The commercial speculation season is in full swing, and the last rumors that make towers involve a potential blockbuster agreement that would send Devonta Smith, receiver of Philadelphia Eagles Star, to Miami Dolphins. Although the proposed trade has generated buzz in certain circles, a more in -depth examination reveals why such a decision would not make sense for a team of Eagles which methodically built an impressive depth of corner this offseason.
Speculative trade would send Smith, the former first round choice of Eagles (10th in total in 2021), in Miami in exchange for the Jalen Ramsey corner half, three times All-Pro with a $ 72 million contract. On paper, the addition of a ramsey caliber player may seem attractive, but the recent defensive additions of the Eagles make this particular scenario very incredible.
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Philadelphia strategically addressed his secondary off this offseason after the departure of Darius Slay to Pittsburgh Steelers. The Eagles now have an impressive corner rotation which includes Quinon Mitchell, their precious selection in the first round which quickly established itself as a corner limits with a stop potential; Cooper Dejean, the versatile defensive back which has excelled in the niche while showing the ability to play several positions; And loves Jackson, an experienced veteran cornerback that provides reliable depth and leadership in secondary. This trio gives the defensive coordinator Vic Fangio a formidable group of cornerbacks which combines young people, versatility and experience – by making a movement for an aging and expensive cornerback as unnecessary Ramsey.
Trading Smith would create a massive void in the Philadelphia offensive. The 26 -year -old receiver has established himself as an essential component of the attack from Eagles alongside AJ Brown. The precision of Smith’s itinerary, the reliability of crucial stockings and chemistry with the quarterrier Jalen Hurts would be almost impossible to replace. Since entering the League, Smith has recorded consecutive seasons of more than 1,000 yards, has established itself as one of the first NFL road runners and has become the cornerstone of the offensive identity of the Eagles.
While Ramsey remains a high caliber defender, several factors make this hypothetical trade impractical. The Eagles have already approached the cornerback via the project and the free agency, creating a positional redundancy. The Ramsey contract would create ceiling complications for a team that has just made significant investments in Smith and other basic players.
Exchange a 26 -year -old ascending star for a 30 -year -old defender contradicting the Philadelphia Young Movement. Perhaps even more important, the withdrawal of Smith would leave the too dependent Eagles of Brown and considerably weaken their attacking attack.
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While the exchanges of superproductions make it possible to discuss the interesting offseason, this particular scenario does not take into account the carefully constructed list of Philadelphia. The Eagles have a cornerback depth methodically built by the project and the free agency while maintaining an offensive firepower with their receiver duo. The director general Howie Roseman has demonstrated a clever assessment of talents, in particular in the recognition of the value of local stars like Smith. A trade sending Smith to Miami against Ramsey would undermine the years of construction of the list and the development of talent.
For fans of the Eagles concerned about these rumors, rest is easy – this speculative trade seems to be nothing more than a chatter of off -season with Little Foundation in the real philosophy of team consolidation of Philadelphia.
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