Looking Ahead: Offseason Wishlist

[PhillyPhreak54]

I think your number estimates on Bernard are a little high, bro. I can't see him getting a $10M SB and if that is what he ends up asking for then I pass on him. I wouldn't mind Bernard at all, but not at that price.

I'd actually like to see them look at Larry Tripplett too. I liked him coming out of collge a few years ago.

[The BIGSTUD]

I'd take Rocky Bernard, just for the name. Rocky in Philly is meant to be.

But in all seriousness, on a WR note, the more I think about Santonio Holmes, the more I want him. I just don't think the Eagles would pick him at that spot. They might if Moulds isn't cut and Wayne is re-signed, but everything would have to fall into place. I just don't care whether he's a rookie or not. He's not Freddie Mitchell, he's not Billy McMullen, he's not Na Brown, I think he's special. He has that ability of a burner to go deep. I think we need that gamebreaker type of receiver. Santonio would solve our WR problems for years to come. We could grow with him and Reggie as the 1 and 2 of this offense and won't have to worry about signing 30 year old veterans every 2 years to fill holes.

I'll reiterate that defense is the #1 priority, so if we still have holes going into the draft at defense then they must be filled first, but if it's taken care of in free agency, take Holmes.

If WR isn't a need and Wayne and Moulds are out there then I'd take a serious like at Lendale White. We need a productive running game. These playoffs showed that.

[pinoyboy2pt0]

What's the workup on Simon's contract...doesn't he have a 6m roster bonus or something?  That'll be interesting.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Simon's contract was something like an $8M SB and then another option bonus this year. Irsay got pants'd by Roosevelt barnes on that deal.

Bernard might fetch a $5-6M SB. I'd be cool with that.

[pinoyboy2pt0]

Yeah, I suck ass at guessing contracts.  I looked at Walker, but he came ridiculously cheap...like 1.5 per (7yr 11.25m?).  I figured Rocky was more than that so I just looked at Fergy's contract and gave him more.  Hell, I'd take him at that price, why not, we need it.  He also plays a little DE. 

Watching the game today, I wonder if Santonio has a bad attitude like Steve Smith barking on the sidelines.  Just bring it up because Big Red might avoid any personality that even resembles a TO attitude.  Of course, I'm just basing this off his (Fiesta?) Bowl game I watched when he hot dogged it in the endzone and almost had a fumble out of bounds by that boxer dude from ND that I want on our team in 2 years.

[PhillyPhreak54]

I'm not real high on Santonio. I would stay away from him and focus on other areas. No round 1 WR this year. Must look DE first and go from there.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I don't see any way in hell the Eagles take a WR #1 this year.  Pinkston is already the oldest of the group, and he's only been in the league 5 years (including this year that he didn't play).  Youth and inexperience is the last thing the WR corps needs.  After watching Randle-El yesterday, I'd take him... or Wayne or Moulds.  Moulds is probably still my first choice.

Rocky Bernard's a good player.  I'd love to get him too.

[Diomedes]

Simon's contract was something like an $8M SB and then another option bonus this year. Irsay got pants'd by Roosevelt barnes on that deal.

The option bonus due Simon next year is 8 million.

[Zanshin]

Heh.  How much fatter will Simon get this offseason; that's the question.

[methdeez]

I read that article about the Colts and was really suprised that it seemed to assume that they were going to pay Simon 8 million. Not paying him wasn't even mentionned. With all the other things they have going on, why would they just give him that money?
Did he play that well for them?

[mussa]

we don't need to draft another WR.  we all know that takes to long for them to develop into a even average WR. Reggie Brown is good and has shown flashes of being very capable starting WR.  i'd rather trade or sign a proven veteran.  we don;t have years to mold a receiver.  we need someone who can step in instantly and be good. 

[ice grillin you]

agreed on the wr...unless one fell to a point where you couldnt pass him i wouldnt take a wr in the entire draft...i take almost exclusively athletically gifted front seven defenders

[SunMo]

i take almost exclusively athletically gifted front seven defenders

agreed, after you take a OT in the 1st round

[Feva]

i take almost exclusively athletically gifted front seven defenders

Hells yeah. 

[The Count]

make a bid for S.Alexander (Westbrook is versatile but not the best RB) Alexander and another receiver with experience.Alexander with Westbrook would create an awesome display on offense.

Lavar Arrington from the skins.