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Stacy Andrews Is Confused

The Eagles traded for a starting caliber guard yesterday. Today, Stacy Andrews spoke with Les Bowen of the Daily News and didn't seem to think the team needed another guard.

"I felt like I was pretty solid in there [against Kansas City, his last preseason action], but I guess they felt otherwise," Andrews said. He said he hasn't gotten any indication from coaches he is on shaky ground.
While I can't say as though Andrews stood out in any way against KC, it's hard to say that anyone on the offensive line was "pretty solid" that night. Andrews went on to repeat the things we've heard from his agent recently that he wouldn't have come here to play guard and sees himself as a right tackle. Andrews also said that he was assured he'd be the starting RG when he re-worked his contract earlier this year. He also said the reason he agreed to play RG was because his brother was at RT.

All that said, Andrews doesn't seem to be demanding a trade or a move to right tackle. Later in the article, Andrews said "I know I can be a dominant right guard" and says he plans to go into practice like he's the starting right guard, which for now he actually is.

I have to admit that I was a little confused when reading the article. It was honestly tough to gauge exactly how Andrews felt/reacted to the trade. He certainly seemed disappointed and doesn't seem to see himself as a guard, but did say that was committed to becoming a "dominant" right guard. We'll have to see whether that's ever the case.

As with any player, you hope that a move like this inspires them. Lights a fire under them, rather than just discourage or upset them. With an Andrews bro, you can never tell.

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I think he sould know by now that nothing is guarenteed in Pro Sports.

by The Legend on Sep 4, 2010 12:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I think he might be the winner of this year's Todd Pinkston award.

I don’t think any of us want him on this team. It’s sad how this has to go down but Wells is proven.

by NJEagle on Sep 4, 2010 12:05 PM EDT reply actions  

AKA the Reggie Brown award

Veritas Liberabit Te

by DSmith215 on Sep 4, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't say nobody wants him

a lot of us would like him to be here and be as good as advertised.

Andrews seems like he has a balanced take on it, and given that he’s made two exceptions (three if you count not playing alongside his brother as expected) to be on this team, it’s hard to completely blame the guy.

At the same time, he’s got to be able to see that bringing in other quality OL, whether it’s a direct shot at him or not, is a good thing for the organization.

Again, I’ll note that our guards are currently our best backups at tackle (TH, SA) and center (NC), so any injury anywhere could necessitate the need for another guard.

Secretary of State for BGN aka "Most diplomatic man on this site," as appointed by Talon Talent
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Sep 4, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

time to step your game up

time to walk the walk cuz your starting snaps are “on the clock”

"Bleed green for life my nocos"

by nocostyle on Sep 4, 2010 12:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Weird situation.

It’s sad because his ability is obvious. It seems to be an attitude and technique thing with him.

Maybe this motivates him and all of a sudden he’ll be great… Or something.

Veritas Liberabit Te

by DSmith215 on Sep 4, 2010 12:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I take back

anything negative I said about his disposition thus far. If he is willing to compete for his spot I respect him.

Take the name off the back of the jersey's and reinvent football as a team sport.

"The way I figure it, if my heads gonna pop off it's gonna pop off anyways" - Ellis Hobbs on the possibility of his neck breaking.

by MightyJoeBanner on Sep 4, 2010 12:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Jon Jansen

Is available now. I’d rather have Jansen & Wells over Andrews & Jean-Gilles on my O-Line for this year that’s for sure. Also two guys that I’m keeping my eye on… the Giants released Bear Pascoe TE, and the Bengals released Dezmon Briscoe – Big WR. I could see Briscoe forcing Washington and Baskett off the team.

by Kyle Middleton on Sep 4, 2010 12:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm not so sure ...
I’d rather have Jansen & Wells over Andrews & Jean-Gilles on my O-Line for this year

Sounds good on paper, but don’t underestimate the need for continuity both on an O-line and in a Reidhinweg offense.

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Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Sep 4, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Umm..

We want depth dammit. Especially after that nightmare last year.
Also is Herremans ever going to be fully healthy?

Heck we could use a better backup center. Sorry Nick Cole, it’s not you.

by JGCarraway on Sep 4, 2010 12:50 PM EDT reply actions  

where’s the atogwe picture?

by Bleediots on Sep 4, 2010 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Stacy Andrews should probably know that the only thing saving him ATM

is “continuity” of the line.. However 1 fuck up or bad game and I see Wells taking over…. I cant wait till halftime of the GB game then I can see this sorry excuse for a player get benched…

I dont like stacy.

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

"Please notice the difference and proceed to suck your own tiny ass cock. Secondly, A simulator shows how things COULD go, not WOULD.. Once again bend in half and do the deed.." From me.. To CNCITINFO.

by wild_eagle on Sep 4, 2010 1:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Barnes

I guess you guys just picked up Antwaan Barnes

by Holchr31 on Sep 4, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions  

right now – we have 5 tackles starting on the line… the need is great for a legit guard

by fitzy first on Sep 4, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Tackles are generally better athletes than guards. In theory, a decent tackle moved inside should make a top-quality guard. That was the thinking with Shawn Andrews, back when he actually played some football.

by Rujasu on Sep 4, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

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