Eagles release Simon

[WEST is GOD]

Did you read?

I compared the situations not the players. The Pats released Milloy and won a Superbowl. The Eagles released Simon. The point is, you can release big name players and have other players fill in and not miss a beat. Simon isn't an impact player. He won't be missed all that much if at all.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Pro Football Weekly's The Way We Hear It take:

When you have the kind of DT depth the Eagles do, you can sustain losing a talented player such as DT Corey Simon. The team removed the franchise tag on Sunday, Aug. 28, making Simon a free agent. Though it appears to be a tough loss, two things must be considered: (1) after missing most of camp last season, he was an ineffective player for half the season, and (2) this likely would have been his final season as an Eagle anyway. In the first 10 games Simon had only half a sack and 18 tackles, and Andy Reid and Jim Johnson didn't want to slow the development of first-round pick Mike Patterson and wait for an ineffective Simon to work into playing shape. With Simon and Sam Rayburn (elbow injury) out, Patterson has taken advantage, locking up a regular spot in the rotation and making Simon that much more expendable. Patterson is right in the mix with Darwin Walker and Hollis Thomas — who also has had a good camp after expressing discontent with his contract — and could be a Week One starter.

[SunMo]

this will probably help Hollis in his contract squabble, his incentives were based on playing time.  i would think he would be in line to start now.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Good point, Sun.

You're right about Hollis' contract being incentive laden. That's probably why he's got that "I just farted" smile on his face in every picture lately.

[SunMo]

Good point, Sun.

You're right about Hollis' contract being incentive laden. That's probably why he's got that "I just farted" smile on his face in every picture lately.

that was his major problem in the offseason because he had to hit certain playing time percentages to get his incentives and he felt that he was lied to regarding the amount of playing time he would get

[ice grillin you]

thats perfect for the birds front office...they gotta love having a guy on an incentive laden contract who has no chance to play more than 5 games this year

[PhillyPhreak54]

Fast Eddie (Philly): Is the Eagles team better this year than last. It certainly seems to be the deepest they have been in years

Len Pasquarelli: when i was at the novacare center two weeks ago, i couldn't help but be impressed by the overall depth of the eagles . . . especially on defense . . . i still think they'll try to get another veteran wide receiver and tailback, but, yeah, this team is the deepest of the 15 teams i saw in camps

[PhillyPhreak54]

JD(NYC): Len-What teams are interested in Corey Simon and what is it going to take to sign him? G-Men could use a DT desperately.

Len Pasquarelli: when i spoke to simon's agent last night, about 9 pm, he hadn't heard from anyone yet . . . i'm sure that's changed by now, but i've spent much of the morning writing and ddin't have time to call him . . . i would say the giants, dolphins, packers, seahawks and bengals, just off the top of my bald head . . . and i'm sure there will be more . . . i think simon turned down an eight-figure signing bonus from the ravens before the draft, when philly was ready to send him there for two draft picks . . . don't know what kind of money he can expect now, but i'm sure his demands are still high

Another staement to contradict Simon's crying game on Comast last night. According to Corey...the phone was ringing off the hook from teams.

[ice grillin you]

FYI

banner will be on with howard sometime in the next hour if anyone wants to hear his drivel on the simon move

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

FYI

banner will be on with howard sometime in the next hour if anyone wants to hear his drivel on the simon move

Banner's drivel > Eskin's drivel

[ice grillin you]

since eskin might be on banners cack more than even you id say eskin drivel=banner drivel

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Banner's delivery is much better, though.

[Beermonkey]

Banner's delivery is much better, though.

As Banner's spokesman, I feel he's already being too defensive only 30 seconds into the interview. I hope Joe composes himself.

[PhillyGirl]

Banner's delivery is much better, though.

As Banner's spokesman, I feel he's already being too defensive only 30 seconds into the interview. I hope Joe composes himself.

I hope Joe tells eskin to go farg himself.

[rjs246]

I hope they have an exploding knife fight.