Franchise Tag prices (Runyan discussion)

The BIGSTUD · February 23, 2006, 10:10:45 PM

Are you kidding me? This is ridiculous. I know nothing has happened yet, but we have other areas to address already. This is just creating an extra hole to fill that we don't have the resources to fill. We already need defensive linemen, linebackers, a receiver.

This team...

MURP · February 23, 2006, 10:11:59 PM

because I have no memory after some scotchy scotch scotch.... how many players have the Eagles let test FA and then re-signed to a deal? gotta be somebody.

The BIGSTUD · February 23, 2006, 10:13:07 PM

Trotter?

Diomedes · February 23, 2006, 10:14:51 PM

Simon?

MURP · February 23, 2006, 10:18:18 PM

yeah I suppose Trotter did make the rounds last year. That was quite the story at that time with KC involved and all. Im thinkin Keith Adams and Jon Ritchie were also FA's who re-signed last year even if Ritchie never made the final 53.

The BIGSTUD · February 23, 2006, 10:18:30 PM

The Eagles are a successful organization and I respect them a lot, but one thing I never understood is why they always lose their own players to replace them. It just creates another need.

Look, maybe they have a plan in place. Maybe they'll still re-sign Runyan or sign Hutchinson or, I don't know. But, the possibility also remains that the money to replace Runyan could've gone to a player like a defensive lineman which we desperately need. Instead it may be spent on replacing our own player, who we could easily keep.

The Texans desperately need an OT, and if he goes to Houston he's gone. Dammit, why?

Diomedes · February 23, 2006, 10:19:24 PM

Yeah well, it's not fargin' likely he stays. About as likely as it is the Eagles will trade TO before they have to cut him.

He's going to get PAID.

MURP · February 23, 2006, 10:20:57 PM

the only rational thought is that they honestly think Herremans can take over RT and that Tra will be healthy and fine at LT. Only reason to let Runyan walk.

or the one thing we have never discussed but has run through my head lately... that this team this year is being "re-built" and isnt really a superbowl contender. Thats a thought for down the road though. A lot of FA ahead.

Diomedes · February 23, 2006, 10:25:58 PM

Quote from: MURP on February 23, 2006, 10:20:57 PM
they honestly think Herremans can take over RT and that Tra will be healthy and fine at LT.

If so..how rational a thought is it that?

MURP · February 23, 2006, 10:27:37 PM

Quote from: Diomedes on February 23, 2006, 10:25:58 PM
Quote from: MURP on February 23, 2006, 10:20:57 PM
they honestly think Herremans can take over RT and that Tra will be healthy and fine at LT.

If so..how rational a thought is it that?

I have no idea, but we are about to find out.

Diomedes · February 23, 2006, 10:33:26 PM

I would never begrudge the Eagles for paying a guy like Runyan. I figure they won't. I think it's a mistake. Oh well. Life goes on.

On a happy note, the Armstrong household is buzzing with chatter about Calvin's increased prospects for playing time.

The BIGSTUD · February 23, 2006, 10:39:09 PM

I just hope Brookover is talking out his ass.

rjs246 · February 23, 2006, 11:55:11 PM

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MURP · February 23, 2006, 11:57:53 PM

Quote from: rjs246 on February 23, 2006, 11:55:11 PM
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dispatch we got a 10-48... 10-48!!

rjs246 · February 24, 2006, 12:04:52 AM

Let me clarify. I don't F'ing want Runyan to sign anywhere else and if he does it immediately weakens the team.