Happy trails A.J. Feeley
by JasonB on Sep 7, 2009 12:11 AM EDT
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Today the Eagles released A.J. Feeley, who spent six seasons in two stints with the Eagles and started seven games. Presumably, the Eagles were unable to trade Feeley in the past few days and decided to release him now rather than keep him around for a few more weeks.
Yesterday, we noted that releasing a QB and adding a DT was a possibility, and it turns out that the Eagles cut Feeley to do just that. The Eagles claimed 6-3 322 pound DT Antonio Dixon, who was a rookie free agent from Miami that was cut by the Redskins.
Feeley was always an interesting character on this team and in this city. His popularity and public profile always far exceeded his actual on field production or natural talent. He's made a career out of being nothing more than a backup or third string QB, but the fact that he's a nice guy and dates a good looking, semi famous pro athlete has always made him well liked by Eagles fans.
In many ways Feeley typifies the old adage of the backup QB being "the most popular guy in town." He never had the expectations that Donovan McNabb has had, so he's never gotten the pressure or criticism Donovan has. When Feeley came into a game and played well, everyone loved him... when he came into a game and struggled... well that was ok because he's just the backup. It was always a win-win for Feeley with Eagles fans. In some ways, I guess he can count himself lucky that he never actually became the starting QB of this team. He'll always be liked in this town now, but had he ever had the expectations of a starting QB... I'm not so sure his legacy would be looked upon quite as fondly.
In the end, A.J. is a good guy and he did a good job in the role he filled on this team. I'm sure all Eagles fans join me in wishing him well. I'm sure he'll be able to catch on with some team in need of a QB.
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I didn't know A.J. dated that hottie
Way to go dude. He was a serviceable backup.
And Hank Baskett with Kendra. Gives me an extra respect for both A.J. and Hank.
by Rumplestiltskin02 on Sep 7, 2009 12:39 AM EDT reply actions
Wait... what???
Does this mean no more Heather Mitts around town???
NNNNOOOOoooooooo……
PLEASE bring him (and HER!) back, Andy!
good luck
AJ was a good 3rd string QB who at times looked like he could be a star in this league. (see NE game a few years ago) but then when teams actually took some time to scout for him his true potential showed(see miami…entire season) .
He has a hot wife but I am sure every player on the eagles have a hot girlfriend. You just dont see them ;)
Does anyone else find Kendra super annoying ? I only like her if she is never permitted to speak.
Now that shes pregnant, I think we should just stop talking about her for a while, nothing to see there.
by philiafan14364 on Sep 7, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Good Luck A. J.
Part of me hopes he ends up in the UFL and starts for one of those teams so I have a reason to watch and be a fan of one of those teams.
Sometimes it's just fun to take the family for a spin around the lake in the old boat. Even if it's not your family or your boat, and they're screaming for you to stop.
by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Sep 7, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
Tragic.
AJ Feeley was a good guy. I hope the team didn’t make a mistake with Vick.
"When Dawk hits you, you stay hit."
-Troy Vincent
by cybourgeoisie on Sep 8, 2009 9:31 AM EDT reply actions
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