Recent report reveals what the Eagles want in return if they trade backup QB Tanner McKee following Andy Dalton acquisition
The Birds have a high price tag on him.
What does the future of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee look like? That is a question plenty of fans are asking around the NFL.
According to the latest buzz around his situation, the asking price from Philly may be more aggressive than you would expect for a QB with limited playing time during the regular season so far in his career.
Eagles looking for day two compensation in return for QB Tanner McKee
ESPN’s Rich Cimini recently revealed that the Eagles were looking for a second-round pick for McKee, via The Saturday Huddle. That’s a steep price, but they think that teams around the NFL could fall in love with his potential, clearly.
“They looked into trading for guys like Tanner McKee and Davis Mills and Mac Jones,” Cimini noted. “Those teams were asking for second-round picks for these guys, so, exorbitant prices. So like I said, not the greatest solution [trading for Geno Smith]. Over the last four years, Geno has led the league in interceptions. He has also been the most sacked quarterback over the last four years.”
McKee is entering the final year of his rookie deal. Since the Eagles acquired veteran QB Andy Dalton via trade from the Carolina Panthers, it could make sense to trade away McKee if they land a nice draft pick in return.
Before the Dalton deal, the young QB was the projected backup for another season in Philly. The trade clouds that possibility going forward.
Too high, too low, or just right
I tend to think a second-round selection would be too hefty for a team to send for McKee. While I do believe he is a great backup option, that is where his ceiling lies to me.
Trading day two capital for a player who won’t elevate your team, especially a team like the New York Jets who aren’t expected to contend this season, doesn’t line up in terms of value in the long-term. Rather, a contending team could look to upgrade at backup QB if the price comes down a bit from the Eagle side.
That sort of trade would make a lot more sense to me, given McKee could provide some notable insurance in case of injury – similar to the 49ers’ Mac Jones.
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