove very difficult. Who would want to stay in Cincinnati? The franchise tag is an option, but Cincinnati just used two high draft picks on this position and brought Chris Henry back to the team. A second-round pick could pry him away.
Why it works for Philadelphia: Although he isn't a home run threat, Houshmandzadeh is a very precise route runner with great hands who excels in moving the chains and scoring points in the red zone. That's something the Eagles could really use. Donovan McNabb really needs a primary target and the Eagles acquired extra picks in the 2009 draft during last year's draft. Don't count out Tennessee in this or any of the wide receiver possibilities either.

...championship!

[BigEd76]

Herm Edwards' weekly press conference was pushed back to 4pm just in case there's a trade.  Looks like Green Bay wants in on the Gonzalez talks too...

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Feel the excretement!

[shorebird]

Feel the excretement!

Yeah, the crap is a flowin'.

[BigEd76]

football sucks.  Go Phillies