The 2009 "Eagies"
by JimmyK on Jan 22, 2010 12:11 PM EST
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It's time to hand out this year's "Eagies" (the Eagles Awards) for the 2009 season...
Offensive MVP - DeSean Jackson
Kind of a no-brainer here...
63 receptions, 1,167 receiving yards, 9 receiving TD
11 rushes, 137 yards, 1 TD
29 punt returns, 441 yards, 2 TD (15.2 average)
The following video shows his highlights from the 2009 season. How many WR's are out there that could boast a similar highlight reel over their entire careers?
His touchdowns this year...
- 85 yard punt return, 71 yard reception, 64 yard reception, 67 yard run, 57 yard reception, 54 yard reception, 48 yard reception, 35 yard reception, 72 yard punt return, 60 yard reception, 19 yard reception, 2 yard reception, 4 yard reception
Honorable Mention - Brent Celek
The rest of the awards after the jump...
Defensive MVP - Trent Cole - 57 tackles, 12.5 sacks
Maybe not the biggest name on our D, but definitely our best defensive player, and he played like it this year.
Honorable Mention - Sheldon Brown
Offensive Rookie of the Year - Jeremy Maclin - 55 receptions, 762 yards, 4 TD. 7 catches, 146 yards, 1 TD in his first ever NFL playoff game.
DeSean Jackson set the bar pretty high his rookie season when he caught 62 passes for 912 yards and 2 TD. Considering that Maclin had almost no playing time in 2 games (the opener vs Carolina and the 2nd matchup against the Giants), and missed a game due to injury vs the 49ers, his rookie numbers are right on pace with what Jackson was able to accomplish in his rookie season. And somehow, managed to do it quietly. The bar set by Jackson in his 2nd year is now extraordinarily high - Gotta feel great about our extremely young, extremely talented receivers.
Honorable Mention - LeSean McCoy
Defensive Rookie of the Year - Moise Fokou - 39 tackles
(Note - There were too many great Moise Fokou highlight reels to choose from, and I couldn't decide on one so I went with a picture instead.)
Only 2 to choose from here. Let me preface this by saying that I like Macho Harris, and think he has some potential. He plays hard, is a solid tackler, and from everything I hear about the kid, he loves to play. Adjusting to the NFL when you're thrown into a difficult defense to learn, as a rookie, especially at a position you've never played before... is not easy. That said, Fokou contributed more than Macho this season despite less playing time, and I think his future with the Eagles is going to be as a solid contributor as a backup at all 3 linebacker positions, hopefully playing that role better than Omar Gaither. In Week 10, he had 12 tackles against the Chargers, and by the end of the season he was starting. A few killer penalties aside against Dallas in our first meeting in Philly, he was also a good special teamer. Not a bad season at all for a 7th rounder.
Honorable Mention - Macho Harris
Most Pleasant Surprise - Winston Justice
Back when he did that interview (and don't bother watching it if you get bored easily), it was 2 days before the first game against the Panthers, and predictably he was still answering questions about the Osi Umenyiora game. Personally, I had no confidence in Winston at the time, and was almost disappointed that he made the team. A lot has changed since then. Despite the Eagles' top 2 options at RT (the Andrews brothers) not being able (or willing) to step onto the football field, Justice was solid (although not great) this season. He earned himself a nice little contract, and is set to be our starting RT into the future. Good for you, Winston.
Honorable Mention - Brent Celek
Biggest Disappointment - Shawn Andrews
In case you've never seen this video, this is what Shawn Andrews was doing instead of playing football this year...
Honorable Mentions - Stacy Andrews
The Failed Experiment Award - King Dunlap
King Dunlap's lone highlight with the Eagles...
Not much of a disappointment per se, since he was a 7th round pick, but this experiment is over. Thanks for the horrific pass protection against the Raiders, King. Here's to hoping you land with an NFC East rival.
Honorable Mention - Chris Gocong
The "Thanks for your many years of excellent service, but you make too much money so we have to cut you" Award - Brian Westbrook
I don't think Brian Westbrook is going to do the Eagles any favors by retiring, he's certainly not going to take a paycut, and there's no way the Eagles are paying him in excess of $7 million next year. Unfortunately, it's a business, and the obvious correct move is to cut #36. However it plays out, I'd say it's about a 95% chance Brian Westbrook has played his last game as an Eagle. So let's give a tribute to one of the best players in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles...
