Our 1st Big Signing !!

BobbyT · March 11, 2006, 08:30:06 PM

Quote from: mpmcgraw on March 11, 2006, 07:41:36 PM
I am angry about the possibility of no Bentley and no Runyan.

McNabb would have absolutely no time to work with and our running game well would still suck, but that's not the point. McNabb may be a little injury prone and we can't risk it. Get Donovan the best protection we can period.

WE go with the unsexy pick of an OL in the first round

D'Brick won't be there however

The BIGSTUD · March 11, 2006, 08:32:27 PM

I don't mind OL in the first round if we sign a DT and DE in free agency.

and we still got time. Darren Howard and Rocky Bernard aren't reported visiting anywhere yet.

Feva · March 11, 2006, 08:41:35 PM

Quote from: Philly Forever on March 11, 2006, 08:32:27 PM
and we still got time. Darren Howard and Rocky Bernard aren't reported visiting anywhere yet.

Don't tell that to Cleveland.

SunMo · March 11, 2006, 08:43:39 PM

ahhhhh, i remember the good old days, when we were only worried about cleveland signing a wide receiver we wanted the Eagles to get...good times, good times.

Feva · March 11, 2006, 09:10:42 PM

Here's what a poster from the EMB pulled from the Sporting News scouting report on Schoebel.

QuoteRanked him #25 TE (LJ Smith was #11)

6-5 257 Age 26

Strengths:Has a nice combination of size and speed. Shows initial quickness off the snap and can avoid jams and get into routes.

Weaknesses: Is a liabitity as a blocker. Lacks upper and lower body strength. Plays too high in the running game and consistently gets out-leveraged.

Bottom Line: Schobel is a one dimensional TE who must be accounted for on passing downs.

PoopyfaceMcGee · March 11, 2006, 09:12:04 PM

This is interesting. Theoretically, a receiving TE to compliment a receiving TE. I like the move. Go team.

Dillen · March 11, 2006, 09:13:40 PM

When I came to the board the first thing I saw was that Bentley signed with Cleveland. Then I saw a topic called "Our 1st big signing" and opened it thinking something good was actually happening, then I see the name Matt Schobel and smash the lamp next to me.

I dont even hate the signing, but really, this is pretty pathetic so far.

PhillyPhreak54 · March 11, 2006, 09:19:30 PM

Hey guys...good news.

This has not been confirmed anywhere yet. NO ESPN, No NFL network, no FOX, NO PE.com. Nothing.

Just a beat writer in Cincy.

Much like a beat writer in Philly farged us this morning...maybe this one will help us out.

Pray for no Schobel.

rjs246 · March 11, 2006, 09:45:02 PM

Wait, I thought this dude was a backup/blocker? farging hell.

PhillyPhreak54 · March 11, 2006, 09:55:25 PM

Tomorrow we get Peterson, Bernard, Givens and Howard.

I swear.

I can;t wait.

dis12 · March 11, 2006, 10:04:17 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on March 11, 2006, 09:55:25 PM
Tomorrow we get Peterson, Bernard, Givens and Howard.

I swear.

I can;t wait.

does this mean I can go to bed now, and they will be there tomorrow? unlike Bently.
I guess as long a Phreak says it and not Eckel.

JK dude

The BIGSTUD · March 11, 2006, 10:05:07 PM

Eagles | Schobel contract update
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:55:48 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free agent TE Matt Schobel will get a $1.8 million signing bonus on a five-year contract. He will arrive in Philadelphia on Monday, March 13, to sign his contract and appear at a news conference.

MURP · March 11, 2006, 10:06:26 PM

mpmcgraw · March 11, 2006, 10:07:17 PM

farg

PhillyPhreak54 · March 11, 2006, 10:11:01 PM

Quote from: Philly Forever on March 11, 2006, 10:05:07 PM
Eagles | Schobel contract update
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:55:48 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free agent TE Matt Schobel will get a $1.8 million signing bonus on a five-year contract. He will arrive in Philadelphia on Monday, March 13, to sign his contract and appear at a news conference.

Horseshtein.