The Linc - Gus the Groundhog makes the Eagles

by JasonB on Sep 6, 2009 12:00 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

Bob Ford: Eagles' roster feels unfinished | Philadelphia Inquirer | 09/06/2009
For the Eagles, apparently, it's also a long way to next Sunday and the season opener at Carolina. The roster announced yesterday was like an off-the-rack suit, loose in some spots, tight in others, and destined to undergo alterations sooner rather than later.

Jason Peters eager to prove Eagles right | Philadelphia Inquirer | 09/06/2009
The Eagles grade every player on every team, and when Reid glanced at Peters' scouting report two years ago it got his attention.

Eagles: Cutdown analysis - NFC East - ESPN
I guess putting quarterback Michael Vick on the commissioner's special exemption list might qualify, but it might only be for a day or two. The Eagles kept A.J. Feeley on the 53-man roster, probably so they can keep trying to trade him. As long as Vick's on that exemption list, he can't practice with the Eagles. But they can take him off the list at any time.

Eagles Notes: Eagles shed 3 from 2008 draft | Philadelphia Inquirer | 09/06/2009
When the team announced its 53-man roster, and 2008 draft picks Bryan Smith and Jack Ikegwuonu were missing from the list, it came as a bit of a surprise. "Obviously, we had big expectations for both of those guys," Eagles general manager Tom Heckert said last night on a conference call.

Goodell displays good judgment with Vick ruling - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Goodell has earned the nickname "The Hammer" for vowing to restore order to the NFL, which has been overwhelmed by a series of misbehaving players. While he hasn’t hesitated to drop down lengthy suspensions, he’s also demonstrated a forceful but fair sensibility.

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I think Goodell is a joke

A lot of bark and no bite see: Pacman. The zero tolerance policy means you get about 10 chances.

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

by Joe_D on Sep 6, 2009 12:07 PM EDT reply actions

goodell

hes a prick .. hes too tough ..he fines and suspends people for nothing.. benson .. chad johnson gets fined for sending pepto to a corner .. thats hilarious .. goodell is bad for the game .. unless its something serious .. like a criminal charge .. or an on the field incident .. likea fight .. let teams disipline their players ..

by jack is better than asante on Sep 7, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Feeley was released. Antonio Dixon picked up off waivers from Skins.

by joetimek on Sep 6, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions

Here’s the link.

by joetimek on Sep 6, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions

Arrogant Failure

Once again,before the season starts we are destined to come up short!

Why? ARROGANCE

No tight end- Tony Gonzale could of been had, would not give up the dradt picks, but sent 3 or 4 of them walking this weekend by cutting them

Linebackers- Do not place a premium on the position and now we have no developed backup to step in and play.

Receivers- 7, Seriously, we never even throw the ball to Baskett or Avant or Brown, although I think they all can play, no one will trade for any of them.

D-line- We stink against the run. 0 improvment from last year.

Buddy Ryan got rid of these guys who could not stay healthy, That means Westbrook, Curtis, Abrimiri should all go, They are all replaceble.

This new d cordinator STINKS, dont give me its preseason, we dont show anything
We have had the same coaches for 11 years, we should be working on what we need to improve on

8 and 8 at best, I really thought 12 and 4 before the preseason

by phillyfootballer on Sep 6, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

epic failure

by eagleyosh on Sep 6, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Another teen

lmao… the d coordinator hasnt coached one game and he stinks :)

It’s like JIBTA….but worse

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

by Joe_D on Sep 6, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

hey

why am i being compared to that jackass

by jack is better than asante on Sep 7, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions

let's dissect this, shall we?

No tight end- Tony Gonzale could of been had, would not give up the dradt picks, but sent 3 or 4 of them walking this weekend by cutting them

gonzo is going to be a HOFer, but he’s 33. yeah, we could have had him, but a 2nd rounder is a lot for a tight end at that age.

Linebackers- Do not place a premium on the position and now we have no developed backup to step in and play.

true

Receivers- 7, Seriously, we never even throw the ball to Baskett or Avant or Brown, although I think they all can play, no one will trade for any of them.

somebody will trade for one of them. there’s no way we’re going into the season with 7 receivers and 2 tight ends. just be patient.

D-line- We stink against the run. 0 improvment from last year.

jason babin?

Buddy Ryan got rid of these guys who could not stay healthy, That means Westbrook, Curtis, Abrimiri should all go, They are all replaceble.

i can understand curtis and abiamiri, but brian westbrook? you’re right… guys who lead the league in yards from scrimage just fall from trees. let’s cut him now.

This new d cordinator STINKS, dont give me its preseason, we dont show anything
We have had the same coaches for 11 years, we should be working on what we need to improve on

his nfl record? 0-0. k.

8 and 8 at best, I really thought 12 and 4 before the preseason

by awd777 on Sep 6, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

oops...

8 and 8 at best, I really thought 12 and 4 before the preseason

it’s still the preseason, big guy. the eagles made the nfc championship game last year at 9-6-1. you never know with these guys.

by awd777 on Sep 6, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Some Concern: 10 and 6 is a safe guess

Thanks awd777

TE – Gonzalez could have been had for LeSean McCoy, our second round pick this year. Atlanta offered a 2nd next year which (hopefully) would have been better than our pick.

LB – How many teams have an ex-starter with less than 4 years in the league available as a backup? How more developed does he need to be? I imagine no other team in the league has a better prepared backup, maybe more talent or experience with a different team but not like Omar.

WR – Agree that other NFL folks will be happy to wait until we need to cut someone. Other coaches are just a stingy with their draft picks as the Eagles.

DL – I’ll take same as last year. 3rd ranked D that did stop the run pretty well and had a bunch of sacks. Babin was cut by 3 other teams. Thinking he is going to get a sack a game is unrealistic. I am not even sure he is active every week.

Who are you going to replace Westbrook with? Tony Gonzalez, because McCoy is not on the team. K.Curtis is probably in his last year here. Abiamiri is unfortunately very important to the Eagles. If Abiamiri can become a problem for other teams that will vastly improve the D.

McDermott is a definite concern. His only attempted track record is playoffs as a relay coach for Johnson. Spagnalo and Harbaugh seemed like pretty good coaches though so maybe Eagles will be okay.

by phxphilly on Sep 7, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Wow

Is this JIBTA’s new screen name?

"Luis Zedejas, I kick field goals. Am I nervous, yeah I suppose. Win the game by hittin the mark, this game is over before it starts."
-Buddy's Watchin You

by IWantToFlyLikeAnEagle on Sep 6, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

meant to reply to philly footballer

"Luis Zedejas, I kick field goals. Am I nervous, yeah I suppose. Win the game by hittin the mark, this game is over before it starts."
-Buddy's Watchin You

by IWantToFlyLikeAnEagle on Sep 6, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

i dont agree withany of that

i think we go 12- 4 .. our D was not as good as it was ranked last year .. i say borderline top 10 .. and our lbs do suck .. thats all i agree with.. and i dont like westy but i would never cut him .. trade him for a 1st round pick in a second tho

by jack is better than asante on Sep 7, 2009 12:51 AM EDT reply actions