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Re: Eagles Offseason Report
« Reply #1 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 3:29pm » |
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on Feb 26th, 2007, 12:46pm, Philly wrote:A.J. Feeley signed a 3-year contract extension that takes him through the 2010 season. The Eagles really like Feeley and believe that he runs their offense well (as evidenced by his success in limited opportunities thus far).
This also ensures that Jeff Garcia will be heading to market to test out his prospects. If Garcia is unable to secure a starting position, then it will come down to how much money he can get as a #2. The situation in Philadelphia is ideal for him (McNabb possibly not able to start the season, and his recent injury history) and he'd definitely come back to Philadelphia if the money is close. However I don't think the Eagles would offer anything more than a one-year contract and at the veteran minimum with some bonus clauses. |
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IF McNabb can not start the season, do you think the Eagles plan on going with Feeley as the starter?
While the Eagles may be confident in that, I know as a fan I am going to be nervous as heck......
Also, Philly, do you know if any progress has been made in re-signing Buckhalter? Are they going to just let him test the waters or is it there intent to keep in an Eagles uniform?
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Re: Eagles Offseason Report
« Reply #2 on: Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:45am » |
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I think the Eagles are OK with Feeley as an interim starter if McNabb isn't ready to go. After all, he [i]has[/] had some success with the Eagles, albeit in a very limited role. Since they extended him, look for the Eagles to get a veteran (at the minimum) through FA as a #3. Conversely, and more likely, they'll add the #3 guy through the draft (later rounds).
As for Correll Buckhalter, there's no indication coming from the team that he'll be re-signed. I think they've run their course with him and, last season withstanding, he just can't stay healthy enough to be counted on. This draft has a number of very intriguing big backs including some real value guys on the second day. I'd expect them to go this direction.
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Re: Eagles Offseason Report
« Reply #3 on: Mar 2nd, 2007, 11:50am » |
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The Eagles re-signed a couple of their free agents as the FA season opened. Back-up safety Quintin Mikell is solid as a backup for the Eagles, although he has no fantasy value. Defensive end, Juqua Thomas, is part of the DE rotation and was one of the few players who was really contributing from the line at the end of the season. This was a great move by the Eagles, although Thomas is nothing more than a bye-week fill-in type of guy for your IDPers out there.
The Eagles have been, as expected, very quiet about their intentions in free agency. The fact is that they have very little cap room to play with. They signed a number of young players (Mike Patterson, Trent Cole, Reggie Brown, etc.) to contract extensions during the 2006 season which left them in a bit of a bind with the salary cap this year. Look for a couple signings for depth, but nothing earth-shattering.
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Re: Eagles Offseason Report
« Reply #5 on: Mar 6th, 2007, 10:32am » |
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Interestingly, the story was leaked to the media, which is a punishable offense if the leak is determined. The beat writer (Bob Brookover of the Inky) was interviewed this morning and said, flat out, that it was NOT anyone in the Eagles organization that shared the information with him, although he won't tell who it was.
Also, once the story was broken, no one from Stallworth's camp (his agent is Drew Rosenhaus) refuted it. The thing that we have to remember, too, is that there are many things that can lead to a player being placed in the NFL's Substance Abuse program, including a failed test because of too much water in the player's system.
It is intriguing that there are now stories of the Eagles putting an offer on the table for Stallworth and several other teams beginning to sniff around as well. Stallworth was a model citizen for the Eagles last year (despite rumors that he was disruptive in New Orleans). The most troubling thing with Stallworth, in my opinion, is the fact that his hamstrings are strung so tight. Regardless, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him re-signed by the Eagles.
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Re: Eagles Offseason Report
« Reply #9 on: Mar 13th, 2007, 9:01am » |
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on Mar 12th, 2007, 11:40pm, Philly wrote:| Eagles sign LB Ryan Fowler to an offer sheet. Fowler is a big, physical LB who could push for Dhani Jones' SLB position or a backup position at MLB behind Trotter. The Cowboys have a week to match the Eagles offer, yet would not receive any compensation were they to lose him because Fowler went undrafted out of college. |
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In typical Eagles fashion, not long after the Eagles announced they had an offer sheet with Fowler, the Titans upped the ante and the Eagles are out of the picture. C'est la vie. At least we got Bethel Johnson - we needed a #6 receiver anyway. (And what does that say about the progress of Jeremy Bloom?)
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Re: Eagles Offseason Report
« Reply #14 on: Mar 20th, 2007, 4:27pm » |
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on Mar 15th, 2007, 10:33pm, Callie wrote:Philly, what do you think the Eagles have in mind for the draft at D?
It's my understanding that this is a very good draft for defensive positions. |
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I think they'll look to the defensive secondary in the first round (CB or S). They'll also have to consider adding some linebacking help. Trotter is slowing down quickly, Dhani Jones is wasted space on the field, Chris Gocong has never played an NFL down (and is playing a new position), Matt McCoy is still small, and Shawn Barber is likely gone. Another deep area in the draft is DE. The Eagles have Kearse (injuries), Cole (not an every down player), Thomas (nice pass rusher, but not much against the run), and Howard (disappearing act in 2006).
Ideally, I'd like to see them go:
1-CB (Chris Houston, Marcus McCauley, Aaron Ross)
2-LB (Jon Beason, David Harris)
3-FS (Sabby Piscitelli, Josh Gattis, Will Gulley)
4-no pick (Stallworth)
5-RB (Nate Ilaoa, Dwayne Wright, Jon Cornish)
6-SS (Chad Nkang, Daren Stone, Melvin Bullitt)
7-OT (Robert Kraay, Jason Capizzi, Jermon Bushrod)
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Re: Eagles Offseason Report
« Reply #20 on: Jul 25th, 2007, 7:55pm » |
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OK... Here's how I see the Eagles 53-man roster after the final cuts...
Here's how I see the Eagles 53-man roster shaking out (before camp even starts):
QB: McNabb, Feeley, Kolb
RB: Westbrook, Buckhalter, Hunt
FB: Tapeh, Ilaoa
WR: Brown, Curtis, Baskett, Avant, Bloom
TE: Smith, Celek
LT: Thomas, Justice
LG: Herremans, Jean-Gilles
C: Jackson, Cole
RG: Andrews, Young
RT: Runyan, McCoy
DE: Kearse, Cole, Howard, Thomas, Abiamiri
DT: Patterson, Bunkley, Reagor, Scott
SLB: Gocong, Bradley
MLB: Trotter, Gaither
WLB: Spikes, McCoy
CB: Sheppard, Brown, James, Fox, Barksdale
SS: Considine, Mikell
FS: Dawkins, Gaddis, Paschal
K: Akers
P: Johnson
LS: Dorenbos
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), but he's able to play any of the 4-3 LB positions, meaning he can spell Trotter when needed, he can replace Dhani Jones if Chris Gocong isn't able to, and he could take over for Matt McCoy and allow Omar Gaither to move back to the middle. 
who's starting to develop quite an injury history in his portfolio... From "The REAL Feed": 
