The day after, it would not be stretching to say Dawk sounded like he had regrets -- buyer's remorse, at the very least.
"In a couple of weeks or a month, I'll be excited about this team," Dawkins said. "I've got to get used to saying that -- I'm a Bronco." Then he paused. "I'll tell you one thing -- I'll always be an Eagle."
Then he paused again, and excused himself.
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Id love for him to be wearing a eagles tshirt under his broncos jersey when we play them next year
"If they end up 2-14 and both of those wins came against Dallas, that's a pretty good year."
by midnitegreen on Mar 1, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No one can take this
Let’s just trade our 4th rounder to Denver to get him back
by andyreidswaistline on Mar 1, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
while we’ll all remember the sting of losing dawkins, in the long run his legacy will always be as a philadelphia eagle. think about it…10 years from now most people will never remember that emmit smith finished his career with the cardinals, brett favre with the jets, and the list goes on and on. 10-15 years from now when people reflect on brian dawkins’ legacy and his hall of fame credentials, chances are nobody will remember the 2 or so years he plays in Denver
by njh3293 on Mar 1, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
truthfully
until i heard the comparison the other day i had totaly forgot about Emmitt and Arizona
There will never be another!
Brian Dawkins #20
April 20, 1996 - February 28, 2009
Gone but NEVER Forgotten
by 700 Level on Mar 1, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I never
knew that
God Speed Brian Dawkins. You shall always be love, and sorely missed!
by anuj on Mar 1, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget Bruce Smith in a Redskins jersey.
Not since 2009 Hall of Fame inductee Bruce Smith has the NFL seen a player so dominant at his position.
by cybourgeoisie on Mar 2, 2009 12:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable
The only thing worse than Dawkins becoming a Bronco is the possibility that he could fly through our O-line and sack Mcnabb this season. Just saying that absolutely blows my mind. I wouldn’t know what to think…….sad time for Eagles fans to say the least.
by southjersey89 on Mar 1, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
just throwing this out there...
but if that does happen. I dont care what it means to my Eagles fan hoodhood… i’m standing up and cheering for Dawk… i dont know how not to
There will never be another!
Brian Dawkins #20
April 20, 1996 - February 28, 2009
Gone but NEVER Forgotten
by 700 Level on Mar 1, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Although it would be bittersweet to see Desean Jackson sprinting past him for a long TD…
by JasonB on Mar 1, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Dawkins if responsible for D-Jax
You can chalk up the Denver game as a win for the home team.
Love Dawkins, obviously, but if the Eagles don’t send receivers at him early and often I’ll be surprised. The Eagles are exactly the kind of team that can kill Dawkins now – early release, lots of passing. Reid can use McNabb to push the offense downfield and take away the matchups at the LOS.
by DK Jr. on Mar 1, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ever
If football had a church, Brian Dawkins would be my preacher !
by NorthPhillyKid on Mar 2, 2009 12:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe there is regret
His decision could only have been about a.) money or b.) sticking it to the front office for not appreciating what he perceived his worth to be.
Denver didn’t make the playoffs, had a horrible defense last year and probably don’t figure to be more successful than the Eagles in the immediate future (although you can’t say that for sure). So what does he get out of this?
by ajay on Mar 1, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I would love it if he came on a blitz and had a clean shot at Mcnabb….then promptly put on the breaks and decided to miss juuuust to the right.
by thwalls on Mar 1, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dawkins and put of the breaks
yeah thats not very likely
lol
There will never be another!
Brian Dawkins #20
April 20, 1996 - February 28, 2009
Gone but NEVER Forgotten
by 700 Level on Mar 1, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Agreed. Im sure Dawk would help him get up. but I dont think he would hesitate to put him on his back.
I will always be pulling for you #20.
April 20, 1996 - February 28, 2009
by EaglesPhan on Mar 1, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great video
Im sure it sbeen posted already, but here it is anyway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26X0aIPkYDQ
I will always be pulling for you #20.
April 20, 1996 - February 28, 2009
by EaglesPhan on Mar 1, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whoops
i meant this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO-EekXOZC4&feature=related
I will always be pulling for you #20.
