Jason Avant, Philadelphia Eagle

Zanshin · May 02, 2006, 09:25:05 AM

It was all over the place. TO promoted that pretty heavily, actually

...but others backed it up.

Rome · May 02, 2006, 09:27:10 AM

I also think the 40 times are highly overrated. Especially when the Eagles pick a receiver with a crappy one.

PhillyGirl · May 02, 2006, 09:27:33 AM

Quote from: Zanshin on May 02, 2006, 09:25:05 AM
It was all over the place. TO promoted that pretty heavily, actually ...but others backed it up.

Sounds like Drew Rosenhaus crap.

BigEd76 · May 02, 2006, 09:50:16 AM

It was either 4.3 or 4.4 when he did that little show in Atlanta running track and telling Philly that he wanted to get paid...

Zanshin · May 02, 2006, 10:06:15 AM

Right. 4.33 sticks in my mind.

SunMo · May 02, 2006, 10:08:28 AM

Quote from: Zanshin on May 02, 2006, 10:06:15 AM
Right. 4.33 sticks in my mind.

'cause it's what you paid at the pump this morning probably

Rome · May 02, 2006, 10:12:28 AM

Ahahaha. I laughed, Mo.

ice grillin you · May 02, 2006, 10:33:29 AM

I also think the 40 times are highly overrated. Especially when the Eagles pick a receiver with a crappy one.

best post youve made in evers

PhillyGirl · May 02, 2006, 10:58:59 AM

Quote from: Sun_Mo on May 02, 2006, 10:08:28 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on May 02, 2006, 10:06:15 AM
Right. 4.33 sticks in my mind.

'cause it's what you paid at the pump this morning probably

Don Ho · May 02, 2006, 08:33:20 PM

Quote from: MURP on May 02, 2006, 09:14:46 AM
From Avante talking about catching 200 balls from the machine every day he atleast sounds like he has the desire to become a good player.

I think that's about 197 more than Freddie ever caught in every practice combined he's attended.

SidFarkus · May 03, 2006, 04:46:11 PM

I think Avant was a good value pick on the second day. He was a productive college player, the Eagles value that. So do teams like the Pats. THey rank production up there with measurable talent.

Eaglez · May 03, 2006, 06:22:23 PM

I dunno, I'd definitely put TO in the speed demon category. He outruns everyone on the field. You don't take a 5 yard hitch and turn it into a 90 yard TD if you don't have any giddy-up.

SwingOnThis · May 04, 2006, 03:34:23 PM

Avant snags #81, apparently not afraid of the inevitable jokes that will come his way. Good for him.

Susquehanna Birder · July 13, 2006, 02:48:46 PM

From KFFL:

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Eagles | Avant signed
Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:10:04 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced the team has signed rookie WR Jason Avant, the team's fourth-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, to a four-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Rome · July 13, 2006, 02:53:50 PM

QuoteAVANT SIGNS DEAL; 2 PICKS TO GO

July 13, 2006
By ZACH BERMAN

The Eagles knew they faced a challenge in signing every draft pick in time for training camp, but they came one step closer on Thursday.

Jason Avant, one of the Eagles' two fourth-round picks, signed a four-year contract on Thursday. Avant is the final second-day selection to sign with the Eagles and the sixth of eight draft picks. Only the top two picks, first-rounder Brodrick Bunkley and second-rounder Winston Justice, remain unsigned.

Avant was one of the most productive college receivers in football last season, recording 82 catches for 1,007 yards and eight touchdowns at powerhouse Michigan. He finished his career third on the Wolverines' all-time receiving list in receptions behind Cleveland Browns 2005 first-round pick Braylon Edwards and Marquise Walker.

Avant is in a crowded mix of receivers for the Eagles, but his experience and NFL-ready size makes him an intriguing option.

Training camp opens for rookies and selected veterans on Thursday, July 20.