IMHO, the Birds need to make a philosophical shift in the FO

bobbyinlondon · November 07, 2005, 10:13:12 AM

I've long been a supporter of the front office because of the way they do things and 95% of the time, they got things right. I'd say that out of what, 70 players that have left the organization since 2000, 3 have had outstanding years for their new teams, and those three only had ONE outstanding year for their new team. When they signed FAs, they were judicious in their spending on UFAs, preferring to develop their draftees.

However, if this year ends without a playoff appearance (I'm NOT jacking in the season at 4-4), I believe they really need to sit down and review how they build this team, at least to get one SB win. I've always said that I'd rather have a team that contends every year than one that wins one SB, followed by 5 years of losing. I think the Eagles can do that, because of the way the structure their contracts. I don't believe they'll fall in the way that the Titans, Bucs, Ravens, Cowboys, taterskins and a few other teams have--overspend lavishly on FAs, go to the playoffs and then be cap strapped for 3 or 4 years.

I know that this is wishful thinking, but with an estimated 20-30M under the cap next year, and with what, only 3 Eagles that are going to be UFAs, and another three that will be RFAs, there's no reason they can't sign at least 4 quality FAs to supplement what we have--(WR, OL, DL, OLB).

ice grillin you · November 07, 2005, 10:15:14 AM

reid has to go as coach...hes pathetic in games and sucks the life out of any team hes around...he did his job getting this team to where it is but its time to move on

Zanshin · November 07, 2005, 10:16:26 AM

They do what they can to win the Super Bowl now. It's not like you pick off of a menu and get to win the Super Bowl. Look how well that's worked for the taterskins.

Zanshin · November 07, 2005, 10:19:11 AM

Quote from: ice grillin you on November 07, 2005, 10:15:14 AM
reid has to go as coach...hes pathetic in games and sucks the life out of any team hes around...he did his job getting this team to where it is but its time to move on

Yeah, the odds of that are about as good as you getting the job when they give him the axe.

BigEd76 · November 07, 2005, 10:45:10 AM

Quote from: bobbyinlondon on November 07, 2005, 10:13:12 AMwith what, only 3 Eagles that are going to be UFAs, and another three that will be RFAs...

Unrestricted: Runyan, Kalu, Adams, Gordon, McCants, J.Thomas, Moreno, Cortez, Hodges
Restricted: D.Johnson, Hood, Mahe, Jenkins, Mikell

Sgt PSN · November 07, 2005, 10:48:13 AM

Well atleast Mahe is somewhat protected and we don't have to worry about another team snatching him right out from under us. There would be no point in watching them next year if that happened.

rjs246 · November 07, 2005, 10:48:41 AM

Quote from: BigEd76 on November 07, 2005, 10:45:10 AM

Unrestricted: Runyan, Kalu, Adams, Gordon, McCants, J.Thomas, Moreno, Cortez, Hodges
Restricted: D.Johnson, Hood, Mahe, Jenkins, Mikell

The players in bold could get tossed in a flaming pit of feces and I wouldn't bat an eyelash.

Mad-Lad · November 07, 2005, 10:50:19 AM

I'd take Hood back. Don't resign Adams though. The LBs need improvement.

PoopyfaceMcGee · November 07, 2005, 10:53:09 AM

Out of the unrestricteds, I only see possibly Gordon, J. Thomas, and Moreno back. Dirk, Hood, and Mikell will probably be back too. I hope to God that Mahe is NOT back, though.

Diomedes · November 07, 2005, 10:54:08 AM

Quote from: BigEd76 on November 07, 2005, 10:45:10 AM
Quote from: bobbyinlondon on November 07, 2005, 10:13:12 AMwith what, only 3 Eagles that are going to be UFAs, and another three that will be RFAs...

Unrestricted: Runyan, Kalu, Adams, Gordon, McCants, J.Thomas, Moreno, Cortez, Hodges
Restricted: D.Johnson, Hood, Mahe, Jenkins, Mikell

What is Michael Lewis' status? Should he not be listed here?

PoopyfaceMcGee · November 07, 2005, 10:56:12 AM

Quote from: Diomedes on November 07, 2005, 10:54:08 AM
What is Michael Lewis' status? Should he not be listed here?

His rookie contract actually runs through 2006. He was frequently mentioned in extension talks, because the Eagles tend to re-do those contracts more than a year before they expire if they want to keep the player long-term.

bobbyinlondon · November 07, 2005, 11:01:02 AM

Quote from: BigEd76 on November 07, 2005, 10:45:10 AM
Quote from: bobbyinlondon on November 07, 2005, 10:13:12 AMwith what, only 3 Eagles that are going to be UFAs, and another three that will be RFAs...

Unrestricted: Runyan, Kalu, Adams, Gordon, McCants, J.Thomas, Moreno, Cortez, Hodges
Restricted: D.Johnson, Hood, Mahe, Jenkins, Mikell

I knew about Kalu, Adams, and Runyan, but forgot about the guys that they signed since the end of the preseason.

WEST is GOD · November 07, 2005, 03:47:08 PM

Mahe will probably be back.

Feva · November 07, 2005, 03:51:22 PM

Quote from: FFatPatt on November 07, 2005, 10:53:09 AM
Out of the unrestricteds, I only see possibly Gordon, J. Thomas, and Moreno back. Dirk, Hood, and Mikell will probably be back too. I hope to God that Mahe is NOT back, though.

Yup.

PoopyfaceMcGee · November 07, 2005, 03:54:21 PM

Quote from: EagleFeva on November 07, 2005, 03:51:22 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on November 07, 2005, 10:53:09 AM
Out of the unrestricteds, I only see possibly Gordon, J. Thomas, and Moreno back. Dirk, Hood, and Mikell will probably be back too. I hope to God that Mahe is NOT back, though.
Yup.

McCants might be back now, also... if he can work in some reps and look good as the season goes on. Doubt it.