Eagles Workout AFL Receiver Rod Windsor
by Bob_Q on Jul 21, 2010 2:53 PM EDT
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Eagles scouts were active yesterday, but it wasn't because of free agent Chester Pitts. Instead, they invited arena football star receiver Rod Windsor to Philadelphia for a workout with the team. Weighing in at 6'2" 205 lbs, Windsor used his size and possession skills to set the AFL single-season record for receptions with 174 while with the Arizona Rattlers. During his rookie year in 2009, the 25 year old set no fewer than four AFL records (scoring, receiving TDs, total TDs, and receptions) and was named the Spalding Rookie of the Year.
Accolades aside, this is a curious move since the Eagles' wide receiver corps seem to be set with DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Jason Avant set in stone and Hank Baskett, Riley Cooper and Chad Hall providing quality depth. The pending addition of a big, possession-type wide receiver would suggest that the team isn't completely satisfied with the performance of Cooper and Baskett over the course of OTAs. Or, the coaching staff could have seen enough from large-framed UFAs Blue Cooper and Kevin Jurovich and decided they need to pursue other options for the practice squad. Either way, something could be about to change among the Eagles receiving corps, and one player might be packing his bags before training camp even begins.
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I think you can say it only if they actually sign the player.
I don’t think just working out a player should count. What’s the ruling on this when it comes to the “Championship!” declaration?
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by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Jul 22, 2010 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Probably the same as voting. Early and often.
Let the beasting begin.
by TransplantedFan on Jul 22, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m so glad that excellent point got made.
Let the beasting begin.
by TransplantedFan on Jul 22, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s the AFL, yeah. But if the guy had 174 catches in a season, and he’s still only 25, you’d be crazy if you didn’t at least check the guy out. That doesn’t mean he’s worthy of a roster spot, but there’s nothing to be lost in bringing the guy in for a workout, even if the guys you have already look all right.
I watched this guy play this year against the Iowa Barnstormers, he’s a pretty good reciever. Iowa had game plan to shut him down, he only had 77 yards and a touchdown. But overall, he was a smart, solid, wideout.
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by boknows71 on Jul 21, 2010 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
if AFL stats mattered for wide receivers,
then a guy like Damien Harrell would have been in the NFL a long time ago.
No one is predicting the guy to be a star. Guys typically end up in the AFL for a reason, but they do get a decent player every now and then, and one time they got Kurt Warner.
The disadvantage WR’s have, compared to a QB such as Warner or Tommy Maddox, is the shorter shelf life. Once the speed goes, a marginal WR becomes an unemployed WR. Only the top WR’s have success past 30-ish. Once an AFL player establishes himself, he’s usually 28 or older, and the NFL isn’t going to want that player. Also, speed deficiencies are going to be less exposed in the smaller playing field.
Still, this guy set four records in a season. And he was a rookie. And he was 25, so his best years are still ahead of him. That should turn heads at any level. He probably still needs to play special teams to have a shot, and that can be an area of weakness for bigger and slower recievers. But when someone is playing like this, you bring him in. No one wants to be the team that didn’t give Kurt Warner a look.
Could it be possible they use him as a CB if he has speed?
I like our receivers so I hope they stay the way they are.
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by Eaglesgrl5 on Jul 21, 2010 4:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I like our top 3. Beyond that, Hank is a good special teams player and a so-so 4th-5th WR. Cooper and Hall are as unproven as this guy, so I welcome the competition. It only betters the odds of finding that diamond in the rough.
by captain nodar on Jul 21, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
This is classic Eagles
He will will be much cheaper than Baskett and almost as good – thats why they are looking at him. I say keep Baskett. “Everyones a LOBO! Woof, Woof Woof!”
Cowboys suck.
Right…I like the top three and can go the season with what we got, but if the kids has some skills then Im all for bringing him in for a look. Let the coaches decide on whos best for this team. If that means Hank is out or if any of the other guys dont make the final 53 then Im also ok with that.
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by STRAIGHTOYOURFACE on Jul 21, 2010 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
I didn't think the AFL existed in 2009?
I thought 2010 was the first year back for that league??
It does make you wonder if they haven’t been impressed with the Baskett, Cooper, Hall trio or if they are just taking a look for the sake of taking a look?
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 Jul 22, 2010 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
Should we hope the Soul signs this guy for the 2011 season?
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 Jul 22, 2010 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
Aren't the Soul gone?
or are they coming back?
Cowboys suck.
by stinkypants on Jul 22, 2010 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
They are coming back for the 2011 AFL season.
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by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Jul 22, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
They have no soul now that Bon Jovi is gone.
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but I just wanna deliver one of these right in your suck hole.
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