Eagles cut CB Nnamdi Asomugha!

[BradyFTW!]

I love when people try to act like they know what they're talking about by regurgitating garbage they heard elsewhere on the internet. The numbers show very clearly that he played at the same level he did in Oakland. The difference is no one ever watched Oakland and expected them to lose. A lot of people watched the Eagles and expected them to win.

The problem is that he was a corner being paid elite DL money. That is why they cut him.

And beyond that, even if he was as horrible as people suggested, he has a long history of playing at an elite level before going to the train wreck that is Philadelphia. Some team is going to take a gamble on him.

These idiotic "1 year 1 million dollars" deals are completely moronic and unrealistic. I'd be very surprised if he gets any less than 3 years and 18 million.

If he's going to sign for 3 years, $18M, I hope he signs that contract here. He's worth it.

 

[voluntarysaftey]

If he's going to sign for 3 years, $18M, I hope he signs that contract here. He's worth it.

Agree -- but if I were him I'd go with a 1 year deal so I could prove myself and get a 10 year deal the following year (or the franchise tag)

 

[patfanken]

I'm thrilled that Nnamdi is now in the mix. It makes the odds of our adding a top quality big CB a lot better. It should be noted that last season he had his 2nd most passes defended (12) He had 14 back in 2005. Reports of his professional collapse have been greatly exaggerated. In fact while the Eagles had a horrible season, they ranked 9th in pass defense.

It also should be noted that the $4MM that the Eagles are on the hook for in 2013 will make constructing a favorable cap hit for the first year. If he were 28, he'd be perfect. But at 31 pretty close a perfect pick up. At best he's the shut down CB we're looking for. At worst he's 2013 version of Otis Smith, a big strong CB who can handle big WR in the short to mid zones. The guy who can cover the Anquan Boldin's of this season.

 

[stealthdog]

Asomugha is a much more talented CB than Talib. And the best part is he was cut. I'd love to see the Patriots give him a 4-5 year $30M deal to Aso, let another team pay $ for Talib, and then get the comp pick.

 

[Marqui]

Asomugha is a much more talented CB than Talib. And the best part is he was cut. I'd love to see the Patriots give him a 4-5 year $30M deal to Aso, let another team pay $ for Talib, and then get the comp pick.

You people must not realize Asomugha is going to be 32 years old this season.

 

[TruthSeeker]

You people must not realize Asomugha is going to be 32 years old this season.

And his nickname should be drum, because he gets beat like one. No thanks, he's been garbage since he signed his contract. Rather have Talib, way younger and not as slow.

 

[billdog3484]

Asomugha is a much more talented CB than Talib. And the best part is he was cut. I'd love to see the Patriots give him a 4-5 year $30M deal to Aso, let another team pay $ for Talib, and then get the comp pick.

yah thats not how comp picks works. you get them based on net gain. so basically in a nutshell, if we let talib go and we sign an equal player we are net zero...and no pick

 

[stealthdog]

You people must not realize Asomugha is going to be 32 years old this season.

And how often do most NFL players actually play out the contracts they sign? Most of it is "funny money" that never turns up or becomes real because its not guarenteed. Getting him for essentially 1/2 per year of what was just given 2 years ago?

Give him a nice bonus (the Patriots have the cap room), a 4-5 year deal, and then in 2-3 years revisit it. What harm is there to that? If you need to cut him in 3 years, its not that big of a deal.

I don't care how old he is going to be this season (the same age as Welker). DBs is the #1 need for the Patriots and Asomugha is one of the top talented guys available. Alternatively, they could draft a couple of rookies. I prefer proven NFL talent.

 

[stealthdog]

yah thats not how comp picks works. you get them based on net gain. so basically in a nutshell, if we let talib go and we sign an equal player we are net zero...and no pick

Asomugha was cut and is not an UFA. Talib is an UFA. Its only UFA that are considered for comp picks.

 

[pazrul72]

I actually want Asomugha more then Talib, seems like a better person and a Veteran to help shape a young secondary. By all accounts a great team mate and a real pro. That said for either of them the contract I would offer would be a one year prove it type deal for decent not great money 4 to 5 mil with a 3 to 5 year option bonus after that at 7 to 8 mil a year. Basically letting them know you play great we will pay you well, if not thank you for the year good luck with a new team.

 

[slash83]

I actually want Asomugha more then Talib, seems like a better person and a Veteran to help shape a young secondary. By all accounts a great team mate and a real pro. That said for either of them the contract I would offer would be a one year prove it type deal for decent not great money 4 to 5 mil with a 3 to 5 year option bonus after that at 7 to 8 mil a year. Basically letting them know you play great we will pay you well, if not thank you for the year good luck with a new team.

There were reports out of Philly that stated at times Nhamdi would eat lunch in his car instead of with the team. I'm not sure why but I still prefer him over Talib. I guess I just don't care for a player that can't stay on the field consistently, no matter how good he is.

Let Talib go, sign Nhamdi and Reed and Welker, use the draft for WR's and pass rushers.

 

[ausbacker]

I actually want Asomugha more then Talib, seems like a better person and a Veteran to help shape a young secondary. By all accounts a great team mate and a real pro. That said for either of them the contract I would offer would be a one year prove it type deal for decent not great money 4 to 5 mil with a 3 to 5 year option bonus after that at 7 to 8 mil a year. Basically letting them know you play great we will pay you well, if not thank you for the year good luck with a new team.

Asomugha was an acquisition failure of monumental proportions for Philadelphia. He'd want to play far better than he did for me to change my position on him in a Pats uniform. It's a shame as he was very good in Oakland.

 

[Dobbo]

He could be a great pickup for us for the right $$$

 

[strngplyr]

Asomugha was an acquisition failure of monumental proportions for Philadelphia. He'd want to play far better than he did for me to change my position on him in a Pats uniform. It's a shame as he was very good in Oakland.

IIRC he was dominant as a man-to-man corner in Oakland, Philly switched him to a zone-based cheme which he failed miserably in. Philly was also one of the most dysfunctional teams in recent memory with guys like Vince Young and D.Jackson combining their tears.

 

[convertedpatsfan]

There were reports out of Philly that stated at times Nhamdi would eat lunch in his car instead of with the team. I'm not sure why but I still prefer him over Talib. I guess I just don't care for a player that can't stay on the field consistently, no matter how good he is.

Let Talib go, sign Nhamdi and Reed and Welker, use the draft for WR's and pass rushers.

The lunch thing has been totally blown out of proportion. Nnamdi only did that so Andy Reid would quit eating his lunch.

 

[Henroc]

what would it hurt to bring nnamdi in for a visit and see what he knows, how he feels, and if he's driven to succeed. pretty sure he still wants to be play but only in a defense that will utilize him correctly. and just how good are pats at making sure that the players they hire are trained and put in a position to excel