Someone over on the EMB just posted that WIP is reporting Chad will in for a visit tomm....
Can anyone confirm?
Yes. Someone did post that.
Just kidding. I can't really confirm if anyone posted that there.
Quote from: General_Failure on November 08, 2005, 09:42:10 PM
Yes. Someone did post that.
Just kidding. I can't really confirm if anyone posted that there.
Oh, that's good. Classic.
That was pretty funny. Regardless, I don't need G_F to confirm it - I'll take your word for it. Somebody on the Eagles Message Board must have posted that.
He's going to try to convert TO and Drew to Mormon's since Andy was unsuccessful.
CBS and NBC 11pm news broadcasts both said he will be in tomorrow for a workout and a physical.
Hopefully this time tomorrow he's back on the team.
I miss the catch and roll. It's often imitated, but never duplicated.
John Clark had an "exclusive" interview with him as he walked through the airport. ::) Didn't offer much on anything. Usual Chad....
Quote from: General_Failure on November 09, 2005, 12:44:08 AM
I miss the catch and roll. It's often imitated, but never duplicated.
I was rather impressed with Josh Parry's rendition the other night. More a stop, drop and lunge.
Quote from: BigEd76 on November 09, 2005, 01:09:54 AM
John Clark had an "exclusive" interview with him as he walked through the airport. ::) Didn't offer much on anything. Usual Chad....
I wish Clark would have jet fuel poured on him and ignited. Where's Ugie when we need him?!?
He's the guy who Reid yelled at during the PC because Clark was doing a live stand up. Moron.
QuoteChad Lewis to practice with Birds today
By LES BOWEN
bowenl@phillynews.com
Meanwhile, life goes on for all the Eagles who aren't Terrell Owens.
A familiar face, veteran tight end Chad Lewis, will be on hand at the NovaCare Complex when practice resumes today for Monday's game against the Cowboys. The Eagles apparently want to check out the healing in Lewis' foot, in the wake of injuries to L.J. Smith (concussion) and Steve Spach (foot sprain). Lewis tore his Lisfranc ligament catching the clinching touchdown pass in last January's NFC Championship Game.
The Eagles are expected to update several injury situations, including the shoulder injury center Hank Fraley suffered Sunday that could sideline him for the remainder of the season. It seems likely that Jamaal Jackson will move up from the practice squad if Fraley goes on IR, and Jackson very well might start against the Cowboys, since he has more experience at the position than the current backup, converted guard Trey Darilek.
The Eagles have to make decisions this week on whether to activate for practice or place on IR players now on the nonfootball injury list and the physically unable to play list. Kick returner and safety J.R. Reed will be placed on IR, with nerve damage behind his knee, as will fullback Thomas Tapeh, still recovering from hip surgery, a source said. The Eagles will list defensive end Jerome McDougle with the players practicing, in case McDougle recovers in 3 weeks from his second gunshot wound surgery, which would allow him to still join the 53-man roster this season, though that quick a recovery is unlikely.
But linebacker Greg Richmond, sidelined since back surgery at the start of training camp, is scheduled to practice today and could be the replacement for Jason Short, who broke his fibula in Sunday's loss at Washington.
If they bring on Richmond for Short, and Jackson for Fraley... who would they cut to make room for Chad?
Mahe, of course... DUH!
Quote from: FFatPatt on November 09, 2005, 07:50:11 AM
If they bring on Richmond for Short, and Jackson for Fraley... who would they cut to make room for Chad?
the article says they are putting J.R. Reed and Tapeh on IR. that should free up the roster spots, right? i think those guys were just on the PUP before.
Quote from: EagleFeva on November 09, 2005, 07:51:20 AM
Mahe, of course... DUH!
jeez, wouldn't that be a dream come true.
Quote from: Sun_Mo on November 09, 2005, 07:51:29 AM
Quote from: FFatPatt on November 09, 2005, 07:50:11 AM
If they bring on Richmond for Short, and Jackson for Fraley... who would they cut to make room for Chad?
the article says they are putting J.R. Reed and Tapeh on IR. that should free up the roster spots, right? i think those guys were just on the PUP before.
Nope. PUP doesn't take a roster spot.
Quote from: EagleFeva on November 09, 2005, 07:51:20 AM
Mahe, of course... DUH!
Well, they would have their prerequisite BYU player on the roster then...
Exactly... the Eagles are too much for one BYU player... but not enough for two.
Just found out that during the 4-game suspension, the Eagles will have freed up a roster spot.
