Should the Eagles trade for Budda Baker?

New Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon already has his arms full in Arizona, and issues bought much more attention-grabbing simply weeks forward of the NFL Draft, with security Budda Baker requesting a commerce.

It was reported previous to Baker’s announcement, that the workforce was open to commerce talks for him and DeAndre Hopkins, partly as a result of Cardinals not having sufficient cash to pay the 2 the sort of extensions they’re on the lookout for. As soon as Baker’s title was on the market, he made it clear that he’s seeking to play elsewhere.

Positive, the cash is one factor, however it’s nonetheless very attention-grabbing that Baker would fairly not play out his contract beneath former Eagles DC Gannon. Baker pushed for Vance Joseph to be promoted to go coach and doubtless isn’t certain eager about their choice to rent Gannon as an alternative, based on Walter Mitchell from Revenge of the Birds.

“4 years in the past, after the Cardinals’ protection was thirty second within the league in yards given up per recreation at 400.4, Budda was profitable in convincing the Cardinals’ entrance workplace to hold on to Vance Joseph because the workforce’s DC. Budda put forth a cogent argument —- saying that Vance was his and a few of his teammates’ third DC in 3 years.

Nevertheless, this 12 months Budda championed like mad for the Cardinals to advertise Vance to go coach — not simply making his case to Michael Bidwill, but additionally to Monti Ossenfort. Whereas Ossenfort stated that “Budda Baker represents every little thing we would like our group to be” —- on the finish of the day, the FO employed Jonathan Gannon and Vance moved again to Denver because the Broncos’ DC.”

The security will surely be a enjoyable addition to the Eagles secondary if Howie Roseman might determine a option to work it out. Baker is simply 27 years previous and has six years of expertise, which incorporates being named to 5 Professional Bowls and was twice a First-Group All Professional. He’s amassed 650 complete tackles (4 seasons with 100-plus), 34 passes defended, 7 interceptions (6 returned for TDs), 6 compelled fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries (1 returned for a TD), and seven.5 sacks.

Baker has additionally managed to remain comparatively wholesome, lacking simply 5 video games to date in his profession, and lining up for no fewer than 95 % of snaps since 2018. He’s been a workforce captain and somebody who may be very revered within the locker room, and finally is value each penny for the workforce who finally ends up making the commerce.

The Eagles did lose C.J. Gardner-Johnson in free company, who ended up signing an $8 million cope with the Lions. CJGJ reportedly took too lengthy to evaluate his choices, and Philly determined to maneuver on and allocate among the funds put aside for the protection to re-signing James Bradberry. Roseman and Co. actually have the draft capital to make this type of commerce occur with the Cardinals, however Baker’s wage may be the deal breaker.

Nonetheless, Budda Baker in Philadelphia can be dynamic alongside Darius Slay and James Bradberry.

What do you suppose!?