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Eagles and Vikings swap WRs. (1 Viewer)
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hmmm, philly trading for a UDFA. interesting.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Yes Yes YES!!!!!
I so wanted Hank Baskett and my heart sank when I learned he was trapped in Minnesota (where all young WRs seem to go to die).
I'm high on Baskett - what can I say - and he's going to get far more opportunity in Philly.
I so wanted Hank Baskett and my heart sank when I learned he was trapped in Minnesota (where all young WRs seem to go to die).
I'm high on Baskett - what can I say - and he's going to get far more opportunity in Philly.
mcjc4
Footballguy
I am pretty sure you are correct about Childress wanting McMullen for some reason. Coordinators that get HC jobs always seem to find a way to get certain guysto follow them. It maybe nothing, but there isn't a coach in the NFL outside of Reid that knows this guy like Childress does.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
The Eagles spent a bunch of time with Baskett and Avant at the Senior Bowl. Then they sent a nice contingent to Baskett's pro day. Then they flew him out to Philly for a private workout. Then they drafted Jeremy Bloom??? I guess they figured they know there is no room for McMullen, and they may as well look a little closer at the unknown...
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Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
YES! Now I can get that newly redisigned Vikings jersey with "McMullen" on the back!
Please See Mine
Footballguy
As an Eagles's fan this is kind of a
, but I think that you pretty summed up my feelings there. McMullen kind of got in the doghouse his first season when he dropped a couple passes and never seemed to recover confidence-wise (so the reports go). He hardly got any playing time.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Mungo Burrows
Footballguy
Does it come with the paper bag, or do you have to buy it separately?
CanadianNFLJunkie
Footballguy
So Childress brought over from Philly, McMahon? Hicks? Now McMullen? Someone wake me up when we trade with Philly and get Kearse or Lewis.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
Hicks is a very useful guy who can backup at either T or G and can start decently if needed.
shimtown
Footballguy
For Philly they will probally keep I think,
Reggie Brown, Todd Pinkston, Jabar Gaffney, Greg Lewis.
That leaves for the final 1 or 2 slots:
Darnerien McCants, Jason Avant, Jeremy Bloom, Justin Jenkins, Hank Baskett
McCants played good on special teams last year and he has a year in the system under his belt, Avant and Bloom are draft picks.
McMullen wouldn't have made the team anyway and I find it hard to believe Baskett will.
He is eligable for the pratice squad though, something I don't think McMullen would have been able to.
MINNY FANS: McMullen is a physical specimen with hands like rocks. Maybee Childress has seen something in him but that is his knock in Philly.
Reggie Brown, Todd Pinkston, Jabar Gaffney, Greg Lewis.
That leaves for the final 1 or 2 slots:
Darnerien McCants, Jason Avant, Jeremy Bloom, Justin Jenkins, Hank Baskett
McCants played good on special teams last year and he has a year in the system under his belt, Avant and Bloom are draft picks.
McMullen wouldn't have made the team anyway and I find it hard to believe Baskett will.
He is eligable for the pratice squad though, something I don't think McMullen would have been able to.
MINNY FANS: McMullen is a physical specimen with hands like rocks. Maybee Childress has seen something in him but that is his knock in Philly.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Not so fast there. The Eagles might keep 6 WRs, or even 7 if they get risky at other spots. There's also the practice squad (but IIRC they have to clear waivers).Don't pencil Greg Lewis or Todd Pinkston in that group of 6.
I've seen Lewis - check his catch-to-target ratio. Abysmal. 105 targets (led the Eagles last year) - caught 48. That's 46%. Horrible. Add in that he isn't a deep threat - his avg. per catch is under 12 yards.
Baskett scored 9 TDs last year and has averaged over 16 yards a catch in the past two seasons. He has excellent size (6'3" ,225) which is missing from the Eagles. He's a far better prospect than McMullen.
I could see the Eagles holding Reggie Brown, Gaffney, Avant, and Bloom along with Pinkston and Lewis. Baskett would go to the practice squad, or may even bump Lewis or Pinkston.
For once I'm actually encouraged by talent at the WR position for the Eagles entering camp. That hasn't happened for a while.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
shimtown
Footballguy
I agree about Lewis 100%. Alot of people got excited after his Super Bowl TD catch but last year showed why he was undrafted. I think they will keep Slim Pinkston and probally start him. Gaffney lined up as the starter at mini camp but I think that if Pinkston was healthy it would have been him in there, as much as that disturbes me and alot of Eagles fans. I also read where they wanted to put Gaffney in the slot. 7 receivers seems like alot. I'm not shure if they keep Bloom for just a return man unless he has a strong preseason like returning a punt or two for a TD. Then I could see 7 WR's. The Eagles usually like all of there specialists to sort of contribute also aside from special teams.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Insert "Baskett Case" Joke Here.Seriously tho, who needs TO or Walker when you have Baskett..? Am I right or am I right folks?
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Couch Potato
Footballguy
A-tisket a-tasketYou got your Henry Baskett.
They threw it to Lewis last year
And hate the way he dropped it...
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Donnybrook
Footballguy
Two words: Cris Carter
I think this is just 2 old friends doing favors for each other.
Andy Reid and the Eagles get a guy that they've shown obvious interest in - but probably won't make the final roster.
Brad Childress and the Vikes get a guy that can help a new coach install a new offense on a new team - but probably won't make the final roster. I think McMullen is there to teach the offense that he's much more familiar in. Call him "one of Chidress's 'guys'". Nothing more.
Andy Reid and the Eagles get a guy that they've shown obvious interest in - but probably won't make the final roster.
Brad Childress and the Vikes get a guy that can help a new coach install a new offense on a new team - but probably won't make the final roster. I think McMullen is there to teach the offense that he's much more familiar in. Call him "one of Chidress's 'guys'". Nothing more.
JaxBill
Footballguy
It'll be interesting to see how the Eagles WR/KR roster shakes out. You have two guys Greg Lewis and Reno Mahe, who are seen as Andy Reid guys. The problem is neither of them produced last year when the team needed them because of injuries. Does Reid stay with his "favorites" or does he (along with Heckert) decide to go with the top producers in camp?
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
I'd hazard to guess that neither of them making the final roster is a good probability.I'd say Mahe has more of a chance than Lewis right now.
E-A-G-L-E-S
Footballguy
I'll be real
if Reno Mahe makes the team, he brings nothing and I think is just on the team b/c he went to BYU
zadok
Footballguy
I've been saying since the draft that Pinkston could be cut. I still think it's a real possibility. He's never really had to fight for his job before. Coming off an achilles, I just don't see it happening. I love the trade for Baskett - also wanted him on the 2nd day of the draft. McMullen was getting cut anyway and the Vikings scooped up Baskett before the Eagles could. It's a win-win. At worst, Baskett is another McMullen who is 3 years younger with upside.
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RedRaiders
Mr. +EV
Why did this guy not get drafted? check out this draft profile and the writer's opinion that he was a first rounder
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
I don't see a date on Maxwell's report, but several of us felt the same way in early January. It was very hard to get a feel for this WR class, Holmes and Jackson may not have yet declared. I had Baskett in the first round of my first mock and I called it a major reach, but he looked like he had that kind of potential in a class of WRs that left much to be desired. Then came the all-star games, combine, individual workouts, etc., and Baskett just didn't measure up like some expected. His case of the post season dropsies is less publicized but just as alarming as Derek Hagans. His reported great leaping ability was reversed in testing. His route running and knowledge of the passing game was disappointing. So like Martin Nance and a few other once highly acclaimed prospects he fell. In my mocks he went from 1st round reach, to 3rd round possibility to second day.Why did this guy not get drafted? check out this draft profile and the writer's opinion that he was a first rounder
http://football.about.com/od/nationalfootb...hankbaskett.htm
I saw him in person against SDSU last year and he had a big game. 140 yards and a couple TDs. I watched him and Webb (also a nice game) carefully, and Baskett looked much more promising to me, but what do I know. Webb got drafted and Baskett didn't. Webb looked like a nice NCAA receiver that day, and Baskett looked dominant. He made plays that looked like they translated.
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RedRaiders
Mr. +EV
Thanks for the reply. I think Baskett was handicapped by mediocre QB play in college as well, which may have held back his true ability. That said - the combine results are disappointing , here's hoping he has a chip on his shoulder from that.
