does Jaws have the right idea about Birds '06 offense?

dis12 · February 20, 2006, 12:22:40 PM

"If I were the Eagles, I would go after Edgerrin James. I know they have a lot of money tied up in Brian Westbrook, but I would line him up in the slot and all of a sudden you don't have to worry about having a third wide receiver. You have James as your running back, you have Todd Pinkston and Reggie Brown and all of a sudden Donovan McNabb has weapons to work with. James will cost you, but he's a great running back and a good blocker and a great team player."

PoopyfaceMcGee · February 20, 2006, 12:31:02 PM

I would be, like, really happy if the Eagles got Edgerrin James.

MURP · February 20, 2006, 12:40:20 PM

wouldnt be much different than drafting Lendale White IMO.... as far as that route is concerned. upgrading the WR position is looking pretty rough so far, so the only way to upgrade this offense might be at RB with Westbrook splitting out more often.

phattymatty · February 20, 2006, 12:42:36 PM

Quote from: MURP on February 20, 2006, 12:40:20 PM
wouldnt be much different than drafting Lendale White IMO....

same thing i was thinking, and the Lendale route will be cheaper.

PhillyPhanInDC · February 20, 2006, 12:48:20 PM

Granted, White would be the cheaper option, but one of James' biggest assets is his blocking. It goes unsung most of the time, but he is great at it. The other thing is he can catch the ball well. White has yet to demonstrate much of the blocking and catching skills, let alone doing all of those aspects at the next level. James is a demonstrated complete package. If the Eagles were looking to get that kind of back, I would prefer they pursue James until the price became too high, then go to the draft.

Sgt PSN · February 20, 2006, 01:02:12 PM

I think that White's size will help him be an effective blocker so I really don't think that's an issue. His pass catching skills are a bit suspect though but that doesn't mean that you have to put him in the backfield if you want to throw the ball. Westbrook is a dangerous runner as well as reciever so it's not like defenses could automatically think pass if Westy's in the backfield....unless it's 3rd and 1.

I would be happy if the Eagles got either one of those guys.

Susquehanna Birder · February 20, 2006, 01:02:48 PM

Lendale White is more of a crapshoot. James is a proven player.

PoopyfaceMcGee · February 20, 2006, 01:05:12 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on February 20, 2006, 12:48:20 PM
I would prefer they pursue James until the price became too high, then go to the draft.

So... you don't want them to pursue James at all, then?

The price will be very high.

phillywin2k5 · February 20, 2006, 01:10:19 PM

what teams actually need a starting RB and have the cap room to make a run at James?

If the Eagles make a run at James they will need to reduce some cap numbers like McNabb so that they can still resign Runyan or possibly trade their 1st round DP for Abraham and sign him.

MadMarchHare · February 20, 2006, 01:10:29 PM

James is proven. White's a risk. Either way, it's gonna tie up money, go with proven. Besides, we need Justice more than White.

PhillyPhanInDC · February 20, 2006, 01:19:37 PM

Quote from: FFatPatt on February 20, 2006, 01:05:12 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on February 20, 2006, 12:48:20 PM
I would prefer they pursue James until the price became too high, then go to the draft.

So... you don't want them to pursue James at all, then?

The price will be very high.

What I meant is that after Alexander, who is definately going to command huge money, it's James as the permier back (I think that James is the better all-around back). There are other teams out there that are looking for a solid RB who may want to spend big money (Arizona, Minnesota etc) - possibly overpaying a bit - for a guy like James. If it gets to something like that, RB isn't a big enough need to tie up that much money. I would rather the Eagles spend the big FA money on a guy like Hutchinson and/or a LB like Peterson or Witherspoon.

Don Ho · February 20, 2006, 04:13:56 PM

Quote from: MURP on February 20, 2006, 12:40:20 PM
wouldnt be much different than drafting Lendale White IMO.... as far as that route is concerned. upgrading the WR position is looking pretty rough so far, so the only way to upgrade this offense might be at RB with Westbrook splitting out more often.

Correct sir! FA market for WR's is weak this year. Love Moulds but he's not the difference maker this team needs. James would put us back on track. Westy belongs in the slot!

rjs246 · February 20, 2006, 04:15:23 PM

Lendale White is a nice prospect and all but are any of you seriously saying that he is on the same level as Edge? Retards! Edge has proven to be a great runner, blocker and receiver IN THE PROS. White has proven to be a great part-time runner in college. Night and day, guys. Night and day.

SunMo · February 20, 2006, 04:16:43 PM

Quote from: rjs246 on February 20, 2006, 04:15:23 PM
Lendale White is a nice prospect and all but are any of you seriously saying that he is on the same level as Edge? Retards! Edge has proven to be a great runner, blocker and receiver IN THE PROS. White has proven to be a great part-time runner in college. Night and day, guys. Night and day.

way to gay up the ending there.

rjs246 · February 20, 2006, 04:17:07 PM

I do what I can.