NFL 2016

[Cutz]

I think the trades ended up great. Maxwell was nowhere near worth the contract. Murray was a joke. Kiko was the most valuable traded. So total in FA they lost Carroll, Thurm, Murray, Kiko, Maxwell, Sanchez, and Biggers.

Carroll still needs to be replaced (or return, he's unsigned), Thurm was replaced by a better/younger player in McLeod. Murray needs to be replaced, but RBs are one of the easiest positions in the NFL to address. Kiko was replaced by Bradham (slight downgrade IMO), and Maxwell was slight downgrade way cheaper into McKelvin. Sanchez upgraded to Daniel at somewhat more expensive. Ron Brooks replaces Biggers, maybe with a chance to contribute more. We'll see. The difference being I didn't mention the best FA addition. Brandon Brooks becomes the starting right guard and instantly removes a draft need. The Eagles also move from 13 to 8, most likely ensuring a rookie starter.

I worry about DE tho. Barwin and Bgram are both making over 6M a year, and only one of them is going to start at DE. Curry is making over 9M a year... he's a new starter. They can afford to keep all three for a year, but either this year or next year, Barwin is a cap casualty IMO.

Oh yeah, and they need a wideout. Here's my breakdown of starters and my comfort level with each position.