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Star safety Budda Baker of the Arizona Cardinals asked to be traded earlier in the offseason, but he is still with the team. The Philadelphia Eagles still lack a quality safety to round out their outstanding defence. Could Baker help Philly strive to win it all and be the solution at the same time?
Bleacher Report has given new life to an Eagles-Cardinals trade notion that was previously floated. The website unveiled their roster of players, among them Baker, who ought to be traded in order to start over.
Budda Baker, a six-year veteran safety from the Arizona Cardinals, has made five trips to the Pro Bowl and been selected to two All-Pro teams. The Philadelphia Eagles should be interested in Baker. But why is this major problem going unaddressed?
The situation for Baker is as follows: Eagles receive: – Baker Budda Cardinals receive: – A fifth-round pick in 2024 – Third-round pick in 2025
BR claims that “Philadelphia, which has $12.7 million in cap space, wouldn’t have to create a tonne of space to absorb Baker’s $13 million base salary,” omitting the reality that Budda is not interested in spending $13 million. He’s earning $13 million already. Part of his motivation to leave the desert is reportedly to become the highest-paid safety in football history, earning $16 million annually.
At the age of 27, Baker has already accomplished more than most in his six-year career, with five Pro Bowl appearances and two All-Pro honours. The addition of he to the Eagles would be yet another bold move by general manager Brian Roseman to focus on winning a title, particularly if it just costs two lesser draft picks.
Furthermore, because of his regard for Philly coach Nick Sirianni, Baker has even hinted at a potential interest in the Eagles.
In February, Baker stated on Up & Adams, “That Eagles coach is something that I really like.” “He is the person he is. Thus, it is quite remarkable to witness that as a player.
Baker is exceptional. He recorded 111 total tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and seven pass breakups in 15 games in 2022. Baker also has a track record of being a football killer, meaning he would stop at nothing to win on the pitch. If only the persistent issue—that the Eagles cannot just snap their financial fingers and pull off this blockbuster—would go away, adding this kind of approach to a team that is hoping for nothing less than a Super Bowl victory might be all Philly needs to turn things around next season.
