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

[SD_Eagle5]

Cross Stallworth off the potential WR list, he signed with the Browns

[Sgt PSN]

Cross Stallworth off the potential WR list, he signed with the Browns

Didn't see that coming.  Nice way for Cleveland to help protect their investment in Anderson though.  Edwards and Stallworth is a pretty nice combo. 

I'm kind of glad too because the faster that the Stallworths, Javon Walkers and DJ Hacketts sign with other teams, the less time it gives the Eagles to grab one of them instead of making a solid effort for CJ, Roy or Fitz. 

[mussa]

Edwards, Stallworth, Kellen Winslow > Eagles WR's and TE's

[Eagaholic]

Eagles have a pretty good track record of being able to modify player's weight as needed. I think Cole came out around #240 and  Bunkley, Gocong and Andrews all lost about 10% of their weight during an off season.  Ironic when you look at the HC really.

Maybe the plan is for Juqua and Clemons to put on a few pounds and be able to stand up against the run as well a pass.

[QB Eagles]

I'm kind of glad too because the faster that the Stallworths, Javon Walkers and DJ Hacketts sign with other teams, the less time it gives the Eagles to grab one of them instead of making a solid effort for CJ, Roy or Fitz. 

Well, that's one way of looking at it. Another way would be to say that the signings reduce the ability of the Lions, Bengals, or Cardinals to get a decent replacement for the big loss of their star WR and make it less likely for them to trade.

If all the second tier guys get signed, I guess you could say it slightly increases the chances of the Eagles FO going after an elite WR. But in addition to that, it greatly increases the chances of them not addressing the WR position at all, at least until the draft.

[Eagaholic]

I'm kind of glad too because the faster that the Stallworths, Javon Walkers and DJ Hacketts sign with other teams, the less time it gives the Eagles to grab one of them instead of making a solid effort for CJ, Roy or Fitz. 

Well, that's one way of looking at it. Another way would be to say that the signings reduce the ability of the Lions, Bengals, or Cardinals to get a decent replacement for the big loss of their star WR and make it less likely for them to trade.

I'm not sure the Lions, Bengals, or Cardinals will look to replace. The Lions in particular are rumored to be open to trading Williams because they are already well stocked and want Calvin Johnson to emerge in William's place.

[Displaced]

Cross Stallworth off the potential WR list, he signed with the Browns

Didn't see that coming.  Nice way for Cleveland to help protect their investment in Anderson though.  Edwards and Stallworth is a pretty nice combo. 

I'm kind of glad too because the faster that the Stallworths, Javon Walkers and DJ Hacketts sign with other teams, the less time it gives the Eagles to grab one of them instead of making a solid effort for CJ, Roy or Fitz. 

Yeah and the faster the price for any of those guys goes up.

[Geowhizzer]

I'm kind of glad too because the faster that the Stallworths, Javon Walkers and DJ Hacketts sign with other teams, the less time it gives the Eagles to grab one of them instead of making a solid effort for CJ, Roy or Fitz. 

Well, that's one way of looking at it. Another way would be to say that the signings reduce the ability of the Lions, Bengals, or Cardinals to get a decent replacement for the big loss of their star WR and make it less likely for them to trade.

If all the second tier guys get signed, I guess you could say it slightly increases the chances of the Eagles FO going after an elite WR. But in addition to that, it greatly increases the chances of them not addressing the WR position at all, at least until the draft.

That's my fear as well.

[Magical_Retard]

berrian just signed with the vikings.

i bet this leads the eagles to drafting a WR in the 2nd or 3rd and claiming they have addressed the position as needed.

hopefully whoever they draft, be it WR, CB, or RB, can return punts.

[Sgt PSN]

I just hope that as these recievers go off the market, it makes the Eagles a little more desperate. 

[PhillyPhreak54]

Well, the Berrian deal has likely shot down any interest the Eagles may have had at bringing in a WR via FA or by trade where he will need a new deal soon.

Bernard Berrian got 6/42 with something like 16M guaranteed.

Whatcha think receivers who are actually any good like Fitz, WIlliams and Moss will want?

[mpmcgraw]

Mortenson says the Eagles are the team to look out for in the Moss sweeptakes the EMB has a convulsion.

[SD_Eagle5]

More on Moss and the Fitz rumor that just won't die:

Written by Garry Cobb     
Sunday, 02 March 2008 
I think the Eagles are continuing to work on the Larry Fitzgerald deal, but while they're working on it, wide receivers are being signed.  Donte Stallworth is no longer available because he just signed a deal with the Cleveland Browns,.
The Eagles must sign a top level wide receiver if they want to improve their offense.  A quality wide out would make the guys they already have in place,  much better.   The Birds have to make a move within a few days or they're going to find themselves without a seat when the music stops.

The Fitzgerald deal is defintiely their first option.  I don't know who the second option is but Randy Moss is on their some where.  Javon Walker is on that list. Bryant Johnson is probably on there as well.

Remember that this is a game of musical chairs and nobody want to get caught standing when the music stops. 

[SD_Eagle5]

Six Teams Are Interested In Sheppard       
Written by Garry Cobb     
Saturday, 01 March 2008 
Profootballtalk.com is reporting that there are six teams that have shown interest in acquiring the services of the Eagles backup left cornerback Lito Sheppard.  Those teams are the Texans, Saints, Buccaneers, Browns, Rams and Jets.
Personally I'm suspicious of this report because a lot of times the source of the story winds up being the agent of the player.  It's in the player and agent't interest to have a lot of teams interested in acquiring their services.

I also saw report about 10 teams being interested in former Packers and Broncos wide receiver Javon Walker.   10 teams doesn't sound like a true number.

Here's the story about Sheppard which was in Profootballtalk.com.

SEVERAL TEAMS INTERESTED IN SHEPPARD by Michael David Smith

It's only been 24 hours since the Philadelphia Eagles signed cornerback Asante Samuel, but they're already hearing from teams interested in trading for the cornerback Samuel replaced in the starting lineup.

A league source tells PFT that several teams are showing preliminary interest in trading for cornerback Lito Sheppard. Those teams include the Texans, Saints, Buccaneers, Browns, Rams and Jets.

A team can never have too many good cornerbacks, and the Eagles could choose to keep Sheppard, especially if they move right cornerback Sheldon Brown to safety. But given how much interest there is in Sheppard, it seems more likely that he'll be shipped elsewhere

[Geowhizzer]

Unfortunately, none of those teams are the Cardinals or Lions.