Honorable Mention - Kevin Curtis (minus the "many years of excellent service" part)
Thanks for the QB Controversy Award - Kevin Kolb
Before Week 2 this season, it was extremely tough to make a reasonable argument for Kevin Kolb to be the starter for the Philadelphia Eagles, but in his first 2 professional starts he went ahead and put up the following numbers...
85 attempts, 55 completions, 64.7%, 718 passing yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
...and after 2 consecutive terrible performances by Donovan McNabb against our most hated rival in back-to-back weeks including a quick playoff exit, we find ourselves forehead-deep in a QB controversy. Thanks guys.
Honorable Mention - Donovan McNabb
Lock This Guy Up Longterm NOW Award - Leonard Weaver
Best FB in the NFL, and a perfect fit for this offense. Get it done, front office.
Honorable Mention - Jason Avant
The Best Player with an Incredibly Frustrating Flaw Award - Asante Samuel
How do you intercept 9 passes and still lose out to 2 players for Defensive MVP? Pretty easy - You decide that tackling just isn't important.
Honorable Mentions - Mike Patterson and Brodrick Bunkley
Na Brown Award - Jason Babin
Awesome preseason, 16 tackles and 2.5 sacks in the real games.
Honorable Mention - Jack Ikegwuonu (had to shoehorn him in somewhere)
Did I miss any?
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i would have tossed a bone to Avant
perhaps the most clutch? maybe akers gets that? idk. i love the post, really good stuff.
In 20 We Trust
I think Brent Celek could get the bridesmaid award. Honorable mention in 2 categories.
If you dont like Big Red, then F#%@ You!
-Ricky Bobby
by GreenInBaltimore on Jan 22, 2010 12:39 PM EST reply actions
He should get an award...
for hustle. I can’t remember a single time this season where he went down from the first hit or ran out of bounds to avoid contact. Not once. Honestly, yards after contact must have been spectacular… if only I had the time to go through and find that stat, I’m sure it would back up my assertion.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
I think that
you shouldve put that Vid of when Asante had that INT return against the Vikings last year in the playoffs and Clemons raped T. Jackson.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
The Best Player with an Incredibly Frustrating Flaw Award
LOL
I’m not so sure I’m ready to call King Dunlap a failed experiment it was his second year, first year where he could really practice with the team as he was IR’d the year before. A man that athletic at that size I’m willing to give him at least 1 more year. Remember everyone though Justice was a clown after a bad game and he turned out to be somewhat of a savior 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
Nice job - Entertaining and hard to disagree with
Watching the Westbrook highlights, one thought occured to me:
If 2010 is an uncapped year, do we have to cut Westbrook?
by Luxury_Used_Vehicles_By_Braman on Jan 22, 2010 1:14 PM EST reply actions
Great thought...
And no, they don’t have to cut him to save cap space, but there’s no way they’ll keep him at his salary as some sort of thanks for the memories gesture. It would be nice for sure, but it’s not reality.
great job!!!!
i’d like to add two more categories… “biggest numbskull” and that would, of course, be mcthreenandout… for “biggest politically correct statement by an owner” , i nominate none other than our winner of the block award… michael vick… i must say (unlike mcfool who i value about as much as a pair of clown shoes) vick at least was a great investment… he created a little interest… made a few nice plays and might bring a good draft pick or two (not that banner and reid would use them wisely)…
by Elmo the faithful fan on Jan 22, 2010 1:52 PM EST reply actions
if you think hes slow and im playing CB at the BGN game on the 30th then the rest of my acl will surely be torn by the end of the day
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 22, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
lol sounds like ill be stickin like glue then , maybe ;)
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 23, 2010 4:11 AM EST up reply actions
2010-11 Season
I was thinking, we heard all year how our “young” team was the best since the 04’ Super Bowl run, can you guys just imagine next year? Will have the same weapons on offense + another great weapon that I’m sure will draft. I think next year really is when we will get our ring.
also you can count this year as a "get prepared year"
becasue we had to give so much of our depth playing time.. That will come in handy next year and onward.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
very valid point
i mentioned this several times throughout the years “out backups are getting so much exp ! i cant wait till 2010 and 2011” i said that so many times lol
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 22, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
thoughout the year *
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 22, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
I got what you said...
