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Running NFL Preseason Thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Herbert Anchovy, Feb 17, 2011.

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  1. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    You're talking about such an intangible here. They went out and got good football players. Where does that translate into desperation? I've heard that before, and have never gotten it.
     
    jr/shotglass, Jul 31, 2011
    #565
  2. YGBFKM

    YGBFKM Guest

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    The Eagles should have followed the Bears' strategy of stockpiling former top-10 picks who sucked. Brings a whole new meaning to Super Bowl or bust.
     
    YGBFKM, Jul 31, 2011
    #566
  3. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Asomugha to the Eagles definitely came out of thin air. Supposedly he didn't even know they were in until the last minute. Still, the coverage and speculation looks foolish for not having the team that eventually got him until after the deal was done.

    Not the same with Burress. I've heard talk of Burress to the Jets for over a week. The last day or so focused on the Giants and Steelers, but that makes sense since he met with the Giants Friday and Steelers Saturday.
     
    outofplace, Jul 31, 2011
    #567
  4. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Asomugha is a no-brainer and they didn't have to overpay to get him.

    I don't have a problem with a team going all-in to win the Super Bowl. To drop $50 million on guys like Jenkins and Babin is just stupid though. Both of these guys are over 30 and I know Jenkins is coming off an injury.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 31, 2011
    #568
  5. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    It's interesting to see which teams always seem to leak information to the national guys. It's usually teams like the Vikings, Jets and Cowboys and you rarely hear anything out of Philly, Pittsburgh, New England and Green Bay.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 31, 2011
    #569
  6. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    This will be the second time in just a few years that the Eagles have run off a Pro Bowl DB. I'm assuming Assante Samuel will be dealt soon.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 31, 2011
    #570
  7. melock

    melock Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    I'm with you here. The Eagles needed an upgrade at DE, mostly to help Trent Cole out, and Babin had the best season of his career under DL coach Jim Washburn last year in Tenn. Philly also needed to address the DT, especially one who can get a push on passing downs. They traded Bunkley, who was a failure as a high first-round pick and would have made close to what they're paying Jenkins this season. Don't really see the desperation some are portraying here.
     
    melock, Jul 31, 2011
    #571
  8. Liut

    Liut Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Nick Barnett to Buffalo to replace Paul Posluszny. I like Posluszny but were it not for the 49ers, Patrick Willis would've been a Bill. Damn.
     
    Liut, Jul 31, 2011
    #572
  9. Liut

    Liut Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Kreutz gone. Bears sign Chris Spencer to a two-year contract.

    Olin, it was a fun ride.
     
    Liut, Jul 31, 2011
    #573
  10. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    One of the best centers I've ever seen.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 31, 2011
    #574
  11. Liut

    Liut Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Agreed. He brought the mean. Tough SOB. Leader.
     
    Liut, Jul 31, 2011
    #575
  12. secretariat

    secretariat Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    The last three years or so, he was good for either a holding penalty or unnecessary roughness call per game. Past his prime.
     
    secretariat, Jul 31, 2011
    #576
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