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Thursday, March 29, 2007
12:58:00 PM EDT
Feeling Ecstatic
Hearing Texas: The Future is Promises
Your only future is promises
For so many years
Your only future is promises
I know you can make it if you try
Take the chance and make the move
But don't think that I will approve...
Greetings from your humble Brewmaster! To say it’s been exciting times in the Eagles nest this off season is a vast understatement. What your Bierman has found incredible is the number of Eagles fans expressing critical comments about the team’s moves the last few weeks.
Yes, Jeff Garcia moving on to Tampa is saddening. On surface, the move seems to illustrate the team appears ungrateful for a player’s performance during the previous year. I, for one, don’t believe there is a single individual in the Eagles organization who fails to appreciate the significance of Garcia’s stretch run in 2006. Alas, 2006 is now in the past, and the team is doing what it needs to improve.
The departures of Donte’ Stallworth, Michael Lewis and Shawn Barber are also commented on frequently, especially that of Stallworth. All fans seem to agree Stallworth was a great fit in Philly, both on the field and in the locker room. The facts of the situation are that Donte’ did only have 38 receptions for the season and missed four games due to injury. A more thorough inspection of the 2006 stats reveal that in the four games Stallworth missed, the offense had better numbers in all aspect except yards per catch without him in the lineup.
Without a doubt, I would have been overjoyed to keep Donte’ in the nest… at the right price. Personal avarice has me questioning if Drew Rosenhaus actually gave the Eagles management a price to work with. Given the numbers on Stallworth’s new contract with New England, the deal seems to be in line with what the organization would have paid. Be that as it may, bon voyage Donte’ and best of luck to you with the Patriots.
That said, it’s time to look at the additions the Eagles have made, and their potential effect on the 2007 season. Thus far, the Eagles have re-signed Quintin Mikell, Juqua Thomas, William James and Correll Buckhalter. A.J. Feeley’s contract was extended for four years. Bethel Johnson, Kevin Curtis and Montea Reagor have been signed as free agents. Takeo Spikes and Kelly Holcomb have been acquired via trade for Darwin Walker and a draft pick in 2008.
Each of these moves addressed a need in the Eagles lineup.
The four familiar faces add depth and bring a solid foundation of the Eagles system back to the field.
Feeley is not a world-beater, but he does perform well in the Eagles offense.
Johnson has speed to spare, and provides a level of insurance should Jeremy Bloom not pan out as is hoped for.
Curtis was a No. 3 guy in St. Louis, but who wouldn’t be on the same roster with Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt?
Reagor brings a high-energy motor and a wealth of NFL experience to help mentor the young Eagles defensive tackles.
Holcomb has 11 years in the league, gives the Eagles a very solid third option at QB, and also sets the team up for a potential draft-day move.
Spikes, while coming off an Achilles injury, is a sideline to sideline player when healthy, provides an insurance policy for Chris Gocong’s development, and quite possibly fills the team’s largest need.
Each of the moves does solidify the roster on paper, and shows that the Eagles management is aware of the team’s needs and weaknesses, and is willing to make the adjustments to correct them.
Also, the Eagles will be heading into the draft next month with the ability to focus on one need on this team; the defensive secondary. By all reports, the deepest area in this year’s college talent pool is in defensive backs, and the Eagles can solidify their defense for the long term in April.
But, in this writer’s eye, there is an aspect of all the players involved which is almost more valuable then the needs they fill. To a man, each of the re-signed players, and each acquisition believes what Takeo Spikes so aptly expressed in his press conference. When they heard Philadelphia was interested in them, “It was like a dream come true.”
They all understand the concept of “team” and desire to be on one team. Our team: The Power of One!
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12:58:00 PM EDT
Feeling Ecstatic
Hearing Texas: The Future is Promises
…and Into the Power of One: Part 1
For so many years
Your only future is promises
I know you can make it if you try
Take the chance and make the move
But don't think that I will approve...
Greetings from your humble Brewmaster! To say it’s been exciting times in the Eagles nest this off season is a vast understatement. What your Bierman has found incredible is the number of Eagles fans expressing critical comments about the team’s moves the last few weeks.
Yes, Jeff Garcia moving on to Tampa is saddening. On surface, the move seems to illustrate the team appears ungrateful for a player’s performance during the previous year. I, for one, don’t believe there is a single individual in the Eagles organization who fails to appreciate the significance of Garcia’s stretch run in 2006. Alas, 2006 is now in the past, and the team is doing what it needs to improve.
The departures of Donte’ Stallworth, Michael Lewis and Shawn Barber are also commented on frequently, especially that of Stallworth. All fans seem to agree Stallworth was a great fit in Philly, both on the field and in the locker room. The facts of the situation are that Donte’ did only have 38 receptions for the season and missed four games due to injury. A more thorough inspection of the 2006 stats reveal that in the four games Stallworth missed, the offense had better numbers in all aspect except yards per catch without him in the lineup.
Without a doubt, I would have been overjoyed to keep Donte’ in the nest… at the right price. Personal avarice has me questioning if Drew Rosenhaus actually gave the Eagles management a price to work with. Given the numbers on Stallworth’s new contract with New England, the deal seems to be in line with what the organization would have paid. Be that as it may, bon voyage Donte’ and best of luck to you with the Patriots.
That said, it’s time to look at the additions the Eagles have made, and their potential effect on the 2007 season. Thus far, the Eagles have re-signed Quintin Mikell, Juqua Thomas, William James and Correll Buckhalter. A.J. Feeley’s contract was extended for four years. Bethel Johnson, Kevin Curtis and Montea Reagor have been signed as free agents. Takeo Spikes and Kelly Holcomb have been acquired via trade for Darwin Walker and a draft pick in 2008.
Each of these moves addressed a need in the Eagles lineup.
The four familiar faces add depth and bring a solid foundation of the Eagles system back to the field.
Feeley is not a world-beater, but he does perform well in the Eagles offense.
Johnson has speed to spare, and provides a level of insurance should Jeremy Bloom not pan out as is hoped for.
Curtis was a No. 3 guy in St. Louis, but who wouldn’t be on the same roster with Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt?
Reagor brings a high-energy motor and a wealth of NFL experience to help mentor the young Eagles defensive tackles.
Holcomb has 11 years in the league, gives the Eagles a very solid third option at QB, and also sets the team up for a potential draft-day move.
Spikes, while coming off an Achilles injury, is a sideline to sideline player when healthy, provides an insurance policy for Chris Gocong’s development, and quite possibly fills the team’s largest need.
Each of the moves does solidify the roster on paper, and shows that the Eagles management is aware of the team’s needs and weaknesses, and is willing to make the adjustments to correct them.
Also, the Eagles will be heading into the draft next month with the ability to focus on one need on this team; the defensive secondary. By all reports, the deepest area in this year’s college talent pool is in defensive backs, and the Eagles can solidify their defense for the long term in April.
But, in this writer’s eye, there is an aspect of all the players involved which is almost more valuable then the needs they fill. To a man, each of the re-signed players, and each acquisition believes what Takeo Spikes so aptly expressed in his press conference. When they heard Philadelphia was interested in them, “It was like a dream come true.”
They all understand the concept of “team” and desire to be on one team. Our team: The Power of One!
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hey mo,i see nothing to get excited about. i give the eagles a half of a piece sign,
for letting garcia go. it would have been nice to keep stallworth. curtis is another #2. -
If I were Takeo Spikes, I'd have my name changed to "TKO."
11/22/07 9:35 AM