Eagles release Simon

Larry · August 31, 2005, 12:47:32 AM

From PFFFFT.

QuoteSHOULDER CONCERNS SCARE OFF SIMON SUITORS?

There are whispers in league circles that free agent defensive tackle Corey Simon's past shoulder problems ultimately will make him less attractive to potential suitors.

On paper, Simon is the most attractive free agent still on the market. Saddled with the franchise tag for all of the offseason, several teams were interested in trading for his services and paying him in the Shaun Rogers/Marcus Stroud ballpark.

But now that the Eagles have removed the franchise tag, at least one team that would, in theory, be interested in adding a body at the defensive tackle position is hesitating due to concerns regarding the condition of a shoulder that required multiple surgeries when he was in college at Florida State.

Indeed, the Eagles gave Simon a very thorough exam before selecting him in round one of the 2000 draft. And even though he has missed only two games in five NFL seasons, the lingering concerns could limit his ultimate value on the free-agent market.

Philly_Crew · August 31, 2005, 10:21:42 AM

Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 30, 2005, 07:51:15 PM
Quote from: bobbyinlondon on August 30, 2005, 04:28:08 PM
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Quote from: Philly_Crew on August 30, 2005, 02:30:25 PM
Because it is an absolute law of nature, if a player leaves the Eagles he must suck. RIIIIIGHT

Well, Emmons had an "okay" season. Duce couldn't stay healthy getting what he wanted and being the #1 guy, Barber was good until he got hurt and missed a season, Vincent looks old, Taylor got cut, Trotter sucked donkeys in DC, Hugh did the same in Jacksonville.....

Do I really need to continue?
Go back FURTHER.....

Brian Mitchell and Dorsey Levens had the WORST SEASONS in their careers after they left here and went to the Giants.

I'm willing to bet $20 that Corey Simon has a better statistical season than one Eagles DT of your pick. I'm only making this bet with one of these two jokers.

RezRob · August 31, 2005, 04:50:02 PM

Looking back at Simon's draft class.

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2000/love_draft1.html

standouts 1st round after Corey...Plaxico Burress/Urlacher/Shaun Alexander/Julian Peterson

Standout after Pinkston...Laverneous Coles/Jerry Porter

PhillyGirl · August 31, 2005, 04:51:48 PM

Quote from: JailBird-man on August 31, 2005, 04:50:02 PM
standouts 1st round after Corey...Plaxico Burress/Urlacher/Shaun Alexander/Julian Peterson

um...why are you crying over that?

PoopyfaceMcGee · August 31, 2005, 04:53:09 PM

All things considered, I'm glad the team drafted Simon. It's not like he was a bust during the time he was here, and the team desperately needed a DT like him at the time.

SunMo · August 31, 2005, 04:53:23 PM

got this off the Giants MB...

QuoteJust FYI...

I have not been around the office today so i have not looked on the AP..

but thi sis comming right out of the agents mouth..

He wants a 10 mil signing bonus..

and the top three teams currently in contention are

Set.
Ind.
Cinn.

and a far fourth miami..

PoopyfaceMcGee · August 31, 2005, 04:54:52 PM

Indianapolis can't afford him whatsoever, and I'd love to see him go to any of those other teams, especially Cinci.

SunMo · August 31, 2005, 04:56:17 PM

yeah, it's hard to believe that Ind. can be a top 3 team in contention if he wants a 10 mil signing bonus...

PhillyGirl · August 31, 2005, 04:56:51 PM

Wasn't Cinci the other team (other than Baltimore) that had made a trade for him with the Eagles?

PoopyfaceMcGee · August 31, 2005, 04:58:31 PM

Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 31, 2005, 04:56:51 PM
Wasn't Cinci the other team (other than Baltimore) that had made a trade for him with the Eagles?

Reportedly, yes.

SunMo · August 31, 2005, 04:58:45 PM

Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 31, 2005, 04:56:51 PM
Wasn't Cinci the other team (other than Baltimore) that had made a trade for him with the Eagles?

yes. they were one of the teams he supposedly gave a huge long term asking price to so the Eagles couldn't trade him

Drunkmasterflex · August 31, 2005, 07:24:01 PM

Quote from: FFatPatt on August 31, 2005, 04:54:52 PM
Indianapolis can't afford him whatsoever, and I'd love to see him go to any of those other teams, especially Cinci.

I just hope he goes to the AFC or a NFC team like Seattle that is not a threat.

PhillyGirl · August 31, 2005, 08:07:47 PM

Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on August 31, 2005, 07:24:01 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on August 31, 2005, 04:54:52 PM
Indianapolis can't afford him whatsoever, and I'd love to see him go to any of those other teams, especially Cinci.

I just hope he goes to the AFC or a NFC team like Seattle that is not a threat.

Come on, Joe...Seattle is a "threat" every year to win the NFC!

Smizzy · September 01, 2005, 01:37:00 AM

He signed with Indy tonight.

PhillyPhreak54 · September 01, 2005, 02:24:00 AM

On my way into work I had on WIP....

G-Cobb was on and when he came back from a break Reuben Frank had to jump on early (it was right before the 2300 shift started) because he said "G was chasing a story".

So G comes back on and says that "an internet story says Simon has signed with Indy for big money". So G Cobb called Corey inbetween breaks and Corey said that it was news to him and he did not sign anywhere yet.

So either Corey was bullshteintin G-Cobb or ESPN is wrong.

And the funny thing is after G says this on the air that dumbass Jan Gorum still puts it in her update.