Eagles sign TE Alex Smith
by JasonB on Sep 8, 2009 1:57 PM EDT
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ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Eagles have signed former Patriots & Buccaneers TE Alex Smith.
Sent to ESPN: Philadephia agreed to terms today with tight end Alex Smith. Nice pickup for Eagles.
Smith was a decent pass catching TE in his career with Tampa catching a little over 30 passes and about 3 TDs a year. He was most recently with the Patriots, who released him earlier this week.
Overall, the Eagles have noticeably upgraded the TE position... although considering what they had almost anything would have been an upgrade. There probably isn't any stars in this group but with a capable starter in Celek, a good blocker in Curtis, and a decent pass catcher with good size(6-4 258) in Smith the Eagles have the makings of a solid corps of TEs. just two TEs still.
No word yet on who the Eagles will release to make room for Smith.
[Note by JasonB, 09/08/09 2:00 PM EDT ] according to Adam Caplan it was Tony Curtis who was cut.
This actually makes Peter King look kind of silly... He had this to say just yesterday.
Everybody asks, Why didn't the Iggles trade for one of New England's tight ends? Simple answer: Andy Reid liked his own backup, Tony Curtis, better than Alex Smith or David Thomas, the guys New England was peddling.
Apparently not... PFT is also reporting that Smith worked out for the Giants yesterday before signing with Philadelphia today.
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wow Im surprised with this move
The released Tony Curtis to make room on the roster! http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/bloghead/
We released Tony Curtis. So we still only have 2 tight ends.
by macjack09 on Sep 8, 2009 2:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I feel better about this season’s Celek/Smith duo than I did last year’s version.
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 8, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions
This is kind of comical. #3 TE Hank?
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
Wear #82!
I hope he chooses #82. I have a Smith #82 jersey mainly because my last name is Smith… but also because I liked (ED being the operative letters in that word) LJ. This would keep my 82 jersey alive!
your not able to explain that to a stadium of people
most Eagles fans will think you have bad taste in TEs, lol
in another season or 2 most people won’t ever remember what “smith” jersey your wearing anyway IMO
Only if they know your name… and have a copy of your birth certificate to back it up.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
The Jersey still LIVES!!!
PE.com’s bloghead reports
Smith will wear No. 82.
hahah
who the hell was gonna buy his jersey anyways
by jack is better than asante on Sep 8, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
YESS!!
I am dusting the jersey off as we speak. The Jersey still lives!!
I lost 2 out of my 3 jerseys (not including my shitty, generic Westbrook jersey that my mother-in-law got me). I have #5 but also have Dawk and #82, Smith… I thought I was down to one jersey for the year, but Alex came through in the clutch.
The jersey is still alive!! haha. I think I might wear it on Sunday.
Just tell them your mother said you never lived up to your potential.
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 8, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Better yet: Tell them you’re doing your best not to block their view!
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 8, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
If I was wearing that jersey I’d be afraid I’d fumble my beer everytime someone bumped into me.
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 8, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we get a 3rd TE
and bring Vick back to the roster as soon as we can deal 2 of our WRs for some draft picks…. I do not doubt Andy is willing to go into week 1 as we are now to force the hand of any team waiting for us to just release them.
I’m convinced we cut him so we could convert him to a coaching assistant. He can play Emergency defensive coordinator if McDermott goes down with an injury.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Sep 8, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
klecko
why does everyone love that bum
by jack is better than asante on Sep 8, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
dude that's freaking funny right there, well played
Loooooook here brotha'.....who you jivein' with that Cosmic Debris!!!???
very interesting move
kinda surprised we just dumped curtis after his good performance in the last pre-season game but Alex Smith is really solid
Let's get it.
I agree. I think we’re in pretty good shape for this week’s game. After that, teams might be a little more desperate for a WR.
I still think WR-needy teams like STL (Spags), BAL (Harbaugh), and the Jets would want Reggie as a #2 or 3 WR.
