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Will Philly release Ryan Moats? (1 Viewer)

JohnnyU

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The guy has skills. He has excellent receiving ability, and I think if he landed with a team who gives him a chance he could succeed.

Ryan Moats-RB- Eagles Jan. 21 - 9:59 am et

Ryan Moats reportedly doesn't fit the Eagles' offensive system.

Moats can catch and ran well in rookie duty but was buried on the depth chart in 2006. It appears the Eagles do not view him as a viable alternative if Correll Buckhalter and Reno Mahe leave in free agency. Trading or cutting Moats would save Philly $80,000 against the cap.

Source: Trenton Times

 
JohnnyU,

So is this pure speculation on your part here?

I've read most everything coming out of Philly the past week and there's not a word of this.

The RBs to possibly cut would be Mahe and Tapeh, not Moats. At least not at this point.

$80K vs. $109M cap? come on.

That number sounds low too - I'd have to check on the minimum salary, but I think it is well over $100K.

 
JohnnyU,

So is this pure speculation on your part here?

I've read most everything coming out of Philly the past week and there's not a word of this.

The RBs to possibly cut would be Mahe and Tapeh, not Moats. At least not at this point.

$80K vs. $109M cap? come on.

That number sounds low too - I'd have to check on the minimum salary, but I think it is well over $100K.
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Years 	20070	   $285,0001	   $360,0002	   $435,0003	   $510,0004-6	 $595,0007-9	 $720,00010+	 $820,000
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JohnnyU,So is this pure speculation on your part here?I've read most everything coming out of Philly the past week and there's not a word of this.The RBs to possibly cut would be Mahe and Tapeh, not Moats. At least not at this point.$80K vs. $109M cap? come on.That number sounds low too - I'd have to check on the minimum salary, but I think it is well over $100K.
Hey, I'm just posting what was said in the Trenton Times. From reading the article, it appears the reason Moats might not be with the Eagles has more to do with him not fitting their system, not the cap $$.
 
Comings and goingsPage 2 of 4The only known about this position is that A.J. Feeley will be back, as either a No. 2 or a No. 3. RUNNING BACKS -- Brian Westbrook, who showed his ability to be a star this past season, might be the only player returning at this position. Advertisement Correll Buckhalter and Reno Mahe are free agents and Ryan Moats just does not fit this system. Once upon a time the Denver Broncos were interested in Moats; if they still are, get what you can. Trading or releasing Moats would not hurt the salary cap, either; it would actually gain them about $80,000 of room. The Eagles need a big back to compliment Westbrook and this space reported weeks ago that Reid likes Rutgers fullback Brian Leonard, a 235-pounder with great hands. It might take a second-round pick to land him, however. Fullback Thomas Tapeh showed he can be a decent blocker, but you don't want the ball in his hands, especially on 3rd-and-short in a playoff game. WIDE RECEIVERS -- Stallworth is the key here. If he's re-signed the position is set. He and Reggie Brown are the starters and Hank Baskett, Jason Avant and Greg Lewis are the backups. No need to address the situation. If Stallworth leaves, the team will try to sell you on Baskett and Avant stepping up in their second year. Yes, both players should get better. But neither is the burner Stallworth is. That speed would be missed in a big way. In a market devoid of big-time receivers, Stallworth could attract a lot of attention. He could return to Tennessee, where he played his college ball. The Titans have wide receiver on the top of their wish list and over $40 million to spend. TIGHT ENDS -- It looks like L.J. Smith will go into the final year of his contract, which could be a good thing. Players often perform very well in the final year of a deal. Matt Schobel, last year's free agent signing, played a lot better at the end of the season than he did at the beginning of the season, so he likely returns.
 
Hard to believe he doesn't fit their system. I think he doesn't play because Bryan Westbrook is phenomenal.

 
Hard to believe he doesn't fit their system. I think he doesn't play because Bryan Westbrook is phenomenal.
I agree. Because he's such a good receiver out of the backfield, it's hard to believe he doesn't fit their system. I always looked at him as a Westbrook clone.
 
Here's what Heckert (GM) said about Moats:

"We also have to figure out if we're going to get (Ryan) Moats on the field because when he does get on the field he makes plays. He's a different kind of guy, but he's a talented kid"

I don't really know what to make of that but there you have it.

 
He's Westbrook without as much talent. That means he's gets on the field when Westbrook doesn't. This means he doesn't play much.

 

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