Eagles Free Agency: Day 1 Recap and Thoughts
by Bob_Q on Jul 27, 2011 12:00 AM EDT
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PrintDespite the massive buildup caused by the four-and-a-half-month lockout, the first day of free agency wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Kevin Kolb remains in Philly and Nnamdi Asomugha is still (for the moment) jobless. Still, the Eagles were not without their surprising moves.
Earlier this afternoon, front office announced that they would not be re-signing any of their free agents. This means that we have likely seen the last of David Akers, Stewart Bradley, Nick Cole, Omar Gaither, Antoine Harris, Jerome Harrison, Ellis Hobbs, Max Jean-Gilles, Akeem Jordan, Bobby McCray, Quintin Mikell, Dimitri Patterson, Sav Rocca, Ernie Sims and Reggie Wells.
While most of these names don't come as much of a shock, this leaves the Eagles relying heavily on rookie help at the linebacker, o-line, running back and punter positions. However, there is still a boatload of cap room and plenty of free agents to choose from. Next to cornerback, I'd say the Eagles are most likely to pick up a veteran linebacker within the next few days.
As for actual transactions, the front office lost no time signing this year's crop of undrafted rookies, managing to assemble a very promising group. We'll take a look at the role each one could play after the jump.
WR Perry Baker: At only 170 lbs, Baker has a slight frame, but has enough speed to make him stand out. He'll likely be a camp body unless he can really shine in the return game.
WR DeAndre Brown: A big-bodied, 6'5" receiver with the potential to be a red-zone threat. If he can stay healthy and contribute on special teams, he might beat out Chad Hall for the 5th receiver slot.
RB Graig Cooper: Jerome Harrison's departure certainly helped Cooper's chances. If his knee holds up, he could oust Eldra Buckley as the third running back.
P Chas Henry: With Sav Rocca in the unemployment line, look for Henry to take over the role of punter for the Eagles. He'll also bring his holding experience to the table.
QB Jerrod Johnson: The troubled Texas A&M QB offers an interesting mix with his speed, but won't have a spot on the roster if the Eagles bring in a veteran like Vince Young. He might stick around as a practice squadder, though.
LB Brandon Peguese: The Eagles are very, very young at linebacker, so Peguese has just as good of a chance as anyone to make the final roster. He'll bring his solid tackling skills to the special teams unit.
DT: Cedric Thornton: Thornton shows promise as a pass-rushing specialist, but will have to beat out Trevor Laws and Jeff Owens if he wants to sniff the final roster.
WR Terrance Turner: A large possession receiver who will likely just be a camp body barring a rash of injuries (knock on wood).
TE Martell Webb: A blocking tight end who is a bit one-dimensional. He'll compete with John Nalbone and Cornelius Ingram for the third tight end spot, if the Eagles even carry three this year.
RB Noel Devine: Probably the biggest signing of the day, the diminutive Devine brings his electrifying speed and quick cuts to the Eagles' running back corps. With Jerome Harrison out of the picture, Devine will have a clear shot to making the roster as a situation runner/return man. If he can keep his weight up, his upside is enormous.
As for the Kolb deal, or lack thereof, the Eagles certainly lost some of their leverage when the Seahawks decided to hedge their bets with Tavaris Jackson at the helm (good luck with that one, guys). The Cardinals are currently playing coy, reportedly looking into quarterbacks like Kyle Orton, Marc Bulger and Matt Hasselbeck.
However, Kolb remains Arizona's best option for a QB to build a franchise around. The Eagles will obviously try to hold out for as much as they possibly can, but the clock is ticking. With the drastically shortened offseason, in order for the move to be effective, the Cardinals will need to get their new signal-caller in house and studying the playbook as soon as possible. Expect Kolb to be dealt to to Arizona tomorrow, although probably for not quite so much as everyone is expecting.
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haha
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Booo
I was so amped for today, and now so dissapointed..
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by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
Today’s a new day… we’ll lose our Beloved Kolb today…
by Eagladelphia on Jul 27, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
its still 11 here in dallas, and only 10 in az
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I just want
DRC and a 2nd for Kolb, pass rusher, and reggie bush.
