Stallworth saying all the right things

by JasonB on Feb 1, 2007 3:39 PM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

He still admits that's he going to test the market, but he seems to be saying everything short "Will you just make me a decent offer and I'll sign it!" To Jo banner and co.

Bob Brookover caught some quotes from Stallworth while Donte was down in Miami for the Superbowl.

So where's he going next? The wide receiver said yesterday that he hopes the answer to that question is "back to Philadelphia."

"I hope they want me back," Stallworth said at the Miami Beach Convention Center, after he and New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees completed an interview with the VH1 network.

He goes on...

Stallworth said the Eagles don't necessarily have to match the highest offer.

"I think they've talked a little bit to Drew [Rosenhaus]," Stallworth said. "I'm sure there are going to be teams that offer me more, but in my case, it's not going to be all about the money. I want to make sure I'm in a place that has a chance to win a Super Bowl year in and year out, and everything was perfect for me in Philadelphia. I've been loving it ever since I've been there... and I definitely plan on being there."

That said, Stallworth conceded that he plans to listen to offers from other teams when the free agency period begins next month.

"I think I'd be cheating myself and my family if I didn't at least see what other opportunities were out there," said Stallworth, who is 26. "But I have all intentions of being an Eagle next year."

The money, of course, surely will have a major influence on Stallworth's final decision, but he is sincere about wanting to remain with the Eagles. Stallworth said he is spending this weekend with teammate Brian Westbrook, who arrived on South Beach yesterday.

"Those are my boys," he said. "I had a good time with those guys and I loved playing with them."

Okay, okay I know we've heard this before. Everyone says they want to be back before they get the huge offer elsewhere... Still, Donte seems to really be campaigning for the Eagles to bring him back. They'll have to pony up some cash, but if he's willing to give a discount I'd take it.

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All I have to say is

please do it Eagles! I think he is a real asset to the team.

by lbg on Feb 1, 2007 3:48 PM EST reply actions

I hope they can bring him back

It probably depends on what other needs the Eagles think they can address with that 3rd rounder they'll owe NO if they re-sign Stallworth. And how confident they are in Brown, Baskett and Avant.

He produced on the field when he was healthy and also he seemed to work hard to be a team player. No wonder other teams are looking at him as a #1 WR.

If the Eagles decide they can't afford him, well, no hard feelings. Stallworth deserves his payday.

by Dire Radiant on Feb 1, 2007 4:31 PM EST reply actions

Does that 3rd rounder have to be this year?

Could the Eagles pull some shenanigans akin to waiting until after the draft to see who/what they get in the 3rd round and then sign Stallworth so they wouldn't have to give up the pick until next year? This assumes some sort of wink-wink nudge-nudge arrangement that they'll take care of him.

"Let us retract the foreskin of misconception, and apply the wirebrush of enlightenment." - Geoff M.

by Bo Diddle on Feb 1, 2007 4:53 PM EST up reply actions

There's a rumor out there

That the Stallworth deal was for a 4th rounder unless the Eagles signed him to a contract extension, in which case they'd owe a third. There's a feeling that if the Eagles sign him as an unrestricted free agent(not an extension), then they will only owe the 4th rounder.

As far as I can tell this hasn't been confirmed or denied anywhere. So I don't know if it's even the case. If they did wait to sign him until he becomes a free agent and indeed only owed a 4th... it would be a nice piece of business on their part.

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by JasonB on Feb 1, 2007 5:00 PM EST up reply actions

I can almost say with 100% certainty...

that the Eagles will sign Stallworth. Remember a few years back when we were willing to give Pinkston a 7 year deal? Why not Donte? If he's a man of his word, he'll sign a 3/4 year, incentive laden deal with the Eagles.

And Garcia's recent quotes have surprised me. I really thought he'd be "Outta Here..." like a Ryan Howard, walk off homer, never to be heard from again. If he signs, with the Birds, he will retire here and he will forever live in the land of Eagles 'legends'... Do us good, and we'll love you. (see Lenny Dykstra)

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by klkatz on Feb 1, 2007 6:32 PM EST reply actions

Garcia

I think the issue with him is that it's hard to find a starting job for a guy of his age. If he's going to be a backup anywhere, it'll be here. I just don't think there is a team this year like the Ravens last year, where they feel they are just a QB away.

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by JasonB on Feb 1, 2007 7:13 PM EST up reply actions

Detroit or Green Bay

Maybe.

What's AJ Feeley's status - is he about to hit FA and is he ready to be 3rd on the depth chart for another couple of years out of his career?

by Dire Radiant on Feb 1, 2007 7:30 PM EST up reply actions

Well

Detriot has Kitna locked up for a few more years. PLus they already had Garcia there and it didn't work out.

Green Bay, if Farve leaves tehy have to Give Aaron Rodgers the job. They did spend a 1st round pick on the kid...

AJ Feeley signed a 2 year deal here last summer. So he's got another year here. Frankly, he's not going to find a starting job anywhere and I think if he's going to be a backup or 3rd string anywhere he'd rather do it here. His g/f lives here, everyone loves him...

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by JasonB on Feb 2, 2007 8:53 AM EST up reply actions

Not doing the right things

Sorry to be off-topic again but here's a sad story in ESPN about Big Red's boys in trouble: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2751912

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by Bo Diddle on Feb 2, 2007 3:44 PM EST reply actions

Yeah

I was going to ask you all about this. I've kinda purposely let this go. Yes it has to do with Andy Reid, but it's about his family. It's not about football. It's news, but I wasn't sure whether it was right to do a whole front page post about it here. Any thoughts?

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by JasonB on Feb 2, 2007 3:56 PM EST up reply actions

The Comedic Realm

Has taken a lot of cheap shots at both Andy and his sons. The sports talk here in DC has pretty much gone the route of 'well, we knew they (the Reids) weren't as good as they imply' or 'the Bengals are calling them to see if they want to sign contracts'.

Ugh.

Catch some Strange World Sports. It's an offer you can't refuse!

by The Don of DC on Feb 2, 2007 4:10 PM EST up reply actions

I'm with BG...

if you have the power I say you should just delete these posts and we'll get back to the football stuff.

My bad for bringing it up...

"Let us retract the foreskin of misconception, and apply the wirebrush of enlightenment." - Geoff M.

by Bo Diddle on Feb 2, 2007 4:20 PM EST up reply actions

American Legends

I love the blog that you have. I was wondering if you would link my blog to yours and in return I would do the same for your blog. If you want to, my site name is American Legends and the URL is:

http://www.americanlegends.blogspot.com

If you want to do this just go to my blog and in one of the comments just write your blog name and the URL and I will add it to my site.

Thanks,
Mark

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by JMEnglish on Feb 3, 2007 2:02 AM EST reply actions