Eagles sign Sean Jones to 1 year deal
by JasonB on Mar 6, 2009 3:57 PM EST
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The Eagles have announced that they've signed safety Sean Jones to a one year deal.
After having two big seasons in 2006 and 2007, Jones likely thought he'd be fielding big offers this offseason. But after a injury plauged 2008 it doesn't appear that he found the market he expected. It's likely that he signed a one year deal with the Eagles as a chance to prove himself on a high profile team. Of course, I'm just speculating here.
The Eagles obviously get a solid veteran safety to help mitigate the loss of Brian Dawkins.
"It feels great," Jones said at the press conference. "Philly has great tradition here. The fans demand the team to win and I’m very excited to be here and be a part of this organization. I want to thank coach (Andy) Reid for giving me the opportunity to come and showcase my talent.”
" I like to come down in the box and hit you," Jones said. "At the same time, I’m a ballhawk. I am going to try to implement both of those parts of my game here."
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I wanted this signing ... a little surprised it's only 1 year deal
but that makes me believe they like Demps or questions Jones.
Either way I was hoping this happened so I was glued to my computer hitting F5 on Philadelphia Eagles until it came up.
"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 6, 2009 3:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did you notice
They just bagged the Eagles Live thing? Silly Spadaro not knowing how to do a live feed.
by ajay on Mar 6, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I take it the Spaz finally resolved his technical issues?
"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 6, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On the contrary
They apparently just pretended they were never scheduled to do anything. Interesting strategy…“what technical problems? We don’t have a Eagles Live show! Move along people…”
by ajay on Mar 6, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I noticed I was waiting for it to load hit F5
and it went to the news screen with no link to Eagles live. Pretty funny.
"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 6, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bahaha… why does that not surprise me… the underlings in that place better watch out, Spaz is gonna be on the warpath now! i pitty the first stack of loose leaf paper he finds!
"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 6, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
You know Spaz went renegade in the studio. I only wish the live feed started working in the middle of it.
by ajay on Mar 6, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
rofl. the best part would be when he got totally man-handled by a coat rack or a water cooler. oh god, we could only be so fortunate or such an occurance
"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 6, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thing is
he was still a dick to the fans … he said “stop sending in your comments it hasn’t started yet and we don’t have time to go through and approve all of these.” … sorry Spaz maybe you should learn how to work the computer considering it’s your job.
"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 6, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
foos whodie
just get married already :D
If football had a church, Brian Dawkins would be my preacher !
by NorthPhillyKid on Mar 6, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
will you be attending the service
"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 6, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I sent him a comment after that saying: “Figure out your damn website Spaz”
by ajay on Mar 6, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing it didn't get approved.
"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 6, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bahaha
"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 6, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Spadaro tends to be pretty short with the fans.
I noticed that the days leading up to the Dawkins deal.
He is a little rude and cocky.
He is living my dream job and he needs to appreciate it more and have more patience.
Rob Wetmore
Leading Edge Martial Arts
www.leadingedgema.com
by LEKSensei on Mar 6, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he was a flat out jerk last year when he got fed up with hearing about Larry Fitzgerald he went off on some rant it was really funny but towards the end I felt embarrassed for him.
"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 6, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like it.....
I like the signing..
Good safety! Add depth and experience.
Curious why only one year?
Because they have faith in Demps or because they have eye on safety in the draft?
Rob Wetmore
Leading Edge Martial Arts
www.leadingedgema.com
by LEKSensei on Mar 6, 2009 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
little of column a…. little of column b
"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 6, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or column c
worried about his knee … ?maybe?
"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 6, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Sean Jones wanted a 1 year deal because the CBA expires?
by JGCarraway on Mar 6, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the tip
"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 6, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He said he hasn't been guaranteed a starter job
by ajay on Mar 6, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the FS spot … interesting.
"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 6, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm that reminds me
We like people from Georgia. Clemons, Brown, Jean-Gilles and now Jones. Am I missing anyone?
by ajay on Mar 6, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that all I know.
"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 6, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
whoops should have read below first haha
by Clyde Simmons on Mar 6, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Says he only signed 1 year deal so the team and him could get a chance to feel each other out. I’m guessing it’s questions about his knee and faith in Demps.
"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 6, 2009 4:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like the restraint.
If the Holmes does turn out to be a liability in coverage, it’s only a 1 year deal.
If on the other hand, he picks up the coverage schemes and becomes an asset to the D, we’ll have the ability to franchise and work out a long term deal next year.
Seems kind of like hiring a temp.
by cavortingEagle on Mar 6, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
insurance for demps..
Is my first thought. I really believe we are going to go with demps at FS
DeSEAN JACKSON THE ONE
by TheILLadeph on Mar 6, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My guess is they will all play in certain packages ...