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by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m not really sure about Reggie Bush now… Shady, Dion Lewis, Noel Devine… I don’t know, crazier things have happened, and he would fit the type of player the Eagles usually look for… They’ll get the first two things on your list probably.
by Eagladelphia on Jul 27, 2011 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I do hope they spend all that money this year…
by Eagladelphia on Jul 27, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Bush, Brown, Cadillac, Addai
all sound great if we’re not asking them to carry the load or be the man, but just contribute where they can and help if McCoy goes down.
Shoot, I’d take Portis, Westbrook or Buckhalter even.
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Every running back you just listed
is way past their prime, except Bush. I have zero interest in any running back you just mentioned except Bush. Even now, as said earlier, with Cooper and Devine. I’m not all that interested in Bush anymore
by Mike Will is DoubleDown on Jul 27, 2011 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Schefter reported it minutes ago
http://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/96068353730428928
"I like prime rib and I'd love to win a Super Bowl. I'm hungry for both of them." -Andy Reid
Schefter is on fire today
Unless he took a nap behind a prop on set in Bristol, he’s going on like 15 hours straight here.
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doug free gone
4 yrs 32 mil, 17 guaranteed
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 12:07 AM EDT reply actions
I wish they had signed Nnamdi and ignored that OL. Oh well
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 27, 2011 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Nnamdi is probably just as impactful if not more
Free is younger.
Tampa Bay stealing him and NA not going there would have been ideal.
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Good stuff, Bob. Methinks we get this K2 situation figured by brinner (I'm doin a Freedom Toast / Omlet combo) tomorrow
Someone in the BGN Front Office, please make sure there’s an open thread for tomorrow.
"I'm 95% sure that 100% of what he says is wrong."
Thanks man
I’ll be at work during most of the good parts tomorrow, so I’ll only be able to post on Twitter. I’m sure Jason will have the thread up here again, though.
"I like prime rib and I'd love to win a Super Bowl. I'm hungry for both of them." -Andy Reid
i still think big things happen.
Kolb for DRC and a 2nd
Ray Edwards signs
and the wild card Reggie Bush signs
WILD CARD BITCHES
Last name Ever
First name Greatest
by Djax10 on Jul 27, 2011 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That would be a wonderful haul in my eyes
then add a No. 2 QB, re-up DJax and Vick, and let’s go kick some ucking fasses!
(also when no one wants Bradley we’ll take him back on a one-year deal)
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Why did John Clayton
Call the Buccanears the Backanears?
at the 40, 45, midfield, i dont care if he jumps, dives, hes running around.. you know the rest
by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 12:15 AM EDT reply actions
Oh joyous day! Goodbye Fat Slob Gilles! This day is long overdue!!!!!!!
by 92-74-99-96 on Jul 27, 2011 12:15 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
If we trade Kolb for DRC and a 2nd rounder (ahem Howie)
And then add Ray Edwards in FA, I consider that alone a successful free agency.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
Don't want Edwards
Washburn can develop DEs and did you read that article on grantland?
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by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
That he's overrated because Allen played opposite of him for so long?
Well, think of it this way- it’s not like he’ll be our number one DE on the roster. That belongs to Cole. And as long as Cole is a beast, he’ll demand double teaming. And as long as he’s double teamed, Edwards will thrive, especially learning from Washburn.
by LegendKnight22 on Jul 27, 2011 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Yikes
That didn’t even go through my mind.
by LegendKnight22 on Jul 27, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
That article was kind of BS IMO. Simply because sacks and pressure are not the same thing. Peppers sack total wasn’t great, but he was dominant last year.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 27, 2011 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Barnwell knows his stuff ...
… but not every conclusion he drew made great sense.
Anyone who says Edwards is a product of playing alongside the Wiliams wall and Jared Allen fails to recognize that we wouldn’t be asking him to do anything but play alongside Haynesworth, Beastrick Bunkley and Trent Cole (or whoever)
I think having another DE talent can’t hurt. If not, one of our seven other dudes will get some pressure.
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That's assuming we get good Al
not Fat Al
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by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
It could be Antonio Dixon
or Skinny Mike Patterson.
Point being, we’re not asking Ray Edwards to come here do anything other than what he did in Minnesota, which is be a complementary part of a talented line. I’m willing to admit the Vikings line is more talented, but Wash’s system isn’t going to ask him to play every snap either, so he should be fresh to do what he does
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I'm not crazy about laying out cash for a not every down player.
I’ll take Babin if we have to get a free agent
in that order.
by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
He won't cost as much
And I meant if I was forced to pick
in that order.
by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess
I wouldn’t mind it if we get Haynesworth and rejuvenate his career. Minnesota has the Williams and Jared Allen who both demand attention. Also glad we didn’t sign Ike Taylor. If we’re gonna go after a talked about player I would want Babin because he was good with Washburn.
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by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
It suprises me that Seattle didn’t play a long a little longer and hold of announcing the tavaris Jackson deal. I mean the Eagles lose their second largest alleged bidder… Why not play along and make the Cardinals give a 1st instead of a second… anything extra the Cards might give away only helps them right?
With the sudden trade of McNabb to the Vikings
I think they just shifted their focus to staying ahead of Minnesota to get Sidney Rice because before that they were the front runners to get him. Now with a more proven QB at the helm in Minnesota rather than with them its gonna take some Johnny Cochran defense to convince Sidney to come to them.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
That post makes a lot of sense
since I hated on your other one below, thought I’d hat-tip you here.
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I’m just hoping we sign Barrett Rudd. Cover two experience, good coverage LB in terns of defending the deep middle, size, also from Nebraska (just a throw in) and he’s young.
'Study long. ... Study wrong. ..' Chad Butler
by Illadelphia-Braintrust on Jul 27, 2011 12:31 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Have we discussed Ike Taylor re-upping with Steelers?
I’m working and posting on so many boards I can’t even tell anymore.
Here’s the tweet I saw:
FO_DougFarrar Best place for him. @AdamSchefter Pittsburgh reached agreement with veteran cornerback Ike Taylor on a four-year deal. about 1 hour ago · reply · retweet · favorite
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yup
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else get the feeling the Eagles aren’t jumping at some opportunities as quickly as they should be? I mean we went through this with the coaching hire – do you guys really believe Castillo was their #1 choice at DC? Now that Ike Taylor has signed with Pitt and Tavaris Jackson is headed to Seattle, we lose some of our ground in our discussions with Arizona. I, along with probably everyone else here, am just really annoyed after they fail to sign anyone (minus UDFA) on the first day of free agency in over 4 months.
Yeah I mean that might be our impatience too ya know. And really, the fact of the matter is that none of us has any real clue on wtf is going on until about a week after it happens.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 27, 2011 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Reminds me of Trading Places, right before Billy Ray Valentine and Louis Winthorp corner the market on frozen concentrated OJ. Billy Ray keeps asking “Now, Winthorp?”….and Louis keeps saying “In a minute”
Next thing you know, they’re up $394M
by DLawrence55 on Jul 27, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I mean I would still see signing Edwards as a good FA pickup, but my expectations for this week were HIGH. I’d like to snag Jonathan Joseph if possible, but who knows what’s going to happen with Kolb/DRC/AZ/I’mreallytiredbutalsofrustratedsoI’mgoingtobed.
People need to stop worrying, FA doesn’t really officially start for another 2 1/2 days… geeeez… can u give them time until they can actually sign players ???
by Eagladelphia on Jul 27, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
"my expectations for this week were HIGH"
Can’t they still be?
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They can. Sounds like we’re first in line for Edwards and now that the asking price for Kolb is out, I’m just assuming we’re going to pick up DRC by the end of the week. I posted that pretty late and after sitting glued to my computer from 8-5 expecting SOME sort of announcement due to this “aggressive plan” that is supposed to be put into place, I probably need a little patience.
So on that note – with the FA’s still on the board, who do you guys think the Eagles have a ligitimate shot at getting from here on out?
Unfortunately
I’ve come to hope for the best, but expect the worst when it comes down the Eagles. I believe if they really wanted to make the moves that we all speculate about, they would just do it. I don’t know if they like to shoot for the moon and if they miss out oh well, or they are just content with what they got. But honestly, I can’t think of any other time that the TO and Kearse moves and the Asante moves that they were really motivated to go out and make a big move.
I believe they aren’t anxious to trade Kolb unless they get what they want for him.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
Jason Peters
Darren Howard seemed like a big move at the time. They tried for LeCharles Bentley and Randy Moss and whiffed. Supposedly last year they went hard after Peppers and Roseman was pissed when he signed with Chicago.
There are other teams; we can’t get everyone we want. I do like to hear that they try. I don’t think being motivated to make the big move is necessarily the problem. We might be only talking FA here, but they aren’t afraid to make big moves on draft day either.
And re: missing out, when you have money to spend and the guy you really want goes elsewhere, I think we’re all thankful that we don’t waste money on the 2nd and 3rd best targets. We could be saddled with a big Aaron Kampman contract right now if we done that last season.
I think if they would have made the Kolb move right away people would give them shit for not feeling out other teams and seeing if there was a better offer on the table. Maybe that’s just our nature as fans.
I’m not saying you can never be disappointed in the FO or question their efforts/motivation/wisdom, but at least give them a chance to unzip before you say they have no balls.
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I'm not annoyed in the slightest
All the players we actually want, save maybe Charles Johnson, are still on the board. Everything is still positioned for us to have a great offseason. Panicking now is like turning off TV because we’re losing 10-3 in the first quarter.
The only unexpected bad news that came out of today was Vick hinting that DJax won’t show up.
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Yeah
What ever happened to “engage” Banner?! I want to see something happen!!!
"Get 'Em"
by FlyEagles15 on Jul 27, 2011 2:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Cofield
Is an LOLskin for 6 years
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by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 12:39 AM EDT reply actions
Beat me by a second
Fly Eagles Fly, on the road to Vicktory!
by KeepSwinging on Jul 27, 2011 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm too quick
I’m getting jealous of all these signings and trades, why can’t we do something for me to get excited about and pick apart?
at the 40, 45, midfield, i dont care if he jumps, dives, hes running around.. you know the rest
by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
trade kolb at 10:01 is so far off by 23 hours
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 12:48 AM EDT reply actions
didn't say which 10:01
you can still collect tomorrow night. Mountain time!
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Lets trade Kolb
At best deal o’clock
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by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
recd
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I really think we should resign Dawkins, heard Denver might pay a crazy amount for him.
Turning back the clock
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by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Basically reiterating what we all said here on BGN
that if these guys are out there in a week or so, they might come back cheap.
Also those first two comments are so asinine I almost signed in to Comcast to post a reply … FREAKING out about no big moves today despite nearly every good free agent we could use still being available.
Johnson, Free and Mikell were the only guys I would really have liked to have. And our fourth choice corner, Taylor. Posluszny I guess.
Just about everyone we’ve been linked to (NA, DRC, Edwards, Babin, Haynesworth, Plax, Bush, Tulloch, etc.) is still available. Plus new guys hit the market today.
No time to panic. Hit me up in a few days. If after Nnamdi signs we’re standing there with our [Kolb] in our hands, then I’ll join the WTF parade.
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Random thought
With Henery & Henry we have the most versatile K/P combo in the league
Twitter- @kjbrophy
Also they could have a cool nickname
and stick together for several years as a holder/kicker combo.
Or they could suck and flame out. But there are no ugly brides on the wedding day!
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pitt playing in 17th inning
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 12:56 AM EDT reply actions
18th now
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Matty Ice two minute drill?
in that order.
by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
haha
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Did the front office actually come out and say that they were not going resign any of their free agents or are you basing this on a report that was backed up by a “team source”? Also when was the last time that the eagles signed a veteran linebacker who wasn’t paid at the league minimum?
by The Pied Piper on Jul 27, 2011 1:02 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
They also announced that they would sign every other teams UFAs
sarcasm
in that order.
by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Do you know what the Cardinals are offering for Kolb?
