Samuel for a 7th?????

[oldno711]

the bills could have addressed their cb need before the draft even started...

did any other teams (including the bills) go after this guy? i mean, i would have gladly given up a 6th...or even a 5th...

Falcons acquired CB Asante Samuel from the Eagles in exchange for a 2012 seventh-round draft pick.

It's the No. 229 pick, leaving Atlanta with just five selections in the 2012 draft, and none before the 55th choice. Samuel will presumably slide in at left cornerback, with Brent Grimes seeing slot work and Dunta Robinson manning the right side. Still a playmaker at age 31, Samuel has earned a Pro Bowl berth in four of the past five seasons while averaging 6.5 interceptions over the last six. The Falcons haven't upgraded their pass rush much, but they absolutely have a good-looking secondary.

[better days]

Re: Samuel for a 7th?????

And Samuals will earn just shy of $10 Mill. No Thanks.

[SeatownBillsFan21]

Re: Samuel for a 7th?????

And Samuals will earn just shy of $10 Mill. No Thanks.

Hes restructured his deal i believe he got to choose where he wanted to play.

[thenry20]

Re: Samuel for a 7th?????

It's surprising that some other playoff teams didn't think it was a wise investment.

[jamze132]

Re: Samuel for a 7th?????

His contract scared people away. He can restructure all day, he's still getting his money.

[Mr. Pink]

Re: Samuel for a 7th?????

For a 7th round pick, on a team like us with a clear need at corner....it woulda been a steal.

Instead he goes to another team now who has 3 strong corners. Just odd at who made the deal for him.

[kishoph]

Re: Samuel for a 7th?????

The Falcons are going to pay him $18.5 Million over the next 3 years, he was scheduled to make $21.4 Million over the next 2 years with the Eagles.