A New Tight End for the Eagles?
by Bob_Q on Aug 21, 2009 6:17 PM EDT
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According to Jason LaCanfora of NFL Network and Chris McPherson of PhiladelphiaEagles.com, the Birds have invited tight end Tony Curtis for a tryout at the NovaCare Complex and are on the verge of signing him pending a physical. However, no official announcement has been made yet. A former Cowboy, Curtis would be expected to challenge Matt Schobel, Eugene Bright, and Rob Myers for the backup position behind Brent Celek. Here is what PE.com had to say about the 26-year-old Curtis:
In 36 career NFL games, all with Dallas, Curtis has 11 catches for 50 yards and three touchdowns. In fact, all three of his touchdowns came on his only three receptions in 2007. The 6-5, 251-pound Curtis was originally signed as a rookie free agent out of Portland State in 2005 by the Cowboys and spent the entire season on the practice squad. Curtis appeared to have a future in Dallas in the 2008 off-season even with the presence of Jason Witten. Dallas had traded backup tight end Anthony Fasano to the Dolphins paving the way for Curtis. However, the Cowboys used a second-round pick to select Martellus Bennett one day later.
Curtis still played in all 16 games for Dallas last year and caught 8 passes for 32 yards. Curtis was signed by the Chiefs after they traded Tony Gonzalez earlier this off-season. However, Curtis was let go when Amani Toomer was signed.
Let's hope Curtis continues to show promise, as the loss of rookie Cornelius Ingram has seriously hurt our depth at tight end.
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Taking someone else would be safer
That’s what Matt McBriar would say.
Against the Cardinals McBriar broke his foot on a blocked end zone punt… Curtis was one of the 2 culprits… And that’s just one of the many examples of his bad habits blocking (or not)…
Viva México! Go Cowboys!
For some reason
I’m not surprised. “Coupon Andy” takes the easy way out and instead of trading for a tight end that can come in and do some early damage to defenses, he digs in another teams trash can and pulls out a player. One mans trash is another mans treasure I suppose. You did it again Andy.
by macjack09 on Aug 21, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ok, but do you know of any TEs to trade for?
It’s easy to say he should just go trade for a proven TE that can do damage right away… but that’s a lot easier said that done. We would all love a deal, but is there one to be done? What’s out there?
I still say Ben Watson
He aint a starter no more, he’s fighting for a roster spot, he might even be cut by the time preseason ends, he’s in Belichek’s doghouse, they said they’ve been willing to trade him. ? Sounds like a move to make to me. We could have traded for Scheffler, but he’s had time to impress the coaches. There are probably more out there up for trade. I mean is it a problem for me to question in believing a guy who was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs AFTER they got rid of Tony G? I’m sorry for having little faith in him for minimal success in 4 years.
Who's saying that he's available?
The janitors of the Patriots facilities?
We’re talking about Belichik here, that guy doesn’t allow information to leak, so all this info about Watson is probably garbage being thrown around just to see if something sticks.
Viva México! Go Cowboys!
He don't let info leak
just film of other team plays.
I got family in NE and Maroney is my cousin. He told us awhile back.
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2009/8/10/983670/vernon-davis-would-be-awesome-but
Felix is better than Brian. You can call me FIBTB.
As much as I would like that....
The chances of us getting The Scheff are slim to none and over the last few weeks slim has said @#$% you to the Eagles. He’s turned into Kyle Orton’s favorite target and that waste of a coaching contract McDaniels has already said that he won’t trade Tony unless for a first rounder and I sure as hell don’t see the Eagles doing that.
Here's Three TE's to See About
I see three teams with ‘extra’ TE’s and poor WR. Yeah, there will be plenty of WR cut from rosters (and better quality than TE) but most teams would want a backup not a third stringer so that is why a trade is worth it. Plus you get them in for a couple pre-season games.
Chicago: Desmond Clark. Gaines was brought in to be backup to Olsen.
Tennessee: Alge Crumpler. Scaife may be available for a high price as franchise guy. Also drafted Cook and still have Stevens from last year’s draft.
Baltimore: Todd Heap was on the block earlier but LJ Smith is the backup (yuck).
Eagles have extra WR’s. However, Curtis and Brown are recovering from injury and have less value. Avant might have the most trade value for the reason the Eagles like him.
Maybe Tennessee would take Brown (has upside value and cheap contract) for Crumpler, who would become an experienced backup. Myers goes to Practice Squad and Schobel cut.
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