The Eagles Offseason Thread(all aboard the Brian Finneran bandwagon)

[SunMo]

that's because biged is a mutant who's special power is to be able to transform into inanimate objects...so during strategy meetings, he is usually a lamp, or table.

of course, the rest of the time, he transforms into an incredible bore.

[MultipleScoregasims]

that's because biged is a mutant who's special power is to be able to transform into inanimate objects...so during strategy meetings, he is usually a lamp, or table.

of course, the rest of the time, he transforms into an incredible bore.

....i love lamp...

[reese125]

Eagles are testing the market for Allen

By Bob Grotz bgrotz@comcast.net

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are among a handful of teams that inquired about securing defensive end Jared Allen, who led the NFL with 151/2 sacks last year. For now, the Kansas City Chiefs want choice draft picks, not a combination of players and picks for Allen, whom the club designated as its franchise player.

The Eagles discussed shipping cornerback Lito Sheppard and picks to the Chiefs, but not their first-round pick, according to a source. Sheppard's recent history of nagging injuries didn't win the Eagles any points, either.

Allen (6-6, 270) is being heavily pursued by the Minnesota Vikings, and to a lesser degree the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's unclear whether the Eagles would meet the contract demands of Allen, who quietly wants a pact with $30 million guaranteed.

While Allen's talent is over the top, the same can be said of his behavior, at times. With a long-term contract, Allen would be a risky addition for he would face a lengthy suspension as a two-time offender, a source said, under terms of the league's substance abuse program. A slip and Allen's next employer would be in salary cap hell.Clearly the Eagles are turning over every stone, having given New York Jets defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson a physical, according to reports, and having previously baited their hook for elite wide receiver Randy Moss, who re-signed with the New England Patriots.

The Eagles have targeted some other No. 1-caliber wide receivers, sources said, and this could be the week they pull something off.

All of that said, the Eagles have a pretty good idea of what it will take to improve their No. 19 draft position in the first round. And if the buzz means anything, the Birds will move up. Potential targets include offensive lineman Branden Albert of Virginia, the athletic guard that projects to left tackle, and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis of USC.

"People up at the top (of the draft) want to get out of there but I don't think it's going to be real easy just because of the money you're going to have to pay those picks," Eagles general manager Tom Heckert said. "It's so much that they better be so much better than the other guys you're going to get. I don't know. I think there will be some moves. I just don't know if it's going to be crazy."

While Heckert left the door open for Sheppard to stick around, sources say the chance of that happening is infinitesimal because of the message it would send to Eagles players. Sheppard, Heckert confirmed, hasn't participated in any of the offseason workouts with his soon-to-be former teammates.

"Anything can happen with Lito," Heckert said. "He can be here and play for us or he might not be here. Right now he's on our team and that's

Link

The Vikings have reportedly increased their offer to the Chiefs for franchise player Jared Allen.
Minnesota allegedly now has its first-round and third-round picks this year and a 2009 second-rounder on the table. The Vikes were previously offering only their 2008 first- and third-rounders. Assuming a contract can be agreed upon, Kansas City seems likely to take them up on the new proposal.
Source: scout.com

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

That's probably more than the Eagles would or should give for Allen.

That Minnesota DL is going to be sick, though.

[Rome]

Too much unless they get a nice haul for Lito, which they won't.

[BigEd76]

the rest of the time, he transforms into an incredible bore.

ha.  I'm sorry I don't generate as much anger as igy

[ice grillin you]

its really only a second and a third for allen...he would be their first rounder this year


i think id do it

[SunMo]

the rest of the time, he transforms into an incredible bore.

ha.  I'm sorry I don't generate as much anger as igy

its why we love you

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

its really only a second and a third for allen...he would be their first rounder this year

That logic doesn't make any sense at all.  None. 

It's really a 1st, a 3rd, and a 2nd next year.  And Allen would be the replacement for all three picks.  I'm not sure where you pull the "1st rounder doesn't count" stuff from, but it probably has to do with your proximity to FedEx Field.

[reese125]

the Vikings should save those picks and get a QB with a touch of receivers, unless they want Peterson riding a Lark in 3 years.

The Eagles would never give up their future for one (drunk) guy. Never

[Rome]

i don't know what the odds are of getting a pro bowl player out of a combination of three high draft picks for a normal franchise but the eagles don't seem to have much success with them so i'd probably do the deal as well.  thing is, though, the vikings picks are slightly better than the eagles picks, so they'd probably have to up the ante even higher.

allen's a bit of a wild card, so i'd probably pass now.

[ice grillin you]

its really only a second and a third for allen...he would be their first rounder this year

That logic doesn't make any sense at all.  None. 

It's really a 1st, a 3rd, and a 2nd next year.  And Allen would be the replacement for all three picks.  I'm not sure where you pull the "1st rounder doesn't count" stuff from, but it probably has to do with your proximity to FedEx Field.

because it would guarantee that the eagles 'first round pick" would be a pro bowler...

with the first pick in the nfl draft the philadelphia eagles select jared allen from the kc chiefs...in exchange for this pick the eagles give the chiefs their 2008 third round pick and their 2009 second round pick


got it?

[Beermonkey]

its really only a second and a third for allen...he would be their first rounder this year

That logic doesn't make any sense at all.  None. 

It's really a 1st, a 3rd, and a 2nd next year.  And Allen would be the replacement for all three picks.  I'm not sure where you pull the "1st rounder doesn't count" stuff from, but it probably has to do with your proximity to FedEx Field.

I've seen taterskins fans use that logic to rationalize them trading away picks, so there you go.

[Rome]

i just realized i said i'd do the deal and then immediately say i wouldn't.

i rule and stuff.

[reese125]

Tell Gazoo to shut the farg up when your trying to type