Eagles sign S Rashad Baker

by JasonB on Mar 11, 2009 3:38 PM EDT

Baker's INT against Tampa in week 17 helped the Eagles make the playoffs

The Eagles have announced that they've reached a one year deal with free agent S Rashad Baker. The 27 year old has spent time with Buffalo, New England, and most recently Oakland where he nabbed 3 INTs last year.

Baker is a local guy from Camden, NJ.

Obviously this is a move for depth. By adding a potential starter in Sean Jones and a depth guy in Rashad Baker, the Eagles have replaced the roster spots vacated by Dawkins and Considine.

If the Eagles were to draft a safety next month, Baker would like battle it out with the pick for a roster spot.

Thanks to capt Nodar for the tip

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Awesome!

We’re back to square 1 now! Well I guess we can at least be optimist because the replacements are younger…

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by Philthy on Mar 11, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

snowballing

thats 2 (3 if you include weaver) signings in like a week. better late than never.

i like how philly is going after younger guys too. theyll be able to grow alongside the rookies we bring in. keeping things consistant with dumping dawkins, trotter, etc.

by 5uperman on Mar 11, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

WTF?

Are these guys serious? Are they not giving Demps a chance? Is he now relegated to special teams and third-string status?

by cybourgeoisie on Mar 11, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions

you have to have competition at a position.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Mar 11, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

And we carry four safeties.

by ajay on Mar 11, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Baker is just a guy for depth. I don’t think he automatically drops anyone down the depth chart.

It’ll be an open competition.

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by JasonB on Mar 11, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

IN OTHER WORDS!!

STEP YOUR GAME UP

by bclancy15 on Mar 11, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

competition

it weeds out the weak and keeps the strong

Maybe next year

by awat5 on Mar 11, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

brother

you have spoken the truth

God Speed Brian Dawkins. You shall always be love, and sorely missed!

by anuj on Mar 11, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

WR in Draft

Maybe we can get a playmaking WR like Akeem Nicks out of North Carolina or that speedy guy from Flrida. I think we really need a bigger Plaxico Burress or Hines Ward type of receiver. Guyslike Desaun Jackson eventaully get hurt. Not sure that TE from Oklahoma St is worth our first pick in the 1st round. he’s the best TE in the draft but there’s better players on the table at that time!

by FLYEAGLESFLY69 on Mar 11, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

I think DeSean is the new Jevon kearse. Not in the “never going to live up to the hype” sense, because I think DeSean’s already re-set the bar on our expectations for him, but in that he’s the new “Guy who looks like he’s in excruciating pain after every play, but then gets up and comes right back in the game.”

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 12, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions

WR as a Need

As others have said in the comments thus far, WR is not the Eagles #1 priority. I don’t disagree that it is a position that could benefit from an upgrade, but it is not a priority. There are other more pressing holes to fill and because of that, the Eagles are more likely to select an OT, RB or TE in the early rounds. The TE from Oklahoma you mention, Brandon Pettigrew, 100 percent fits the mold of the type of player you describe above. At 6’5", 263 pounds he has the potential to be a potent red zone target. If he is available when the Eagles pick, they should grab him.

Just a side note, but Hines Ward is only 6’0"—he does not fit the mold of the receiver you describe. He is a damn good player, but not the type of WR you covet.

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by Chris Iafolla on Mar 12, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions

first it’s Hakeem Nicks … and he’s only 6’1" 215 lbs, Jeremy Maclin (that speedy guy from Flrida) is only 6’0" 200lbs, Hines Ward is only 6’0" 205 lbs; none of these guys are in the same arena as Plaxico Burress at 6’5" 232lbs. They are closer to Kevin Curtis at 6’0" 190lbs.

Second DeSean Jackson may eventually get hurt but I don’t think he is more at risk then say Curtis or Westbrook or anyone else on the field.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Mar 12, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Damn got ahead of myself

edit: Jeremy Maclin is only 6’0" 200lbs, Percy Harvin (that speedy guy from Flrida) is only 5’11 192 lbs and personally I think would be better as a RB.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Mar 12, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Also, when did we pick up Desaun Jackson? What position does he play? You’d think people would actually know who our players are… If not, is it that hard to use the Internet to look it up?

"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 Mar 12, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions

you mean you can have two windows open at the same time connected to teh internets????

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Mar 12, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions

I know those interwebs are fickle things, but I am fairly certain that this is the case. Additionally, I’ve heard of a pioneering gentlemen who actually gasps connected TWO monitor devices to one computer; thus allowing him to view multiple webpage shennanigans at the exact same time!

"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 Mar 12, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions

WHY?

Why does every post have to turn into us needing a wide receiver? CAN WE PLEASE STOP THIS! Curits, Jackson, and Avant are an above average group of receivers. Some of you act like we have no talent at that position. Curtis is a very good possession receiver (outs, hooks, slants) and can run the deep route. He also had over 1,000 yards receiving two years ago when he was healthy for the entire season… in case you forgot. Jackson is a game-changer and the fastest guy on the field who has the potential to take it to the house every time he touches the ball (not to mention he was a rookie last year). Avant has the best hands on our team and became a reliable 3rd down target for McNabb as the season wore on. Not to mention I see Celek becoming a Chad Lewis-like security blanket for McNabb in the red zone this year… he just needs to learn how to block.

Would the addition of a great receiver make our team better… of course. Is it absolutely necessary… definitely not.

by jvoelks on Mar 12, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions