Sign the Beast XL: Pats trying to trade for Philadelphia Eagles G Evan Mathis

[patsinthesnow]

@jeffphowe: The Patriots have expressed interest in acquiring guard Evan Mathis from the Eagles in a trade, according to a source.

Wow!

 

[Rob0729]

Depending on what they have to give up, it might be a great pick up for the Pats.

 

[Sicilian]

Don't know much about him, anyone got a good scoop on him?

 

[Froob]

Is he cheap? id hate to pony up for a guard when we're so good at developing o line.

 

[oceansizer]

Mathis - one of the best guards in the business.

 

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Evan Mathis has been a rockin guard in his career, if he's healthy it'd be a big get.

 

[Sciz]

Don't know much about him, anyone got a good scoop on him?

Turns 34 in November and missed 7 games last season, but still a very good left guard. Cap hit would be $5.5M if nothing changes, but he has expressed displeasure with his contract in the past. Dolphins, Bills, Vikings, and Saints also supposedly interested.

 

[signbabybrady]

He is very good. Do it!

 

[Rich<3TheWoodhead]

Depending on what they have to give up, it might be a great pick up for the Pats.

Seeing how Chip is on a fire sale I doubt we give up much

 

[Patriots1364life]

Anyone worry about his age? I know he is coming off a pro bowl year. What round pick would they give up for him?

 

[Concussion Protocol]

Good bridge to the guard they draft at #32

 

[signbabybrady]

Didn't realize he was that old.

 

[juny]

Makes sense to upgrade OL when the division has some real nasty DLs

 

[PatsFan2]

Age 33 will be 34 in November I guess that streak of a Guard retiring at Traning camp will continue. Sorry but I prefer others or Draft pick.

 

[Kontradiction]

This would be Brian Waters-esque. I wonder what the Pats are willing to give up for him.

 

[Don_the_patfan]

I am worried about his age. Good player but 34 years old. Seems like a rental like Revis and Browner. Pats have a history of picking Guards in the draft. Stork was a late pick now a starter for years to come. Never say no to Pro Bowl guards but at that age? Not against the move just feel we can address that in the draft and a draft pick we have for multiple years whereas this guys is a one year rental if that.. I'd rather go get a Fairley and Goldson on D in FA.

 

[Wheelman]

Hopefully we can give up a 7th we acquired from the Bucs or something.

 

[strngplyr]

Fellow pats fans,

Mathis is a top 3 guard, better than Mankins was in his hayday. If this happens, could be huge.

Even if he only plays one season for us if he could bring a Brian Waters type OL solidification it would be monsterous. Bring back Connolly and have him compete with Wendell for the other Guard spot + draft relatively high.

 

[Bobs My Uncle]

While VG, he doesn't have much time left. I guess he'd be fine as a 1/2 year rental type.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

I'm ok if Gug has given his approval