Trotter coming back????

by topcat6 on Sep 24, 2009 5:51 PM EDT Comment 27 comments

Adam Schefter, of ESPN, says that the Eagles have worked out Jeremiah Trotter to see what kind of shape he is in at this point.

This doesn't seem to be good news for our starting MLB Omar Gaither. I never played in the NFL, or in College, but Gaither doesn't seem to be getting the job done. He hasn't been impressive, thus far, but lets hope this work out of Trotter lights a fire or something.

Does anyone else really really... miss Stewart Bradley? Jeez, we could really use his services right now.

What does everyone else think? Is Gaither getting it done? No way Trotter comes back, right? Who else has a man crush and really misses Stewart Bradley? This doesn't show that Sean McDermott has a lot of confidence in Gaither.

What should we do?

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/moving_the_chains/Reports_Eagles_work_out_Trotter.html

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Wow

That’s shocking.

…wow

by LegendKnight22 on Sep 24, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hear Bergey's in town

I bleed green and I piss silver and blue

by oldasquick on Sep 24, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

for the win

by 700 Level on Sep 24, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No F-ing Way . . . .right?

Cmon, we cut Trotter for a reason and there HAS to be somebody better at middle linebacker (at this point in time) than Trotter, right?

He was slow then and even slower now. Isn’t Mays back from injury now? This news is too big to swallow or is that what my gf said to me last night? :) hahah

Dr_Mayo

by EagleFan_FromCalifornia on Sep 24, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

dont really know what to think about that one

by Mikegeminsky on Sep 24, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Trotter can’t run. That is what I remember Andy saying when he cut him.

I would really like to hear other peoples assesment of Gaither’s play. Don’t kill the messenger, I just would like someone to tell my that my eyes are seeing wrong and Gaither is good.

Do you remember the end of the 2007 season? Didn’t they lose to the Saints because we couldn’t stop the run? Who was our MLB? Wasn’t it Gaither? Who wants to see that happen again?

I don’t want to think about those possiblities.

by topcat6 on Sep 24, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he also had bad knees atthe time and didn’t want to have surgery.he had the surgery after the season.so you never know

by Eaglefaneric on Sep 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think this is the same as them working out Runyan

When Reid and the birds have a soft spot for guys, they take a look at them.

I wouldn’t be surprised if this was an audition for a small role, like run downs and special teams, if anything. I don’t think he’s here to replace Gaither. Mentor him maybe.

For a roster that Banner called the best in the NFL, they sure are making a lot of changes.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Sep 24, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Isn't that odd?

You’re right, D3, Banner DID call the roster the best in the NFL! Could peerless Joe have been mistaken? That would be shocking!

"Right now Winston Justice is the guy...until that person gets back out there"

by EvilBanner on Sep 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HAHA

I love your criticism of Joe…though it’s not always merited, in this case it most certainly is!

"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 Sep 24, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think he makes it for whatever reason. You could be right, goal line sounds logical.

Banner is EVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by topcat6 on Sep 24, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If Trotter came back that would be epic

by fhqwagads on Sep 24, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Don;t know why...

tho Trotter was a beast for a few seasons.

Surprised that I read he’s only 32.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Sep 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don’t know Omar had a decent game against the Panthers (fumble recovery, 4 tackles and .5 a sack) and was a key part of containing DeAngelo Williams and Jonathon Stewart to under 40 yards a piece (that and all the points on the board).

Against the Saints he looked bad he over pursued and just looked out of place. I’m 50-50 on him right now I think he has the abilities but tends to over play himself.

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"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 Sep 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WTF

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

by Joe_D on Sep 24, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No Effin way

Gaithers hasnt been all that bad…. has he, I guyess I didnt watch him mutch in the last game

RIP JJ

by MeanGreen5 on Sep 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bradley

Was gonna be my boy this season…I was ready to get his jersey…I was excited…now I have no idea…

Trotter was too slow for us 2 years ago…can’t imagine he got faster in his time away…

MLB is a real concern…I was never high on Gaither. I was admittedly high on Joe Mays, until he couldn’t cover in preseason. it’s a real question mark for us, and one that teams are going to exploit

by jalarsen1 on Sep 24, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I miss having an impact linebacker.

by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Sep 24, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was so mad when bradley went down. i freely admit im biased by i think without doubt he would have been a pro bowler this season. im tempted with trotter because he was of my favorites when he was playing. he always gave everything he had on the field. however at this point i really dont think he has anything in the tank and i dont think this would be a smart idea. also, i know our linebackers got torched against the saints, but i think they will be decent this year. jordan especially i think will be a solid player.

by eaglesinmd on Sep 24, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why is everyone discussing it like

Trotter would be brought in to start immediately?

This is a guy who at the peak of his game accepted a backup/ST role, why wouldn’t he now?

Also, isn’t Gaither stronger in coverage than most LBs? He used to be the nickel LB … so if he got replaced, it would be on run downs. Trotter was always pretty good playing downhill.

But teams do take advantage of slow LBs in coverage. Anyone remeber the Levon Kirkland year?

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Sep 25, 2009 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs