Bring Back Trotter?

Interesting nugget from Les Bowen in today's Daily News:

Jeremiah Trotter wasted no time getting back to the Philadelphia area after watching from the sideline as his Tampa Bay Bucs were eliminated from the playoffs Sunday by the New York Giants, 24-14. Trotter, who was activated but did not play in the game, took an early afternoon USAirways flight yesterday from Tampa to Philadelphia.

Trotter played in only three games for the Bucs after his surprising preseason release from the Eagles. He said yesterday he feels healthy and rested, and will try to continue his career as he prepares to turn 31 Jan. 20.

"It's not time yet" to retire, said Trotter, who said he felt he learned a lot, practicing in Tampa's read-and-react defense, although the Bucs' style went against his "downhill" strengths. "I learned there's more than one way to play defense," Trotter said.

Is there any downside at all in seeing if Trotter wants to come back to Philly next year?  The understanding would have to be that his starting days are pretty much over, but we could do worse than have him around as depth and all the guys in the locker room love him.  Most importantly, he was a terror on the special teams a few years ago (an area we need significant help).  Trotter might be exactly the kind of shot in the arm those guys need to start kicking butt next year.  And tell me you wouldn't get a kick out of him ranting and raving as the team's special teams captain?

Why not give his agent a call, tell him you're sure Trotter wants to see what else is out there, but if he doesn't find a good fit, we'll be happy to bring him back at the veteran minimum.  There are worse ways to make half a million dollars.