Eagles trade for DeMeco Ryans from Houston

Ryans is a true Mike LB and was only a one down player in Wades 3-4 set. Houston loves what they got enough that Ryans was expendable. Saves Houston 9mil next year.
 
:wow: Hits a key dire need for philly! For a mid-round pick? :wow:
 
Philly had a serious need for depth at linebacker, their corps was walking wounded all year in 2011.

Houston leadership thinks they can get top value for certain players now, they are making moves to open up some room to spend and get younger, and they also believe they have youth ready to step in.

I like the moves, I think they may struggle a bit early on, but by the end of the season they still have a stout defense, with added youth and a stronger future.
 
Ryans cap hit was killing Houston. 5.6 million for this year for a 2 down ILB. He's much better suited in the 4-3 alignment. Will I miss him? Oh hell yes! Very passionate leader of the defense. Do I think Houston can live without him? Certainly.

For the Philly fans, please remember he played all last season with a shoulder and elbow brace. Oh, and he tore his Achilles in 2010. Not sure how well he will hold up for you folks. I wish nothing but the best for him!
 
if you're going to lose a player, this is how you do it.

send them out of conference for a third or a fourth rounder.

it's pretty obvious the Texans are thinking their defense isn't the problem.
making the playoffs with some noise is enough for now.

getting something for nothing is always a good thing.

as for Philly? I couldn't give aphuc
 
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