The 2007 Offseason Thread

[BigEd76]

some posters on PhilaPhans, who know another poster who has given some inside info before, seem to think it's going to get done for the Eagles, we shall see

BigEd76

Wasn't me.  I'm not on PhilaPhans.

[SD_Eagle5]

Take this fwiw regarding Spikes since its from someone on the EMB, only reason I take it half way serious is because he's been there for a while:

We have a trade just gotta get the new contract done. 

I'm listen to the 2LiveStews on 790am The Zone here in Atlanta. TKO is very good friends with Ryan Stewart and Doug Stewart. He has been on the show many times before. They just said they had a talk with him. He told them once everything is finally he will come on their show. I just heard this so take it for what it's worth. You can call their show to ask them if you do not believe me.

[MDS]

the emb never lies.

[Rome]

That's what I thought until I saw who posted it.

The guy who posted that isn't a troll or a TATEr or whatever.  He's been there forever and isn't prone to posting bullshtein.

Whatever though.  We'll find out soon enough.  The suspense isn't exactly killing us.

[Feva]

I can actually back up that claim.  Spikes is on there all the time and I heard the show today when Stewart said that.

I can tell you that the poster isn't lying anyway.  Now if what they said on the radio was true... dunno about all that.

[QB Eagles]

According to the proposed trade, the Eagles would also acquire veteran quarterback Kelly Holcomb. It is not known what Philadelphia would surrender to the Bills in the trade. The Bills have discussed Spikes trade scenarios with other clubs as well, but none of those have progressed as far as the talks with the Eagles.

Spikes and... Holcomb?

[Feva]

I just saw that and was coming to post it.  Holcomb played pretty well in spots for them.  I wouldn't mind him as the 3rd or whatever... but damn... this is the same guy that got beat out by J.P. Losman.

[ice grillin you]

holcolmbs name being involved doesnt exactly give me warm fuzzies about mcnabbs rehab

[Rome]

So he'd have to beat out whatever stiff the Eagles brought in as a training camp body for the #3 QB, right?

Because that's all he'd be in Philly... a #3.

[ice grillin you]

hed be a two if mcnabb isnt ready next year or gets hurt again when he does come back

why do some people assume that mcnabb is just gonna come right back on the field and be fine

[Rome]

Probably for the same reason you assume he won't.

[QB Eagles]

I'll reserve judgement on adding Holcolmb to the mix until we see what the Eagles are giving up.

[ice grillin you]

Probably for the same reason you assume he won't.


if he wasnt coming off a real serious knee injury there would be a question as to whether he can finish the year or not

but with this knee it is 50/50 whether hes ready for the opener...and even if he is theres virtually no chance hes 100%...then add in the psychological aspect of the injury plus the chance of reinjury and you have a recipe for him not being ready for some or all of the season...hence the holcomb rumors

[Rome]

You're assuming that McNabb won't be ready.  I don't think the Eagles are thinking that way.  I think they fully expect him to be ready when the season starts.

I further think the Eagles realize that a reliable veteran backup is good to have in the event of a mega-disaster (meaning both McNabb & Feeley go down or aren't available).

Again, they have their #2 in Feeley.  Holcomb isn't a threat to start unless a catastrophe happens. (God forbid).

[DH]

Done deal.

Spikes and Holcomb for Darwin and a conditional pick.