from PFT:
QuoteEAGLES SOAR WITH $12 MILLION IN CAP ROOM
We've gotten our meat hooks on the team-by-team salary cap numbers as of September 1 for the top 51 players on the roster, and we were shocked to learn that the Philadelphia Eagles, the defending NFC champions, are sitting on more than $12 million in salary cap room, 10 days before the start of the 2005 regular season.
The latest addition to that cap bulge came from the surprise decision to remove the franchise tag from defensive tackle Corey Simon, which freed up more than $5 million in additional space.
So the obvious question becomes, what will the Eagles do with all that money?
Our guess is that, as the season unfolds, the team will continue its pattern of targeting young players to lock up over the long haul, and that $12 million-plus will go a long way toward getting the job done. The money also will be used, we assume, to fund a long-term contract for Brian Westbrook, who currently is playing under a one-year restricted free agent tender of $1.43 million, and who will be an unrestricted free agent in 2006 (absent the use of the transition tag or franchise tag).
We also assume that the Eagles will be ready to throw some of that money at a receiver or two. Darnerian McCants, whose career stats mysteriously appeared on and then were removed from the team's web site on Wednesday, has worked out for the team, and Peerless Price is still trolling for a new team. When the final cuts are made on Saturday, there likely will be a few other recognizable names on the open market.
Other teams also will be able to sift through the bin of big-name veterans who don't make the final cut in their current cities, courtesy of healthy cap bulges so late in the preseason. The Cardinals and Rams have nearly $6.5 million each, and the Browns have almost $5 million. The Bengals have more than $5.6 million, and the Bears have more than $5.8 million. The Texans have more than $7.3 million, and the Saints have $5.6 million.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Titans are cutting it close with only $253,000 in cap room. The others with less than a million are the Bucs at $672,000 and the Raiders at $839,000.
Back to the Eagles, we wonder whether T.O. knows that the team is sitting on so much cap space. We're not deviating from our position that players need to honor their contracts -- but we also believe that teams need to spend all or most of their cap money. The fact that the Eagles, given the quality of their roster, would have so much space left as of September 1 boggles the mind.
Kudos to the front office for managing the cap so effectively, but at a certain point the guys who are in the locker room are going to raise some tough questions about whether and to what extent the team is going to share that wealth.
sign wingspan now!
Do they actually think the Eagles are going to sit on that money? They NEVER DO. ::)
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 02, 2005, 09:08:22 AM
Do they actually think the Eagles are going to sit on that money? They NEVER DO. ::)
yeah, they only leave a little space in case they need to get a player due to injuries.
predictions to be locked up long term? the obvioius are Westbrook and Michael Lewis. who else?
Banner wins his little contest again.
Quote from: Sun_Mo on September 02, 2005, 09:10:45 AM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 02, 2005, 09:08:22 AM
Do they actually think the Eagles are going to sit on that money? They NEVER DO. ::)
yeah, they only leave a little space in case they need to get a player due to injuries.
predictions to be locked up long term? the obvioius are Westbrook and Michael Lewis. who else?
A couple of signings, I think. Possibly extending Akers.
giving TO more money? ;)
maybe they'll extend L.J., he falls into their pattern
Quote from: Sun_Mo on September 02, 2005, 09:10:45 AM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 02, 2005, 09:08:22 AM
Do they actually think the Eagles are going to sit on that money? They NEVER DO. ::)
yeah, they only leave a little space in case they need to get a player due to injuries.
predictions to be locked up long term? the obvioius are Westbrook and Michael Lewis. who else?
1. Westbrook
2. Mike Lewis
3. David Akers
4. L.J. Smith
5. Roderick Hood
Not all of them, but at least 3 of them by October.
I love it, lock up your best players long term and still have money left over to pick up some depth.
Tis why this FO is the best in the biz.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 02, 2005, 09:18:59 AM
Quote from: Sun_Mo on September 02, 2005, 09:10:45 AM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 02, 2005, 09:08:22 AM
Do they actually think the Eagles are going to sit on that money? They NEVER DO. ::)
yeah, they only leave a little space in case they need to get a player due to injuries.
predictions to be locked up long term? the obvioius are Westbrook and Michael Lewis. who else?
1. Westbrook
2. Mike Lewis
3. David Akers
4. L.J. Smith
5. Roderick Hood
Not all of them, but at least 3 of them by October.
do you think they would do Hood? they have their 2 longterm starting CB's locked up. do you think they would lock up their nickel?
Yep. I think they would lock him up to a modest deal that will look like a ton of money to Hood who was a UDFA. Like they did with Greg Lewis and Sam Rayburn.
Hood is set to be a RFA after this year and I could see them giving him a deal.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 02, 2005, 09:20:02 AM
Tis why this FO is the best in the biz.
I think you've forgotten about that organization that actually won the Super Bowl last year, and that has won 3 of the past 4 Super Bowls.
Quote from: PhillyFan on September 02, 2005, 09:41:27 AM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 02, 2005, 09:20:02 AM
Tis why this FO is the best in the biz.
I think you've forgotten about that organization that actually won the Super Bowl last year, and that has won 3 of the past 4 Super Bowls.
One of 2. ::)
How about an 8-year deal for Dirk? :D
You Lurielappers crack me up. The Eagles aren't signing anyone. Lurie is going to use that money to line his pockets even more just like he always does. You're all letting him shove his johnson so far down your throats that if his balls itched he'd have to scratch your chins. Stupid Lurielappers.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 02, 2005, 10:21:39 AM
You Lurielappers crack me up. The Eagles aren't signing anyone. Lurie is going to use that money to line his pockets even more just like he always does. You're all letting him shove his johnson so far down your throats that if his balls itched he'd have to scratch your chins. Stupid Lurielappers.
I couldn't hear you with your mouth around hbionic's manhood.
Next time, finish him off before you try to make a point. hbionic-chugger.
Quote from: FFatPatt on September 02, 2005, 10:40:13 AM
I couldn't hear you with your mouth around hbionic's manhood.
Next time, finish him off before you try to make a point. hbionic-chugger.
Ha! Ha! ;D
:-D
Well at least we're not going to use any of this money to sign Westbrook. What a relief.
Yeah, I'm glad the Eagles pulled that contract off the table on him. Moron.
Extend Juqua Thomas!
For some reason I really believe Juqua Thomas needs and Aqua Velva endoresement deal.
Quote from: General_Failure on September 08, 2005, 01:55:44 PM
Yeah, I'm glad the Eagles pulled that contract off the table on him. Moron.
Aww thats so sweet. I knew you loved me.
lots of money to re-up moats at like 12 mil for 8 years when westbrook leaves
ps- its thomas juqua
It's only Thomas Jaqua to bad broadcasters.
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 08, 2005, 01:58:59 PM
lots of money to re-up moats at like 12 mil for 8 years when westbrook leaves
ps- its thomas juqua
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we better tell the FO.
From the Eagles web site:
Quote75 Thomas, Juqua DE 6-2 250 5 Oklahoma State Houston, TX
Generally, when you see a name with a comma seperating the names it means they are using the last name first. ::)
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 08, 2005, 01:58:59 PM
lots of money to re-up moats at like 12 mil for 8 years when westbrook leaves
ps- its thomas juqua
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/teamRosterDetails.jsp?id=32515
LOL, I thought IGY was being facetious. If he was SERIOUS, I'll laugh my ass off.
He wasn't serious. This has been discussed. You're all just padding your post counts like a bunch of suckers.
Because nothing matter like your post count does. We all sit around and compare them all day long.
post count is life.
Perhaps my sarcasm is becoming too subtle... better crank it up another notch.
Jesus christ. The level of humor in this place is amazingly low.
Quote from: phattymatty on September 08, 2005, 03:20:07 PM
Jesus christ. The level of humor in this place is amazingly low.
But dude. Gay jokes.
Oh yeah, and your mom jokes. Its the hilariousest.
Getting lower every time one of you lab animals mashes you face against the keyboard.
Nuh Uh. I have an innate ability to detect humor, and we off the charts!
HOLLA
Quote from: phattymatty on September 08, 2005, 03:20:07 PM
Jesus christ. The level of humor in this place is amazingly low.
Jesus love you.
:sly
Quote from: MURP on September 08, 2005, 03:22:10 PM
Jesus love you.
A dude on my lacrosse team in high school used to say that to the meatheads who would talk shtein to him. I've never seen people get so furious. He was an full on bible banging douche, but I always thought that was hysterical.
Quote from: phattymatty on September 08, 2005, 03:20:07 PM
Jesus christ. The level of humor in this place is amazingly low.
