The One Where I Gush Over the Antwan Barnes Trade

Howie Roseman is a (inappropriate comment)*. And I say that in the most sincerely appreciative, complimentary way imaginable.

This man knows how to negotiate. While some early reports suggested his wheelin'/dealin' style may put him out of favor with other GMs around the league, what he has accomplished thus far in such a short amount of time is remarkable. Sure, it's far too early to grade all of his moves since, you know, the season hasn't started yet. But if you we're looking for the Eagles to get younger/get faster/cut payroll/rid themselves of malcontents, Mr. Roseman has more than delivered.

With that, I present you with the latest reason why I'm on the Rose-wagon: getting Antwan Barnes for a 7th round pick.

Shawn Andrews Still Delusional, Speaks on Eagles Trading His Brother

Back here in reality, the real reason for Stacy Andrews being traded was because he's a bum, complained about playing Guard instead of Tackle, and all-around pretty much sucked. Simple as that. There's really no need for a guy like that on the squad.  Shawn's "situation" of being a thieving dingleberry didn't have much to do with this.

Plus, the Eagles don't like giving up draft picks and needed to re-coup the 7th rounder they used to trade for Antwan Barnes. So at the end of the day, the Eagles traded Andrews for Barnes. That's a winner in my book.

So Shawn, don't give yourself too much credit. And that goes for your agent who's claiming the same thing. Stacy was brought to Philly to help keep you sane and maybe help out on the offensive line. Neither worked out. I assure you, if Stacy were any good, he'd still be on the team.

More importantly, as we tweeted earlier this evening - if you change Antwan Barnes from an OLB to a DE, his Madden rating goes from a 72 to an 82. Howie Roseman knows what's up.