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2010 NFL Draft: Does Trading for Draft Picks Make Sense? Ask Jerome Bettis
Posted: 20th April 2010 by Conor Lauerman in NFL
What if I offered you Ernie Conwell and Ryan Tucker for Jerome Bettis? How about John Bowie for Randy Moss? If you think you're being low-balled here you aren't alone. NFL GM's frequently trade Pro Bowl caliber players for draft picks, but do these transactions really make sense, or would it be smarter to trade for other talented players? NCAA and NFL production often ...
Philadelphia Eagles Acquire Ernie Sims From Lions For Fifth Round Draft Pick
Posted: 19th April 2010 by Conor Lauerman in NFL
The Eagles gave up a fifth round pick in this week's draft for weak side linebacker Ernie Sims.
Sims was one of the few bright spots for the dismal Lions over the last few seasons.
Sims had 100 tackles in each of his NFL seasons, aside from last season in which Sims missed a good portion of the year.
The Eagles lost Will Witherspoon and Chris Gocong this offseason leaving the ...