Stop, drop, shut 'em down open up shop Oh, no Chad started to Roll.
Quote from: FFatPatt on November 09, 2005, 09:05:16 AM
Just found out that during the 4-game suspension, the Eagles will have freed up a roster spot.
Its in today's paper.
QuoteEagles Notes Chad Lewis may take Owens' spot
Eagles Notes
It appears as if the Eagles are going to replace suspended wide receiver Terrell Owens on their roster with a player who has never uttered a negative word about anyone and has always been one of quarterback Donovan McNabb's biggest fans.
The Eagles confirmed yesterday that tight end Chad Lewis was being brought in for an examination today of his left foot, which he severely injured while catching the game-clinching touchdown pass for the team in last season's NFC championship game.
Lewis has been rehabilitating from the Lisfranc sprain since before last season's Super Bowl. Lewis, 34, made it clear in the off-season that he still wanted to play and that the Eagles were his first choice. He only recently reached the point where he felt he was ready to return to the field.
Interestingly, Lewis had his foot surgically repaired by Mark Myerson, the same doctor who operated on Owens last season after the star receiver fractured his right leg and suffered a severe ankle sprain.
The Eagles will have a spot available for the next three games because they can place Owens on the reserved-suspended list and add a player to the roster. It's also quite possible that they're going to need a tight end for Monday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Starting tight end L.J. Smith suffered a concussion in Sunday night's loss to the Washington taterskins, and there was speculation that he would miss at least the game against the Cowboys. Rookie Stephen Spach, the backup tight end, suffered a foot injury and visited Myerson earlier this week.
Lewis, who spent parts of seven seasons with the Eagles and played in three Pro Bowls, has caught 224 passes for 2,297 yards and 23 touchdowns in his career.
In other injury news, there were reports yesterday that center Hank Fraley's shoulder strain is going to require surgery that will end his 2005 season. The Eagles would not confirm those reports. Fraley has not missed a game since becoming the starting center on opening day in 2001.
The Eagles' backup center is Trey Darilek, a fourth-round draft choice in 2004 who has had limited playing experience.
The fight club
An Eagles source said yesterday that Hugh Douglas' involvement in the trainer's room fight with Owens last week has been incorrectly reported.
The source said that Douglas, who is the Eagles' team ambassador, was in the trainer's room talking about calls he received on WIP-AM (610), saying that Owens was faking his ankle injury. According to the source, Douglas was telling a player that he defended Owens, claiming the wide receiver would not fake an injury.
The source said that Owens walked in and confronted Douglas after hearing just a portion of the conversation.
"The characterization that Hugh went in and accused Terrell of faking the injury is wrong," the source said.
Quote from: MURP on November 09, 2005, 09:56:17 AM
Stop, drop, shut 'em down open up shop Oh, no Chad started to Roll.
No. No no no no no no no. Stop.
Death to Atlanta (http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/homeNewsDetail.jsp?id=39163) :evil
:yay
Good luck, Chad.
I'm not upset with this move -- I hope Chad has some stuff left in the tank.
Word.
what's the link say?
Quote from: DemonchildrenOnTurf on November 09, 2005, 10:34:02 AM
I hope Chad has some stuff left in the tank.
I would see no reason why he wouldn't. It wasn't like he didn't last year. His tank is fine...just hope his foot holds up. He's had PLENTY of rehab time though :yay
Quote from: Sun_Mo on November 09, 2005, 10:35:34 AM
what's the link say?
Chad re-signed for the rest of the season
McNabb is going to feel like he died and went to heaven at practice today. No TO and Chad Lewis out there stop, drop, catch and rolling away?
:-D :-D :-D
considering lj's concussion, this was a good move....you can't go into a game with spach & a career longsnapper as your te's.
Quote from: mhunt on November 09, 2005, 10:44:58 AM
considering lj's concussion, this was a good move....you can't go into a game with spach & a career longsnapper as your te's.
Spach is hurting too. Foot injury.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on November 09, 2005, 10:46:39 AM
Quote from: mhunt on November 09, 2005, 10:44:58 AM
considering lj's concussion, this was a good move....you can't go into a game with spach & a career longsnapper as your te's.
Spach is hurting too. Foot injury.
oy!
then that makes the move even more goodlier.
Good move for the Eagles hope it works out ....
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Now if we can only get rid of that no talent loser ass FB of ours.
I'm checking on that one... :)
Quote from: BigEd76 on November 09, 2005, 11:26:34 AM
I'm checking on that one... :)
Don't leave me hangin like that, Edward!
There has to be a reason you're checking...what gives you the idea they are considering replacing the loser?
I'm really happy about this. The guys must be thrilled.
Can't wait to give Chad the reception he deserves on Monday... :yay
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on November 09, 2005, 11:29:58 AM
Quote from: BigEd76 on November 09, 2005, 11:26:34 AM
I'm checking on that one... :)
Don't leave me hangin like that, Edward!
There has to be a reason you're checking...what gives you the idea they are considering replacing the loser?
you just answered your own question.
Chad could very well start Monday night.
good god are the eagles a mess
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 09, 2005, 11:38:29 AM
good god are the eagles a mess
And there goes the silver lining... yeah, all of this activity is the sign of a messy injury/personel situation.
yeah, all of this activity is the sign of a messy injury/personel situation.
if thats the case then chad lewis starting is the mark of the beast
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 09, 2005, 11:43:07 AM
yeah, all of this activity is the sign of a messy injury/personel situation.
if thats the case then chad lewis starting is the mark of the beast
L.J. has a concussion, so if he can't go or will be very limited, would you rather have an injured Spach start?
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 09, 2005, 11:38:29 AM
good god are the eagles a mess
Because Chad Lewis was signed? WTF? LJ has a concussion. He might play, but if not, who do you want in there?
Settle down you two, Jesus. Are either of you going to deny that the Eagles personel issues are not a disaster area right now?
Start Todd "wost manneans" Herremans at TE!
You're just pissy because LJ has a concussion. :-D
L.J. has a concussion, so if he can't go or will be very limited, would you rather have an injured Spach start?
being millions under the cap id rather have a competant back-up on the roster as opposed to pulling an ancient one footed morman off a ranch in utah
yes. i love the chad.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on November 09, 2005, 11:51:12 AM
You're just pissy because LJ has a concussion.
LJ's concussion is one of many many many reasons that I am pissy.
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 09, 2005, 11:51:24 AM
L.J. has a concussion, so if he can't go or will be very limited, would you rather have an injured Spach start?
being millions under the cap id rather have a competant back-up on the roster as opposed to pulling an ancient one footed morman off a ranch in utah
Or a TE who has great chemistry with McNabb, knows this offense like the back of his hand and is nice and well rested for the rest of the season.
and is nice and well rested for the rest of the season
lolol
Quote from: PhillyGirl on November 09, 2005, 11:52:58 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 09, 2005, 11:51:24 AM
L.J. has a concussion, so if he can't go or will be very limited, would you rather have an injured Spach start?
being millions under the cap id rather have a competant back-up on the roster as opposed to pulling an ancient one footed morman off a ranch in utah
Or a TE who has great chemistry with McNabb, knows this offense like the back of his hand and is nice and well rested for the rest of the season.
IGY =Hoyda
You see it's very important to spend every penny of the cap space. Only dumb teams use it to sign their existing Probowlers (BWest and Akers) You should spend it on superstars like Bruce Smith and Deion Sanders. We have seen how well that worked in Washington. It's not useful to have some cap space available to get some fill in guys late in the season. That's just dump.
You see it's very important to spend every penny of the cap space. Only dumb teams use it to sign their existing Probowlers (BWest and Akers) You should spend it on superstars like Bruce Smith and Deion Sanders
who said anything about superstars...im asking for simple things like back up TE's that arent undrafted h backs...or kick returners that arent restaurant hosts
What great TE did you want instead of Chad? GET SHANNON SHARPE?
I wanted Marcus Pollard. :paranoid
I think a rested Chad Lewis is a better backup TE then anyone in the NFL has right now.
As for Reno.....he catches the ball.....every farging time. He is not a great returner, but he makes no mistakes. I will take that. If we need to bust a big return we have BWest or Lito. To do the scut work, we have a guy who won't farg up. That is a very important job. If we recover the ball Trash ( misspelling intentional) blundered Sunday night, that is a different game. Reno would never make that bonehead play.
Yes, the Mighty Mormom has good hands.
But he fargin sucks as the lead blocker on KOR's.
He's like a matador.
Quote from: FFatPatt on November 09, 2005, 11:50:52 AM
Start Todd "wost manneans" Herremans at TE!
This idea isn't as crazy as it sounds.
Reid might substitute a lineman as a TE in some running formations. Coaches steal ideas from one another all the time; Reid may try to emulate the Packers U-71 formation that was highly successful for Ahman Green.
What great TE did you want instead of Chad? GET SHANNON SHARPE?
im talking about last spring when they knew lewis wouldnt be back...what did they do to address the TE position???...not to mention that lj had a fairly serious back injury
and when jr reed went down for life what did they do to address the kr situation...why do they not have a punt returner right now???...or better special teams??
why?...because they did nothing to address any of these spots with the money they had...the only thig they did was take their chances by drafting some potential special teamers...not good enough imo...
What great TE did you want instead of Chad? GET SHANNON SHARPE?
im talking about last spring when they knew lewis wouldnt be back...what did they do to address the TE position???...not to mention that lj had a fairly serious back injury
and when jr reed went down for life what did they do to address the kr situation...why do they not have a punt returner right now???...or better special teams??
why?...because they did nothing to address any of these spots with the money they had...the only thig they did was take their chances by drafting some potential special teamers...not good enough imo...
I think that they have addressed the TE depth situation very well. Again, I would take Lewis over any backup TE in the league and that is who they have.
I would take a dependable guy like Mahe who catches every farging ball and makes no mistakes over a flash who may turn it over at an inopportune time.
Why the excessive man-love for Reno Mahe?
Him and Josh Parry are stealing money.
I think that they have addressed the TE depth situation very well. Again, I would take Lewis over any backup TE in the league and that is who they have.
i realize that everyone loves chadwick...but this aint 1999...dook is finished...yes at this particular time he was the best option but that doesnt excuse the fact that it had to come to this...and for you to think that hes the best back up te in the nfl a day after he was feeding alpacas full time youre insane....scratch that...more insane
I would take a dependable guy like Mahe who catches every farging ball and makes no mistakes over a flash who may turn it over at an inopportune time.
lolol.....like there isnt anyone on the planet that can actually catch the ball AND return it without fumbling
ice, when did JR Reed ever turn it over?
ice, when did JR Reed ever turn it over?
not sure what youre asking???
Chad taking a little shot at TO today?
He says he loves Donovan and that he respects him as is honored to play with him.
They didn't upgrade because they didn't like anyone that was available. The TE draft class for 2006 is much better than the 2005 one...
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 09, 2005, 01:22:00 PM
ice, when did JR Reed ever turn it over?
not sure what youre asking???
Huh?!?!?!
They didn't upgrade because they didn't like anyone that was available. The TE draft class for 2006 is much better than the 2005 one...
there were numerous veteran TE's on the free agent market that they could have gotten on the cheap....they instead decided to go with stephen spach...that falls under the not a good move category
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 09, 2005, 01:36:14 PM
that falls under the not a good move category
none such category exists for this squad.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on November 09, 2005, 11:52:58 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 09, 2005, 11:51:24 AM
L.J. has a concussion, so if he can't go or will be very limited, would you rather have an injured Spach start?
being millions under the cap id rather have a competant back-up on the roster as opposed to pulling an ancient one footed morman off a ranch in utah
Or a TE who has great chemistry with McNabb, knows this offense like the back of his hand and is nice and well rested for the rest of the season.
well thats certianly one way to put it.
another is that the others are right and the backup TE position should not have been left to a vulcan to begin with.
but the injury/personel situation right now on the birds is in much dissarray.
Quote from: BigEd76 on November 09, 2005, 01:30:57 PM
They didn't upgrade because they didn't like anyone that was available. The TE draft class for 2006 is much better than the 2005 one...
steven spach was the best available TE this offseason?
i had actually thought itulu mili was gonna be a bird, seeing that he's a BYU grad....
Spach made the team because Thorn didn't. No one said he was good...
Reid's plan worked out bad how? We have Lewis as the backup. Who would have been better?
please explain to me how starting a 34 year old gimp pulled straight off the alpaca farm this week would be considered a good plan??
He wouldn't be back if not healthy.
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 09, 2005, 02:43:33 PM
please explain to me how starting a 34 year old gimp pulled straight off the alpaca farm this week would be considered a good plan??
Ha Ha alpaca farm. One of my buddies was beyond hammered at the bar trying to tell the bartender he was going to pack her full [I'm guessing of his meat]. She couldn't understand him so she started calling him an alpaca farmer. My buddy is not Chad Lewis.
You're not cool enough to hang out with Chad Lewis.
Nor am I mormon enough. GO GOD!!
Your Mandarin leaves much to be desired as well.