Bird Droppings 6/3/09

by JasonB on Jun 3, 2009 11:54 AM EDT in News Comment 7 comments

Rich Hofmann: Sheldon Brown smart to miss Eagles minicamp, stay healthy | Philadelphia Daily News | 06/03/2009
Rich Hoffman says Sheldon Brown missing camp "is not a big deal."

Westbrook’s ankle not ready for camp - The Delaware County Daily Times : Serving Delaware County, PA(DelcoTimes.com)
Eagles running back Brian Westbrook arrived at voluntary camp Tuesday in midseason form. That is to say, questionable.

Stacy Andrews 'a little sore' after testing knee at Eagles minicamp | Philadelphia Daily News | 06/03/2009
Stacy Andrews participated in practice for the first team after his offseason knee surgery

Jackson channels grief into work ethic | Delawareonline.com | The News Journal
Desean Jackson has revealed that his father died of cancer several weeks ago.

PhillyBurbs.com: Back to the drawing board
Newly signed offensive lineman Jason Peters must relearn blocking technique with Eagles.

Source: Eagles, McNabb Progressing on Deal
Derrick Gunn is reporting that the Eagles and Donovan McNabb are talking about restructuring the final 2 years of his contract

Sheldon should be seething | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/03/2009
Bob Brookover thinks Sheldon Brown should be upset if the Eagles give McNabb a new deal.

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I don’t agree with Brookover that Sheldon should be seething if McNabb gets a new deal. While I like Sheldon and agree he is underpaid McNabb is waaaaay more important to this team.

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by The Legend on Jun 3, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree.

I know this topic got beat into the ground over the spring, but having two years remaining and being a productive team leader and a pro-bowl caliber, franchise QB versus being a solid, reliable cornerback who has yet to make a pro-bowl are worlds apart. Not to mention the whole, Sheldon got paid upfront thing with a long term deal. Is he underpaid? Debatable. But didn’t he already get paid and happily except that payday? Yes.

Sheldon has no reason to be seething. If you want to be a team leader and be paid like a team leader, you show up to OTA’s and lead by example. Who pays a team leader team leader-like money before knowing if they can lead a team?

by J800 on Jun 3, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Yea that article is garbage

If you can’t see the difference between the McNabb and Sheldon Brown situations, then you are clinically retarded.

by BreckBirds20 on Jun 3, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

in midseason form. That is to say, questionable.

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by joshjoshjosh on Jun 3, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha

I laughed too.

by Igglesfan13 on Jun 4, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

“If you’re not here, then you give other people an opportunity to show it. I remember Jon Runyan saying that over and over for the last 10 years, or 9 years, or whatever it’s been. He said, ’I’m not going to miss one snap because it gives another guy a chance to step in there.’ I think that’s how the guys think and really that’s the truth. It’s an obvious statement because it’s the truth.”

This is a statement from the first article about Brown missing the optional workouts. If he holds out, he is going to lose his starting job. We have too much talent at the position for him not to. It’s kinda funny that the Eagles seem to be so prepared at this position anytime there is a problem. I remember really panicking when Taylor and Vincent left, but the Eagles’ planned accordingly. The eagles will probably lose both Brown and Sheppard within a year of each other, and I don’t think it will bother anyone.

I would also advise Sheldon to get rid of that ATV after what happened to Rodney Rogers. So sad.

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by royboy on Jun 3, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gotta feel for DJack

my thoughts and prayers go out to his family through this tough time for him

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 4, 2009 7:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs