A Closer Look: Kevin Curtis

by JasonB on Mar 20, 2007 9:18 AM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

The Eagles have not played the Rams a whole lot the past few years, so it makes sense that beyond the numbers we can see, most Eagles fans don't really know what we've got in our new WR Kevin Curtis. Numbers can only reveal so much about a player. To get the real dish on a guy, you need to talk to a fan who has seen probably every game of his pro career. I'd like to thank VanRam from Turf Show Times, our SBNation Rams blog, for taking the time to talk with us about former Ram and new Eagles WR Kevin Curtis.

Curtis is an easy sell as a #2 WR, and could even be a #1 depending on where he plays. He proved he has the mettle to start with a killer season in 2005 while filling in for Holt and Bruce who each battled injuries. That season, Curtis posted career best numbers in the major categories, including 6 TDs and 801 yards. He averaged 13.4 yards per catch that season, and averages 12.6 for his career.
Curtis' skill lies in his sticky hands that would make most centerfielders Eagle-green with envy and field-level intelligence; he's a great route runner. He's speedy enough to beat most LBs and safties in one-on-one coverage, and he can definitely take a hit.

His skills should fit in with Philly's west coast like offense pretty well, as Curtis specializes in those mid-range passes in the slot.

Personally, I always liked the way the guys plays. The Rams, now under Linehan, didn't sour on him. Linehan wanted a bigger guy for his slot receiver - Curtis is 5' 11" 186 lbs, and Drew Bennett is 6'5" - after having some trouble in the red zone with short passes last season.

I always liked the guy, and perfectly understood his desire to go somewhere and play a big time role; that's why these come into the league in the first place.

Curtis' name won't make a surprise appearance in the Philadelphia Inquirer's police blotter. The Utah State product approaches chior boy status in today's NFL. Accordingly, the only "fun facts" about Curtis are keys to the city and other stuff for the 45 second human interest story at the end of local newscasts that I missed to watch Seinfeld reruns. Here's the best I can do: Curtis is listed as having 5 years of NFL experience, but because he broke his leg in the preseason (damn, stupid preseason!) in 2003, immediately after being drafted, he only played in 4 games, essentially giving him only 4 full seasons of experience. Hm, how 'bout that?

Again, much thanks to VanRam from the excellent Turf Show Times Rams blog for giving us the inside dish on Kevin Curtis. After reading Van's thoughts, I feel pretty good about Curtis and the Eagles WR corps as a whole moving forward. This unit was begging for a guy with "sticky hands."

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Sounds good

as long as those sticky hands aren't attached to alligator arms.

"Shuttup wit yo jibba jabba. I ain't got no tahm fo no knucklehaids like you." - Mr. T.

by Bo Diddle on Mar 20, 2007 9:32 AM EDT reply actions

I like this signing

And VanRam's write-up only makes me feel more confident that Curtis is going to be a very solid contributor.

There's always the chance he could go all Jabar Gaffney on us, but I think the odds are definately in the Eagles' favor on this one.

Now get us linebackers, Joe Banner!

by BrianS on Mar 20, 2007 10:41 AM EDT reply actions

by JasonB on Mar 20, 2007 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions

You can have Sam...

...Rayburn. We won't need him anymore, at least we won't as soon as we sign Reagor. Actually, my dream would have been for them to go after Ian Scott. I think he's younger than Reagor.

by greenheart on Mar 20, 2007 12:47 PM EDT reply actions