… Samuel, Mikell and Brown will never come off the field.
Jones excels against the run, so I see him on run downs, Demps maybe on passing downs or in certain packages (since he was in some this year) and Hanson against three receiver sets and when they want to go press coverage and blitz.
The one-year deal threw me at first, but it actually makes sense for all parties … I think the Birds can lock him up long-term if they like him, or they can draft someone and watch his and Demps’s development and let Jones get his big 2010 payday elsewhere.
Since he’s 27 and coming off a year where he underachieved, I see long-term potential here.
by D3Keith on Mar 6, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I keep checking ... no details on TMZ yet.
"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 6, 2009 4:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They apologize that all of today’s resources being directed towards chris brown/rihanna, octomom, jennifer aniston and the lady who owns the killer monkey.
by andyreidswaistline on Mar 6, 2009 4:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha lol
i get it
To me the Eagles are like that girlfriend that pisses u off, then u hate her, but the next morning you wake up and remember that thing u love so much about her
by XxBleedGreen5xX on Mar 7, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow I’m really surprised that its a one year deal. Safeties have gotten good deals this year, so there has to be some real doubts about his health and the impact on his coverage ability.
I'm not ready to move on from #20.
by LeonSA on Mar 6, 2009 4:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Others have suggested
Jones wants a 1-year deal because he had a couple really good years but was injured this offseason, and could be playing for a huge deal in ’10.
Makes sense.
by D3Keith on Mar 6, 2009 6:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't remember that game
Did he pick that pass off?
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 6, 2009 4:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
haha DeSeans pass.
"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 6, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hehe yeah
if you watch the video on Philadelphiaeagles.com they ask id DeSean is he worst QB he has ever seen
by homestar2281 on Mar 6, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
$$$
Anyone know how much we’re paying this guy?
Andy Reid - Causing High Blood Pressure Since 1999
by Philthy on Mar 6, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not enough to hinder us from signing whoever they want
by andyreidswaistline on Mar 6, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good deal for both parties. We’ll see if he fits in well and if we like him, we can either franchise him or work out a long term deal. Jones gets to be in another contract year and will be highly motivated to put up huge numbers to get a good contract.
On another note, I know this is off-topic but is Stacy Andrews going to be playing next year?
by chrisbeomsuh on Mar 6, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I believe so. I haven’t seen it written anywhere recently however I am almost positive Andrews made mention to the fact that he will be ready for the season. I believe it was the interview in front of the beautiful and efficient Philadelphia international airport.
"My worst breakup was with Stacy...It was on a Sunday, we were reading the paper and I said 'I think the Eagles can clinch the NFC East' she looked up and told me it was over." -Kevin from 'The Office"
by DiLe47 on Mar 6, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dude your signature is awesome! I don’t really watch a lot of The Office, but I would have wet myself with that one!
I'm not ready to move on from #20.
by LeonSA on Mar 7, 2009 7:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Office has several subtle Philly sports references. The former temp/wunderkind is named “Ryan Howard”. Take a look at bobbleheads that sit on some of the desks. I’m not sure if it’s because the show takes place in Scranton, or coincidence, or an inside joke. The Office is the only show (besides the Eagles) that I consider "can’t miss: TV.
I bleed green and I piss silver and blue
by oldasquick on Mar 7, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Even though im sad to see dawkins go…… I think we might have struck gold here. Hopefully he plays the way he has been playing and has a great year with us and we extend him after the year is up. He has more interceptions that sheldon has his whole career so we will see what happens
" If you do that its really unfair, that's my teammate (sniff), that's my quarterback, if you guys do that its not fair, we lost as a team (sniff, sniff, sniff, sniff, sniff)." - Terrell Owens
by FrankieFresh on Mar 7, 2009 12:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hitters in the secondary
I wanna see receivers be afraid to cross the middle against us….like the House of Pain game….remember the game vs the Cards in the 90s…think it was four tries at the goal line and the “D” stuffed them….Byron Evans was bent over laughin and his mouth piece fell out….
by codi on Mar 7, 2009 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Browns Fan
I’ll give you my thoughts on Sean Jones:
He’s an underrated safety, having played all his career in th same division as Troy Polamalu and Ed Reed. He has the potential to be anything from a very solid player to a borderline Pro Bowler. He’s very strong in run support and is quite a good blitzer for a SS. He’s questionable in pass coverage, namely against TE’s. He is a ball hawk though, both with INT’s and FFum’s.
I really hoped the Browns would have signed him. You getting a pretty good player with him though/
Josh Cribbs for the Hall of Fame!
by kardiackids2007 on Mar 8, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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