Rumor: Eagles targeting Ravens' G/C Jason Brown

by JasonB on Feb 26, 2009 12:45 AM EST in News Comment 18 comments

Howard Eskin mentioned on his show that he thinks the Eagles will target Raven's free agent G/C Jason Brown when free agency opens on Friday. With the likelihood that Todd Herremans and/or Shawn Andrews will move out to offensive tackle this year, it makes some sense that the Eagles would go after a good young guard.

Brown played center for the Ravens last year, but started as a Guard and is reportedly looking to play(and get paid like a) guard for his next team.

"We believe Jason Brown is a great offensive lineman," said Harold Lewis, Brown's agent, who declined to talk specifically about the negotiations. "Whether he plays center for the Ravens or guard for another team in the NFL, he's an offensive lineman and he's going to be paid as an offensive lineman. I don't think he has to be categorized.

"When you have that versatility, you should get rewarded for it, and not which is the lower of the two."

Brown is reportedly the top free agent target of the Miami Dolphins, who would likely want him to pay center.

The sense I get is that Brown doesn't particularly care whether he pays center or guard. Guards get paid more... but if you paid him like a guard I have no doubt he'd be happy to play center.

Of course, if the Eagles are indeed interested in him maybe they'd like him to play center as well.

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Havent heard much on him..

If he is any good, i think itd be a good signing. Its hard for a rookie to come in and play his first year. Atleast it would give us a little age and experience before throwing a rookie out there.

by andyb on Feb 26, 2009 3:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Kind of out of the blue

but if true I like it. It means that the FO wants to upgrade the OL. I can’t say I am surprised at this.

by MRPH on Feb 26, 2009 6:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Definitely a good move. We don’t have a lot of interior depth if Herremans or Andrews moves.

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by yomjoseki on Feb 26, 2009 7:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Plus, we all know how much Andy Reid loves a guy who can play more than one position on the line.

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by yomjoseki on Feb 26, 2009 7:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Brown is a nice player. He moved into the starting lineup in his sophomore season and he’s played every game since then. Durability and flexibility are a big, big deal.

If this is true, not sure the team likes what they see of Nick Cole and “the Mikes”, though.

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by BFH on Feb 26, 2009 8:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I have heard they liked McGlynn, but Gibson they were more iffy on, although he can also play center.

by Clyde Simmons on Feb 26, 2009 9:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m having a hard time seeing how the Eagles are going to carry as many OL as we have.

Lets say we sign this guy, does that me we cut Jackson?

so far we have MJG, Cole, Herremans, Dunlap, Andrews, Jackson, Thomas (I’m assuming we resign him), Justice, McGlynn, Patrick (obvious cut?), and Mike Gibson.

That’s 11 lineman, and most of them have only played 3 positions.

This is probably Justice’s last chance, but either way, I think signing this guy means the trading of Jamaal Jackson. There is also speculation the Eagles will sign Stacy Andrews.

by Clyde Simmons on Feb 26, 2009 9:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think the Eagles are adding depth because:

1. They may not be able to play Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan, which is looking more likely than I imagined a month ago.

2. They may not be able to play Shawn Andrews, which is also looking more likely than I imagined. I keep hearing rumors that he may not play again.

3. They think that Justice, Dunlap, Jean-Gilles, Cole, McGlynn, Gibson, etc. are not starters. With at least Justice I am expecting cuts here come summertime.

4. Jamaal Jackson hasn’t been very good the last 2 seasons.

Signing a G/C hybrid will help all 4 of these, assuming he could replace Herremans if he slides out to LT. Just speculating, though. But I’m happy to hear about it, they need to improve the OL and seriously.

by DK Jr. on Feb 26, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Keep in mind who Eskin often is… an Eagles mouthpiece.

This could very well mean the Eagles know the Thomas negotiations aren’t going well, and they are going to lose him. Mentioning Brown to Eskin could be a public relations move.