It prepares us for the worst.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
Assante had no shit at defensive MVP reguardless
Revis and Asomugha (SP) are shut down corners. Asante is a pro bowler but not even close on the level as these two!
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
i agree with most but 2
Moise Fokou: was good this year not great … his cost in penalties to our team which im pretty sure were at least 6-10 were not all just 5 yards on a first down play … they all seemed to be crucial plays where we couldn’t afford to let an offense gain yardage and he always seemed to come through with a bone head play like hitting someone after the play was dead (unnecessary roughness etc.) but like you said for a 7th round rookie what do you expect ? hopefully hes truly disciplined in the off season
Asante Samuel: he makes risky plays by jumping routes and getting balls … he missed tackles too but what a lot of eagles fans and media broadcasters failed to realize is this kid when he did tackle made enormous stops. I cant recall specific games but ill swear on his jersey (i own two of his) that this kid even though risky when tackling came up with some crucial stops …
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
may of over exaggerated on fokou penalties but he did have a good bit
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 22, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
not to mention asante played through various injuries this year (hamstring mostly)
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 22, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
nice post
There should probably be a “Achilles Heel” Award, that would be quite competitive but would go to the collective group of middle linebackers I think.
A “Confused why Im not a star yet award” to Quintin Demps
The “Confirmed Eagles Legend” Award to David Akers( we really underappreciate this guy)
The “Now do you realize how important I am” award to Jamaal Jackson
The “Unquestionably good trade Award” to the eagles front office for getting Jason Peters
The "Unquestionably good trade Award" to the eagles front office for getting Jason Peters
Witherspoon would of been a huge contender for that if brought in before the starting season
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 23, 2010 4:12 AM EST up reply actions
Niiiice!
Reggie Brown could have been in the “Failed Experiment” catagory as well. Dmitri Patterson for the Na Brown Award; that guy looked solid in preseason but time and time again got caught for silly penalties or just getting burnt.
No reggie wouldve had his own catagory...
The last of JIBTA’s favorites…(whisper: in eagles green)…
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
"Keystone Award"
Jamaal Jacskson
This offense utterly fell apart the last 10 quarters of the season. They had some noted difficulties all year at times (e.g, red zone offense, short yardage situations, sustained drives) but they still were scoring points and moving the ball. After Jackson’s injury, this team put together their worst 10 straight offensive quarters since the Cincy/Balt games last year.
wow , is this statistically correct ?
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 23, 2010 4:13 AM EST up reply actions
"Much Ado About Nothing" Award
Michael Vick
For all the inks and air that was wasted on him since the day he signed, he had almost no impact on this team whatsoever either on or off the field. Hell, most weeks you wouldn’t have even realized he was on the team.
we payed like what 1 mil for him ?
and i can recall quite a few 1st downs plays because of him … not to mention a passing and rushing td in the atl game
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 23, 2010 4:14 AM EST up reply actions
but he was mostly silent
and the ATL TDs came well after the game was decided. I personally thought his best game was at NY.
I thought, for $1.6M, he was well worth the risk, but as MG77 said most of the time he didn’t impact the Eagles in any significant way
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by alcatraz0109 on Jan 23, 2010 8:29 AM EST up reply actions
given the amount of playing time he had
and the circumstances he definantly exceeded my expectations.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
As I said from the start
Vick was here for 2 reasons:
1) If McNabb got seriously injured and Kolb stunk
2) For post-season trade value.
I always thought it was a buy low, sell high
with the potential to impact our team positively.
I would mind having him back, but at $5.6 mil, seems like we could spend that $ better elsewhere.
Then again, if Don really gets traded … Kolb could use a backup.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Vick's stats
Only played in 12 G (due to injury/suspension):
Regular Season:
6 for 13, 86 yds, 1 TD
24 rushes, 95 yards, 4.0 AVG, 2 TDs (5 1st downs)
Playoffs:
1 for 2, 76 yds, 1 TD
1 rush, 0 yds
All together total:
Eagles passed for 4,380 yards this year, 27 TDs
Eagles ran for 1,637 yds, 14 TDs
Eagles had 290 1st downs
Vick accounted for almost no meaningful offensive contributions this season even in the red zone. He was a complete nonfactor in the passing game and his 2 rushing TDs both game in garbage time when the game was already well in hand for the Eagles. Even in the rushing game, he was 6th on the team and barely finished ahead of Buckley who had 46 yards.
