Cards trading for Zach Ertz

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I think you guys are underrating Maxx's acceleration. He showed really decent speed after the catch.

Im sold on Ertz cause he can get open. He shook free from Devin White the other day.

I think injuries have sapped him of a lot of speed but I was shocked to read that maxx ran the third fastest time for TEs at the nfl combine in his draft year.

 

[Shane]

He will get over that real quickly when it’s December and he’s sitting by the pool.

And mentally preparing for a deep playoff run

 

[Crimson Warrior]

Steve Keim for GM of the Year.

 

[Russ Smith]

I think injuries have sapped him of a lot of speed but I was shocked to read that maxx ran the third fastest time for TEs at the nfl combine in his draft year.

ertz ran a 4.76 at his combine, Maxx 4.78. Ertz is a more fluid athlete and runs better routes, Maxx is a better blocker.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Personally I love the report of Ertz crying at his locker after the game, it speaks very highly to his character. We need the types of players who are as emotionally invested as they are financially because they will do anything for the team and other players feed off that. I for one love this trade for both the position of need aspect, but also for the heart and playoff experience that comes with it

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

The zero wide is stupid now. You have to spy Murray

Well only if murray makes them pay. If he’s not looking to run you don’t have to spy anything. That’s why I want him to make an occasional statement game running when large swaths of empty green stare him in the face. Make teams account for you.

 

[Dback Jon]

Actually I can’t understand how you wouldn’t considering they’re inter-related.

The point is you’re giving up a pic that you’re just assuming is going to not be a productive player anyway. So why not get a sure thing

 

[Russ Smith]

And mentally preparing for a deep playoff run

He's a California guy anyways he's from I think Danville, somewhere not far from the Bay Area.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

ertz ran a 4.76 at his combine, Maxx 4.78. Ertz is a more fluid athlete and runs better routes, Maxx is a better blocker.

No doubt. Also I knew ertz had a stellar career with the eagles when not injured but I was shocked to see him as the second most receptions for the team in its history.

 

[Stout]

I’m good with this.

Me too. He isn't a perfect player, but who IS that we would have access to at a low cost like this? We had a huge need open up--well, we ALREADY had a huge need at the position that got much bigger, so we had to do something about it. And we did.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

it will be interesting to see which is true:

1. Ertz is a declining player as demonstrated by his lack of production

or

2. Ertz was in the middle of a dysfunctional offense with questionable QB the last two year as demonstrated by his lack of production

Other than being injured last year, what's really declining about his production?

In 2019 he was 88/916/6 Stat Line (This would have been #1 on the Cardinals in 2019, btw).
His 2021 numbers in a crappy offense, led by an inaccurate passer: 18/189/2

Maxx in 2021, with the the QB at the top of the league in accuracy and a Tecmo Bowl offense: 16/193/1

I think Ertz will have the opportunity to increase his output by a lot.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

He is making a very good point. We are going to have a real hard putting out a decent team next year due to the cap and lack of draft picks.

The magical cap will be almost back to pre-covid, if not 100% of what it was pre-covid.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

The point is you’re giving up a pic that you’re just assuming is going to not be a productive player anyway. So why not get a sure thing

I understand the reasoning. But the truth is you’re giving up a pick and more cash bc of your inability to hit on a draft pick and fill a need in the first place.

 

[WakeForestCard]

I understand the reasoning. But the truth is you’re giving up a pick and more cash bc of your inability to hit on a draft pick and fill a need in the first place.

More like giving up a pick and cash because of a season-ending injury to the starter.

 

[Shane]

I understand the reasoning. But the truth is you’re giving up a pick and more cash bc of your inability to hit on a draft pick and fill a need in the first place.

But was only a need due to injury... Maxx was just fine.

 

[PlayerHater]

Nice addition at a much needed position.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

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Is Harold Carmichael the GM? lol

 

[Dback Jon]

I understand the reasoning. But the truth is you’re giving up a pick and more cash bc of your inability to hit on a draft pick and fill a need in the first place.

That’s 100% incorrect. They traded for Ertz because of a freak injury. No GM can plan or predict for that

 

[Goodyear Card]

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5 takeaways from Philadelphia Eagles trading TE Zach Ertz to the Arizona Cardinals for CB Tay Gowan

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[RON_IN_OC]

Here's another reason he may find new life in AZ. Never underestimate the power a happy wife can have on a player. She's moving home and will get to hang with her friends/teammates (Mrs. Watt).

 

[DVontel]

Ertz is the better receiver, but I feel some are still underestimating how good of a blocker Maxx was. Makes us a little bit more predictable on offense imo.

 

[Ronin]

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[SissyBoyFloyd]

He said he cried at his locker for 30 minutes knowing he had been traded. Sounds like my kind of guy.

 

[Arz101]

Not sure of this move. Ertz is nearing the end but Cardinals needed someone to man that position for atleast next 11 games. They cannot sit back and wait for 11 games when they are 5-0. I think I like it as it stands right now.

 

[cardsfanmd]

I think injuries have sapped him of a lot of speed but I was shocked to read that maxx ran the third fastest time for TEs at the nfl combine in his draft year.

Yup. He was a receiving TE coming out with near zero respect for his blocking. After getting hurt in Baltimore and losing his speed, he reinvented himself as a different TE. Kudos to him. That’s rare.