Correll Buckhalter, Philadelphia Eagle, s'more

[MURP]

Dillon would have been nice, but has he said he is willing to take under a 100 carries and basically be a very minimal  part of an offense?  He doesnt come across as that type of player.   I dunno. 

He was apparently on the record as saying that coming to Philly to back up Westbrook was a scenario he'd be happy with.

interesting,  what do you mean by apparently? 

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I mean I don't have a link or any concrete evidence to back it up.  I think it was Schefter who said it.

[QB Eagles]

It's a fine signing, now the Birds just need a backup RB for the season after Buck gets injured in the preseason.

[The BIGSTUD]

Anyone think they still sign Dayne and go back to the 3-headed monster? They still have Moats, but I could see the Eagles dangling him as trade bait.

[QB Eagles]

Anyone think they still sign Dayne and go back to the 3-headed monster? They still have Moats, but I could see the Eagles dangling him as trade bait.

No. The current incarnation of the Eagles barely runs the ball enough to justify having 2 RBs get a touch in a game, let alone 3. Pretty sure the Eagles think they are set at RB with this signing. Not sure Dayne is any better than Moats, honestly.

[SD_Eagle5]

Anyone think they still sign Dayne and go back to the 3-headed monster? They still have Moats, but I could see the Eagles dangling him as trade bait.

No

I think they draft a RB and add him in the mix. We don't have Reno hogging up a RB roster spot any longer.

[The BIGSTUD]

Probably right. I definitely still think they go RB in the draft though. Leonard or Hunt if they fall to the Eagles in the right spot.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Dayne is a no way in hell, and I highly doubt they draft a RB any higher than the 3rd round.

[MDS]

I really hope they draft someone on day one.

[Feva]

Why?

RB is pretty far down the list of needs this team has.  Personally, at this point... I'd be kinda bothered if all three of the 1st day picks weren't spent on defense... unless an offensive guy unexpectedly fell to them who was too good to pass up.

[The BIGSTUD]

It depends on who is available. If in the 2nd round Hunt or Leonard are available, but also a defensive player they like also is then they probably take the defensive player. If not, then they probably take Leonard.

or maybe they trade back in the 2nd round for one.

[SD_Eagle5]

Why?

RB is pretty far down the list of needs this team has.  Personally, at this point... I'd be kinda bothered if all three of the 1st day picks weren't spent on defense... unless an offensive guy unexpectedly fell to them who was too good to pass up.

I agree with this, unless a RB they're in love with is there and too hard to pass up.

[GangGreen4Eva]

Well...I did hear that Dillon named the Eagles as a team he would consider playing for, but that was a few weeks back. Spud's also reported that the birds DID inquire about Dillon, and supposedly spoke with him or his agent.  Ron Dayne can stay unemployed for all I care. I'd MUCH rather have Buck back, then to have Dayne. The guy worked hard to lose weight, and now he only looks and plays like 245 lbs of chewed bubble gum, and not 270 lbs of it....Seriously, has there EVER been a bigger back that was more ineffective in short yardage and goal line situations???
  I think that the bird's thinking was that Buck knows the offense well, and he is a rather decent blocker on blitz pick up's....well, better than most of the available free agent backs....You willing to risk the entire season, and  D-Mac's health, to a FA RB who missed a blitz assignment??... I don't think the birds are either.

If Buck stays healthy, and that's a HUGE "IF", he is a very legit #2 RB. Would I have rather had Dillon over Buck.. yes, considering Buck's injury history...but that's really the only reason. Buck is still young in terms of playing time, and Dillon is some what on the decline. Chris Brown runs like a white dude, and looks stiff, with his upright running style....not the right fit here. I'm OK with this offense as it is now...Time to address the Defense! Mainly the LB and S positions. I'd love to upgrade at DT, but I guess asking for Robaire Smith to stuff the run, is asking too much. NO WAY they are going to get a DT via FA , so I won't even go there.. How about they suck it up and try to make a play for Lance Briggs?  Time to part with some draft pick's, Joe Banner.....GET LANCE BRIGGS in HERE!

[Dillen]

Chris Brown runs like a white dude, and looks stiff, with his upright running style....not the right fit here.

First of all, Brown runs hard.

Second, anyone know what "runs like a white dude" means? I'm sure igy's got this.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Second, anyone know what "runs like a white dude" means? I'm sure igy's got this.

Stiff, upright, unathletic, and not from the police.