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(Message started by: StegRock on Feb 24^th, 2009, 6:58pm)

Title: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 24^th, 2009, 6:58pm

What are your thoughts on this development, Eagles' fans? [smiley=shrug.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Source: Donovan McNabb pins extension on improvement (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3929063&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (23.02.2009 17:10)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and Eagles brass held a lengthy meeting last week, where last season's Week 12 benching and the subject of a contract extension were discussed, a source told ESPN's Michael Smith.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason
Post by StegRock on Apr 17^th, 2009, 4:44pm

Well, McNabb may not yet have gotten any aerial help, but he's got some BIG help up front... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Report: Eagles acquire OT Peters from Buffalo (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4226958)
The Sports Network: NFL (17.04.2009 15:34)

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 28^th, 2009, 4:42pm

Brown doin' the right thing and still gettin' the "job" done despite an unsettled situation... From "The REAL Feed":

Brown still isn't happy, but he'll be at Eagles minicamp this week (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8100a8ce&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (28.04.2009 14:35)
Unhappy cornerback Sheldon Brown said he'll report to the Philadelphia Eagles' mandatory minicamp this weekend so he's prepared to play somewhere this season. And he knows he might still be in Philadelphia -- and not playing.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 3^rd, 2009, 8:35pm

Westbrook already ailing... From "The REAL Feed":

Agent: Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook to undergo surgery (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4228976&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (03.06.2009 18:52)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will have surgery to clean up some bone spurs in his right ankle, according to his agent Todd France.

I know Westbrook plays through anything,... but I'd definitely monitor [smiley=radar.gif] the situation AND bump McCoy up my rankings accordingly...

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 3^rd, 2009, 10:07pm

Here's another spin on this... currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Report: Eagles' Westbrook to have surgery, out until season begins (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4235515)
The Sports Network: NFL (03.06.2009 21:06)

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Jun 4^th, 2009, 11:32am

on 06/03/09 at 22:07:39, StegRock wrote:

This is definitely HUGE news. This has been an injury that has been going on and on. I would think IF Westbrook is back by week one, he may be limited. In addition, they are definitely going to be limiting the carries. McCoy's value definitely goes up!

I guess the Eagles actually knew what they were doing on draft day!

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 4^th, 2009, 6:03pm

on 05/28/09 at 15:17:14, StegRock wrote:

J. J. Arrington free to travel again this offseason... according to "The REAL Feed":

Broncos release RB Arrington, who fails physical with knee problem (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8108b81c&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (28.05.2009 14:15)
The Denver Broncos confirmed Thursday that they have released running back J.J. Arrington after he failed a physical because of a balky right knee.

I think in the wake of Westbrook's sore ankle, a KEY body part for a tailback mind you, and surgery, which will keep him out until the start of the season, the Eagles should look to sign a player TO MY SURPRISE not listed by ESPN's "NFL Live", J.J. Arrington! Assuming Arrington is 100%, he showed some serious flashes last year and reminds me much more of a Westbrook-type player than any of the others they listed and, moreover, has the size and, more importantly, experience the kiddies in Philly, McCoy and, say, Booker, don't have. If given the chance (in Philly and Westbrook is on his way out, or somewhere), I could honestly see his career going like Thomas Jones's or the Barber [smiley=afro.gif] Tiki's ;) did. [smiley=yinandyang.gif] ... [smiley=threed.gif]

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Jun 9^th, 2009, 8:14am

on 06/04/09 at 18:03:13, StegRock wrote:

Assuming Arrington is 100%

...and there's the rub, my friend. He's not. He failed his physical in Denver because of the knee issues. I too like Arrington if he's healthy, but there's no sense of urgency for the Eagles right now. There are enough backs still on the market that they can sit back and wait to gauge the progress that Westbrook's ankle is making. They'll also give McCoy a chance to show his worth and Booker can work to develop a better understanding of the offense.

If the Eagles do sign a RB, I think they'd be better served by going with someone more like Edgerrin James, Samkon Gado, or DeShaun Foster ... a bigger guy who could complement McCoy better.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 12^th, 2009, 12:18am

BIG news in Philly for McNabb... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Eagle for Life? McNabb gets contract restructured (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4236880)
The Sports Network: NFL (11.06.2009 23:40)

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 30^th, 2009, 6:27pm

McCoy [smiley=newbie.gif] in the house... according to "The REAL Feed":

Eagles agree to deal with second-round pick RB McCoy (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8110f735&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (29.06.2009 21:36)
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a four-year contract with running back LeSean McCoy, the team's second-round draft pick, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 24^th, 2009, 3:28pm

This is, of course, sad news, but also noteworthy for fantasy footballers playing in leagues with the commonplace D/ST format. From "The REAL Feed":

McDermott takes over Eagles' defense for recovering Johnson (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81173519&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (24.07.2009 13:39)
Sean McDermott will replace Jim Johnson as the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive coordinator, the team announced Friday, two days before the start of training camp.

I'm guessing this has to affect the value of the Eagles' D going into this season, no???

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 3^rd, 2009, 8:34pm

Eagles lose key [smiley=key.gif] defender for season... according to "The REAL Feed":

Eagles lose LB Bradley for season (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4246195)
The Sports Network: NFL (03.08.2009 17:48)

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5^th, 2009, 7:06pm

Uh-oh... Do I smell weed and a suspension in the air in Philly? [smiley=kb.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Report: Eagles DE Parker caught with marijuana (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4246504)
The Sports Network: NFL (05.08.2009 16:06)

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 8^th, 2009, 2:40pm

WR Jackson "(hyper)extends" himself during workouts... From "The REAL Feed":

Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson hyperextends knee in practice (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4385845&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (08.08.2009 12:36)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson hyperextended his right knee in practice Saturday after being tangled up with cornerback Asante Samuel, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on its Web site.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Aug 8^th, 2009, 7:27pm

DeSean Jackson should be ok, but rookie TE Cornelius Ingram blew out his ACL today. He's done for the season. He was looking like a real offensive threat in camp so far.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 8^th, 2009, 11:01pm

on 08/08/09 at 19:27:29, Philly wrote:

DeSean Jackson should be ok, but rookie TE Cornelius Ingram blew out his ACL today. He's done for the season. He was looking like a real offensive threat in camp so far.

Jeff, do you think, from a fantasy perspective, this sad development with Ingram enhances Celek's value at all???

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 10^th, 2009, 3:20pm

This guy's once-promising career is lookin' like it might go three (or so) and out... From "The REAL Feed":

Eagles' backup QB Kolb injures knee (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4247255)
The Sports Network: NFL (10.08.2009 12:23)

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 12^th, 2009, 11:04pm

Eagles' O-line now takes a hit... according to "The REAL Feed":

Herremans is latest injured starter along Eagles' offensive line (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811d6d34&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (12.08.2009 17:29)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Todd Herremans could miss the rest of the preseason with a foot injury.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 13^th, 2009, 10:39pm

on 08/13/09 at 21:03:05, DirkDiggler wrote:

VICK SIGNS WITH THE EAGLES!!!!!
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4397938

So, what do yous think??? This is surely something worth chewing the fantasy fat over!!!

My quick take,... for the Eagles you can spin this positive, or you can spin this negative. For fantasy, you can spin this positive, or you can spin this negative. Without piling the assumptions on too high and getting in too deep, my only thought is that we KNOW how impatient Philly, especially, Eagle fans can be, especially with McNabb, an impatience that the team management has even exhibited, mind you, with backups far inferior and, at least, sexy than Vick and most notably just last year when McNabb was benched. Anyway, just my thoughts without laying it on too thick too fast...

With that said, let me append this related piece which is currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Line of Scrimmage: Vick Signing Brings More Questions Than Answers (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4247896)
The Sports Network: NFL (13.08.2009 22:06)

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 14^th, 2009, 7:13pm

Steg-

This situation is going to be interesting to watch. From a fantasy perspective, I have no idea what to expect from Vick. I am not even sure what position he is going to play. He could line up as a RB or FB. He could then either run it or throw it. He could line up as WR. OR, he could just sit on the bench.

Personally, as an Eagles fan, I am not happy with the signing. He MAY prove to be a great player again, but I do not want to root for him. However, I have no doubt at some point I will be cheering a play he makes because I am a HUGE Eagles fan and so is my son.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 14^th, 2009, 10:40pm

I think that Merrill Hoge's take is right that, based on the structure of the contract, the big second-year option, and the team's incessant rhetoric that Vick is a "quarterback" combined with McNabb's well-documented increasingly tenuous tenure with the team and, moreover, the presumable comparability of a younger McNabb's game with Vick's, Vick, while perhaps seeing some time as a gadget player this year, is being viewed as a much more suitable and skilled backup and ultimately heir apparent to McNabb than Kolb, who has shown nothing to instill any confidence in the team.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 15^th, 2009, 5:00pm

Two Eagles back practicing: one after this... [smiley=injury.gif]; the other after this... [smiley=coolit.gif] [smiley=options.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Eagles RB Westbrook returns to practice (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811eacc0&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (15.08.2009 16:11)
Brian Westbrook has returned to practice for the firsttime since offseason ankle surgery.

Vick at first NFL practice since prison (http://www.ajc.com/sports/vick-at-first-nfl-116180.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014)
Falcons | ajc.com (15.08.2009 14:46)
Former Falcons QB ran scout team offense in today's walkthrough practice with Eagles.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 16^th, 2009, 11:58pm

Vick working hard to catch up... according to "The REAL Feed":

Vick stays after practice to work on learning Eagles' offense (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811f1b8e&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (16.08.2009 17:28)
Michael Vick spent an extra 20 minutes onthe field after Eagles practice ended, trying to catch up onPhiladelphia's offense and get back into playing shape.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 17^th, 2009, 9:40pm

McNabb and Vick on the field at the same time,... a possibility according to "The REAL Feed":

McNabb suggests he and Vick could take field together (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811f5362&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (17.08.2009 14:36)
Donovan McNabb says he has no problem with Michael Vicktaking some of his snaps and warns opponents that the two quarterbacks could beon the field together at times.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 25^th, 2009, 3:32pm

Vick's debut on the near horizon... according to "The REAL Feed":

Vick to make Eagles debut in preseason game against Jaguars (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81222971&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (25.08.2009 14:50)
Michael Vick will make his preseason debut for the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night, coach Andy Reid announced Tuesday.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 5^th, 2009, 1:59am

Vick allowed to get back into the fray earlier than expected... From "The REAL Feed":

Goodell: Vick eligible to play Week 3 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4251632)
The Sports Network: NFL (04.09.2009 03:14)

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 6^th, 2009, 3:55pm

As it turns out, QB Feeley gets let go... The team had no suitors, so this was probably somewhat of a favor to A.J. to let him "hit the pavement", if you will, a.s.a.p. From "The REAL Feed":

Philadelphia Eagles cut A.J. Feeley, leaving Michael Vick as No. 3 QB (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4451059&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (06.09.2009 14:20)
The Philadelphia Eagles have released veteran quarterback A.J. Feeley.

Title: Re: Eagles Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 8^th, 2009, 9:49pm

Eagles claim pretty good tight-end off waivers... From "The REAL Feed":

Eagles sign TE Alex Smith (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4252650)
The Sports Network: NFL (08.09.2009 15:06)