Heckert On WIP This Morning

PhillyPhreak54 · February 08, 2006, 08:32:28 AM

"If there are is a player or players out there that we like and think can come in here and help us we will go out and get him."

That was in response to the ridiculous overreaction by some fans and radio hosts to the article written a couple of days ago.

He clarified the statements about waiting to see how the market shakes out. He said that what meant was that they don't know who is exactly going to be out there yet so they have to wait and see who gets tagged and re-signed and if anyone is cut for cap reasons.

He also said that they will not go into the year counting on McDougle to be a starter or big time contributor because he has to work himself back from the gunshot and missing the entire year. So that leads me to believe that DE will be a target somehow this off-season.

"We will go out and get better this year".

"If we find ourselves in a situation like with Kearse and Owens and we can get players like that we will not hesitate"

"If we find a better solution than McMahon we'll look at it"

The quotes are paraphrased but that is what he said in response to the questions. A good interview. So all of you who were out on the ledge of the Benny Frank Bridge can step back and take a deep breath.

PhillyGirl · February 08, 2006, 08:34:24 AM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 08, 2006, 08:32:28 AM
So all of you who were out on the ledge of the Benny Frank Bridge can step back and take a deep breath.

No, please...jump.

hunt · February 08, 2006, 08:42:01 AM

sounds like they're getting urlakker! kewel!

pinoyboy2pt0 · February 08, 2006, 08:42:37 AM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 08, 2006, 08:32:28 AM
"If we find a better solution than McMahon we'll look at it"

How 'bout kicking him in the nards?

The Eagles will be active this off-season. Whether or not they throw mad coin at a player is up in the air, who out there is of a TO status between the lines?? I guess Rocky and Witherspoon. I'm convinced that we'll go out, target a certain player or two and will not lose. If not, guess I'll be grabbing my ankles with the Birds this season. They've got to throw some mad coin at Rocky. This can be our 3rd 'most exciting off season ever'.

ice grillin you · February 08, 2006, 08:43:36 AM

it was not a good interview...it was the standard eagle front office speak...say all the right things but give out no meaningful information...i will credit him in that he didnt say anything that he couldnt definitely back up...such as 'we will definitely be active in free agency'...instead he dropped the normal vagueness like what you posted...

"If there are is a player or players out there that we like and think can come in here and help us we will go out and get him."

^^^^
classic eagle FO talk

the interview was basically a save face PR move

now im not saying i believe the article 100%...but if you think the wip interview today was positive and should make you feel better then youre searching pretty hard

ice grillin you · February 08, 2006, 08:45:09 AM

oh as far as macmahon he all but said they were going with him again...said that he didnt perform as well as he can and it was mostly due to the injuries the team had...basically saying hes a good qb and with a healthy team around him he will/would do fine next year

hunt · February 08, 2006, 08:45:49 AM

all these interviews are a waste of time...obviously, heckert isn't going to give out any information so other teams know the eagles' plans. i really don't give a crap what they say. i'm more interested in what they do.

PhillyGirl · February 08, 2006, 08:47:12 AM

Quote from: ice grillin you on February 08, 2006, 08:45:09 AM
oh as far as macmahon he all but said they were going with him again...said that he didnt perform as well as he can and it was mostly due to the injuries the team had...basically saying hes a good qb and with a healthy team around him he will/would do fine next year

LOL, like I said, please...jump.

If you believe that they go with McMahon again next year, you're more of an idiot than I initially thought.

bobbyinlondon · February 08, 2006, 08:48:29 AM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 08, 2006, 08:32:28 AM
"If there are is a player or players out there that we like and think can come in here and help us we will go out and get him."

That was in response to the ridiculous overreaction by some fans and radio hosts to the article written a couple of days ago.

He clarified the statements about waiting to see how the market shakes out. He said that what meant was that they don't know who is exactly going to be out there yet so they have to wait and see who gets tagged and re-signed and if anyone is cut for cap reasons.

He also said that they will not go into the year counting on McDougle to be a starter or big time contributor because he has to work himself back from the gunshot and missing the entire year. So that leads me to believe that DE will be a target somehow this off-season.

"We will go out and get better this year".

"If we find ourselves in a situation like with Kearse and Owens and we can get players like that we will not hesitate"

"If we find a better solution than McMahon we'll look at it"

The quotes are paraphrased but that is what he said in response to the questions. A good interview. So all of you who were out on the ledge of the Benny Frank Bridge can step back and take a deep breath.

...or the Walt Whitman, or the Pratt Bridge........too many fans get caught up in what Reid or Heckert say now, as far as acquiring players, and take it as gospel.

PhillyPhreak54 · February 08, 2006, 08:49:46 AM

By good I meant that he clarified what he talked about in that article. The backlash from idiots saying "oh no! We're not going to get anyone in FA just like last year" was out of control. I wish people would use their heads sometimes when listening and digesting what they put out.

They're not a stupid organization. They know they need to get better and they have shown that they will spend the cash on players.

But somehow people would rather hang on a few words and automatically blast away at them before the FA picture has even developed yet.

I got tired of hearing about the Eagles won't go get anyone.

SunMo · February 08, 2006, 08:51:26 AM

Quote from: PhillyGirl on February 08, 2006, 08:47:12 AM
LOL, like I said, please...jump.

If you believe that they go with McMahon again next year, you're more of an idiot than I initially thought.

i smell a bet.

ice grillin you · February 08, 2006, 08:52:10 AM

i really don't give a crap what they say. i'm more interested in what they do.

pretty much...that goes for the article the other day and the joke on the radio today...only thing that scares me is that why feel the need to spin today if the article wasnt 100% not what they meant

If you believe that they go with McMahon again next year, you're more of an idiot than I initially thought

i dont know what i believe...im telling you what heckert said...so if you believe and trust him and with him being in the eagle FO im sure you do...then you have to think mcmahon is the number two again next year

or is it a case of when heckert says something you like then you believe it...but if he says something you dont like then you doubt it??

ice grillin you · February 08, 2006, 08:53:06 AM

i smell a bet

she doesnt honor her wagers

PhillyGirl · February 08, 2006, 08:54:07 AM

Quote from: ice grillin you on February 08, 2006, 08:53:06 AM
i smell a bet

she doesnt honor her wagers

I owe you 5 bucks, where do I send it?

You were supposed to IM me db.

ice grillin you · February 08, 2006, 08:56:20 AM

why would i chase down money i won...i didnt pm shorebird and he somehow paid me...

keep it...five bones isnt worth it and i plan on doubling it up anyway this year