Trotter On the Verge of Becoming an Eagle Again?
by Bob_Q on Sep 28, 2009 7:39 PM EDT
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Word on the street is that former Eagles middle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter could be back for another season. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the 32-year old veteran was in Philadelphia for a second time this week to undergo a physical. Andy Reid and the coaching staff must have liked what they saw from Trotter's initial workout, which was reportedly just to "see where he was at" after a year away from the game.
The "Axe Man" has been in and out of an Eagles uniform since he was first drafted by the Birds in 1998. While on the field, Trotter provided ferocious play, helping the team reach the Super Bowl in 2004 after his ascent to the starting MLB position. Trotter accumulated 632 tackles over his 10 year NFL career, including 12.5 sacks, 9 interceptions, and 2 touchdowns. A knee injury forced the Eagles to cut him after the 2006 season, thus beginning the era of Stewart Bradley.
Now, with Bradley on Injured Reserve, the move to sign Trotter makes sense. He can provide veteran leadership among the young linebacking corps, plus his prior knowledge of the Eagles' defense will hopefully help him to quickly adjust back to the NFL. It is unlikely that he will start, however, as Omar Gaither led the team in tackles with nine against the Chiefs. Akeem Jordan has also produced two interceptions in three games and Chris Gocong has continued his solid play. Even Tracy White has been getting in on the action, rotating in for Jordan in the nickel formation. The question remains then, that if Trotter is signed, who will be cut to make room for him?
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I donno, Dixon got some snaps on Sunday. He’s a big boy. I’d kind of like to keep him.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
I didn’t pay close enough attention to see him.
I think we’ve got enough players in the secondary we could afford to cut ties with Patterson, in that case.
I am the people's troll :3™
(I’m not a huge fan of Ellis Hobbs, though. I’m kind of scared about what’s behind Hanson)
I am the people's troll :3™
Hobbs sucks
I guess now we can see why the Pats let him go so cheap.
I kinda think Demps is the better return guy as well…
Overall…not a Hobbs supporter what so ever..I can’t believe people thought he could challenge Sheldon…he can’t even challenge Hanson
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Sep 29, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm always the one yelling at people to love the team not the players
but im kinda geeking out right now about the possibility of him being back… and actually being effective…
Brent Celek is the man
Yeah, I thought you were a big softie at heart.
I want Trotter back as well.
"Right now Winston Justice is the guy...until that person gets back out there"
effective?
I love trott, but if they are going to use him for anything on the field other than blowing up run gaps and blitzing…its going to hurt our D
Hes the man..but he is far toooo slow for running sideline to sideline or for any type of pass coverage…
Garcia is gone btw.
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Sep 29, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
reggie brown
weve had him inactive 2 outta 3 games so far…do we REALLY need another WR with everyone weve got?
You dont like my IGGLES???!!!! well you can just suck my VICK!
by northern eagle on Sep 28, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
we made Reggie inactive for a ton of games last year but didn’t cut him this year.
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
Face the inevitable, Whodie
Your BFF Reggie is gonna get…as mentioned above…the AXE
"Right now Winston Justice is the guy...until that person gets back out there"
not for Trotter it wouldn’t make any sense to cut him and keep Garcia. Neither is going to play.
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
If reggie made it this far w/o being cut…garcia is the one to go.
The cap hit is apparently the ONLY reason Brown is still a part of this team.
However, I can only hope that we send Reggie packing..
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Sep 29, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Cap hit
The Eagles would take a pretty substantial cap hit to release Reggie. Plus, with Curtis injured, we need some depth there.
thats what I'm saying
I’m okay with this as long as Garcia is the one who gets cut.
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
I LOVE THIS MOVE!
not sure of who we would cut…but i love trotter. I dont own many jerseys but his is one of them…i could wear it with pride again
You dont like my IGGLES???!!!! well you can just suck my VICK!
sorry
beat ya too it ;-P…..
You dont like my IGGLES???!!!! well you can just suck my VICK!
by northern eagle on Sep 28, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
4 QB'S?
its definately garcia. At this point if garcia is cut would you rather the eagles sign trotter or runyan?
hard to say..
i loved runyan while he was with us. i don’t know how he’d work out though.. on the other hand, trotter has been gone for (?) years, and althrough he was a great eagle, can he make the transition back?
plus, hobbs probably won’t be gone right after we got him. -i know he’s sucked it up on big plays lately, but he should redeem himself.
No, I don’t think Hobbs will be cut. I just don’t trust him, but then again, as our 4th CB, he shouldn’t be covering anyone out of his league.
I am the people's troll :3™
or atleast reid shouldn't put him against anyone too good..
but andy makes great calls all the time, right?
Yes...actually very often
most of us here tend to be pretty avid Andy supporters
"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
Yeah, I am thinking that Garcia will be the one to get cut. It just makes total sense with McNabb, Kolb and Vick.
I would rather have that, but the cap hit would be too much with him.
by phillyphan9208 on Sep 28, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah cutting Reggie would be a big cap hit.
And it may not seem like it, but Reggie could still potentially help this team.
by Rumplestiltskin02 on Sep 28, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I really don’t think so. Unless this team gets ravaged with injuries at the wideout position, we really don’t need him.
by phillyphan9208 on Sep 28, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
That's part of it.
Injuries happen and it’s nice to have a receiver who’s started in this league before if we need him. But even without injuries, I still say he will contribute to this team at some point this season, even though most people probably disagree with me.
by Rumplestiltskin02 on Sep 28, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
really
whether or not you like Reggie, would you really keep 4 QBs on your active 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
It’s gotta be Garcia.
(f you, jake delhomme, by the way)
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
Romo didn’t get a TD (6 pts). I lost by 5 points. I hate kharma.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
You put yourself in a position where you had to root for Tony Romo. That’s why I hate fantasy football.
I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.
I stay away from all 3 of the East teams
in fantasy for that reason…I hate going into a game hoping the Eagles win, but Jacobs, or Portis, or Witten, have huge games…such a conflict of interests
"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
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