Eagles activate Michael Vick, release Hank Baskett

by JasonB on Sep 15, 2009 2:53 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

The Eagles news mill has absolutely been on fire these past few days... Yet another major(somewhat) story has just broken. The Eagles taken Michael Vick off the exempt list and added him to the 53 man roster. To make room, they released WR Hank Baskett.

With just one week left in Vick's suspension, the Eagles obviously felt it was time for him to start practicing with the team. I'm sure the uncertain status of Donovan McNabb for the next week or two played at least some part in that.

As for Baskett, it appears that he was the odd man out in the Eagles' crowded WR corps. It's somewhat surprising to see Baskett, who was active last week, be released before Reggie Brown, who was inactive. That said, if you look at career production Reggie has been the better player. That must be what the Eagles are looking at.

Baskett's perceived potential has always seemed to belie his actual production. Still, he made some big plays here, he blocks, and he works hard on special teams. I have no doubt he'll catch on somewhere. He definitely belongs on an NFL roster.

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Not even a 7th rounder?!?!?

Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(

by JimmyK on Sep 15, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

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by EagleGreeninMD on Sep 15, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

DANG.. a little upset about that move. I liked Baskett. He was a good guy and a decent player. But at least Vick can start practicing. Still would of rather seen Brown go.

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by Eaglesgrl5 on Sep 15, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

Good luck in Baltimore Hank.

Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(

by JimmyK on Sep 15, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

They needed to get Mike Vick practicing I guess.

They have to gameplan for the Chiefs. Being short McNabb, they figured it would best suite them to go into that with Vick as well.

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by yophillybro on Sep 15, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions

TERRIBLE MOVE!!!!

This is a terrible move. Why would they release are tallest WR and keep Reggie Brown over him! Terrible, terrible move.

by jdavis89 on Sep 15, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

If they release Brown, they incur cap penalties until 2091 (estimated).

Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(

by JimmyK on Sep 15, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions

So he's tall?

So what? He doesn’t play tall and he doesn’t produce. I don’t dislike Hank, but he doesn’t really offer anything. The fact that he’s never learned how to use his size has always been a major disappointment for me.

Frankly, I wouldn’t have been bothered if either were released.

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by JasonB on Sep 15, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Yeah...

Hank wasn’t very good at being tall, there are only two TD’s that I can think of that he caught that were because of his size.

Also I wonder who Big Red activates Brown or Gibson, I am leaning towards Gibson.

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by The Legend on Sep 15, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions

completely agreed

I just think Reggie is getting a bad shake though. I thought his first 3 yrs he was great, its not his fault he got injured and Desean is the truth…I think he should be active next week, him and Garcia do have a history.

by NJEagle on Sep 16, 2009 2:45 AM EDT up reply actions

When did Hank Baskett

turn into Harold Carmichael. Am I missing something? Sure, he’s tall, he’s also a drop machine.

by Cormican on Sep 15, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s not even that tall. He’s under 6’3 (or was at the time of the combine anyway)

by FredEx on Sep 15, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

The Eagles have a pretty short Receiving corp

Compared to DeSean, Jeremy and Reggie. 6’3" is pretty good.

by Cormican on Sep 16, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions

Here comes Brad Childress a callin…he LOVES to hire former Eagles.

by TrevorR on Sep 15, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Haha, he traded Baskett to us in the first place for Billy McMullen.

Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(

by JimmyK on Sep 15, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Dumb.

Hank contributes to the team…Brown no longer does. It may not be a huge contribution but Hank makes us better right NOW. Especially because we didn’t get anything in return for Hank really makes this dumb. No one wants Reggie’s contract. Should’ve taken the cap hit and kept him.

by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Sep 15, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Hank Baskett defined Eagle fandom insanity

Pretty much the only reason anyone defended him was because he was tall. He never had the talent, never had the hands, never had the separation skills, but because he was tall, a sect of Eagles fans did not want to see him leave. These same people think that the Eagles made a mistake by not drafting mediocre small school WR Ramses Barden (who will never be productive in the NFL), and get mad whenever the Eagles don’t sign some random practice squad reject who is 6’4.

