The 2007 Offseason Thread

The BIGSTUD · January 17, 2007, 12:30:15 AM

We'll never win a Superbowl with this front office.

But it is still way too early to decide whether or not Stallworth is back. It isn't even feb yet.

General_Failure · January 17, 2007, 02:44:10 AM

They're totally getting Javon Walker instead.

The BIGSTUD · January 17, 2007, 03:13:29 AM

Garcia for Walker in a sign and trade. I heard Denver needs a QB.

ice grillin you · January 17, 2007, 08:04:35 AM

So you wanted Andy to say "Stallworth was awesome in the playoffs" while Rosenhaus is listening?

you dont get it

the comments reid made werent to try and influence negotiations....they were the beginnings of what the company line will be when they let stallworth walk

do you really think what andy reid says publically is going to determine what rosenhaus wants and gets for stallworth...gimme a break...the market will dictate what he gets and both reid and rosenhaus know how good donte is

ice grillin you · January 17, 2007, 08:42:57 AM

from the FWIW department....

apparently patterson is even worse than we all thought

baldinger was on wip saying how he studied the film from saturday and jahri evans absolutelty ate pattersons lunch saturday....jahri evans i think most of us remember was the kid from bloomsburg 4th round rookie this year...he also said that as bad as darwin walker is and as much criticism as he takes hes still a better player than patterson and has been all year

patterson baldinger says simply cant play

Seabiscuit36 · January 17, 2007, 08:49:19 AM

I've hear the exact opposite of that all year. Stanley CUP

PhillyPhanInDC · January 17, 2007, 09:14:25 AM

On the Bloom front, from PE.com:

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Will Bloom Spark Return Game?
January 16, 2007
By SHANE EVANS

When he was drafted, Jeremy Bloom hadn't played football in two years. He concentrated on skiing in college after he wasn't allowed to continue with his football career, because of the money he made skiing, a ruling that Bloom fought diligently to overturn.

Since being selected in the fifth round of last year's draft, Bloom has been forced to take another year off from football because of a lingering hamstring problem that landed him a spot on the Injured Reserve list August 29.

This time, however, Bloom wasn't totally dejected at the idea of being away from the game that he loves because of how much he can gain while recovers.

"There's a positive side and then there's a negative side," said Bloom. "The upside for me is a little more for me than the average football player coming in and being on IR their first year. I've been away from the game for two years and it's been such an advantage to me to be able to break down film, study guys I respect, run routes, focus on the playbook and do all the things that I couldn't necessarily focus all my attention on if I were playing this year. For me, there is definitely a huge upside."

When Bloom was on the field at the University of Colorado, he was an explosive wide receiver and kick returner who had five plays of 75 yards or longer in his two-year career (two receptions, two punt returns and one kick return). Bloom was drafted primarily to help in the return game, where the Eagles have not had a kickoff return for a touchdown since 2001 and a punt return for a score since 2003.

Bloom was able to make the delegation to the Injured Reserve list into something extremely positive because of how much he can do to get his body into true football shape before he next season.

The physical transition for Bloom from skiing to football was a huge one. He had to get the proper muscles working again at their maximum ability. As difficult as the physical transition was, the mental aspect of the game was definitely more resonant. Bloom hadn't played in an organized game of football since he was a sophomore in college. As this season concluded, Bloom felt almost completely comfortable with this complex variation of the West Coast offense.

"As far as my position, I feel like I have grasped the playbook about 99.9% just with regards to my responsibility," said Bloom. "Now, I need to translate that understanding to the field against a defensive back, with all the live bullets coming right at me."

Bloom kept optimistic during the entire season, despite not being able to play. He credited that to just having a good outlook on life and his acuity towards how he will grow in the long run.

"I believe life is perception," said Bloom. "That's how I approach everything. I've not felt sorry for myself for not being out there, but just trying to take advantage of everything that I can do while not playing."

It will only be a few months before Bloom can see if his year in training pays off.

Propaganda machine is getting fired up. I had almost forgotten the dude hasn't played in a full speed game in three years. I can see how this works: they'll put all their stock in Bloom to be the returner, then if it appears it isn't going to pan out, they'll put the "safe" guy back in there (Read: Mahe or some dude off the waiver wire).

