Samuel apparently IS at the Novacare complex...aka Free Agent thread

[Diomedes]

Because he's just a cornerback, not a group psychologist, team coach, or any other kind of authority on the subject?

[BigEd76]

so.....separate thread for Clemons or no?

[SD_Eagle5]

Ed any idea on years or salary numbers for Clemons? We all had a ballpark estimate with Samuel but I have no idea what kind of deal a guy like Clemons would get.

[Dillen]

Is he in or no? A friend of mine told me how he's listed on ESPN as an Eagle on their free agency list but I haven't seen anything else.

[Diomedes]

so.....separate thread for Clemons or no?

yeah, seperate thread

[SD_Eagle5]

Is he in or no? A friend of mine told me how he's listed on ESPN as an Eagle on their free agency list but I haven't seen anything else.

3:30 PC but it looks to be a done deal

[BigEd76]

Haven't seen any numbers on it yet but I doubt it's a huge deal

[TexasEagle]

Is he in or no? A friend of mine told me how he's listed on ESPN as an Eagle on their free agency list but I haven't seen anything else.

He's been listed there since at least 8 am central time.

[phillymic2000]

First time I've seen this in writing, from nfl.com:

Eagles open to dealing Sheppard
The Eagles have received phone calls on Lito Sheppard and they're open to dealing the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback. The team's acquisition of Asante Samuel is the reason why they can listen to offers for Sheppard.

The Eagles could be concerned about Sheppard's injury history as he started only 11 games last season and recorded only two interceptions. Philadelphia finished with just 11 interceptions last season, tied for last in the NFL.
-- Adam Schefter

The Eagles also will meet with defensive end Chris Clemons on Saturday. Clemons, 26, registered a career-high eight sacks for the Raiders in 2007, tying him with Derrick Burgess for the team lead. Clemons was originally signed as a rookie free agent linebacker by Washington in 2003 and recorded five sacks in 20 games for the taterskins from 2004-05

[Drunkmasterflex]

I would be curious to see what they could get for him given his injury history.  I like any other Eagles fan would love to see him traded for Williams, I just don't really see that as likely.  It would seem that a draft pick would be more likely. 

As far as Javon Walker goes, I know he was hurt again last year for half the season.  I don't know how serious his injury was, but following his ACL he posted 69 catches for just over 1000yds and 8tds. 

[Sgt PSN]

Well why wouldn't they ask Asante's opinion on what he thinks of Moss' character?  Seems only logical.

Of course it does.  But here's what the article said:

The wild card in all of this is Samuel.  He's in a position to greatly influence the Eagles, one way or the other, on the value of Moss.  Samuel was with the Pats for four seasons before Moss, so he's in a great position to provide the powers-that-be with the inside look at the "before" and the "after".

Greatly influence the Eagles?  He's in no better position to influence the Eagles as McNabb, Dawkins, Westbrook or any other star player that's been here for 5+ years.  He's a new addition and hasn't even had a chance to put his name on his locker or meet the rest of the team.  How the hell is he going to be some sort of great influence on personnel decisions?

They can ask him questions about Moss.  But I seriously doubt that Samuel would be the one to actually sell them on bringing him in.  If they were to actually ask him about Moss, it's because they've pretty much made up their minds already.  

I thought it was some shoddy writing to word it that way.  It's only purpose is to stir up rumors about the Eagles wanting Moss so they have something else to write about for the next few days.  

[Eagaholic]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3272128

Source: NFC East teams among those showing interest in Walker
By Michael Smith
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: March 1, 2008, 12:30 PM ET
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While the Randy Moss free agency watch continues, more than a third of the league has its eye on Javon Walker.

At least 10 teams have been in contact with the agent for the wide receiver who was released Friday by the Denver Broncos, including all four NFC East clubs, according to a source.

The 49ers, Bills, Bucs, Panthers, Raiders and Vikings also have reached out to agent Kennard McGuire regarding Walker. No visits had been scheduled as of early Saturday.

The Cowboys and Eagles have a couple connections working in their favor in pursuit of Walker. Dallas receivers coach Ray Sherman coached Walker in Green Bay. Walker is friends with Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and the two have been training together in Arizona for several weeks.

Among the others teams showing interest, Walker is said to be intrigued by the prospect of playing in Mike Martz and Jon Gruden directed offenses in San Francisco and Tampa, respectively.

That's right, I forgot Walker gave the boot to Rosenhaus a couple of years ago. His career seemed to take a downturn after hiring him. Probably makes things more possible the Eagles might go after him if they had the interest.

[Dillen]

Clemons got a 5 year deal. Financial terms weren't given yet.

[SD_Eagle5]

Clemons got a 5 year deal. Financial terms weren't given yet.

Just saw that on pe.com, really like to see what they gave him

[Magical_Retard]

im not sure if im supposed to be excited about the clemons signing. another undersized speed rusher who im afraid will disappear down the stretch. besides he has had just one good season.

but i guess all that depends on what they bring in him for. im assuming clemons, thomas, abimari will battle it out for the starting job. just hope one of them can generate enough of a rush to complement cole and provide a real threat.