Breaking News: Eagles Land Peters

"The Philadelphia Eagles have worked out an agreement in principle to acquire Buffalo Bills left tackle Jason Peters, according to multiple sources. For Peters, the Bills will receive a first-round pick (the 28th selection in the round), a fourth-rounder in next weekend's draft and an undisclosed pick in 2010, according to a source (ESPN)."

Peters backed the Bills into a corner, and they had to do something. He was asking for way too much money, and the Bills were at a crossroads where they either had to give him what he wants, which would have been horrible for the team (everyone would lineup for contracts), or trade him. They decided to trade him. If the Eagles and strike a deal with Peters then this is a very solid trade for them. Giving McNabb more time will only make him more dangerous. For the Bills it sucks they had to do it, but at least they got a lot out of it. They will most likely use one of their first two 1st round picks to replace Peters, and now they have another pick to fill any other gaps on their squad.


**UPDATE**

The undisclosed pick is a 6th round pick in 2010.

Bills About To Make Big Trade?

"Jason Peters is the starting left tackle for the Buffalo Bills and, at his best, he's one of the top players at his position. But he wasn't at his best a year ago, and that's being kind. Now he wants a contract extension that sources say averages $11.5 million-$12 million a season, and the Bills are so frustrated over their failure to reach a settlement they're thinking the unthinkable. They're considering trading him (Sportsline)."

This could be a very big crossroads for the Bills. They obviously can't cave to his demands, because he hasn't earned it with his play last year, and if they do cave then they are going to have a line a mile long of players looking for new outrages contracts. So, maybe they have to trade him, but if they do then they are really putting their offensive line into question. When that happens you can have all the T.O.'s you want, you aren't going to be able to do anything on offense. I always believe in building from the lines out. So, if the Bills are going to make a trade it will have to be to bring in another offensive lineman, either through the trade or for picks they can use in the draft.