Caplan: Eagles Still Looking at Cornerbacks

by Bob_Q on Nov 10, 2009 11:15 PM EST

According to NFL reporter Adam Caplan's Twitter feed, the Eagles have been continuing their search for a viable fifth cornerback in the wake of Dimitri Patterson's constant injuries:

#Eagles had former #Lions 7th rounder in 2007 CB Ramzee Robinson for a workout this week.

#Eagles tried to claim CB Jack Williams so it's obvious that they are looking for some depth there.

Of course, there's always a chance current practice squad denizen Jack Ikegwuonu could make a move to the active roster, but the lengthy search so far by the Eagles suggests otherwise. Interestingly though, both Robinson and Williams have failed to make the Detroit Lions' active roster (Williams is currently on the practice squad), which should tell you something about how desperate the Birds have become for a fifth cornerback who can actually stay on the field. I wonder how long it will be before we give Trae Williams a call?

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Wonder why they won't just move up jack

Let's get it Birds.

by homestar2281 on Nov 11, 2009 1:12 AM EST reply actions

Forget Asante, apparently Jack ain’t even better than Ramzee.

by Cormican on Nov 11, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions

speaking of fragile corners

Lito Sheppard has been injured much of the season.. has only played in 3 games but he di say he’s going to start this week.. Cmon Lito, turn yourself into a 2nd.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Nov 11, 2009 5:54 AM EST reply actions

I may be remembering wrong but I think the trade stipulation required lito to start something like 85% of the games. I think he also has to get resigned or something. It was a crazy trade, at this point I would be completely happy with a 3rd.

by Tbot86 on Nov 11, 2009 9:03 AM EST up reply actions

probably going to be a fifth.

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Nov 11, 2009 9:25 AM EST up reply actions

yea probably. I think there was even a stipulation where we would have to give a 5th back if something crazy happened. It was pretty much a completely no risk trade for the jets.

by Tbot86 on Nov 11, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions

Speaking of "fragile" CBs...

Interesting that I didn’t see any updated response to the Mike Jenkins post…

At least someone should have been man enough to say that one lowlight doesn’t make a career… Meanwhile, I live you one of his recent highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd3SsCDgHME

Viva México! Go Cowboys!

by Chandus on Nov 11, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions

Not sure what you want from us. He made a nice pick. Great. Is he a Hall of Famer now?

It doesn’t change the fact that on this play, right here…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW7lz8x2I-0

…he was very much scared of the running back. Sorry, he just was.

by JimmyK on Nov 11, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

And?

My grandma could make that catch, and she’s dead.

by bdawk4ever on Nov 11, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

Dude

we’re 14-7 in the past 10 years against you guys. You have been our bitches, shut up

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Nov 11, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions

Ah, yes, the Eagles glory years...

which produced all of zero super bowl wins.

by Thehomerpimpson on Nov 11, 2009 4:20 PM EST up reply actions

No Super Bowls or not, he’s right… You’ve been our bitches.

by JimmyK on Nov 11, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions

Looks like Ellis Hobbs is being placed on IR. Possibly the reason they are looking for more depth.

In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
-Theodore Roosevelt

by Eaglesgrl5 on Nov 11, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions

What?!?!?

Wow, that’s awful.

by JimmyK on Nov 11, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions

LITO

Just FYI on the Lito discussion…

First of all, we received a 5th rounder in 2009 for Lito, which became Cornelius Ingram. That part is clear. The rest… well, hang in there with me…

Lito signed a non-guaranteed 4 year extension worth $27.2 million with the Jets. In March 2010, there’s a $10 million option bonus. If the Jets decide to pay it, a new four-year, $27.2 million kicks in. If not, he a free agent.

For us to get a 2 – if Sheppard plays 85 percent of the Jets defensive snaps in 2009 and receives a roster bonus which triggers a 4-year contract extension in 2010, the Eagles receive the Jets 2010 2nd rounder and the Eagles send their 5th round pick in 2010 to the Jets. He’s not going to play 85%, Not happening.

For us to get a 3 – If Sheppard plays 85 percent but is cut before the 2010 roster bonus, the Eagles receive the Jets 2010 3rd rounder and the Eagles send their 5th round pick in 2010 to the Jets. Not happening – NO WAY in hell they give Lito that kind of money.

For us to get a 4 – This is where I’m still unclear.

For us to get no additional compensation – If Lito misses “significant time” (and I don’t know what that means) and doesn’t receive the 2010 bonus, we get nothing.

If I had to choose between Cornelius Ingram and Lito Sheppard, I’m taking Ingram in a heartbeat, but it would have been nice to have an extra pick. Screw you, Lito. You suck.

by JimmyK on Nov 11, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions

Just signed Ramzee Robinson

In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
-Theodore Roosevelt

by Eaglesgrl5 on Nov 11, 2009 12:34 PM EST reply actions

CHAMPIONSHIP!

by JimmyK on Nov 11, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions

Ike got promoted too. Caplan is saying Hanson is going to be out for a while. I’ll do a writeup on it after work. Crazy day for the Birds…

Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever.

by Bob_Q on Nov 11, 2009 1:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Ugh...

Hanson too?!? At least our next 3 opponents (SD, Chi, Wash) have no depth at WR.

by JimmyK on Nov 11, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

Ike just got called up too

JIBTA, this is your time!

by DLawrence on Nov 11, 2009 1:46 PM EST reply actions

LOL

I just read that, and was thinking the same thing

"What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."- Sheldon Brown on his pounding of Reggie Bush in the '06 Playoffs

by jalarsen1 on Nov 11, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions

I have to think that if Macho's good to go

we’ll start seeing him more at corner

by jalarsen1 on Nov 11, 2009 1:53 PM EST reply actions

I noticed Demps has been playing Safety/Corner recently. He played some Corner last year too.

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Nov 11, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions

Demps and Macho

were both drafted for their CB/S versatility, as you well know.

I doubt we’d ever see either of those guys in press coverage, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see them line up 8 yards off the inside receiver in multiple-DB packages.

At least we’re not replacing Sheldon or Asante, our outside/man coverage guys.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Nov 11, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions

diuretic??

what about the fat twins in minn or those other guys that took em? i don’t think they even missed time!

by Bleediots on Nov 11, 2009 2:34 PM EST reply actions

They didn't...

And not only that, the league decided that since the fat Williams twins couldn’t be suspended by law in the state of Minnesota, they held off on suspensions for Will Smith and Charles Grant in New Orleans (which, oh by the way, would have benefited the Eagles greatly since they would have missed that game against us).

by JimmyK on Nov 11, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions