Gocong and Brown
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Eagles' Brown, Gocong on verge of going to Browns
The Philadelphia Eagles are close to completing a deal, sources said, that would send disgruntled cornerback Sheldon Brown and linebacker Chris Gocong to Cleveland in exchange for one of two packages -- either a draft pick and player or two draft picks and a backup. The deal, which was expected to have been completed by now, is contingent on Brown gaining a new contract.
That, of course, has been the subject of Brown's unhappiness for the past year. It was last April that he demanded to be traded when the Eagles refused to renegotiate his deal, which had four years remaining on it. The Eagles didn't budge, and Brown not only played the season; he played so well that some persons within the organization thought he deserved Pro Bowl consideration -- with Brown producing a career-best five interceptions and returning a fumble and interception for touchdowns.
However, Brown was one of a handful of players -- including quarterback Donovan McNabb and cornerback Asante Samuel -- who did not appear when the Eagles opened their offseason workouts this week, leading to speculation that he might be on the trading block. A second-round draft pick in 2002, Brown didn't miss a game the past six years and missed only one start during that time.
Gocong, a third-round draft pick in 2006, never became the pass rusher the Eagles had hoped and last year lost his starting job as the team's strong-side linebacker late in the season to Moise Fokou. He is expected to play an inside linebacker position with Cleveland.
It is unclear when the trade will be finalized, but sources indicated that it could be completed in "the near future" -- with Brown's contract serving as the last major obstacle. When completed, it will be the third major trade pulled off in the past three weeks by new Cleveland president Mike Holmgren. Holmgren on March 14 sent quarterback Brady Quinn to Denver and linebacker Kamerion Wimbley to Oakland for fullback Peyton Hillis and draft picks.
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I wonder what the compensation would be?? If we got Brown does that mean no Haden?? As long as its not our 1st and 2nd rounder im happy with this trade. I saw it said package deal so could it be 2- 3rds??
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I wonder what the compensation would be?? If we got Brown does that mean no Haden?? As long as its not our 1st and 2nd rounder im happy with this trade. I saw it said package deal so could it be 2- 3rds??
I wonder what the compensation would be?? If we got Brown does that mean no Haden?? As long as its not our 1st and 2nd rounder im happy with this trade. I saw it said package deal so could it be 2- 3rds??
I don't think they want to trade two picks unless they were late. The article at PFT said that it would be a pick and a player or two picks and a backup.
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I wonder what the compensation would be?? If we got Brown does that mean no Haden?? As long as its not our 1st and 2nd rounder im happy with this trade. I saw it said package deal so could it be 2- 3rds??
I wonder what the compensation would be?? If we got Brown does that mean no Haden?? As long as its not our 1st and 2nd rounder im happy with this trade. I saw it said package deal so could it be 2- 3rds??
yea there's no way we give a 1st or 2nd for this. Just spitballin if the deal goes through, I'd bet it'll be a later third and a 5th.
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shaun rodgers might have originally been a part of this deal. not anymore. i'm with playerjdd. if we keep our first and second from this year, i'm for the trade.
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it should be worth mentioning that Heckert always would say "You should fill needs with free agency and trades, with the draft you draft the best available player."
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It was a 4th 5th and Alex Hall
It was a 4th 5th and Alex Hall
Confirmed by Schefter
Originally Posted by Adam Schefter
Filed to ESPN: Eagles-Browns make 5-player deal: Browns get CB Sheldon Brown, LB Chris Gocong; Eagles get 4th and 5th rd picks, LB Alex Hall
Cant wait to see this from our newely aquired CB
Im getting really excited about our team this year, cant wait for the draft
1st Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU 3rd Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State4th Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma5th Earl Wolff, S, N.C. State6th Lucas Reed, TE, New Mexico -
Amazing trade for the browns.
Can't wait till the draft.
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Amazing trade for the browns.
Can't wait till the draft.
Amazing trade for the browns.
Can't wait till the draft.
olinemen trade down for it and get those picks back haha
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i wonder if this means that we are going to make a move to snag berry or a qb in the first
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Nice trade. Now do we trade up to get barryand complete our secondary?
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Browns acquire Chris Gocong and Sheldon Brown from Eagles
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on April 2, 2010 11:58 AM ET
Well, the Browns-Eagles trade didn't take too long to finalize after all.
The Eagles officially announced they have traded cornerback Sheldon Brown and linebacker Chris Gocong to the Browns for linebacker Alex Hall, a fourth-round pick (No. 105), and a fifth-round pick (No.137) in the 2010 draft.
The Browns had 12 picks in this draft, so the move acquires two possible starters at a reasonable cost. This isn't like Phil Savage mortgaging the team's future for early picks. It's the Browns getting some capable veterans to upgrade their talent to tide them over while the team reloads.
It's expected that Cleveland will re-negotiate Brown's contract.
It's unclear where Gocong will play in Cleveland's 3-4 defense, but he's not great in coverage so providing depth at inside linebacker makes sense. He wasn't a long-term solution as a starter in Philadelphia.
Hall has flashed some pass rush ability, and will likely compete at the strong-side linebacker spot for Philadelphia.
Ultimately, we think the Browns got a solid starting cornerback for a fair price. But it's not a game-changing move for either team.
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WOW! I cannot wait to see the Browns in 2010
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Nice trade. Now do we trade up to get barryand complete our secondary?
Nice trade. Now do we trade up to get barryand complete our secondary?
maybe trading down?
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fujita
jackson
benard
gocong
roth
holy hell.
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fujita
jackson
benard
gocong
roth
holy hell.
fujita
jackson
benard
gocong
roth
holy hell.
We have a couple nice linebackers, but we still need a play making type. We really dont have anyone special.
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fujita
jackson
benard
gocong
roth
holy hell.
We have a couple nice linebackers, but we still need a play making type. We really dont have anyone special.
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