In trade, the Saints received two first-round selections in 2022 (No. 16 and No. 19) and a sixth-round selection in 2022 (No. 194) while the Eagles received a first-round selection in 2022 (No. 18). , a first round option of 2023, a second round option of 2024, plus 2022 third round options (No. 101) and seventh round (No. 237). After trading, the Eagles will continue to pick twice in the first round of 2022 as they also hold the No. 15 spot. Saints getEagles getNo. 16 option No. 18 option No. 19 option No. 101 option No. 194 option No. 237 selection2023 1st round selection2024 2nd round selection According to ESPN’s selection value calculation plan, the Eagles had the much better side of the deal “if the 2022 and 2023 options are treated with equal value”. Other graphs of commercial value rate the deal a little closer. Nevertheless, the Saints clearly paid a premium to get the option of next year’s first round at the building “a year earlier”, as general manager Mickey Loomis has described similar transactions in previous years. This also helps New Orleans add talent without having to use a valuable salary cap at free agencies. The Saints have made it clear they have no plans to rebuild under new coach Dennis Allen – and have shown a willingness to spend a lot on General Desson Watson. However, the Saints showed mostly restraint with minimal free agent signatures after the start of the offseason, about $ 75 million above the cap. 2 About It is unclear whether the Saints intend to put the two options for another move – or whether they like the idea of a double dip in this year’s top 20. Lumis said earlier this season that it would be very difficult to predict everyone’s landing. of the generals the way back to 18. Since then, the Saints have signed two veteran free generals to James Winston and Andy Dalton. Other top needs for the Saints include wide receiver, offensive tackle and safety after losing left tackle Terron Armstead and safety Marcus Williams on free kick and safety Malcolm Jenkins has retired. The Eagles were happy to make the deal because not only do they distribute their assets over many seasons, but they add to their total capital by gaining a future second-round pick. It also gives them flexibility in the front of the general. Jalen Hurts enters his second full season as a starter after leading Philadelphia to the post-2021 season. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie praised the Hurts at their annual meeting in Palm Beach, Florida last week, saying they were “committed” To Hurts, whom he described as “incredibly devoted” and “an excellent male leader”. But he ended this comment by saying: “Who knows what the future holds, right?” The move essentially gives them another year to evaluate the 23-year-old Hurts before deciding whether to commit to him in the long run – an extension after the 2022 season – or whether to move in a different direction. Philadelphia now has two options in the first round of the 2023 draft, which is expected to boast a much better general class than the ’22 group. ESPN’s Tim McManus contributed to this report.
