Finally, A Free Agent Visit That Makes Sense

Bowen and McLane both report this morning that Saints RFA Mike Bell is coming to visit the Eagles. Now this, this is a move I like. As that Chris Simms post from the wayback machine indicated, I like guys who...

03/16/2010 11:21
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Great Moments In IgglesBlog

Regarding last offseason's Jay Cutler rumors: 4) The winner in all this? It has to be Chris Simms. Tell me you couldn't see this being another Drew Brees situation, where the Broncos trade Cutler, draft their QBOTF, then watch Simms...

03/15/2010 16:17
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Macho Money

One of my favorite things that happens after the NFL season is the distribution of performance-based pay for the prior year. This system rewards players who have low salaries but a high amount of playing time. It doesn't come from...

03/12/2010 21:02
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Couple Friday Thoughts

Not much for today, but just a few thoughts: Baskett -- Would love to see him come back. HIs most important role would obviously be on special teams, where the Eagles were pretty darn good in four of the five...

03/12/2010 10:40
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Eagles Re-Sign Reno Mahe

Ok, not really. Kinda seems like it, though. Nice to have a serviceman on the roster with a non-checkered past, for a change. (Thanks to Kyle for the tip.)

03/11/2010 16:35
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Thinking 'Bout Moise Fokou

This isn't one of those posts about how the Eagles haven't really done much so far in free agency so we are doomed doomed doomed. At the moment, though, it sort of looks like your starting SAM linebacker for 2010...

03/11/2010 10:51
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Public Service Announcement

UPDATE -- From the editor of philly.com: Folks: Writing from Philly.com - yep, there is indeed something out there, and it's not restricted to Philly.com. We've heard reports of several large sites dealing with malware this week, all of the...

03/11/2010 09:17
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Probably Don't Want To Get Too Attached To Marlin Jackson

UPDATE: It's official. Two-year deal, no word on other numbers. His press conference after the morning meetings (before he signed) was interesting reading. --- I know next to nothing about Marlin Jackson, so just like you I've been spending some...

03/09/2010 23:20
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Tuesday Morning Quick Thoughts

Hellish computer issues the last 36 hours are pretty much wrecking my life, but a couple quick points while I run the 87th malware scan over on the laptop: Reggie Brown -- I've always liked Reggie. I'm glad he's getting...

03/09/2010 09:09
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Can Avant Do More?

The news that Jason Avant has signed a new five-year contract is quite welcome after a first free agency weekend that saw the Eagles mostly sitting out the action. Avant is a fan favorite and solid contributor. You win with...

03/08/2010 10:52
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Andy Reid = Lovie Smith?

It occurred to me a couple days ago that as much as Eagles fans bitch about parts of the Andy Reid experience, it's also hard for anyone to imagine the team without him. "I do it every day!" shouts the...

03/08/2010 02:01
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For Those About To Jump

Sheil's doing the Lord's work this morning over on the suicide hotline Moving The Chains. Of course, that's just how I read it. As we speak, Gonzo's copy/pasting the bold-y parts into the first draft of his next column.

03/06/2010 11:08
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Witherspoon Is The New Takeo Spikes

Will Witherspoon is cut, saving the team $5 million in cash. Good on Derek for calling this one: That list of big salaries is certainly interesting. I think Witherspoon might be on that final chart, too. $5 million is a...

03/05/2010 17:15
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The Times Are Becoming Very Different: Eagles Pay Leonard Weaver

As first reported by Jason LaCanfora: Eagles agree to 3 year, $10-plus mil deal with FB Leonard Weaver, highest ever for a FB. More than half deal is guaranteed. Jeff McLane had some additional details: Source: Weaver and #Eagles agree...

03/05/2010 10:09
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Call It Wishful Thinking ...

... but I'm starting to get that feeling. Odd that it's so dead quiet, isn't it? In past years this has been the time when all the rumors have been flying about who was already going where. The League must...

03/04/2010 21:13
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Are The Eagles Cheap?

Last week, in the comments section, ray asked a good question: Westbrook says the [E]agles are cheap and uncommitted to winning by signing players who will take lesser contracts as opposed to better players for more. That was true for...

03/04/2010 13:00
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Almost Time To Plug Some Holes

The Eagles ended the 2009 season with a few obvious lineup holes. The Eagles don't like to go into the draft needing to plug holes. Therefore, starting Friday, we should expect some action to address those issues. --- I don't,...

03/04/2010 02:26
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Are We Quite Certain McCoy Is The Final Answer?

There's really only one fair way to begin this post. And that's by quoting liberally from something I wrote about Brent Celek after last season ended: Soooo, Brent Celek. Again, he's [a] decent enough player. He catches the balls that...

03/03/2010 01:18
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The Value Of A Draft Pick

There are increasing numbers of reports suggesting that the Eagles fully intend to pay Mike Vick his $1.5 million roster bonus. We will find out by March 10 if that is true, or if it is a bluff, but that...

03/02/2010 17:24
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*Rubs Eyes* So Wait, Is Rocca An OK Punter?

In each of the past three offseasons, I've dedicated a post to the punters. It started as an attempt to figure out if there was any reason to believe Rocca could beat out Dirk Johnson for the starting job, and...

03/02/2010 03:46
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