Vick was largely a complete non-factor this year and his one big play was to Jackson in the Wildcard game.
To Maclin
And yeah, he really didn’t get the opportunity to be a major factor. Not sure who thought he would, but there were some games where even his 3-4 touches were irrelevant.
Still, I can remember the run vs. Chi., the zip to DJax vs. NYG, his plays in the ATL game and the playoff game. Converted a key 1st down or two in short yardage.
He made about as many memorable plays as a good 3rd receiver … and we LOVE Avant for doing virtually the same thing (admittedly without all the fanfare)
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
A couple more categories...
Best Pickup: Leonard Weaver All-Pro FB. Not even Jason Peters could measure up to Weave’s contribution this year. Honorable Mention: Peters
Worst Pickup: Stacy Andrews Maybe he’s still bothered by that ACL, but you’d think that for $38M he would have, you know, actually DONE something. Dishonorable Mention: Rashad Baker
Worst Loss: Brian Dawkins It’s not just about that gaping hole at FS. It’s about all the emotion and heart we lost. Honorable Mention: Jon Runyan (but really, nobody else was missed nearly as much)
Best Loss: LJ Smith 2 catches, 31 yards this year. And that Celek guy looks pretty good. Thank god his weak ass isn’t here anymore. Dishonorable? Mention: Greg Lewis (who was more or less obsolete with DeSean, Maclin, and Curtis all ahead of him and didn’t do much this year save for that one Hail Mary catch.) I would say Sheppard, but he’s still playing.
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The way Stacy’s deal was structured he barely got any money this past year. The guy had knee surgury like week 17 of last year! He didn’t even have a full year to recover. He’ll be fine, and he’s not a burden on our cap.
true
but to me THIS year he was the worst pickup. Who knows, he could be awesome next year and a lot of us will be eating crow. But there weren’t any other seemingly bad deals; the Baker one was just questionable (but i dont think we lost anything), the Jones deal isn’t working out (but for only one year at $3M it was fairly low-risk), and I’m cautiously optimistic that Hobbs could be an effective KR if healthy for the whole season
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by alcatraz0109 on Jan 22, 2010 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
I keep hearing this but...
only four guys on the roster were a bigger hit to the salary cap than Staci Andrews.
5,820,000 Total
1,620,000 Base Salary
4,200,000 Bonuses
http://www.eaglescap.com/current.html
I think the point is ...
… only fans were foolish enough to expect a lot from him this year.
But by the same token, yeah, most deals are structured to have low base salaries early on since they get the lump signing bonus, and they do prorate it … so it’s not like his cap impact was insignificant.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
should be Biggest Loss and Smallest Loss
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by alcatraz0109 on Jan 22, 2010 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Eagies=Dundies?
I'd rather be an Eagles fan till the day i die and go 0-16 every year than be a cockroach cowboys fan
haha...
i posted that king dunlap video. that’s me going “ahahahaha.” my voice will be forever famous thanks to bye dawk.
Westy
Watching those highlights reminded me just how nasty he is/was. I’m not willing to write the guy off yet. LeSean was very solid, but he didn’t make any plays nearly that electrifying this year.
The mega-aggro stiff arm vs. San Fran is my single favorite non-Barry Sanders highlight ever. Mike Adams (I think) just got absolutely punked on that play.
PS: Great post!
Jackson is still a kid...
One more years seasoning, that guy is a force of nature. He’ll be even better next year.
I don't know, this year will be hard to top
and who knows after Rosenhaus gets him his big contract and he’s no longer playing for $355,000 how hungry he’ll be. He’s a weapon for sure, but he set the bar pretty high.
But as long as Maclin is across from him, and Celek is in the middle, one or the other should concern the coverage.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Clearly
D-Jax’s performance waned as the year went on!
- 85 yard punt return, 71 yard reception, 64 yard reception, 67 yard run, 57 yard reception, 54 yard reception, 48 yard reception, 35 yard reception, 72 yard punt return, 60 yard reception, 19 yard reception, 2 yard reception, 4 yard reception
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
I think that had alot to do with the play
of the QB.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
yeah bro and your just some dipshit
who has to call other people names and attempt to bring them down so he can feel better about himself..
I bet your marrage is failing thats why your such an asshole…
or is it that you’ve realized you have no future?
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
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