Winston Justice talks about his new deal

by JasonB on Nov 25, 2009 10:00 AM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

Yesterday afternoon, Winston Justice took the stage at the NovaCare complex with GM Tom Heckert to meet the media and talk about his new contract. He spoke about why his play seems to have improved so dramatically this season.

"I just really wanted to make a change," Justice said of his decision to change his off-season schedule. "I really wanted to make a commitment to my work because I really feel that I was put there for a reason. I think that was biggest difference this year is that I really made a dedication to my trade.

"I thought I improved in every aspect, but I also need to improve in every aspect of my game still ... I think my goal is not to be a good or reliable guy, but my goal is to be a great tackle. I think I have a lot more steps for me to take for that."

Tom Heckert said that the team never lost faith in Justice.

"I know everybody talks about the Giants game, but we see him every day in practice," Heckert said. "You look throughout the league and the top left tackles, top right tackles, they get beat. It happens in the NFL. There was never a point where we said this guy can't play. We saw enough on tape in college and enough on tape in practices, in the preseason that we had faith in Winston. I think I mentioned last year, he had to come out and if he got the opportunity to play he had to prove that he could do it and line up against the top guys and be productive and he's done that this year."

According to Les Bowen, Heckert indicated that the new deal meant that the team does see Justice as the long term starter at right tackle. He also refused to answer any questions about Shawn Andrews, saying the "question isn't even relevant right now."

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So long, Shawn. Thanks for the memories…

by Bob_Q on Nov 25, 2009 10:14 AM EST reply actions

Yeah

Thanks for the…oh wait, I can ’t remember when he played. How about a refund, dude. We would like to put that money to better cap use. And tell your brother…we want his money back too.

by Soren K on Nov 25, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions

everyone...

needs to chill on stacy andrews, his situation is not the same as shawn’s the guy is coming off a torn acl for crying out loud, it has not even been a year since he suffered the injury, he deserves more of a break than fans are giving him just because he is shawn’s brother

by PhilsForever on Nov 25, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

Please.

The Andrews sisters are the biggest joke in the NFL.

"Right now Winston Justice is the guy...until that person gets back out there"

by EvilBanner on Nov 25, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions

that's mean

it’s so easy to single out and dog players. but don’t do it. just focus on what we’ve got. justice is a nice story. and i agree with PhilsForever, makes a great point. coming off an ACL is rough. remember McNabb? or Brady? Carson Palmer? and they’re not even OLinemen. OL have constant pressure on their knees…….i could go on forever about this…

by Bleediots on Nov 25, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed, were being too hard on Stacy, but I highly doubt hes back next year so…

by philiafan14364 on Nov 25, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions

Poor move

O.K. Then let’s fault the Eagles, coach and former OL himself for not knowing better.

by Soren K on Nov 26, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions

Why?

Why sign the guy to a large contract? If you don’t expect a guy to start, then don’t sign him.

by Soren K on Nov 26, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

that dedication

is the difference between him and shawn andrews

RIP Jim Johnson. You will truly be missed.

by Igglesfan13 on Nov 25, 2009 10:33 AM EST via mobile reply actions

That question isn't even relevant right now...

That’s just a nice way of saying that Shawn Andrews isn’t even relevant right now.

by Bisch on Nov 25, 2009 10:48 AM EST reply actions

yea that is a really telling statement I think… they may have lost as much faith in Ms. Andrews as the fans have

by Tron79 on Nov 25, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions

i can’t wait for shawn to write a song about it while he is getting his michael phelps on

by bula412 on Nov 25, 2009 11:45 AM EST reply actions

well I guess thats it. I still seeing some schmuck picking up Andrews though… he does have the capabilities to get that pro bowl OT again but the risks are too high.

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

by Eaglesgrl5 on Nov 25, 2009 12:36 PM EST reply actions

I think Stacy has a chance of coming back

Shawn, on the other hand, seems to be too busy on Twitter

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by DanyS on Nov 25, 2009 1:52 PM EST reply actions

Who would win in a fight the Williams sisters or the Andrews sisters?

by worldphuckinchamps on Nov 25, 2009 2:19 PM EST reply actions

The Williams sisters would probably take the Andrews.

R.I.P JJ

by xEdge_Camx on Nov 25, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions

classic Eagles contract

4/18 mill is a steal for a RT. he’ll prolly be a bottom 5 paid starter from 2010-2013

by Mikegeminsky on Nov 25, 2009 5:14 PM EST reply actions

I like the deal too

and I think that’s part of the reason why he got his before other logical candidates (which of course is the fanpost I meant to start yesterday).

I’m sure other people have been offered and turned extensions down to avoid being Sheldon Browned, but with Winston just as likely to be Reggie Browned, he probably felt fortunate to be starting and be offered an 18 mil deal given where he was 3 months ago.

I love a team built on a foundation of talented non-first rounders plenty happy just to be starting in the NFL and earning a sweet living rather than money-grubbing for more

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Nov 25, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions