What's left to do?

by theguyotc on Jul 30, 2011 8:42 PM EDT

Like just about every other Eagles fan, I'm truly excited about what they've accomplished this past week.

Having said that, potential problems remain. Let's take a look.

The To-Do list:

Make DeSean Jackson happy.
Sign Danny Watkins.
Add some experienced competition for LB (any position).
Add some competition for RT (and possibly RG if Watkins doesn't get to camp soon).
Add some experienced competition for S.
Add some competition for backup RB.

My thoughts:

DeSean: Jackson has clearly outplayed his contract. If you can't extend him, at least find a way to throw some cash at him. And if the new CBA won't allow it, just have DeSean do the wording for the contract himself Twitter-style. No NFL lawyer will ever understand it.
Watkins: I'm not sure what the problem is here. He was pencilled in as the starting RG, and neither side of the negotiation can afford for him to be missing camp. He said he wouldn't, and it's not like the guy is getting any younger.

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LB: 3 total years of experience for 3 starters. One 4th round and two 7th round picks. I realize the Eagles don't traditionally value LB all that highly, but at least get someone who won't need coaching to find the field. They might be fine, especially with the defensive line and CB situation. But some veteran competition would make me feel a lot better.
RT/RG: The left side of the line is good, assuming Jason Peters doesn't have a cheesesteak-induced heart attack during camp. Center may not be set, but there are at least 2 former starters available. On the right there's a rookie guard who hasn't signed and a RT on the PUP list. Winston Justice and King Dunlap may have it covered, but some competition would be nice. Jared Gaither perhaps? He's got a history of injuries, so he sounds like an ideal Eagles target.
S: Marlin Jackson has more years on IR than the other 3 top safeties on the depth chart have NFL experience. Two second-year players, a rookie, and a veteran who last played a full season during the Nixon administration does not a secondary make. Colt Anderson may be a special teams god, but I don't want him covering Hakeem Nicks or Dez Bryant when Asante goes gambling for picks.
RB: Jerome Harrison would be nice to keep, and Dion Lewis may show something in camp. Stanley Havili and Owen Schmitt should have FB covered. The non-LeSean McCoy backfield may be fine, but there are way too many veteran RBs out there not to bring in some competition. Who is going to pound the ball on 3rd and 2, assuming the Eagles ever try?

Your thoughts?

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Biggest concern?

DeSean Jackson

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Danny Watkins

9 votes

Linebackers

37 votes

Offensive line

38 votes

Safeties

2 votes

Running backs

0 votes

Defensive line

0 votes

Cornerbacks (really?)

4 votes

Random, crippling injuries

17 votes

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I just hope the next big move is Jackson reporting to camp

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by number5 on Jul 30, 2011 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

At this point I'm more worried about Watkins

Jackson doesn’t really need to be in camp all that badly, and he’ll have to show up at some point.

Watkins is a guy we need to start. Missing camp could be bad for everyone involved.

by theguyotc on Jul 30, 2011 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

My thoughts exactly

DeSean will get in soon and get up to speed fairly quickly, he’s experienced and very few of his routes are that complicated. Watkins needs to get in right now.

by davidbt11 on Jul 30, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

just have DeSean do the wording for the contract himself Twitter-style. No NFL lawyer will ever understand it.

by flyeaglesfly1020 on Jul 30, 2011 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

HEre's a sample contract if they need it.

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by JasonB on Jul 30, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

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by layout ultimate on Jul 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

You are the best ever

by cwel87 on Jul 30, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

DeSean

DeSean is only only screwing himself. If he doesn’t report 30 days before the first regular season game he won’t be a free agent until after next season. He’s under paid but this Rosendoushe evoked holdout makes no sense…

Anyway if the extend Vick and then DeSean the world can be all lollipops and rainbows again.

by BMY on Jul 30, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

“it’s not like the guy is getting any younger.”

That made me laugh. In a good way

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by JasonB on Jul 30, 2011 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

I still can't believe that..

Before the recent signings, it was entirely possible that one of the the oldest players on a playoff contender would be a rookie.

by theguyotc on Jul 30, 2011 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Take a Breath

I honestly think the Eagle’s FO is waiting to move all the pieces before bringing the young man in for a re structured, incentive packed extension and a real deal in the off season. We have to redo Michael’s contract, which is now a cheaper sell because there are other weapons in the chamber and some nice gems in the ammo box too. In Reid we trust.

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by MV, add the P on Jul 31, 2011 12:41 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Honestly..

1. Make Desean happy… Even if we can’t get a contract done he should honor the one he signed.. That being said his will get done.

2. Watkins will be fine.

3. Only guy worth getting is Tulloch… We also brought back Akeem to compete.

4. I think Watkins and Justice will be fine.

5. We’re fine at safety, it’s not like they’ll have to cover man to man much.

6. McCoy only gets 13 rushes a game (average) so whats the use of a RB to spell him?

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by wild_eagle on Jul 31, 2011 12:44 AM EDT reply actions

I'll give that ToDo list a try...

1&2: re-sign Desean and sign Danny Watkins (his agent is probably holding out to get the 4th year guaranteed)

3. Experience LB: Nick Barnett on a 1 year deal…He probably wants more money than what he is being offered in the market right now. The Lions are interested, but probably more interested in Tulloch. I would not be opposed to Tulloch, but if the Eagles have faith in Matthews/Chaney for the future than it makes no sense to bring in a young high priced MLB. I’d rather get Barnett on a 1 year deal where he has incentive to play out of his mind for both a super bowl and a new deal. My only concern is his injury history.

4. RT (capable starter): I don’t know if this guy fits the Mudd profile, but I would target Jamaal Brown with either a 1 year deal or 2-3 year deal with low guaranteed money. He struggled out of the gates last year for Washington, but really picked it up at the end of the season once he was fully recovered from hernia and labrum injuries. He also has experience at both LT & RT, playing RT all last season.

5. Experienced Safety: I don’t know if the guy can still play, but I would love to have Darren Sharper on a 1 year deal. At this point, having used two 2nd round picks on the position, the Eagles will probably not be looking to sign a starter. The have coverage Safeties in Allen and Coleman that would allow Sharper to roam and play closer to the line of scrimmage. More importantly, he is a leader and the perfect mentor for those young guys.

6. RB: It is only one day, but I liked what I saw from Dion Lewis as a runner. That being said, the Eagles need a veteran that can pass protect. Enter Clinton Portis, arguably the best pass blocking RB in the league, on a 1 year deal as well. The limited carries for Portis would likely keep him from getting injured and I don’t think there is much of a market for him, so he will be cheap.

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by DirtyWaters on Jul 31, 2011 12:49 AM EDT reply actions

Umm

I agree on 1 and 2.

3. No Barnett, I’d rather have Tulloch or nobody… And by adding him it’d give us a probowl quality player on all 3 levels, also with him playing in TEN for years he use to the style of play he must commit to due to Washburns DL style.

4. We’re not getting guys who fit Mudds “profile” look at Watkins, that Mathis guy… Mudd looks for athletic OLman who can run his zone blocking scheme.

5. We got it made at safety with such a young core, it’s not like LB where we have no experience. Nate played well up until injury, Coleman was very solid, Jarrett’s got some amazing ability.. I’d say roll with the young guys especially with our CB’s because they’ll take a lot of pressure off our Safety’s… Coleman/Jarrett will be able to key up on TE’s, RB’s and the Run game, Nate will be able to play center field and freelance a bit.

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by wild_eagle on Jul 31, 2011 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Umm

6. We don’t need a guy really. We just need a guy who can potentially give us 2 games of service… McCoy doesn’t get enough touches to constitute a backup to split some carries with.

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by wild_eagle on Jul 31, 2011 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions