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The Eagles remain interested, but it appears the Cards are not. If I were the Eagles, I'd just say 'eff it' and offer Lito and their lowest 1st for him. I really think he could be the differance between a good season and a special one.
Booker lost his return job to Demps. Truth be told, I think Demps should have been there anyway from what he's shown in camp.
you aren't alone brother. I'd love a top-notch WR, but McNabb at his best overcomes that lack (he's done it his whole career). I like Hanson, but he can't touch Shep's jockstrap at this point.
Agreed. Last year the Birds were ranked #6 in total offense and that was with a questionable McNabb. I would much rather have the 3 corners we have then using Litto to get Boldin. I am not saying I would not want Boldin on the team, but I would sure as heck wouldnt give Litto and a 1st. IMO this team needs one thing on offense and thats a great red zone target. I would much rather see this team get rid of LJ Smith and someone who has a chance to live up to his potential. Imagine this offense with a TE like Witten and the WRs we have, things would look much better IMO.
Thanks for brining me back to the 2003 draft...Eagles 2nd round pick is up and I am SCREAMING "PICK WITTEN!" - alas, we take LJ and Witten lasts another round for the Cowpies to get...Hopefully Smith and Baskett can fix that issue this year. :fingerscrossed:
They may want to try a little harder - Merrill Reese just reported on 610 that Curtis has a spors hernia and will be having surgery shortly
losing curtis is not a big blow? denial
Sorry losing a guy that had 6 total TDs (3 of them in one game) as my #1 WR, was not even close to leading the team in receptions and worst of all wasn't that much better than Reggie Brown... Sorry dont feel he is a HUGE loss to the offense.
Yeah it hurts, it's going to make the WRs below avg but it won't cripple the offense. Initially I thought it woul but even if defense crowd the LOS McNabb and Westbrook can still do some damage.
I want to see more of Jackson also but losing Curtis is still a significant loss. If you're the opposing defensive coordinator, Desean jackson has now risen to the second most important receiver to pass-defend (behind Westbrook).
While technically its not a HUGE loss, its still big. Granted Curtis sucks, but the guys behind him on the depth chart suck even worse.in short, they're the suckiest group of sucks that ever did suck.
Torrance Small and Charles Johnson bad?
Wish I could. Maybe this will boot the Eagles in the ### and make them overpay a bit.
LJ Smith and D McNabb down? A sports hernia can have an impact on a player for a LONG time, even after the surgery. You could argue that McNabba dn LJ have not been the same since their hernia operations. And Curtis cant afford to lose any of his physical skills as he was lacking them to begin with.
i'm sorry, who? They must have played during those years that i had erased from my memory...thanks Total Recall!Torrance Small and Charles Johnson bad?
BuddyKnuckles said:
McNabb tried to play through his for weeks, and finally went on IR after a severe groin pull came with it. (And he looked fantastic the next fall...until the knee went out) LJ also faced other complicating injuries, and it's kind of a stretch to compare the physicality of a TE to that of a speed WR. Big differance between blocking LB's (or getting hit by LBs) and dealing with CB's. Sports hernia's dealt with promptly rarely turn into major issues.McNabb really doesn't compare.
Exactly, when a player suffers a core injury (i.e. back/abdomen) they compensate and adjust how they move and end up with other injuries. i just dont see a guy, whose only asset is his quickness, being able to completely heal in just a month or two from surgery to his groin/lower abdominal area. All those quick cuts that Curtis needs to (almost) get open. He's just not going to be able to do that for a good period of time. Not to mention the fact that he will be in horrible shape when he comes back somewhere aroudn wks 2-4.I'm still on board with this not being a HUGE injury. but, mainly because Curtis is garbage as a #1 WR to begin with. And i think its kind of funny (in a sad way) how much worse the WRs are getting for McNabb. its almost as if the F.O. wants him to fail.BuddyKnuckles said:McNabb tried to play through his for weeks, and finally went on IR after a severe groin pull came with it. (And he looked fantastic the next fall...until the knee went out) LJ also faced other complicating injuries, and it's kind of a stretch to compare the physicality of a TE to that of a speed WR. Big differance between blocking LB's (or getting hit by LBs) and dealing with CB's. Sports hernia's dealt with promptly rarely turn into major issues.McNabb really doesn't compare.
Umm...the extra injuries came from trying to play THROUGH the hernia.A hernia operation won't touch a player's basic speed.He's a professional athlete...he isn't going to completely lose his conditioning in 5 weeks time. Right when he gets back, he may need a play off every four instead of his normal five or six...not really an issue there. A hernia may hurt core strength...but core strehgth has almost nothing to do with what Curtis normally brings to the table.I really think by week 4 or 5, this is a non-issue.
Special Teams looking special :X
Not on this board, no.
I agree. He seems to be doing this year, what people thought he was capable of last year.
He did a great job. A team trying to make a comeback has got to be demoralized when they keep having to start inside the 10, the 5 etc.
I was thinking the same thing. Jackson catching everything in sight and then returning a PR for a TD! Plus Demps returning a 101 yarder for another TD. McNabb laser sharp without his projected top two wideouts. L.J. Smith getting in the action and looking physical. The front seven playing with energy. After crappy news on Curtis this week, it was great to see this kind of performance.
