The 2007 Offseason Thread

[Mad-Lad]

Eric Bieniemy

[SD_Eagle5]

Darnell Autry

[Father Demon]

Wilbert Montgomery.

Trump.

[Feva]

Ya think Herschel Walker's still in shape?

[Dillen]

Heckert was on Sirius Radio. He reported the Curtis thing so I am really assuming it's true. Also talked about backup RB, mentioned Dayne and Buckhalter. Said there could be a couple of potential trades for LBs.

[SD_Eagle5]

Heard that too Dillen. TATEs going wild for Vilma. I'd make that move assuming we don't give up our 1st.

[Seabiscuit36]

I'd give up the first and a Rayburn/Walker/Greggie 

[ice grillin you]

vilma for a first is a no brainer....dook is only 25

[Drunkmasterflex]

vilma for a first is a no brainer....dook is only 25

I make that trade right now. 

[Feva]

I'd give up a 1st for Vilma in a heartbeat... but I know the Eagles wouldn't.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

vilma for a first is a no brainer....dook is only 25

Yes.

[BigEd76]

WIP callers talk to Banner on Eskin's show

-- Middle of the pack for 2008 cap room and will continue to look at extending their young players
-- Curtis is a quick and very good fast route runner with excellent hands
-- Disagrees that the Eagles don't care about LBs because they took Gardner, McCoy, Gocong and Gaither, re-signed Trotter and signed Dhani 
-- Always looking to improve the defensive line but will be looking for Bunkley, Patterson and Cole to get better
-- Pointed out that the Eagles replaced their only missing starter with Curtis and only lost by 3 pts at New Orleans while missing 4 Pro Bowl players
-- Caller named Jeff about 1/3 into the clip decides to attack Banner and his philosophy and wants to know why they're so stubborn and won't change despite spending tons of money and coming up short all the time.  Banner tries to be nice and the guy continues to attack.  Good stuff.
-- On roster continuity, says the Eagles lead the NFL in players re-signing players to 2nd and 3rd deals and points out that the Patriots will have about 7 new starters this year.  Eskin says the perception is that the Patriots are taking a shot while the Eagles aren't.  Banner disagrees and points out that the Patriots rarely spend in free agency and rarely re-sign their own players so this offseason is a rarity, then he points out that the Colts and Bears did almost nothing in free agency last year.
-- Says the Eagles aren't opposed to getting big name players (brings up Vincent, Fryar, Runyan, Kearse and TO) but have to be selective about it.
-- On Adalius Thomas and Joey Porter, says those guys can't fit into a 4-3 defense and other teams running 4-3 defenses agree.  Sometimes it's all about the scheme you're running and brings up Curtis vs. Stallworth and how some think Curtis will fit into the Eagles offense better.  "Right role for the right player"
-- Hopes to get a backup RB soon, whether it's Dayne, Buckhalter or someone else.  Moats will still be in the mix.  Says size doesn't matter and would rather have a "good back" than a "big back".  Says free agent RBs won't come here because they know their options will be limited because of Westbrook.  Dayne decision could be within 24 hours.
-- Wouldn't answer a question about another RB visiting (which seems to indicate that Brown or someone else is coming in)
-- Says Reid is doing great and thanked the people that sent cards and get well wishes

[Diomedes]

Says free agent RBs won't come here because they know their options will be limited because of Westbrook.

oh christ.  it's that simple, huh??

[Magical_Retard]

WIP callers talk to Banner on Eskin's show

-- Middle of the pack for 2008 cap room and will continue to look at extending their young players
-- Curtis is a quick and very good fast route runner with excellent hands
-- Disagrees that the Eagles don't care about LBs because they took Gardner, McCoy, Gocong and Gaither, re-signed Trotter and signed Dhani 
-- Always looking to improve the defensive line but will be looking for Bunkley, Patterson and Cole to get better
-- Pointed out that the Eagles replaced their only missing starter with Curtis and only lost by 3 pts at New Orleans while missing 4 Pro Bowl players
-- Caller named Jeff about 1/3 into the clip decides to attack Banner and his philosophy and wants to know why they're so stubborn and won't change despite spending tons of money and coming up short all the time.  Banner tries to be nice and the guy continues to attack.  Good stuff.
-- On roster continuity, says the Eagles lead the NFL in players re-signing players to 2nd and 3rd deals and points out that the Patriots will have about 7 new starters this year.  Eskin says the perception is that the Patriots are taking a shot while the Eagles aren't.  Banner disagrees and points out that the Patriots rarely spend in free agency and rarely re-sign their own players so this offseason is a rarity, then he points out that the Colts and Bears did almost nothing in free agency last year.
-- Says the Eagles aren't opposed to getting big name players (brings up Vincent, Fryar, Runyan, Kearse and TO) but have to be selective about it.
-- On Adalius Thomas and Joey Porter, says those guys can't fit into a 4-3 defense and other teams running 4-3 defenses agree.  Sometimes it's all about the scheme you're running and brings up Curtis vs. Stallworth and how some think Curtis will fit into the Eagles offense better.  "Right role for the right player"
-- Hopes to get a backup RB soon, whether it's Dayne, Buckhalter or someone else.  Moats will still be in the mix.  Says size doesn't matter and would rather have a "good back" than a "big back".  Says free agent RBs won't come here because they know their options will be limited because of Westbrook.  Dayne decision could be within 24 hours.
-- Wouldn't answer a question about another RB visiting (which seems to indicate that Brown or someone else is coming in)
-- Says Reid is doing great and thanked the people that sent cards and get well wishes

oh god i really we do not sign dayne. i might be in the minority but i think if we actually handed the ball off to westbrook or buckhalter on 3rd and 1s they would have a better chance at that 1 yd than dayne.

[SD_Eagle5]

WIP callers talk to Banner on Eskin's show

-- Middle of the pack for 2008 cap room and will continue to look at extending their young players
-- Pointed out that the Eagles replaced their only missing starter with Curtis and only lost by 3 pts at New Orleans while missing 4 Pro Bowl players

Middle of the pack is fine considering there isn't many young players on the roster they'll want to sign to long term deals.

Was your second point a typo? McNabb, Kearse?

I heard part of the interview, he didn't sound as smug as he usually does.