Shawn Zobel is reporting that the Cards are offering DRC and a 2nd for Kolb but the Eagles are pushing for a 1st.
We’re being offered DRC and a #2. TAKE. THAT. DEAL. NOW!!!!!!!
by d-jackfan10 on Jul 27, 2011 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
yea we should take it
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I keep seing this
But I refuse to believe it. Both teams aren’t THAT fucking stupid. No way in hell. Like I said in an earlier comment, Eagles aren’t dumb enough to let go such a good deal, and Cards aren’t dumb enough to actually go through with such a deal, especially knowing they have Orton, a cheaper option.
by LegendKnight22 on Jul 27, 2011 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I heard they're offering
DRC
2nd rounder
Patterson
Ken Whisenhunt
The rights to half their hot dog vendors
And 20,000 seats from their stadium
in that order.
by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
NO WHAMMY'S NO WHAMMY'S NO WHAMMY'S STOP!!!! TAKE THE DEAL!
"(The) Only People Who Want 18 Games Are Those That Have Never Played ONE"
-Winston Justice
http://www.fearthefuture.net
link fail*
"(The) Only People Who Want 18 Games Are Those That Have Never Played ONE"
-Winston Justice
http://www.fearthefuture.net
rec'd hard
nickname opportunity: The Hen(e)ry brothers….
huh? huh?
"I'd like to be remembered by Flyers fans as a player who played through injuries, and left it all on the ice." -CaptainMRichie18
I wonder whether he heard that from a real “source” or is just repeating the rumor dished out previously… this rumor just doesn’t sound realistic to me considering how much teams value high picks. If it is true, I wish they could just settle on a middle ground (Swap 1st and 2nd picks or 1st and 3rd).
That was first reported by someone named Tim Ring of a news network in Arizona. I don’t think he and his “source” are credible at all. That deal sounds waaay to good to be true.
Random thought: Am I the only one who's supremely confident in Jaiqwuan Jarret
for some reason I just think that the kid is gonne be a beast
"(The) Only People Who Want 18 Games Are Those That Have Never Played ONE"
-Winston Justice
http://www.fearthefuture.net
I hope so
It’s intriguing that while he may not have the size of a “prototypical safety” he still hits like one. Looking forward to watching him, because he seems like an exciting player.
"I'd like to be remembered by Flyers fans as a player who played through injuries, and left it all on the ice." -CaptainMRichie18
I trust Howie, Joe, Andy, etc
in that order.
by metseaglesknicks on Jul 27, 2011 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
to the 19th in atl
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Jul 27, 2011 1:34 AM EDT reply actions
Sad to see so many familiar faces go, but the Eagles have such a dynamic offense, they just need to tweak a few free agents here and there on the defensive side. Eagles need help at the linebacker positions, they need some veteran leadership like a Keith Brooking. So glad football is back!
Keith Brooking can stay very far away from the Eagles, thanks
We’ve been down that road with Trotter. No need to repeat that disaster.
they need some veteran leadership like a Keith Brooking.
Let the young guys develop their own leaders, the Eagles have drafted high character guys who all have leadership qualities. Chaney, Matthews, Graham, Jarrett, Allen, Coleman and Rolle all have incredible leadership skills.
check above
He’s agreeing with you.
by ChillBillinChina on Jul 27, 2011 2:44 AM EDT up reply actions
HAIL naw. i'd double stu's salary first.
brooking is washed up.
I plan on being up all night into tomorrow afternoon
Lets hope the Kolb thing happens today.
"Philly fans are the greatest in the nation" --- Anyone with common sense
I so want us to sign nnamdi asomugha
Then get a 1st and 3rd from Arizona
Since the Jags signed Poz I think the Eagles should take a hard look at Kirk Morrison. He is an incredible leader, he is well rounded, productive, he is a veteran and he is very likeable. Morrison would be a fantastic fit with all the young linebackers the Eagles have.
