Hutchinson Could Be A Target

MDS · February 26, 2006, 06:04:24 PM

Quote from: PhillyGirl on February 26, 2006, 05:59:58 PM
Quote from: MDS on February 26, 2006, 05:59:17 PM
WAIT. Where does Artis Hicks fit into this? He's awsome.

They're HOLDING out hope that he'll be better.

Ha. Yea, him and McMullen got all the potential in the world.

I'm all for Hutchison. Getting him and Eric Moulds (first choice at WR) could make this one hell of an offseason.

PoopyfaceMcGee · February 26, 2006, 06:05:20 PM

I think the off-season is lost if the team doesn't reacquire Juqua Thomas.

Mad-Lad · February 26, 2006, 06:12:16 PM

While i wouldn't mind seeing Hutchinson being signed by the Eagles, I don't understand the logic. You have a starting LT battling with back issues, a RT who's a free agent, and a young OT who injured himself during his rookie year. Lets address that situation by signing a OG.

The Eagles have drafted 30 OL in the last few years. It seems to make more sense getting those guys acclimated with the NFL than drop tons of cap space at a guard, while the defense looks like dog shtein.

I like the idea of upgrading the team via free agency, but pointing it towards the offense seems like the wrong direction.

PoopyfaceMcGee · February 26, 2006, 06:18:21 PM

Hutchinson is the best young OL on the market. The Eagles have a lot of other less-established guys that can be moved around to fit in a talent like Steve Hutchinson.

PhillyGirl · February 26, 2006, 06:23:53 PM

Quote from: FFatPatt on February 26, 2006, 06:18:21 PM
Hutchinson is the best young OL on the market. The Eagles have a lot of other less-established guys that can be moved around to fit in a talent like Steve Hutchinson.

agreed. 100%.

The BIGSTUD · February 26, 2006, 06:45:06 PM

Not only is he the best on the market, but he is for sure top 3 OG in football.

SD_Eagle5 · February 26, 2006, 07:53:18 PM

I'm all for adding Hutchinson, but there's zero chance this is true. When have the Eagles ever showed their hand before the draft or free agency? Never.

The BIGSTUD · February 26, 2006, 08:19:28 PM

There were various reports that the Eagles wanted TO a couple years ago in free agency from ESPN - although local reporters said there was no shot, and before that it was widely known the Eagles loved LJ Smith in the draft.

So some stuff is leaked.

SD_Eagle5 · February 26, 2006, 08:30:17 PM

Quote from: Philly Forever on February 26, 2006, 08:19:28 PM
There were various reports that the Eagles wanted TO a couple years ago in free agency from ESPN - although local reporters said there was no shot, and before that it was widely known the Eagles loved LJ Smith in the draft.

So some stuff is leaked.

Come on man, the entire universe knew TO wanted to be an Eagle.

I'll give you LJ Smith, and I remember Reid being high on Westbrook, but aside from them we were all totally in the dark about who they'd take.

Larry · February 26, 2006, 08:38:17 PM

I don't see the Eagles dropping that much coin for a guard. Not part of the position vs. value budget plan.

shorebird · February 26, 2006, 09:49:00 PM

Maybe Reid and Co. should look at film from last year of McNabb taking the shot to the sternum that injured him before they think about not paying top dollar for a real good guard.

You have the best you get the best to protect him.

Sgt PSN · February 26, 2006, 10:05:30 PM

So did anyone else think this thread was going to be about the Eagles going after Chad Hutchinson and get really, really , really mad before actually opening it?

PhillyPhreak54 · February 27, 2006, 08:22:42 AM

Chad Hutchinson isn't even a target for AFL2 franchises.

PhillyPhreak54 · February 27, 2006, 08:23:44 AM

Quote from: Mad-Lad on February 26, 2006, 06:12:16 PM
While i wouldn't mind seeing Hutchinson being signed by the Eagles, I don't understand the logic. You have a starting LT battling with back issues, a RT who's a free agent, and a young OT who injured himself during his rookie year. Lets address that situation by signing a OG.

The Eagles have drafted 30 OL in the last few years. It seems to make more sense getting those guys acclimated with the NFL than drop tons of cap space at a guard, while the defense looks like dog shtein.

I like the idea of upgrading the team via free agency, but pointing it towards the offense seems like the wrong direction.

So signing one marquee offensive FA would stop them from pursuing help on the defense?

Mad-Lad · February 27, 2006, 09:00:18 AM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 27, 2006, 08:23:44 AM
Quote from: Mad-Lad on February 26, 2006, 06:12:16 PM
While i wouldn't mind seeing Hutchinson being signed by the Eagles, I don't understand the logic. You have a starting LT battling with back issues, a RT who's a free agent, and a young OT who injured himself during his rookie year. Lets address that situation by signing a OG.

The Eagles have drafted 30 OL in the last few years. It seems to make more sense getting those guys acclimated with the NFL than drop tons of cap space at a guard, while the defense looks like dog shtein.

I like the idea of upgrading the team via free agency, but pointing it towards the offense seems like the wrong direction.

So signing one marquee offensive FA would stop them from pursuing help on the defense?

I'm just saying, adding an OG doesn't seem as effective as signing a DT, LB, or DE. I'd rather they drop good money on a legitimate LB instead of going cheap and signing a guy like Simoneau, Wayne, Dhani, or Keith Adams. No one knows if McCoy can play, Dhani's not very good, the Dline stunk up the joint last year, and the DBs were hung out to dry last year.

the defense needs upgrading. That's all I'm saying.

Hutchinson Could Be A Target

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