Philadelphia Eagles agree to record deal with Leonard Weaver
by JasonB on Mar 5, 2010 9:42 AM EST
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PrintNFL Network's Jason LaCanfora is reporting that the Eagles have agreed to a 3 year, $10+ million deal with Leonard Weaver. The deal would be the largest for a fullback in NFL history. He also reports that more than half of the deal is guaranteed.
Obviously great news as the Eagles lock up the guy who turned out to be their best free agent signing of last year and a big contributor to their offense. Weaver posted career highs in rushing yards and TDs en route to his first pro bowl and first team all pro selection.
[Update by JasonB, 03/05/10 9:52 AM EST ] Adam Caplan has specific contract details.
Eagles and Leonard Weaver reached 3-year, $11 million deal, $6.5 million guaranteed source said. Beats Greg Jones' deal 2 years ago.
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ALRIGHT
Great move, I’m so glad to see him back. Its an all around FB, and so useful: blocking, running, catching, a great leader.
Love it!
Reid- Best Coach in Eagles History
McNabb- Best QB in Eagles History
This is the year
Great ! We need his veteran leadership, especially if McRibb gets traded. My only complaint is “only 3 years?” But hey I’ll take it :)
Considering he’s been in the league longer than almost all of our Offensive weapons ( if Mcnabb is gone ) yes, leadership
Length of service does not automatically bestow leadership on a player any more than skill does. Weaver may be a good leader, but the fact that he’s been in the league a few years is a poor supporting argument.
I can only remember one dumb play against SF
Or really it wasn’t a play, it was between plays.
I’m thriled he was resigned, but this is the first I’ve ever heard mentioned of his leadership.
Congrats
Does this count as our first free agency signing? He was tendered and technically RFA by missing the midnight deadline..
It’s only been 10 hours… in what has been called the best free agency market ever, and only a few have been signed as of now… Sure there seems to be little rush among Eagle mgmt, but it’s just beginning… who knows.
Yeah lots of names but not many good players. If i had heard that atleast a few visits were scheduled, Id be more optimistic but as of right now, it doesnt look like the eagles are seriously considering any top FA. Im still trying to see what happend to the Kampman to philly rumor though.
Really? I always heard it was going to be Vanden Bosch to Detroit because of Jim Schwartz. The thing I kept hearing was Peppers to Redskins or Philly, because they were going to be the most willing to pay him. I seriously have no idea where the Bears came from.
Let the beasting begin.
by TransplantedFan on Mar 5, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
Actually... let me just quote this one person
“The best free agent class ever”
I believe his name was Jason.
Yeah, the names are out there, but signing LaDainian Tomlinson now is not what signing LaDainian Tomlinson would have been like 4 years ago. Same with Westbrook and a whole host of others.
If you are going by what is left in the tank of the players on the market right now, there is Peppers and then there is a whole bunch of other guys average or above average with no other name leaping off the page.
Proudly supporting a Flyers team with "no honor".
The “(in 2006)” wasn’t lost on me. By taking your words out of context.. I thought you’d see the humor in that you did say that…
no matter how much you polish a turd it still looks like shit
"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 Mar 6, 2010 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
Name a Eagles FB in recent memory that can do what Weaver does, rush the ball effectively, and catch passes and get YAC on a consistent basis. He’s worth the $$
"rush the ball effectively, and catch passes and get YAC on a consistent basis"
Sounds like Westbrook…
Almost nailed it...
I said 4 years, $14.8M ($3.7M/season), and he got 3 years, $11M ($3.7M, rounded to the nearest 0.1). Just had the number of years wrong…
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2010/3/4/1356984/just-spoke-with-the-agent-of#
nice hommie
"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 Mar 6, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
Love it!
Next up . . . Mr. Jason Avant.
by zoso7374 on Mar 5, 2010 10:00 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
agreed x3
"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 Mar 6, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
Awesome
Makes me happy on an otherwise dull morning.
Outfuckingstanding!!!!
But now, he better be a pro bowl fullback for all 3 of these years, if he is the highest paid FB ever. Welcome to the family somewhat long term Weaver. Great to have you for sure.
" There is no I in team." Phil Jackson to Michael Jordan
"Yes, but there is in win." Michael Jordan's response
'I have a question." Random Soldier
"Well I have an answer or a damn good lie." SFC Strader
are you talking to leonard ?
"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 Mar 6, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT
Weaver is more than a FB.
zing !!!!!!!
"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 Mar 6, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
Next up
Turn the sights to Avant once this dust settles.
by andyreidswaistline on Mar 5, 2010 11:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I was thinking the same thing
since I now have to retire Westys
"EFF YOU, WE'RE WINNING ANYWAY!!!!!!" (Bye, Dawk)
i have to buy it .... gotta own a fullback jersey in my lifetime
and i think this will be the best opportunity
"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 Mar 6, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
question
One of my friends says it is the second highest fb contract next to mike alstott’s? Can anyone either confirm or deny this remark?
Highly doubt that...
If Alstott were in his prime in 2010, he’d get a higher contract now, but I’d be extremely surprised if he ever got a contract worth $3.7M per year in the late 90’s-early aughts.
Weaver does an excellent job in a rare role
He plays fullback but is more than a blocking back like, for example, Tony Richardson. He reminds me of Tom Rathman, in that he can run and get some serious yardage and also be a good backfield receiver as well (think of the Atlanta game). The way football is going now, less teams are carrying an FB, or if they are, they will just have him block while 1 or 2 halfbacks get all the carries and yardage. Even in short yardage situations and in the red zone they often don’t give the ball to the fullback anymore. Personally I like versatility on offense, and Weaver deffinitely helps provide that.
Translated into bleacher-speak: Yay, you paid the man! Now run the ball!
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