RB Situation

[jeffreyjpa]

 

Ok, that's what I really meant but was sugar-coating it.

[Larry]

Buckhalter had 129 carries his rookie year, so I think it's not a stretch to believe Moats should get around that.

[rjs246]

Buckhalter had 129 carries his rookie year, so I think it's not a stretch to believe Moats should get around that.

I would be a little bit surprised if he gets that many, but pleasantly surprised assuming he is capable of running between the tackles more effectively than Westbrook.

[MURP]

I dont even understand why Troy Hambricks name ever comes up.  The guy is a TURD.  He is an average RB and his attitude is grade F.   Just remember the rift between he and Emmitt. Or the time he weighed like 260lbs coming into Dallas Camp.  Then he screws around in Arizona by not attending workouts among other issues.   He shouldnt even be in the NFL. 

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Buckhalter had 129 carries his rookie year, so I think it's not a stretch to believe Moats should get around that.

He'll get over 150.

[rjs246]

Uh, didn't Westbrook only have like 177 last year?

[PhillyPhreak54]

I dont even understand why Troy Hambricks name ever comes up.  The guy is a TURD.  He is an average RB and his attitude is grade F.   Just remember the rift between he and Emmitt. Or the time he weighed like 260lbs coming into Dallas Camp.  Then he screws around in Arizona by not attending workouts among other issues.   He shouldnt even be in the NFL. 

Boom goes the dynamite.

You're right on. I hate Hambrick. He fargin reeks.

Plus his brother is a bona fide douchebag too (Darren Hambrick)

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Uh, didn't Westbrook only have like 177 last year?

Ok, I meant over 150 TOUCHES.  I guess you can't really compare to Buckhalter's rookie season, because the Eagles (for obvious reasons) didn't really use Buckhalter as a receiver much.  Moats will probably get around the same amount of carries, but will also get 1-2 passes per game.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Eagles looking for RB?

By REUBEN FRANK
phillyBurbs.com

PHILADELPHIA - Dorsey Levens is a phone call away.

This time, Eagles head coach Andy Reid may not make that phone call.

Although the Eagles yesterday were in contact with the agent who represents Levens and made informal contact with several teams about the availability of their backup running backs, Reid said he is inclined to stick with the Eagles' young running backs for now before making a move.

The Eagles lost one of their two experienced backs when Correll Buckhalter underwent his third season-ending knee operation in the last four years on Tuesday.

The loss of Buckhalter means the Eagles have only one running back with more than 23 career carries - 2004 Pro Bowl pick Brian Westbrook.

Levens, 35, had his best season since 1999 last year, rushing for 410 yards, averaging 4.4 yards per carry, and scoring four touchdowns despite playing sparingly the first nine games of the season.

Other than Westbrook, the Eagles have only the 5-foot-10 Bruce Perry and 5-8 Ryan Moats, neither of whom has an NFL carry; and the 5-10 Reno Mahe, who has 23 career carries.

Levens is available and certainly the most attractive option if the Eagles decide to go in another direction. He replaced Buckhalter after both the 2002 and 2004 seasons.

"He keeps himself in great shape, he knows the offense, and he's a great leader," a team official said of Levens. "I don't know if you could find a better fit."

But for now, Reid said, look for lots of Westbrook and Moats with some Mahe mixed in.

Most likely, the Eagles will see how that rotation goes tomorrow night, when the Eagles face the Bengals in a preseason game at the Linc. The first offense is expected to play the entire first half and perhaps into the third quarter. It will be the first work against a first-team defense for Moats, a rookie third-round pick.

"We will let the young guys play and see what they can do, then we will make a decision after that," Reid said. "I've been pleased up to this point with the backs and we'll see how things go."

Moats this preseason is 10-for-57 rushing (5.7 average) with two touchdowns. Perry is 13-for-48 (3.7) with one TD and Mahe is 5-for-28 (5.6). Westbrook has gained seven yards on eight carries and has four receptions for 81 yards.

Also yesterday, Packers running back Najeh Davenport said in an interview on Sirius Radio that the Eagles have had exploratory trade talks with the Packers about him.

Davenport, who is 6-1, 245 pounds, has a 5.1 career per-carry average in three years backing up Ahman Green. It's not believed the Packers are seriously interested in shipping him.

The Eagles also had informal talks with the Dolphins regarding 25-year-old Lamar Gordon, a 230-pounder who has rushed for 590 yards with a 3.5 average in 26 games over three years.

Childress discounted the notion that the Eagles need a big back or change-of-pace back.

"I am OK with the guys that are here," Childress said. "I think Ryan, in his own way, will be a change-up to Brian, I don't think there's any doubt. They're just different styles. I don't know if you can put words to it and describe it, but you've seen it. They're different kinds of styles how they run the football."

Secret T.O. pact?

The Houston Chronicle posted an audio report on its Web site yesterday suggesting the existence of a secret pact between the Eagles and Terrell Owens in which the Eagles agreed to release Owens from his seven-year contract after this season as long as Owens promised to behave this year.

There was no comment from the Eagles, although if you go back to Joe Banner's statement about Owens in Pittsburgh before the Eagles-Steelers game it is possible.

That night, discussing Owens' return from his seven-day leave of absence, Banner said, "I know T.O. wants to play here and I know he wants a Super Bowl ring. Hopefully he can put the emotions he has behind him and the difference of opinion we have and contribute to that for a year."

The odd thing about this supposed agreement is that the thing that initially infuriated Owens is that he feared the Eagles would release him after the 2005 season to insure that he wouldn't receive $7.5 million in bonus money he's due if he's with the team in 2006.

McNabb, Owens buddies again

Donovan McNabb yelled, "Good job," to Owens after Owens snagged a touchdown catch at practice yesterday

[Larry]

Moats will have the kitchen sink thrown at him tomorrow.

If he look good -- and to Reid that means being able to pick up the blitzes and catching a few balls -- he may just hold off acquiring Levens.

[PhillyGirl]

Secret T.O. pact?

The Houston Chronicle posted an audio report on its Web site yesterday suggesting the existence of a secret pact between the Eagles and Terrell Owens in which the Eagles agreed to release Owens from his seven-year contract after this season as long as Owens promised to behave this year.

There was no comment from the Eagles, although if you go back to Joe Banner's statement about Owens in Pittsburgh before the Eagles-Steelers game it is possible.

That night, discussing Owens' return from his seven-day leave of absence, Banner said, "I know T.O. wants to play here and I know he wants a Super Bowl ring. Hopefully he can put the emotions he has behind him and the difference of opinion we have and contribute to that for a year."

The odd thing about this supposed agreement is that the thing that initially infuriated Owens is that he feared the Eagles would release him after the 2005 season to insure that he wouldn't receive $7.5 million in bonus money he's due if he's with the team in 2006.

While this may be true, its incredible speculation to print this (regarding the Houston Chronicle).

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

McNabb yelling to Owens, "Good job!" hardly means they're buddies.

[MURP]

yeah I listened that that houston chronicle thing a little bit ago, he also stated that McNabb hates Owens. lol

[RezRob]

yeah I listened that that houston chronicle thing a little bit ago, he also stated that McNabb hates Owens. lol

Gee why? 

[hunt]

all those rb's are garbage....i'll take levens, i guess.