Eagles Rumors: Now They’re Free Agents
Feb 27, 2009 Eagles Rumors
Dawkins, Thomas, Runyan. Clearly, things haven’t quite proceeded as we imagined at this point, maybe not how the Eagles’ front office imagined either. Still no word on visits to other teams for Thomas or Dawkins, but stay on the lookout.
You’ve read the news on Buckhalter. Whether or not he ultimately signs with Denver, it’s pretty clear this guy is gone.
Some wild rumors out of St. Louis: The Eagles will trade for Torry Holt — giving up Reggie Brown and a draft pick. Don would have a hard time being upset about that.
Cardinals young defensive end Antonio Smith has been invited by the Eagles to come to Philadelphia and visit the NovaCare complex. That’s a bit surprising, considering the perceived logjam at the position (Cole, Abiamiri, Thomas, Howard, Clemons). What would the Eagles do with that guy?
Tags: Eagles Rumors, NFL Free Agency
Eagles Rumors: Jason Brown (Ravens)
Feb 26, 2009 Eagles News, Eagles Rumors
By now you’ve read about it somewhere (I saw it on BGN), a rumor initially floated by Howard Eskin — the Eagles are (not should be, they are) interested in Ravens guard/center Jason Brown.
Here’s what we know about Brown and this rumor.
He’s been in the NFL four years. He can play both guard and center. He grabbed the starting job five weeks into his sophomore season and has played in every game since then. He’s durable.
The rumor, as I said, was floated by Howard Eskin at first. The conventional wisdom on Eskin is that he can be a mouthpiece for Andy Reid and the Eagles organization. If that’s the case here, it’s an indication that the Tra Thomas negotiations aren’t going well. Acquiring Brown means Herremans or Andrews are definitely moving to tackle, probably both of them. If this comes to fruition, the line may look like (from left to right): Herremans, Brown, Jackson, MJG, Andrews.
And if this is true it means the Eagles might not need a big, NFL-ready OT in the first round in the April draft.
Eagles Rumors: So, Laveranues Coles
Feb 25, 2009 Eagles Rumors
The Jets have released him. He’s had some pretty awesome seasons, but he’s old (31, same age as TJ Houshmandzadeh).
Would the Eagles consider him? Well, it’s sort of the same situation as Marvin Harrison, although perhaps a little less acute. Coles’ best days may be behind him, he’s not really a deep threat like he used to be, and if he’s involved in the offense it could hinder the development of someone rather important the Eagles already have — Desean Jackson.
Here is the data for you to ponder:
2008: 70 receptions, 850 yds, 12.1 ypc, 7 TD , 132 DYAR, 2.0% DVOA
2007: 55 receptions, 646 yds, 11.7 ypc, 6 TD, 130 DYAR, 5.7% DVOA
2006: 91 receptions, 1098 yds, 12.1 ypc, 6 TD, 144 DYAR, -.9 DVOA
He’s been pretty durable, but that tends to diminish with age too. He might not garner the interest that Houshmandzadeh will, but with the dearth of talent available in the free agency pool, Coles could still end up getting more than a little overpaid. Will the Eagles like him enough to overpay?
