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Rumor: Eagles interested in Denver TE Tony Scheffler

We've heard rumors over the past few weeks that Denver TE Tony Scheffler is on the trading block because he doesn't really fit the mold of the TE the New England style offense uses.

With the Broncos pick of TE Richard Quinn in the second round and their acquisition of Daniel Graham last year, Scheffler has become expendable and Bob Brookover hears that the Eagles could be interested.

Don't be surprised if they use their extra third-round pick in next year's draft to make a trade with Denver for tight end Tony Scheffler. The teams have talked about a deal and the Eagles told the Broncos they would be interested depending on what they do in this draft.

The "extra third" he refers to is the 2010 third round pick the team acquired from Seattle for trading out of the third round this year.

The 26 year old Scheffler is 6'5 240lbs and runs a 4.54 40. He's fast with good hands, but has had durability concerns. If a deal were to happen, it would likely take place after the draft.

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exciting...

6 ft 5 in 240 and runs 4.5 40yd very intriguing.

by ABails8 on Apr 26, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Is that you Al?

Just kidding :)

Tony is a great pass catching TE — I would love to have him.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Apr 26, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

ingram

is a more athletic te .. sheffler is just another celek

by jack is better than asante on Apr 26, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah but as folks

said below this sounds like it is just Brookover speculating.

by sdf on Apr 26, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Well...

…if we don’t draft a TE, expect this to happen.

by ajay on Apr 26, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

hmm

Seems to make sense for the Eagles. Every TE in the draft was available to them except Petigoo when their pick came around in the 3rd round.
I think if they dont take a TE this will most likely happen. Not sure if this guy can block or not…dont know much about him.

by Gdog2009 on Apr 26, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Ingram still

on the board, with Iggles set to have their first Day 2 pick in about nine picks.

Unless they trade again, of course.

by sdf on Apr 26, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

nothing special

ingram, casey, the guys already taken… none of em that good anyway. i’m starting to think that FO is thinking “why bother with sub-par guys?”

by Bleediots on Apr 26, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well Ingram

if he’s healthy, and if he’s ready mentally, has quite a bit of talent. Those are some ifs, but maybe worth spending one of several fifth round picks when you still have a bunch.

by sdf on Apr 26, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

why noy do both? get ingram and sceffler and cut schobel

"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 Apr 26, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I just thought this was too funny not to post. The 141 pick in the draft:

Denver Broncos (from Cleveland via Philadelphia, New England, and Baltimore)

141 was passed around more than Foos’ sister (sorry foos, you made the last post)

by Clyde Simmons on Apr 26, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

shr died three years ago… wtg

"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 Apr 26, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think your left hand is positioned wrong..

by Clyde Simmons on Apr 26, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

typing one handed...

watchin the phils on one tv, the draft on another, and trying to pay attention here as well

"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 Apr 26, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was hilarious when the guy announced it in the arena.

by JasonB on Apr 26, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

So way 137, as I mentioned below

Ravens (From Lions through Seahawks though Eagles through Patriots)

I wonder what the record is for most teams holding and trading a particular pick.

by sdf on Apr 26, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

welcome to philly mr. ingram… (as long as the texans don’t take you)

"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 Apr 26, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

We'll see in a moment

Lord knows Andy and the front office have fooled us before.

by sdf on Apr 26, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

nope

never fooled me. not once. ever,

by Bleediots on Apr 26, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Argh. And Houston takes Casey

Just have the feeling the FO lost another pick they played too-clever-by-half in trying to slide back and get

by HoosierPop on Apr 26, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Well of course

we’ll never know, since the party line will be that they always wanted Ingram.

by sdf on Apr 26, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alright good

really think it’s worth the chance. If he pans out, he’s far more than a fifth round talent.

by sdf on Apr 26, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Still possible--given questions about his desire to play--that the Eagles make that trade with TEN or DEN

Either way, it’s a value pick. Risk/reward, while retaining options. I’d be happier with other TE’s but at least the FO addressed the hole.

by HoosierPop on Apr 26, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ya kiper had him ranked 2nd behind pettigrew for TEs in this draft. Hit or miss Im sure he will still be a decent compliment to Celek and getting a TE for depth was the most important part of this pick.

by IgglesFanDeployd on Apr 26, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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