NFL Free Agency hours away..... Is your team ready???

[mikecobra95]

Well I am honestly a little bit in panic mode right now.....

As most fo you knwo I bleed Eagles green. As it sits right now they are set to lose a lot of Veteran players at midnight tonight....

Brian Dawkins
Tra Thomas
Correll Buckhalter
Sean Considine

I am simply astonished they have not signed Dawkins to a 1 or 2 year deal yet. Granted her is 36 years old now, he is STILL a Pro Bowl safety and without doubt the heart and soul of the Eagles. I can see letting him go if he was dropping off in productivity, but man he had an amazing year last year.

He better get signed in Philly, I'll leave it at that. The rest, I can see leaving, but man the Eagles ahve some work to do on the O line and RB. They do have 2 First round picks though and PLENTY of cap room. Trade ammo and money is a good thing.

How do the Boys look? I am pretty much up to date on them, but am obviously not an avid follower. I don't think they have too much cap room so I am not sure what they can do.

Lots of big names hit the open market yesterday. Coles, Galloway, Brooks, Lewis, TJ Housh, Ward are all going to be out there.....

[Big Studly]

seems like there are a lot of receivers that are going to be on the market....I think the Cowboys should look at one or two. Not to replace Owens, but to replace that spare Patrick Crayton, or that underachiever Roy Williams. We need a #2 to step up this year since Owens production is down, and Williams is not the answer.

[KOZMO]

I'd be surprised too if they didnt sign Dawkins. In my eyes, seems to me like he is their team leader and not McNabb.

As far as the boy's... Last I heard I think they had good amount of cap room, but was working on a few contracts like Ware, Newman and some others.

[ITSSlow]

seems like there are a lot of receivers that are going to be on the market....I think the Cowboys should look at one or two. Not to replace Owens, but to replace that spare Patrick Crayton, or that underachiever Roy Williams. We need a #2 to step up this year since Owens production is down, and Williams is not the answer.

your crazy if you think Roy williams isnt someone we need.. just because they werent able to get him involved in the offense doesnt mean he isnt a good player

[elzoro]

Is Ray Lewis still looking at Dallas?

[mikecobra95]

I'd be surprised too if they didnt sign Dawkins. In my eyes, seems to me like he is their team leader and not McNabb.

As far as the boy's... Last I heard I think they had good amount of cap room, but was working on a few contracts like Ware, Newman and some others.

That is a VERY true statement. The Eagles organization is know for not signing players in their 30's to contract extensions.

This isn't just any player though. Dawkins may have lost a step in coverage but he is still a FORCE in the game. He had an All Pro year at the age of 35-36 this year. He won defensive player of the month once this past season and played well all season. He almost single handedly beat the Steelers in week 3 and took over in thier late season run.

He is their heart and Soul, and if he can play a season or 2 more he should be signed with no questions asked.

If he plays for another team I don't think I will ever fogive the Eagles for it. He is the most beloved figure in Philly and most importantly he can still play. Let him stay an Eagle his whole career and give him a chance or 2 more at that Super Bowl. He deserves to win it in Philly.......

[mikecobra95]

Is Ray Lewis still looking at Dallas?

They can't afford him according to ESPN....... I see Lewis on the Jets.....

[elzoro]

They can't afford him according to ESPN....... I see Lewis on the Jets.....

Bummer. I really wanted him.

[mikecobra95]

Bummer. I really wanted him.

I am no Cowboys expert but I believe that's what I heard them saying. Let some Boys experts chime in on that one......

[Big Studly]

your crazy if you think Roy williams isnt someone we need.. just because they werent able to get him involved in the offense doesnt mean he isnt a good player

give me a break...one 1000 yard season, never double digit TD's and mainly grabs around 50-60 catches a year. That is NOT a #1 receiver, I don't care if you were on the Lions or not. Hell, he wasn't even the #1 guy in Detroit. If he is the go to guy on the Cowboys, they are in trouble. Even Signing Houshmandzadeh would be an upgrade from Williams.

[regaltip]

I thought Newman had a new contract about 2 years ago?

Roy Williams is a good rec'ver, but I would look at getting another solid rec'ver to help out. TO cries too much and I'm not sure if he will be on board with it.

I would trade Roy Willams Safety he can cover nor hit like he used to.