When you say something funny, wake me up.
Quote from: StevieLeftCollege on September 08, 2005, 03:31:50 PM
take it off girl!
8)
Wow, a chauvinistic comment. Thrilling. Something I've never heard in all of my years as a sports fan. Wow. I'm overwhelmed. Gee whiz. Golly.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 03:30:26 PM
When you say something funny, wake me up.
You're sleeping? How is that? Or was that a joke?
Now I'm confused.
Oh jesus. Lighten up.
Quote from: phattymatty on September 08, 2005, 03:33:56 PM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 03:30:26 PM
When you say something funny, wake me up.
You're sleeping? How is that? Or was that a joke?
Now I'm confused.
Its difficult to deal with, isn't it?
You fargtards can always go back to the EMB, you know. You're not going to get any enjoyment out of being here.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 03:34:44 PM
Its difficult to deal with, isn't it?
I guess that hilarious comment just caught me off guard. When I see a post of yours I usually just assume it says something like "The Eagles are awesome...Spads said so...the Eagles are perfect...our FO are geniuses...I already posted that...here's something I cut and pasted that is awesome because its all good things about the Eagles...you are such an idiot...I agree with Spadaro so I'm right...you are dumb...how can these people be so stupid...the Eagles are the best team in NFL history...why is everyone but me so dumb."
You know, or something like that.
Quote from: phattymatty on September 08, 2005, 03:38:14 PM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 03:34:44 PM
Its difficult to deal with, isn't it?
I guess that hilarious comment just caught me off guard. When I see a post of yours I usually just assume it says something like "The Eagles are awesome...Spads said so...the Eagles are perfect...our FO are geniuses...I already posted that...here's something I cut and pasted that is awesome because its all good things about the Eagles...you are such an idiot...I agree with Spadaro so I'm right...you are dumb...how can these people be so stupid...the Eagles are the best team in NFL history...why is everyone but me so dumb."
You know, or something like that.
Wow, because I've never said anything negative. ::) stfu you idiot.
PG dislikes Dave Spadaro more than you do.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 03:39:05 PM
Wow, because I've never said anything negative. ::) stfu you idiot.
Wow, that didn't take long to prove my point.
Are you like, 12 years old? Seriously. I don't get it.
I'm rubber you're glue.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 03:43:46 PM
Are you like, 12 years old? Seriously. I don't get it.
15 actually.
And there's a lot you don't get I've noticed. Mostly anything funny.
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Quote from: phattymatty on September 08, 2005, 03:44:58 PM
And there's a lot you don't get I've noticed. Mostly anything funny.
You're not going to find anyone to disagree with that assessment...
:-D :-D
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wait, is that supposed to be a "PhillyGirl is PMSing" joke, or just plain funny because Betty's gay?
Oh yay, the EMB posse doesn't like me.
Excuse me while I go kill myself over the grief that news brings me.
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Quote from: Avenger on September 08, 2005, 04:06:38 PM
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Coming out of the closest mark?
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I'm hiding in the closet! I'm peeking out the closet! I'm looking to piss on 14-year-old girls...
I really enjoyed reading this thread.
Thanks.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 04:02:13 PM
Oh yay, the EMB posse doesn't like me.
Excuse me while I go kill myself over the grief that news brings me.
I don't think its necessarily that people don't like you...its your general holier than thou attitude that is bothersome. I don't know WHO you know or whatever nor do I care for name droppers or whatever. I'm just a 12yr old justing wanting nudie pics of internet chicks on message boards. PMSing ones are even better. So whatever....
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 08, 2005, 05:16:09 PM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 04:02:13 PM
Oh yay, the EMB posse doesn't like me.
Excuse me while I go kill myself over the grief that news brings me.
I don't think its necessarily that people don't like you...its your general holier than thou attitude that is bothersome. I don't know WHO you know or whatever nor do I care for name droppers or whatever. I'm just a 12yr old justing wanting nudie pics of internet chicks on message boards. PMSing ones are even better. So whatever....
Funny how hypocritical you are. You say I am holier than thou, yet you've criticized every one of my posts from the high horse you live upon.
Get lost, icehole.
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Hollis sez, "Give peace a chance...
...and, I just farted."
Hollis is stinky cool.
Im pretty fargin sick of reading threads that turn into this BS.