3 Eagles Cut Before Training Camp

by Bob_Q on Jun 11, 2009 8:03 PM EDT

This afternoon, Dave Spadaro of PhiladelphiaEagles.com announced that the team has released quarterback Adam DiMichele and running back Walter Mendenhall. In addition, defensive tackle Amon Gordon was waived after suffering a torn Achilles tendon prior to OTAs. Here's a brief look at where this leaves us at each position heading into training camp:

Quarterback:

Although DiMichele was not widely believed to provide serious competition for our current three quarterbacks, there was always the chance he could have beaten out aging QB A.J. Feeley for the number three spot. DiMichele's departure solidifies our three-QB depth chart as Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb, and Feeley.

Running Back:

While popular among the fans of BleedingGreenNation, the older brother of Rashad Mendenhall apparently did not impress the coaches enough to earn an invitation to training camp. With Westbrook out until the regular season, this leaves us with Lorenzo Booker, LeSean McCoy, and Eldra Buckley with plenty of playing time to fight for the backup positions. Interestingly enough, we still have three fullbacks on our roster: Leonard Weaver, Kyle Eckel, and Marcus Mailei. Since Weaver is the clear starter, I'm guessing Eckel and maybe Mailei will turn thier attention to the halfback position.

Defensive Tackle:

At a crowded position, Gordon's departure frees up a little space for the rest of the bunch to battle it out. There's no telling whether Andy Reid and Co. will decide to go with three or four DT's this season, but one thing's for sure. Barring an injury or a surprise trade, the top three spots will be taken by Mike Patterson, Brodrick Bunkley, and Trevor Laws. The remaining spot (if there even is one) will have to be fought over by Dan Klecko, Jervonte Jackson, and Trevor Jenkins.

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Mendenhall is the older brother.

"Eagles fans are a passionate group who love their team," said McNabb, "if not the actual players. It's not like winning a Super Bowl before the first month of the season is the hardest thing they've ever asked of me. That'd be all those times they asked me to go kill myself."

by greenbean#twoOH on Jun 11, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

Whoops. My bad. Fixed!

Fly, Eagles, Fly...

by Bob_Q on Jun 11, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn

I would have liked to see someone push Feeley for a roster spot.

by flylikeaneagle on Jun 11, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions

Why?

What’s Feeley ever done wrong for us? He may not have been strong for other teams after he left us…but he’s gotta be the best 3rd string QB in the league…the dude wins games (or he’s the first one to come really close against the 2007 undefeated Pats) I love having Feeley on the roster.

"What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."- Sheldon Brown on his pounding of Reggie Bush in the '06 Playoffs

by jalarsen1 on Jun 11, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions

+ 1

When I look at this team, I still don't feel as though we are very far away, 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 Jun 12, 2009 4:04 AM EDT up reply actions

i still ~~know think that AJ Feeley is better than Kolb~~

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:50 AM EDT up reply actions

SOB

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions

lol

Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant

by EagleGreeninMD on Jun 12, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions

he’s the first one to come really close against the 2007 undefeated Pats

Feeley always plays sick against the Pats, I think that’s why Miami wanted him.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

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