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by BFH on Feb 26, 2009 9:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

not true at all

Eskin is just a guy with his head up his ass. He speculates and believes whatever he says is right. I dont take him seriously. I remember listening to him this time last year and i quote “the eagles will not sign asante samuel.” He voices his opinions as if they are facts. I dont doubt the eagles may be looking at brown. But for him to know anything about Thomas’ contract is all speculation. He most likely read that somewhere on the internet. Listen to the prof and cuz during the midday show. They know what they are talking about.

by andyb on Feb 26, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It Seems Obvious Now

I can’t believe I didn’t see it this way sooner.

We move Herremans and Andrews out to the two tackle spots. Sign Brown. Then start a combination of Brown, Jackson, McGlynn and Cole at the 3 interior spots (MJG supposedly won’t be ready at the beginning of the year). Finally, as insurance for Andrews, we re-sign Runyan before camp for an incentive-laden deal.

Don’t worry about having too many linemen. The FO already said they are trying to move Justice, if they can’t they will probably cut him, and Dunlap and Gibson are more projects than anything.

Please feel free to comment if you think this plan will either work or happen.

by hratner on Feb 26, 2009 9:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

i wouldnt move Andrews to tackle.

here is a guy who has a server depression problem who clearly had issues last year recovering form a back problem that we all can say we feel there was something else there. He said last year he doesnt want to move to tackle and we are even lucky to have him back this year at guard. leave him where hes comfortable and keep him happy.

I would say take this guy move herremans to tackle resign Thomas and draft a young guy to be thomas’s replacment in a year or two

by NickPampani on Feb 26, 2009 9:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

This is Perfect

If it’s one or the other I’d rather pay a young guy than the old guy. I like how Miami wants him too, they have good judges of talent running the show over there.

Hopefully we can move Justice. I wouldn’t mind if Jackson has to sit more. Do you really get upset if a 6th or 7th rounder (gibson/king) gets bumped? Plus whoever we draft this year. And is Cole “good”, or “good enough to keep as a backup”?

Anyways I love this idea. We have to get this done. Then draft a RB at 21 and send the 28th, Justice, Lito, and a 4th or something to Cle for Braylon Edwards.

Then tell Donny to shut up and get us a ring already.

Oh and re-sign Dawk of course.

by jhavrk8 on Feb 26, 2009 11:01 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

giving justice as any part of any trade is like adding a bust (at this point). I’m not saying he will never amount to anything, or he’s terrible or anything, but his most memorable outing (i believe his only start?) was a disaster. Lito hardly plays for us at this point also. If cleveland took a trade where we give them the a first round pick, a bust (so far), a guy that never plays on our team, and a fourth round pick for one of the best WR in the game right now, their management would be insane. in the end, we don’t really lose much in that deal, but gain a lot. they lose their best offensive player for two prospects, and a former probowler. i don’t know if that’s a good trade…but I wouldn’t mind seeing it happen, for sure.

by eagleyosh on Feb 26, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I would hate if that happened. Edwards isn’t worth a 1st round pick on his own, let alone Lito and Justice. He’s worth a 2nd and a 4th, maybe. Edwards ain’t that great.

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by yomjoseki on Feb 26, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe I’m wrong, but I just don’t see justice and lito as being big losses, because so far, neither really play all that much. If lito can return to probowl form, then it’s a big loss, but so far he’s been riding the bench. looking over his stats, you’re probably right he isn’t worth 2 picks and two players, especially one being a first, i definately thought he performed better than he did last year. If we did work something out for him, though, he’d be a nice red zone threat…215 and 6’3". but yah, i agree, i probably wouldn’t be happy if we gave up all that for someone who only had 3TDs and 873 yards last year (although the year before he had over 1200 yards)

by eagleyosh on Feb 26, 2009 12:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not saying they’d be a tremendous loss, but I don’t think they should be freebies. If they really sway the winds of trade in our favor, go for it, but let’s hang onto them unless we get something valuable.

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by yomjoseki on Feb 26, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

nah no room for justice and lito is worthless to us. roy and 7th (ie king) got a 1st, 3rd, and 6th. We can get braylon for cheaper than that no? you guys are right prolly not even that 1st rd pick.

by jhavrk8 on Feb 26, 2009 12:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs