Eagles Fans Should Riot After Report Claims Team Thought Asking Price for DeAndre Hopkins Trade Was Too High

Even the slightest incriminating news against the franchise tends to trigger Philadelphia Eagles supporters, who are widely regarded as one of the most reactionary fan bases in the NFL.

In this case, however, the uproar is wholly justified.

The Eagles reportedly held discussions with the Houston Texans shortly after wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was made available via trade. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, however, Philadelphia decided that the price for the All-Pro talent -- a few draft picks and an eventual new contract -- was too steep.

If the country wasn't in the middle of a pandemic, we'd grant Philly fanatics permission to assemble an angry mob outside of Lincoln Financial Field.

Heading into the offseason, there were two positions on the Eagles that needed an overhaul above the rest: cornerback and wide receiver. Not only did one of the top receivers in the game became available out of the blue, but dimwitted Bill O'Brien was in control of the negotiations.

Philadelphia pulling out of talks is indefensible and becomes much more egregious after hearing what the Texans did, or didn't, get in return for Hopkins. As we know, Houston traded Nuk to Arizona for oft-injured tailback David Johnson, a second-round pick, and a 2021 fourth-round selection.

When comparing Hop's trade with the Stefon Diggs deal between the Vikings and Bills, it's clear that the Cards made out like bandits here. The Eagles should be seriously regretting their decision not to pursue the 27-year-old.

General manager Howie Roseman is pinching his pennies at the worst possible time and Eagles fans have every right to be livid, especially after these latest reports that they felt O'Brien's laughable asking price was somehow too high for a four-time Pro Bowler and three-time All Pro.