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Eagles Are Willing To Trade Samuel For A 5Th Or A 6Th

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The asking price for four-time Pro Bowl cornerback

Asante Samuel

is dropping.

Reports the

Philadelphia Eagles "we're looking for a 3d or 4th rd pick for (Samuel) were wrong. They are willing to take a 5th or 6th," tweeted Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

It's an interesting revelation. The Denver Post reported Thursday the Broncos have already offered a fifth- or sixth-round draft pick for Samuel, a deal the Eagles rejected. The Broncos were reportedly turned away on a separate proposal involving an undisclosed player.

We're looking at a surprisingly low cost for a proven cornerback who started 14 games last season. It speaks to Andy Reid's desire to streamline a defensive backfield that

had players operating out of position last season. Samuel, Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie proved that three's a crowd.

Interested teams remain aware of Samuel's age -- he's 31 -- and can't be thrilled with his contract. With two years left, Samuel's set to earn $10 million with a $100,000 offseason workout bonus in 2012 and $11.5 million with a $100,000 workout bonus in 2013. The Eagles are reportedly willing to

chop $2.5 million off next season's bill, but that won't please Samuel.

Bottom line: Samuel's age and price tag aside, an NFL team will come calling. Look for a deal to be completed soon.

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I would be fine with a 5th or 6th, but he would have to take a atleast a 50% paycut.

I don't expect it, and I am not going to freak out if it doesn't happen.

But, I could see someone pulling the trigger on this.

Thing is, Asante pretty much has a "no trade clause" because he can refuse to restructure for certain teams.

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I would be fine with a 5th or 6th, but he would have to take a atleast a 50% paycut.

I don't expect it, and I am not going to freak out if it doesn't happen.

But, I could see someone pulling the trigger on this.

Thing is, Asante pretty much has a "no trade clause" because he can refuse to restructure for certain teams.

Yep. For that low a price, I would. Not so sure Hurney would though.

Would love to know McDermott's opinion on this idea.

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Samuel is one of the best coverage corners in the NFL.......he plays CB. Yet so many think we can trade a RB for a 1st rounder....2nd worst case scenario

He's also older(31) and comes with a two years left on his deal worth 20 million dollars. Which is a huge cap hit.

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He's also older(31) and comes with a two years left on his deal worth 20 million dollars. Which is a huge cap hit.

Not really, not when you factor in positional age. Really no different than when we signed Williams....

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