Moss to Cowboys Rumor
Feb 26, 2008 Eagles Rumors
It’s everywhere this morning. Fox Sports, ESPN, Fanhouse, and every website related to the two teams.
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So maybe it’s time to chime in, albeit only briefly. As an Eagles fan, I welcome this. The Cowboys seem to be willing to let their Pro-Bowl Left Tackle walk. And that makes sense, because the NFC East is totally lacking pass rushing defensive ends.
Right.
Look, we all know Jerry Jones loves his face on the television. And having Moss and TO on the same team would certainly accomplish that. But it’s not winning them a Super Bowl.
Didn’t they just sign Patrick Crayton to a pretty decent deal? Does he become the best paid third wide receiver in the NFL? What about the fact that Marion Barber must be paid?
As much as I’d love it to happen, Jones would be crazy to do this.
Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Flozell Adams, Randy Moss
The Receiver Market
Feb 14, 2008 Eagles Rumors
With free-agency looming and every Eagles fan with a working voicebox begging for an impact wide receiver, I think it’s worth taking a look at any current NFL player that, according to rumors and/or speculation, might be available — whether through free agency or trade. I’ll rank them by desirability… as determined by me.
Larry Fitzgerald: I’ve written in depth about his situation. The Cardinals can not pay him what they owe him next year. They have to restructure his deal. This is not happening in a vacuum for them, either — they have several other marquee players who must be signed. Fitzgerald is physical with great hands. A true #1, game-changing player who also comes without the premadonna attitude of most premier receivers.
Roy Williams: He’s got one year left on his deal with the Lions, and the speculation is he’ll want to walk when it’s over. If so, the Lions may make him available in trade. He’ll be extremely expensive but he’s probably worth it. He’s huge and like Fitzgerald, game-changing. He is a bit eccentric, but has not been a locker room headache at all.
Randy Moss: Conventional wisdom says the Patriots keep him, but I wouldn’t say it’s a sure thing. This mess in Florida with the threat of a lawsuit appears to be a case of someone trying to blackmail him… but still, it’s not the sort of thing the Patriots tolerate. If he is available, he’s now over 30 but still has remarkable play making skills.
Chad Johnson: He wants out of Cincinnati. The Bengals continue to state that he will not be traded. His behavior over the last month has been counter-productive and could create some problems for their team this year. He’s a gifted athlete, but he’s not as physical as Fitzgerald or Williams. He tends to go down when he catches the ball over the middle, but will sacrifice his body to make a spectacular catch.
Donte Stallworth: A so-so year in New England for him. Certainly he would have liked bigger numbers that would have inflated his value as a free agent. If the Eagles pursued him they would again have a deep threat, and he’s already familiar with the offense.
Javon Walker: He has said he would like out of Denver. They may just oblige him and cut him if he can’t be traded. He’s an injury risk, but he’s also had two big years. He’s tall and fast — the Eagles lack that combination. They also made a run at him a couple of years back, but the Packers refused their advances.
DJ Hackett: This guy is the hot name on the receiver free agent market. He’s young and had a breakout year in Seattle. He’s familiar with the WCO, but I think he’s going to be overpaid. Hopefully not by the Eagles.
Bernard Berrian: I’m not impressed. He’s had some huge drops in his career to go along with those 70 yard touchdowns. He’s also going to ask for big money, and I don’t think he’s a real #1.
Bryant Johnson: This guy is a #3 receiver, but he’s physical and has great hands. Been productive in an offense that already has two stud receivers.
There’s a lot of talent that could be available, but there will be plenty of competition for the services of these guys. I didn’t list any of the other free agents because I don’t think they’d provide much of an improvement and thus the Eagles won’t be looking at them.
The Eagles are surely taking a hard look at all of these guys and I would bet an offer is made to some one or some team. Reid, Banner, and Lurie know the fans are restless and they are going to do something this off-season that makes a splash. Count on it. It’s just good business.
Tags: 2008 Free Agents, Bernard Berrian, Bryant Johnson, Chad Johnson, DJ Hackett, Donte Stallworth, Javon Walker, Larry Fitzgerald, Philadelphia Eagles, Randy Moss, Roy Williams
