Will Witherspoon talks about joining the Eagles

by JasonB on Oct 21, 2009 4:54 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

Will Witherspoon joined ESPN 101 in St. Louis and talked about being traded during the season, the shock of it and now being able to play with a playoff contending(we'll see about that one) Eagles team.

Asked about his shot to go to a playoff contending team:

"We are professionals in this game. We are all players who have the ability to get the job done. I think one of the things we have to look forward to going out and playing week in and week out, I got a whole new….hold on guys (Note: He was getting too many call waiting beeps and took the call, very funny)

Asked if he was stunned or surprised that he was traded:

"It was a surprise, buts it’s understandable. It’s a game of business too. It’s not just a game of your ideas; it’s a game of what’s better for the whole. I think that both teams came to an agreement that’s it’s a beneficial situation for the two of them. For me it’s the ability to go perform again and like you said at a high level and with another team."

Talked about going to a defense in Philly that is similar to the one he has played for:

"That’s kind of the good part of the transition. The harder past is getting to know a new locker room. How to talk to guys, laugh with guys, and joke with guys, getting in the whole scenario of how to deal with things. Know how to handle your teammates at different times and how to be part of that team"

Via sports radio interviews

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From this we can already tell, he would not throw his teammates under the bus. He didn’t say one bad thing about the Rams. I have heard he is a high character guy anyway. Maybe with a better line, his numbers can improve instead of having to make up for others’ that are lacking.

Hope Springs Eternal!

Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant

by EagleGreeninMD on Oct 21, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

So Skeptical After one loss

playoff contending(we’ll see about that one) Eagles team.

What gives Jason

Let's get it.

by homestar2281 on Oct 21, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions

He will at least get abetter shot than the Rams

Donovan should pass it to vick than vick to kolb and nothing.

by SPREAD EAGLE on Oct 21, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

Sounds like he's got a good head on his shoulders.

Refreshing.

"With the game on the line. I want the ball in my hands."
-E

by tito (eight and oh) on Oct 22, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions

Gaither is done. Broken foot

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Oct 22, 2009 3:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions