Eagles chat with Zach Berman

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I'm here, ready to chat. Thank you, as always, for coming. The offseason program started, the schedule comes out tonight, and the draft is 9 days away. Much to discuss. Let's get going...

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:02:32 PM
Zach, Enjoy your reporting very much! Thanks for doing these chats.

1. Would you have done the Foles / Bradford trade?

2. If not, would you have done the Foles / Bradford trade even up?

3. What is percentage chance Bradford takes the Eagles to the SB assuming he stays with the Eagles?

4. What is percentage chance Foles would have lead the Eagles to the SB assuming he stayed with the Eagles?

5. What is percentage chance Foles takes the Rams to the SB assuming he stays with Rams?

6. What is percentage chance Bradford would have taken the Rams to the SB assuming he had stayed with the Rams?

7. Have you seen enough to know Foles is not the QB to take eagles to the SB?

Include in your thinking to answer the above the risk of Foles getting injured and Bradford getting injured. In other words if one has more chance of getting injured that should lower his chance of leading the Eagles to the SB. You cannot go to the SB injured on the bench or out of football.

by Norm Snead 4/21/2015 4:03:24 PM
Norm, thank you for nice words and the list of questions. I usually try to take one at a time, and there are obviously many questions there. So I'll address each one quickly:

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:04:26 PM
1) I would have tried to do it without the second-round pick. I thought Foles' value was more than the compensation reflected. I understand there was competition, but I don't think the competitors were offering a starting-caliber QB. So I agree with the idea of the trade, but I would have bargained harder.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:05:27 PM
3) Hard to say percentage. I need to see him in action and see how healthy he is. But if healthy, he's an upgrade. ...4) I'm not as high on Foles as some others are. I think he's a good QB, but not a Super Bowl one. We'll see.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:06:05 PM
And the basic answer to all the other questions -- I think if healthy, Bradford is a better option than Foles. Bradford has more of an injury risk, but Foles has similarly had a difficult time staying healthy.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:06:56 PM
Zach, I have a strong feeling opening day will be Eagles @ Patriots, what do you think?

by steve edited by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:09:01 PM
If I had to guess, I'd say the Pats open against the Steelers. But I wouldn't rule out Eagles-Pats. Makes sense not just in terms of competition, but NFL is also trying to highlight previous Super Bowl matchups. We'll find out tonight...

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:09:51 PM
Hi Zach,
Any news on Kendricks on the block? And if so, what do you think we can get in return for him?

by Frederik Olsson 4/21/2015 4:10:12 PM
He's not at the start of the offseason program (which is voluntary), as my colleague Jeff McLane reported. Apparently, it's a pre-scheduled trip. Interesting timing. I don't have any news on whether they'd trade him, but I'm curious how they split up snaps between Alonso/Kendricks/Ryans. What could they get for Kendricks? My guess is a middle-round pick, considering he's a pending free agent. I don't think they'd get a first or second.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:11:31 PM
Who is more likely to be on the Eagles roster this fall - Mariota or Tebow?

by Tom 4/21/2015 4:11:54 PM
More likely? At this point, I'd say Tebow as the No. 3.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:12:08 PM
If Philly trade Bradford, do they retain their 2nd round pick?

by Todd Lebo 4/21/2015 4:12:20 PM
No, the Rams get their 2nd-round pick.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:12:27 PM
Would you prefer a Byron Jones or Agohlor pick at 20? Would they both be considered 'reaches'?

by steve 4/21/2015 4:12:29 PM
Of the two, probably Jones. I think they can find good value for a WR in round 2.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:12:41 PM
But I think best value in first round is offensive line.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:12:50 PM
I thought perhaps Chip would take a chance on T O but I guess jeffrey Laurie would have had a problem with that based on past issues I think the fans would be ok with it what do you think?

by Randy 4/21/2015 4:13:12 PM
My guess is Owens is finished, Randy.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:13:25 PM
Do you think Eagles will have interest in Landon Collins if he's there at 20?

by Doc 4/21/2015 4:13:27 PM
They should. I think you take talent and you make it work. If he can't fit in your scheme, I'd think about the scheme. But the Eagles do like safeties who can play deep, and that's not as much Collins' game.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:14:16 PM
tebow just a camp body or a real lock for the third qb spot?

by Swizzle 4/21/2015 4:14:19 PM
Not a lock, maybe more than a camp body. Depends how he looks. I haven't seen him pass yet. If he can pass, he has a chance to make the team.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:14:38 PM
I want to thank Chip and Tim for getting me off the sports pages. And ruben says thank you as well

by Ryan Howard 4/21/2015 4:14:43 PM
Just think -- the schedule release will be the most-discussed topic tonight/tomorrow. Power of the NFL is incredible.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:15:10 PM
Hey Zach. Thanks for this. Wont touch the Tebow topic, because talking about a 5th string player is silly. At 20, If the choices left are Landon Collins, Jake Fisher Or Perriman, which way do think the Birds would go?

by HQEpodcast 4/21/2015 4:16:53 PM
Well, I just don't know that Collins fits. He's probably the best option, though. Jake Fisher really intrigues me. I've said all along, I'd go O-line at that spot. I'd probably go with Fisher, but I'd try to trade back a bit. I just think he makes sense in terms of scheme and upside.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:17:40 PM
Kendricks, Boykin, Polk- of these who do you see on opening day roster?

by Steve 4/21/2015 4:17:49 PM
I can see all three, to be honest. But of the three, I think Polk is the least likely because he's the one they'd be most apt to cut. The other two would need to be traded.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:18:38 PM
Zach, you said you see most value in offensive line in the first , who would you pick if the eagles stay put at 20?

by Tim 4/21/2015 4:18:52 PM
I'd hope La'el Collins falls. He'd be a very good fit. D.J. Humphries and T.J. Clemmings, too.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:20:20 PM
Do you think Adrian Peterson will end up in Dallas and how good is he compared to Demarco?

by Randy 4/21/2015 4:21:08 PM
I wouldn't rule it out, but i think Arizona is more likely. My opinion is Peterson is the best RB in the NFL.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:21:25 PM
do you think the eagles draft byron jones if they stay at pick 20?

by eaglesfan 4/21/2015 4:21:28 PM
I can't say that for sure, but he'd be on the short list if I was making one.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:21:40 PM
Best guess as to where Mariota ends up?

by steve 4/21/2015 4:21:43 PM
San Diego.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:21:46 PM
What WR can you foresee on the board in round 2 for Eagles? I think they'll go quickly.

by Doc 4/21/2015 4:21:50 PM
Dorsett, Devin Smith, Agehlor. All could drop.

by Zach Berman 4/21/2015 4:22:35 PM
is there any merit to the three team trade SD TENN PHILLY where chip moves up to #2 but Tampa bay screws the POOCH and would chip take Winston at 2

by CC 4/21/2015 4:22:48 PM
Any thoughts about Marcus Peters at 20? Personally, would I love the value!

by Frederik Olsson 4/21/2015 4:22:57 PM
Any news on Mike Vick?

by Randy 4/21/2015 4:23:22 PM
Do you see LeSean McCoy having a monster season in Buffalo and Demarco Murray struggling in Philly? #blackbox

by kicksave856 4/21/2015 4:23:30 PM
Do you think Chip is deliberately getting rid of star players from Reid era and if so why?

by Randy 4/21/2015 4:23:44 PM
Do you really think there's sufficient value at WR in the second round? Jordan Matthews is a good player, but Huff has a lot to prove, and Cooper is Casey Matthews on offense. Don't we desperately need a stretch-the-field type for Bradford (or whomever) to thrive?

by Paul G 4/21/2015 4:24:21 PM

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