He should have been cut prior to the season. Brandon Gibson is a better talent than he is, and might actually see the field now.

by ZorkNemesis on Sep 15, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions

I disagree in an extent. I think the people that wanted Baskett to stay was thinking about his ability to play special teams and his ability to block. Numbers or not, Brown and Baskett won’t see much time on the field receiving wise cause we have so much talent. Both of them are decent so if you figure in the other factors that Baskett is able to produce is a bit more versitile, but not necessary a quality receiver. This is all without using the cap as an excuse. Obviously the cap hit would be most damaging and we would keep Brown, but personally I was for keeping Baskett.

- other reasons I wanted to keep Baskett was for non-football/emotional/personal reasons, like finding him attractive, feeling bad that Kendra just moved to Philly for the season and now they’re gonna have to move again, hes a sincere, decently nice guy and especially because now I feel even worse for that guy in the “Silver Linings Playbook” since he worshiped Baskett once he got out of the mental institution. lol

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by Eaglesgrl5 on Sep 15, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Just when I bought a Baskett jersey, too.

Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(

by JimmyK on Sep 15, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

well that...

…and he played special teams. Reggie doesn’t, so does that mean he’s going to start??

by RucanorX on Sep 15, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

no, just that Reggie start playing special teams.

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by yophillybro on Sep 15, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

He was in preseason.

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by JasonB on Sep 15, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

what I don't get is the fascination with Dimitri Patterson and Mike McGlynn

You could have cut either one of these 2 guys with out fear of them being picked up. But Basket will get picked up.

Now after McNabbs return, we need to cut a QB, unless we keep 4, I really hope not.

We should have cut Patterson!

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by yophillybro on Sep 15, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Years back, in a similar situation, we would probably be saying “What’s the fascination with Quintin Mikell?”

Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(

by JimmyK on Sep 15, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

McGlynn

They aren’t going to cut an O-lineman right now. They’re already down two on the line with Andrews and Herremans.

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by JasonB on Sep 15, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, I agree, but no one would pick him up. I can't be on the

practice squad though, he will just be a free agent. We Have Gibson, Fanaika on the practice squad.

And Cole plays Guard and Center.

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by yophillybro on Sep 15, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Side note - This could mean no Runyan...

Unless they REALLY, REALLY wanted to get Vick back out onto the field practicing, I think they would have waited to sign Runyan before using that roster spot for Vick.

Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(

by JimmyK on Sep 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions

Don't list Vick as a QB

They should just call him their new 7th WR.

by DLawrence on Sep 15, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

Or just adopt the college recruiting terminology

and label him “athlete”.

by HoosierPop on Sep 15, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

gOOd bye Kendra.

by MehP.20 on Sep 15, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

so sad. It would of been nice to see the Eagles context on her show… that is pretty much the only reason i watched it.

In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
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by Eaglesgrl5 on Sep 15, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Who ever picks up Baskett

will get to start using the the term “Baskett Catch” all over again. At least we don’t have to hear THAT anymore.

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by oldasquick on Sep 15, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

True, but now that he's a free agent you can follow the Baskett case

by Cormican on Sep 15, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Salary Cap

Brown is a $5.6+ million hit against the cap if cut. There is no way Brown was or is getting cut.

Baskett is a $1.5 million savings against the cap since his cap number is all salary and he is not a vested veteran.

Plus, we watched Brown and Baskett start together in Week 3 to 7 of 2006. Brown had all the production.

by Andrew B on Sep 15, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs

+1 rec

too bad your post is buried

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Sep 15, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Good Luck Hank!!

I really thought Hank was going to be our Number Two receiver before Peanut had such a great season last year. Good luck Hank, I hope you catch on somewhere. Of course sitting home and playing house with your wife isn’t a bad proposition either. All the best to you and your family!!

by Ralph S on Sep 15, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

Why the release

The Eagles need to learn how to balance their depth. They carry 4 QBs and 7 WRs(before they released Baskett), and 2 TEs and god knows how many lineman. They could have gotten something for Baskett in a trade even if it was just some future draft pick in 2011 if they had to get rid of him. They should have just released some lineman.

by PhillyIggle on Sep 15, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

Evil Banner???

EB, what are you doing posting as PhillyIggle. You silly dofus……

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by TexasLax on Sep 15, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

hahahaha

you call all trash reggie now .. but he will be active this week .. and will start contributing .. kolb may like reggie brown .. mcnabb doesnt throw to him .. hes a nice wr .. and much more valuable than hank fuckin baskett .. hahahah so bitch all you want .. cuz brown is not going anywhere

by jack is better than asante on Sep 15, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions