Eagles release Simon

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Simon might be somewhat OK as a DE in a 3-4, but I don't think the system would suit him very much.

That said, let him go to the Cowboys for all I care.  I think their line of Ellis/Ferguson/Spears has a ton of promise, so if they want to take time away from some of them to put fat Corey out there, fine.

[Geowhizzer]

This thread has been the equivalent of:

[DH]

The team's biggest concern is its offensive line, where starting tackle Tre Thomas and guard Shawn Andrews are fighting injuries. The team could be forced to start two rookies, Todd Hennemans and Adrien Clarke, against the Falcons.

Who the farg writes this bullshtein?

Hopefully "Tre" will be just fine.



PS: Who is Todd Hennemans?   

I'm glad I read through the posts before throwing my my two cents.

Romey, you took the words right from me, ya bastich. 

[Rome]

You coming down for the Niners opener?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

"Did I hear a 'niner' in there?  Didja call on a walkie-talkie?"

[Rome]

"Did I hear a 'niner' in there?  Didja call on a walkie-talkie?"

[Geowhizzer]

Throwing my little "Nyuks" in:

1.  This is the second season in a row in which Simon has missed the vast majority of training camp.

2.  It took Simon the better part of half of last season to "warm up" to being a decent DT.

3.  Contrary to what IGY said, to me it seemed like Simon absolutely disappeared in the playoffs.  I remember the Fatman Hollis Thomas laying Ron Mexico out, but can't remember a thing that Simon did.

4.  That said, Simon is still one of the better DTs in the league, when the moon and stars align and Simon is healthy, in shape, and committed to excelling.

5.  The Eagles had $5 million on the table since what, March or thereabouts?  Simon had months, and even weeks of TC, to sign and report.  This "he'll report after the last preseason game" is exactly why I think that it's a good idea to cut losses and say good-bye.  Another eight games for Simon to get into shape?  The fact that the Eagles are supposedly going "all out" for a Super Bowl would, to me, necessitate that they could not afford to be as patient with a player that is, at best, weeks away from being in "game shape."

6.  It would not surprise me if some of that "found money" is used to acquire one of the pieces that we've all been beefing about the Eagles needing:  RB, WR.  No, I have no "inside source," I am just speculating, much like everybody.

7.  Would it be ironic if Simon tested the FA waters, and had to come back to the Eagles THIS YEAR for less $$$ than the tender.  I know- IMPOSSIBLE- but it would be ironic. 

8.  I bear no ill will to Simon.  He was never one of my favorite players, but he was an Eagle.  I wish him the best of luck (and even that he gets close to what he is looking for moneywise), and that the Eagles kick his rear end all over the field when the two teams meet. 

[WEST is GOD]

Simon did absolutely ZERO in the Superbowl. It would've been nice to not let Brady sit back there all day and pick whatever option he chooses.

[Sgt PSN]

"Did I hear a 'niner' in there? Didja call on a walkie-talkie?"

  Someone was watching Comedy Central over the weekend. 

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

"Did I hear a 'niner' in there? Didja call on a walkie-talkie?"

  Someone was watching Comedy Central over the weekend. 

Nah, but I've seen that movie about 30 times.

[Sgt PSN]

It was on all weekend.  I watched it at least 3 times. 

[Rome]

I have the "Holy Schnike" version on order from Best Buy and will be picking it up tomorrow.

I love that movie.

[Sgt PSN]

Lots of people go to college for 7 years. 


Yeah, they're called doctors. 

[rjs246]

Your brain's got a shell on it.

[4and26]

Throwing my little "Nyuks" in:

1.  This is the second season in a row in which Simon has missed the vast majority of training camp.

2.  It took Simon the better part of half of last season to "warm up" to being a decent DT.

3.  Contrary to what IGY said, to me it seemed like Simon absolutely disappeared in the playoffs.  I remember the Fatman Hollis Thomas laying Ron Mexico out, but can't remember a thing that Simon did.

4.  That said, Simon is still one of the better DTs in the league, when the moon and stars align and Simon is healthy, in shape, and committed to excelling.

5.  The Eagles had $5 million on the table since what, March or thereabouts?  Simon had months, and even weeks of TC, to sign and report.  This "he'll report after the last preseason game" is exactly why I think that it's a good idea to cut losses and say good-bye.  Another eight games for Simon to get into shape?  The fact that the Eagles are supposedly going "all out" for a Super Bowl would, to me, necessitate that they could not afford to be as patient with a player that is, at best, weeks away from being in "game shape."

6.  It would not surprise me if some of that "found money" is used to acquire one of the pieces that we've all been beefing about the Eagles needing:  RB, WR.  No, I have no "inside source," I am just speculating, much like everybody.

7.  Would it be ironic if Simon tested the FA waters, and had to come back to the Eagles THIS YEAR for less $$$ than the tender.  I know- IMPOSSIBLE- but it would be ironic. 

8.  I bear no ill will to Simon.  He was never one of my favorite players, but he was an Eagle.  I wish him the best of luck (and even that he gets close to what he is looking for moneywise), and that the Eagles kick his rear end all over the field when the two teams meet. 

Well put ....Amen

Do you think all this woke up Abraham??
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/08/29/jets.abraham.ap/index.html