I'm actually a little surprised
A move has not been made by now with our 7 WRs
but then again I would rather have 2 good TEs and 7 good WRs than 6 good WRs and 2 good TEs with one more guy as a stop gap
Let's get it.
That's a good call too...
Last year, LJ came out on goaline packages and Hank often came in. That’s actually pretty sad – I won’t miss LJ.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
weaver/baskett as the 3rd TE by committee. thats my hope….
by GreenInBaltimore on Sep 8, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions
can anybody post any highlights of TE Alex Smith?
Allright kids, the word of the day is "Truculence"
Read the comments
and some of you touch on this, but only sort of …
My initial reaction, especially after hearing Tony Curtis say that Dallas used him mainly to block and never threw him the ball, was that why didn’t they cut someone else, add Alex Smith (a move I like) and keep Curtis on to block?
Maybe Curtis isn’t that good a blocker? Maybe Alex Smith is? Maybe when the other shoe drops, both will be Eagles.
JIBTA might say you take the better talent no matter what he specializes in, but considering both these guys got let go by their last teams, I don’t know if it’s worth worrying about.
I’m with you guys who want to see more Baskett/Weaver blocking. (lots of lame-joke potential on baskett-weaver)
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
"read the comments"
as in, I read them, not directing you guys to
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
The PhiladelphiaEagles.com headline
says “Eagles agree to terms with TE Smith”. I thought They were talking about LJ Smith..I wanted to smash my computer.
"Backs in the 'I'...First and 10...McNabb, play action. Is back again. He is looking..he is going deep. He wants DeSean Jackson..who HAS IT!!! HE HAS IT!!! AND STEPPED INTO THE ENDZONE!! He took it away from the defender!! He took it away from Dominique Rogers-Cromarte, and ran into the endzone!!"
by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on Sep 8, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
That's funny
That guy is universally reviled here.
I told a Ravens fan when they signed him that he’s frustrating to watch because he’s as good as any other tight end in the league at getting open, and yet makes so few plays.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
this solves the Hank over Reggie debate...
Hank is now the one who will be traded as we have the tall red zone guy now…Hank will get traded and we will resign curtis
I don’t think it’s that unrealistic to only carry 2 TEs when you have Hank Baskett and a TE on the practice squad in Rob Myers. Schobel was inactive for at least 4 games last year that I know of and only played in 5 I’m guessing he was inactive for the other 7 but I can’t find the inactive lists for those games.
I don’t know if the Eagles will do that but the numbers game might force them too.
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
Why not keep Celek, Curtis, and Smith. . .
and cut rid of R. Brown or Baskett? Not a good allocation of resources since Curtis and Smith are both #2s? It couldn’t hurt to be deep there, and the WR position would be fine without either one of those guys. It still really sucks about Ingram. If he and Bradley were healthy, our lineup would be insane.
It still really sucks about Ingram. If he and Bradley were healthy, our lineup would be insane.
Although I loved Ingram going into the draft and loved him even more when we drafted him, I still think Alex Smith is just as good as Ingram, if not better. Bradley though… abso-freakin-lutely. It still kills me when I see a picture of him or a highlight clip somewhere.
Why not keep Celek, Curtis, and Smith, and cut rid of R. Brown or Baskett?
We’re probably going to have to cut a WR to make space for Vick. But if there’s a chance that we can cut a WR and another player, we might still re-sign Curtis. I doubt it happens, but I don’t see Curtis signing on with someone else right away.
We’re carrying 7 wrs so we can try and get some value in a trade instead of giving away one of our bottom 3 wrs for free. I can see Curtis getting resigned once a receiver is moved however.
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Sep 9, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Smitty is right if we trade or cut 1 WR that gives us the space for Vick we would still need to cut someone else to sign Curtis back.
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
cut
we aint cutting reggie .. he has too much value .. PFT says reggies best asset is his long and inexpensive contract
by jack is better than asante on Sep 9, 2009 12:20 PM EDT reply actions
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