Guardian sportWednesday 20 April 2016 14.53?EDTLast modified on Wednesday 20 April 2016 14.59?EDTThe reinvention of the Philadelphia Eagles continues with the team acquiring the No2 overall pick in next week’s draft from the Cleveland Browns. In return for the No2 spot, the Browns get the Eagles’ No8 pick and third- and fourth-round selections this year as well as Philadelphia’s first-round pick in 2017 and second-rounder in 2018. The Eagles pick up a conditional fourth-rounder from Cleveland in 2017. The move means that the Eagles are probably moving for a quarterback with Jared Goff and Carson Wentz expected to go No1 and 2 in this year’s draft. The Los Angeles Rams have already traded up to get the Tennessee Titans’ No1 overall pick. Most pundits expect the Rams to go for Goff, which would put Wentz in line for a place on the Eagles roster. Philadelphia already have a solid stock of quarterbacks. Sam Bradford, the No1 overall pick in 2010, is due to make $17m this year while Chase Daniel is one of the league’s highest-paid back-ups. If the Eagles do pick Wentz or Goff, he is likely to sit on the bench before making the step up to starter. The team’s executive vice president, Howie Roseman, appeared to confirm that in a statement after the move was announced. “Let me be clear, Sam Bradford is our starting quarterback,” Roseman said on Wednesday. “We told Sam that. We intend to support him and the moves we made this offseason we believe will give us a chance to compete this season.” The Eagles employed such a tactic when they selected Donovan McNabb No2 overall in 1999. Oddly, the man McNabb backed up that year was the Eagles’ current head coach, Doug Pederson. The Eagles have already started to rebuild elsewhere. Chip Kelly was fired in December last year and the team will be led by the former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Pederson this season.or create your Guardian account to join the discussion.This discussion is closed for comments.We’re doing some maintenance right now. You can still read comments, but please come back later to add your own.Commenting has been disabled for this account (why?)I don't watch enough college football to know what else is out there. But perhaps the Browns were the only team prepared to do a deal with the Eagle, who perhaps have their eye on someone else who would otherwise go 3-7? They have two very decent QBs as is, and the limited amount of know Wentz and Goff doesn't suggest they're going to be that big a deal. Meanwhile, other teams really do need a QB, qhich would explain why they're expected to go so quickly. Wow eagles have been giving away too many draft picks in desperation, watch the death spiral to come I never thought I'd say this: Great move Browns. Both quarterbacks are really no better than late first round/early second round prospects. Hey, I completely agree that the EAGLES gave up that much for the very purpose of drafting a QB...Okay, so then why the HELL did they sign Very-Often-INJURED Bradford to a $36 MILLLION /2 year extension? ( DUH, Eagles Ownership! ) Bradford....Solid stock....since when? Has he ever played 1 COMPLETE season? No, I DO ask that seriously. Doesn't sound like much of a vote of confidence in Bradford to me. The Eagles seem to be willing to give up an awful lot for this move up. If the pick is a bust it'll haunt them for years. Good move Brownies!!Michael Kors Rugzakken You're right. Since they're not going to get Jared Goff; already signed RG3 to a contract; might as well trade for a ton of goodies!
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