Poz
As a PSU alum, I wanted him on the Eagles soooo bad. Watching him while I was in college, he was amazing man. Don’t know why he went from one football hell in Buffalo to another in Jacksonville.
by ChillBillinChina on Jul 27, 2011 2:46 AM EDT up reply actions
haha
There must be enough teams in fair weather cities that could use a LB that aren’t totally awful. Heck, there are two others in Florida…
by ChillBillinChina on Jul 27, 2011 2:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Our offense is sooooooooooooo damn fast.
Vick: 4.36 40 yard dash at a post draft mini-camp
DeSean: 4.29 40 yard dash during spring training at Cal
Jeremy Maclin: 4.31 40 yard dash during spring training at Missouri
Riley Cooper: 4.39 40 yard dash during spring training at Florida
LeSean McCoy: 4.25 40 yard dash at a Nike camp coming out of HS
Dion Lewis: 4.47 40 yard dash at his pro day
Noel Devine: 4.26 40 yard dash at his pro day
Graig Cooper: 4.37 40 yard dash during spring training at Miami
Sinorice Moss: 4.38 40 yard dash at the combine
McCoy's faster than Desean?
Didn’t know that. That’s a quick team though
by nyeaglesfan624 on Jul 27, 2011 3:02 AM EDT up reply actions
McCoy was sick at the combine and at his pro day, the guy is quick as hell. Once he gets daylight you’re not catching him from behind.
But I think D-Jack is faster, his acceleration is just insane. The way he just hit that 4th gear and flew by Laron Landry (who is pretty fast himself) in that Redskins game was crazy.
that must be it
I’ve seen McCoy run his acceleration is quick but not as quick as Desean’s. Makes more sense now.
by nyeaglesfan624 on Jul 27, 2011 3:09 AM EDT up reply actions
40 times are almost comical
The only thing you can surmise from that list is that, yes, the Eagles have easily the fastest offense in football.
With those times so closely clumped together, expect some players to be more affected by pads then others. My guess is that DeSean is a wee bit faster than McCoy with pads on, but they’re both still damn fast.
lol. i ran a 3.28 (hand timed by my uncle who is an aspiring agent).
in fairness to the poster, the times do illustrate the point that this team is pretty damn fast.
i REALLY hope andy and marty spread things out a little more this year. maclin and djax and bubble screen to either side to take everybody out of the box. then freeze an LB by vick’s presence and then shady just has to hit the crease and he’s at the 2nd level for an easy 12 yd gain.
this just in! These signings are bullshit. Why don’t you people read the stories out there before following this monopoly FA period? these deals are all (every one of them) being made within the confines of the HONOR SYSTEM. They mean nothing. Come friday at 6pm any one of these players could sign with another team and ignore their current agreement made during the past week. So stop being sheep please.
….. You’re wrong. Teams can sign rookies now and the Eagles have officially signed these players, their names are signed on the dotted line.
and it wasn't even hard to own'em...
it was more of a lease….
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'Stop being sheep'?
Read. Learn. Be educated. Don’t mock people when you’re the one who has the brain of a sheep.
Free agents (of which we have not ‘signed’) are unable to sign binding contracts until Friday. Undrafted free agents and draft picks have been able to sign since 10am Tuesday.
Thanks for being a moronic, holier-than-thou jackwagon even when blatantly wrong. It’ll be remembered.
These contracts are being created under the pretense that they are members of a union that does not presently exist. Therefore, these contracts are jokes until the union is re-certified; which it certainly is not.
NFL clubs cannot begin signing their draft picks and undrafted college free agents until 10 a.m. Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean they’re not getting some heavy lifting out of the way. Or at least trying their best to make up for lost time.
According to a league source, as of about an hour ago the NFL gave the green light to clubs to allow them to begin full-scale negotiations for the draft picks and undrafted players. They’re prohibited from consummating deals until 10 a.m. tomorrow when an avalanche of activity will take place.
Rookies have been able to sign deals since 10 AM ET this morning.
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