Rome · January 17, 2007, 09:58:38 AM

Well, if Brian Baldinger says it, it must be true.

(Not saying he's wrong, btw.)

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 17, 2007, 10:10:03 AM

Quote from: ice grillin you on January 17, 2007, 08:42:57 AM
from the FWIW department....

apparently patterson is even worse than we all thought

baldinger was on wip saying how he studied the film from saturday and jahri evans absolutelty ate pattersons lunch saturday....jahri evans i think most of us remember was the kid from bloomsburg 4th round rookie this year...he also said that as bad as darwin walker is and as much criticism as he takes hes still a better player than patterson and has been all year

patterson baldinger says simply cant play

Team Patterson says, "At least we suck less than Bunkley. Holler."

Mad-Lad · January 17, 2007, 10:40:11 AM

"Donté did a nice job for us down the stretch," Reid said. (minimizing his contribution by complimenting him in the most minimalist way)

That's been Andy's catch phrase for any player who played well during his tenure in Philly. If Westbrook ran for 1000 yards and 50 touchdowns in one game he'd still get the same response. "Brian did a nice job out there today. Are there areas where he can improve? Yes." I don't think that has anything to do with him trying to let the fans down easy regarding Stalloworth not signing for the long haul. Everyone's reading WAY too much into a press conference. The season's over. We'll see what happens with the free agents when the time comes.

ice grillin you · January 17, 2007, 10:48:02 AM

then how do you explain this comment about aj feely...a friggin third string qb...

"I think A.J. could step in and do a heck of a job,"

Mad-Lad · January 17, 2007, 10:50:42 AM

who's to say he can't?

ice grillin you · January 17, 2007, 10:54:09 AM

my question is why is he raving about feely and he did the same with garcia at that press conference.....but is using as you say 'catch phrases' when it comes to stallworth....talking about his injury how the team is fine when hes in there and fine when he isnt...

PhillyPhanInDC · January 17, 2007, 11:07:56 AM

Quote from: ice grillin you on January 17, 2007, 10:54:09 AM
my question is why is he raving about feely and he did the same with garcia at that press conference.....but is using as you say 'catch phrases' when it comes to stallworth....talking about his injury how the team is fine when hes in there and fine when he isnt...

Simple answer? AR is a nazi. Feely is an aryan. Stallworth......not so much.

Mad-Lad · January 17, 2007, 11:10:11 AM

Two quick Google searches:

Quote from: Andy Reid Jan 07, 2007
Opening Comments: ...Guys hung in there and it was good to see David (Akers) get the winning kick there at the end. He was sure poise and did a nice job with it.

On the impact of bringing in Koy Detmer: "It's tough on all three of those guys. Jon (Dorenbos) is new with us and David (Akers) has kind of been the cog in there. He has been there a while, but the other guys worked it out and Koy (Detmer) did a nice job. That is the reason we brought him here, he's got great hands."

On the performance of quarterback Jeff Garcia: "He did a good job. He was off by a hair on a couple throws but he'll make those. That's going to happen. Give credit to them. They did a nice job on a couple of long balls, defended them.

On how Brian Westbrook was able to go around and through the Giants defense: "He did a nice job. He was very patient. He let things develop in front of him and hit it. We always talk about 'it's not speed to the hole, its speed through the hole' and he's developed a good feel for that over the years and you saw it today."

On whether he thinks the team is playing better now than when they played the Saints earlier in the season: "We were playing pretty good at that time. They did a heck of a job against us. They beat us. They did a real nice job against us."

Quote from: Andy Reid Sep 14, 2005
Opening remarks: "We look forward to the opportunity of playing the San Francisco 49ers. The players today were able to see just what kind of football team they are and how much they have improved. They have really done a nice job. [Head] coach [Mike] Nolan has done a heck of a job with that football team. They played their hearts out against the Rams and I know they will do the same when they come in here. Our football team will be prepared for that and ready to go."

If you're that concerned about the difference between 'nice job' and 'heck of a job', you're in for a long offseason.