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You agree this team as presently constructed, with all of its flaws, is generally not viewed as a serious SB contender, right? How was the Steelers D that year? If their only weakness was O-line I wouldn't be as concerned. But like I said, I think they are at least 4 impact players away. Most of them on defense.
Thought I remembered hearing talk back in 2002 of trying to move up to draft him then but think that was just a pipe dream. That draft started out for us pretty well anyway...26 Philadelphia Eagles Lito Sheppard Cornerback Florida 58 Philadelphia Eagles Michael Lewis Safety Colorado 59 Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami)[4] Sheldon Brown Cornerback South Carolina 91 Philadelphia Eagles Brian Westbrook Running Back Villanova Wonder how the last decade would have went if we sent all those picks over for Peppers?Part of me would be excited to see him on the team, part of me is nervous he's looking for one last big payday to just cruise on.
I remember being pretty disappointed that the Eagles passed on Chad Johnson. I remember seeing him play a few games that year and thought he was the goods, Combine stats be damned.
Interesting. Darren Howard didn't really work out, but I can't hate on signing him. Pairing Peppers with Cole would be astounding.
Its their money, hopefully its not for 5 years or something stupid like that.
Howard and Kearse's names were who I brought up to him as well. I'm not saying Peppers will hit the wall as hard as they did, but I think there's a high possibility that he might.
Outside of Cole none of their 100343843284 DEs have worked out. They got too caught up in the situational DE role.
I agree. I don't think Darren Howard will be kept either.
reid?
I love Westy and all he's done for the Eagles, but it was time. I have no problem with this.
Me too. It's a sad thing when it seems he wanted to stay, but it was time.
I think they have to keep Sheldon but I'm all for getting rid of McNabb and Trotter.
Andy wouldn't go with 2 young guys in the backfield. As much of a play maker I think Spiller will be...i'd rather get a DE or Safety. Or someone to play RG so we can sent the Andrews brothers back to arkansas to get their Michael Phelps on on their own dime.
Last year, yes but not this year. This year I actually want a DE, FS, Interior OL or LBer in that order of importance. I think the ground game would be just fine with McCoy, Weaver and either a new addition (FA) or Buckley. We simply don't use RB's that much to justify drafting one IMO.
Agreed. They do need depth at RB but I'd be surprised if its before the 3rd round...maybe even later. Too many other holes to fill and this FA class isn't going to do it all. I would love to have Chester Taylor for the right price though.Bigboy10182000 said:
Quentin Mikell was on the SB team too. Technically, so were Shawn Andrews (IR) and Jamaal Jackson (practice squad). And of course, Trotter left for two years and returned.
I wouldn't worry about Weaver too much. He'll have a new contract shortly.....
Hey DH, are you hearing about any interest in Sproles? Maybe a wait and see if he doesn't get a big offer then slide in late kind of like Weaver last year? Just curious...
Martell Mallett was pretty good in the CFL. I think between him and Buckley, they'll have RB's they can get by with. I would rather see them look elsewhere and maybe grab a guy late to compete for that last roster spot. Dwayne Wright can handle the ball as well although I think they are using him more as a FB
He didn't go into the particulars of everything, for obvious reasons. If you look at some posts earlier in this thread, I posted a while ago that he was under the inpression that McNabb was the QB that was gone and he still thinks that.
Sorry, just saw this. No, I've heard nothing regarding Sproles.
Even though you have heard nothing regarding have you heard anything on Peppers or Antrelle Rolle? Personally I am skeptical of Peppers (Kearse part 2). I think Rolle maybe a better free agent option because I do not think either of the top 2 safeties will be there when the Eagles pick.
I posted earlier in this thread that the Eagles plan to make a big push for Peppers. I've heard nothing re: Rolle.
If they can land either Peppers, Dansby or Rolle I would feel good, 2 out of the would be perfect!Ship McNabb to STL and Monday morning would be incredible!Fire the Fat Man said:
Really? Wow, I will be shocked and massively disappointed if this is true. Hopefully Schefter is on the right side of this debate and you've got it wrong DH. I love ya, and believe you believe what you're saying, but either Adam is getting bad info or you are and for selfish reasons I hope it's you.
I hope my guy is wrong too. If you look back at the Eagles threads throughout the years, you'll see I defend McNabb almost to a fault. I really like him as a person and as a player and I think the day he leaves will be a dark day in Philly. That being said, people don't realize how close he was to being gone after being benched in that Ravens (I think it was Baltimore) game a while back. Had He not played as well as he did in the game that followed and they had not gone on that hot streak, he'd be gone already.Really? Wow, I will be shocked and massively disappointed if this is true. Hopefully Schefter is on the right side of this debate and you've got it wrong DH. I love ya, and believe you believe what you're saying, but either Adam is getting bad info or you are and for selfish reasons I hope it's you.
I think that most people do not dislike McNabb, I believe that they are of the same opinion that I am. I am appreciative of what he has done for our team, but I believe that it is time for a change. I think that we can still get a decent return on McNabb, and start preparing for the future with Kolb. It will be sad to see him go, as he has been a mainstay for the Eagles for the last decade. I am not convinced that Kolb will be as good as McNabb, but I think he fits the offense better than McNabb. I think that Kolb can run the offense similar to what Garcia did, with less athletic ability, but more accuracy. I believe that Reid has done McNabb an injustice, in that he made McNabb try to convert to his offense, rather that converting the offense to fit McNabb. McNabb will be very successful wherever he goes, because he has already proven to he can succeed in a system that does not accentuate his positives. Hopefully he goes some place that enables him to fullfil his greatest potential, and I wish him luck in that.I hope my guy is wrong too. If you look back at the Eagles threads throughout the years, you'll see I defend McNabb almost to a fault. I really like him as a person and as a player and I think the day he leaves will be a dark day in Philly. That being said, people don't realize how close he was to being gone after being benched in that Ravens (I think it was Baltimore) game a while back. Had He not played as well as he did in the game that followed and they had not gone on that hot streak, he'd be gone already.Really? Wow, I will be shocked and massively disappointed if this is true. Hopefully Schefter is on the right side of this debate and you've got it wrong DH. I love ya, and believe you believe what you're saying, but either Adam is getting bad info or you are and for selfish reasons I hope it's you.
I'm not looking forward to that day either. He's been the franchises best QB and it is no where close to a garauntee that Kolb will even be able to match or exceed McNabb's production. But I sadly feel that this team needs a fresh step because as good as McNabb has been he hasn't been able to win a Super Bowl, he gets frustratingly close but whether it's by his actions or the teams (and I think its mainly a team thing) he just can't seem to get the job done and now he isn't getting any younger so even though Kevin Kolb may end up being the next Bobby Hoying I think I am OK with finding out what the kid can do with a full year under center.I hope my guy is wrong too. If you look back at the Eagles threads throughout the years, you'll see I defend McNabb almost to a fault. I really like him as a person and as a player and I think the day he leaves will be a dark day in Philly. That being said, people don't realize how close he was to being gone after being benched in that Ravens (I think it was Baltimore) game a while back. Had He not played as well as he did in the game that followed and they had not gone on that hot streak, he'd be gone already.Really? Wow, I will be shocked and massively disappointed if this is true. Hopefully Schefter is on the right side of this debate and you've got it wrong DH. I love ya, and believe you believe what you're saying, but either Adam is getting bad info or you are and for selfish reasons I hope it's you.
I do believe Andy Reid really did not utlize all of McNabb's strengths when he was in his prime. He also didn't get capable and talented WRs for McNabb to throw too until just recently Jackson, Maclin, and Avant came into the picture. I'll give him signing TO but that is something that should've happened back in 2000 and not 2004.I think that most people do not dislike McNabb, I believe that they are of the same opinion that I am. I am appreciative of what he has done for our team, but I believe that it is time for a change. I think that we can still get a decent return on McNabb, and start preparing for the future with Kolb. It will be sad to see him go, as he has been a mainstay for the Eagles for the last decade. I am not convinced that Kolb will be as good as McNabb, but I think he fits the offense better than McNabb. I think that Kolb can run the offense similar to what Garcia did, with less athletic ability, but more accuracy. I believe that Reid has done McNabb an injustice, in that he made McNabb try to convert to his offense, rather that converting the offense to fit McNabb. McNabb will be very successful wherever he goes, because he has already proven to he can succeed in a system that does not accentuate his positives. Hopefully he goes some place that enables him to fullfil his greatest potential, and I wish him luck in that.I hope my guy is wrong too. If you look back at the Eagles threads throughout the years, you'll see I defend McNabb almost to a fault. I really like him as a person and as a player and I think the day he leaves will be a dark day in Philly. That being said, people don't realize how close he was to being gone after being benched in that Ravens (I think it was Baltimore) game a while back. Had He not played as well as he did in the game that followed and they had not gone on that hot streak, he'd be gone already.Really? Wow, I will be shocked and massively disappointed if this is true. Hopefully Schefter is on the right side of this debate and you've got it wrong DH. I love ya, and believe you believe what you're saying, but either Adam is getting bad info or you are and for selfish reasons I hope it's you.
Weaver is a very important piece. I would like to see his role expanded a little more in 2010. Any details on the terms?
