Eagles Acquire Jets' Carter II, Adding Depth to Defenses as a Potential Slot Solution.
In a move aimed at bolstering their defense, the Eagles have acquired Jets defensive back Michael Carter II, nicknamed "MC2." The trade, which was made on Wednesday, came just ahead of the NFL's mid-season trade deadline. In exchange for Carter II and wide receiver John Metchie III, the Eagles are giving up a low draft pick.
The 26-year-old Carter II brings experience to the table, having played multiple positions in his six-year NFL career. Initially drafted by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2021 draft as a nickelback, he has also seen significant time at safety and occasionally outside corner. His athleticism was evident during his time with Duke, where he logged 135 tackles, seven-and-a-half tackles for loss, one sack, four interceptions, and 24 pass breakups over 46 games.
Carter II's playing time decreased in recent seasons, particularly following a back injury in Week Four last year, which limited him to just six snaps in the Jets' game against the Bengals. The trade comes at a time when Carter struggled to find consistency due to his health concerns and the changing defensive scheme under new head coach Aaron Glenn.
For the Eagles, Michael Carter II serves as an interesting prospect who can offer depth to their defense, particularly at the slot position. With Cooper DeJean being preferred in the slot, Carter II's safety pedigree makes him a natural backup option if injury were to strike. His versatility allows for potential flexibility on the field, and Vic Fangio has emphasized the need for adaptability in his defensive scheme.
Fangio discussed the concept of adjusting DeJean's position from the slot to outside corner during a recent press conference. However, he acknowledged that moving DeJean out would come with its drawbacks, considering the player's effectiveness in that role. Carter II's addition provides an alternative solution to this dilemma.
While it remains unclear how Michael Carter II will perform on the Eagles' roster, his background offers some promising signs. His ability to play effectively from the slot and make several key plays against quarterbacks indicate a high level of skill for a nickelback. However, the lack of guaranteed money in his recent contract extension raises questions about his long-term commitment to Philadelphia.
For now, Carter II's addition appears designed to provide depth to the Eagles' defense rather than supplant established players at critical positions. As he resumes practice on Thursday and faces competition from other defensive backs, it will be intriguing to see how he integrates into Fangio's scheme and contributes to the team's overall performance in upcoming weeks.
In a move aimed at bolstering their defense, the Eagles have acquired Jets defensive back Michael Carter II, nicknamed "MC2." The trade, which was made on Wednesday, came just ahead of the NFL's mid-season trade deadline. In exchange for Carter II and wide receiver John Metchie III, the Eagles are giving up a low draft pick.
The 26-year-old Carter II brings experience to the table, having played multiple positions in his six-year NFL career. Initially drafted by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2021 draft as a nickelback, he has also seen significant time at safety and occasionally outside corner. His athleticism was evident during his time with Duke, where he logged 135 tackles, seven-and-a-half tackles for loss, one sack, four interceptions, and 24 pass breakups over 46 games.
Carter II's playing time decreased in recent seasons, particularly following a back injury in Week Four last year, which limited him to just six snaps in the Jets' game against the Bengals. The trade comes at a time when Carter struggled to find consistency due to his health concerns and the changing defensive scheme under new head coach Aaron Glenn.
For the Eagles, Michael Carter II serves as an interesting prospect who can offer depth to their defense, particularly at the slot position. With Cooper DeJean being preferred in the slot, Carter II's safety pedigree makes him a natural backup option if injury were to strike. His versatility allows for potential flexibility on the field, and Vic Fangio has emphasized the need for adaptability in his defensive scheme.
Fangio discussed the concept of adjusting DeJean's position from the slot to outside corner during a recent press conference. However, he acknowledged that moving DeJean out would come with its drawbacks, considering the player's effectiveness in that role. Carter II's addition provides an alternative solution to this dilemma.
While it remains unclear how Michael Carter II will perform on the Eagles' roster, his background offers some promising signs. His ability to play effectively from the slot and make several key plays against quarterbacks indicate a high level of skill for a nickelback. However, the lack of guaranteed money in his recent contract extension raises questions about his long-term commitment to Philadelphia.
For now, Carter II's addition appears designed to provide depth to the Eagles' defense rather than supplant established players at critical positions. As he resumes practice on Thursday and faces competition from other defensive backs, it will be intriguing to see how he integrates into Fangio's scheme and contributes to the team's overall performance in upcoming weeks.
. plus, they're giving up john metchie iii who had some decent seasons... it's like they're trying to make a move for the sake of making a move 
. what's the real reason behind this trade?
his experience and athleticism are definitely assets, even if he did struggle with injuries last season. the fact that he's a safety by trade makes him a good backup option for cooper dejean, and who knows maybe we'll see some versatility on the field too 
. only time will tell if this move pays off, but i'm curious to see how it all unfolds 
his safety pedigree makes him a total slot machine (in a good way) 
and with DeJean being so dominant in that role it's gonna be sick to see some competition 
Carter II's got the skills to bring some much needed depth to Philly's defense, especially when it comes to making plays on QBs 
my only concern is if he can stay healthy and get that $$$ 
but for now I'm just stoked about the addition 
also gotta wonder how he'll perform on eagles roster since his contract doesn't have guaranteed money 
still excited to see how vic fangio uses him in practice and upcoming games 
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. Fangio's scheme is all about adaptability, so I'm excited to see how Carter II fits in 
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. Hopefully, he gets back on track and proves himself as a valuable contributor. The lack of guaranteed money in his contract extension does make me wonder if the Eagles are taking on some risk 
. Can't wait for some analysis and breakdowns from other fans 
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. Can't wait to see how this plays out! 
... I mean, Carter II seems like a solid pick-up, but only time'll tell if he's worth the risk 
. I remember back in '07, the Eagles did that one trade where they sent Asante Samuel to San Diego... now that was a bold move 
i'm not entirely convinced that they're getting a game-changer with mc2 tho... his playing time has been limited in recent seasons, and we don't know how he'll fit into vic fangio's scheme yet. but at the same time, it's hard to argue against the need for more depth at safety 
I mean, who wouldn't want a player with that much experience and athleticism? 
especially with Fangio's scheme being all about flexibility. but for real though, can we talk about how his contract situation is kinda shady?