April 20, 1996 - February 28, 2009
by EaglesPhan on Mar 1, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's my favorite
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe5B8W8ZyR4
I love how he nods his head up and down after demanding to show some respect. And how he suplexes that Redskin player, and…
oh hell – I like everything about this video.
Looking Mean in Kelly Green
by goodfella46er on Mar 1, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
damn right he will always be an eagle! he should still be on the roster right now! Worst decision by the front office ever!
by Eaglesfan10 on Mar 1, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been trying to avoid actually seeing or hearing anything Dawk had to say about what happened. Reading that just kinda fucked me up…. Greatest. Eagle. Ever. Period…
by BMY on Mar 1, 2009 11:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
im right there with you
I feel the same way, it hurts to think, see, or read about it. I can wake up from this nightmare
the front office really has alianated Eagles fans
I will always be an Eagle fan but I have never been so disapointed in the orginization
Seventy-one percent of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Brian Dawkins
by MeanGreen5 on Mar 1, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll just have to add #20 to my kelly green #99 as the 2 jerseys I will always wear no matter what….
by BMY on Mar 1, 2009 11:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its next to my #92
Seventy-one percent of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Brian Dawkins
by MeanGreen5 on Mar 2, 2009 12:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
why
Owens and Mitchell?
Dawkins shouldnt be linked to those two other then for thier brief time as team-mates
Why whould you do that- am I missing somthing
Seventy-one percent of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Brian Dawkins
by MeanGreen5 on Mar 2, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry...
It was meant as sarcasm. Dawkins is, of course, FAR and away a better player.
by cybourgeoisie on Mar 3, 2009 12:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no prob bro
Im just a little jumpy right now- hard times brother
Seventy-one percent of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Brian Dawkins
by MeanGreen5 on Mar 3, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My tribute picture and -BRIAN DAWKINS- quote
My first and foremost goal is to win a Super Bowl. I also set goals in terms of having a type of year to make the Pro Bowl. If I’m going to the Pro Bowl, I know I’m making plays for the team." Brian Dawkins
When I look at this team, I still don't feel as though we are very far away. I think for us to get close, we still have to work hard and do the things we are capable of, but we do have the chance to get back and come back strong." -Brian Westbrook-
by EAGLE_MAN71 on Mar 2, 2009 2:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ultimate Eagle
HE IS THE GREATEST EAGLE OF ALL TIME. I WILL ALWAYS WEAR HIS JERSEY. GO #20
by Gabecm21 on Mar 2, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
+1,000,000,000
Seventy-one percent of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Brian Dawkins
by MeanGreen5 on Mar 2, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dawkins gear
I went shopping on the Eagles website’s store looking for a Dawkins car magnet and they have NO DAWKINS GEAR at all. Not even his option under players. Do you think they pulled all his merchandise? And does any one know where I can get that car magnet?
by Annapolis Eagle on Mar 2, 2009 8:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
If they had a Dawkins one before, they might have it at the Eagles’ outlet in Lancaster, PA. That’s kind of a hike for you, but I know they always have the jerseys of departed players on sale. Here’s the info if you want to call.
Eagles Endzone
Rockvale Square Outlets
35 S. Willowdale Drive
Suite 105
Lancaster,PA 17602
Phone Number: 717-299-0265
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
by BrianS on Mar 2, 2009 9:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks.
I called and no Dawk magnet. Someone needs to manufacture this.
by Annapolis Eagle on Mar 2, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Find me a picture and I’m 99% sure I can make that happen.
by BMY on Mar 2, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ok
It could be as simple as the Eagles logo car magnet that is out now and some how putting his name and number on it. Or a helmut with “Dawkins 20” . Or pulling a picture off the internet of his jersey. Or I’ll get you a photo somehow. If you make it, I will buy! I’d love to see cars on the highway honoring BDawk. What do you think? I wonder if there some type of copyright restricting this.
by Annapolis Eagle on Mar 2, 2009 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There are copyright issues but I’ll worry about that. I’ll come up with something sometime this week and run it by you guys.
by BMY on Mar 2, 2009 11:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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