[ITSSlow]

give me a break...one 1000 yard season, never double digit TD's and mainly grabs around 50-60 catches a year. That is NOT a #1 receiver, I don't care if you were on the Lions or not. Hell, he wasn't even the #1 guy in Detroit. If he is the go to guy on the Cowboys, they are in trouble. Even Signing Houshmandzadeh would be an upgrade from Williams.

look at the shitty QB's and offensive game plans that they have had over the years. i dont care if its jerry rice out there you arent gonna have stellar numbers with that personnel

[Big Studly]

look at the shitty QB's and offensive game plans that they have had over the years. i dont care if its jerry rice out there you arent gonna have stellar numbers with that personnel

So explain Calvin Johnson's 1300 yards and 12 TD's in a 0-16 season

[bcoop]

So explain Calvin Johnson's 1300 yards and 12 TD's in a 0-16 season




Simple. Once Roy was gone, they had noone else to throw the ball to!

[bcoop]

As far as the boy's... Last I heard I think they had good amount of cap room, but was working on a few contracts like Ware, Newman and some others.




No they don't. They're having trouble just getting Demarcus signed.

[Big Studly]

Simple. Once Roy was gone, they had noone else to throw the ball to!

yea, those 17 receptions for 232 yards over 4 games was really putting a dent in calvin johnsons numbers...as in 7 for 107 and 6 for 129 to start the season vs. Roy's 1 for 20 and 1 for 6.

Did I mention when Roy was the only one there, he never had that many TD's or yards?

[LannyN9NE]

I would trade Roy Willams Safety he can cover nor hit like he used to.

I agree. They could cut him loose and in doing so oculd either replace thru the draft or go after a guy like Jim Lehnard.

[regaltip]

We need a SS that can cover. I really don't care about the hitting... In regards to Ray Lewis that guy is a beast at LB, but we don't need him. He wants way too much money. Also Bradie James has a great year! Chris Canty is the other player we need to lock up or Jay Ratclif.

[IDAjeff]

i havnt read any post in here yet but GO BRONCOS & SAINTS!!!!

i hope them cowboys are ready to lose there first game of the season at the new stadium to the new orleans saints

[bcoop]

i havnt read any post in here yet but GO BRONCOS & SAINTS!!!!

i hope them cowboys are ready to lose there first game of the season at the new stadium to the new orleans saints



LOL @ losing to the Aints. Keep wishing.

[bcoop]

As far as I'm concerned, they need to look to pick up a WR, QB, DE, Safety, and CB.


I'd be ok with them cutting a deal with Dre Bly to cover the CB position.

As far as safety, I have no idea. Word has it, that they are moving Roy Williams to LB.

QB - I don't care, as long as it's not Vick, and it's someone that will push Romo to do better.

DE - Don't know who will be available, but we need another lights out DE. That's why Pittsburgh's D has done so well. They've got those physical, forceful DEs. Greg Ellis just can't cut it anymore. That said, he'd do a hell of a lot better if the fucking dumbasses quit making him drop back in to coverage, rather than contain and pursue the QB. But, he screamed about it all year last year, and they never did anything. Due to that, I don't see the scheme changing, thus Ellis needs to go as soon as they find a replacement.

The rest of the needs, can be covered in the draft. I'd even be ok with a backup QB coming out of the draft, as opposed to FA. We need a vet a CB to help these young guys we drafted progress. I'd prefer at vet at DE, as well.

[IDAjeff]

LOL @ losing to the Aints. Keep wishing.

what happened last time we played? we lost by like 40 pts:smashfreakB:

[IDAjeff]

i do agree with you though dre bly would be a good fit in dallas i think

[bcoop]

what happened last time we played? we lost by like 40 pts:smashfreakB:

What's this we shit? You got a mouse in your pocket?

[Txstang1]

i havnt read any post in here yet but GO BRONCOS & SAINTS!!!!

i hope them cowboys are ready to lose there first game of the season at the new stadium to the new orleans saintsPut the crack pipe down.

[IDAjeff]

lmao too bad im right on this one haha cowboys let reggie bush run all over em weavin in and out of people makin that stiff cowboys D look terrible


why dont you put that crack pipe down and accept reality

edit: oh and drew brees also hes just insane with it

http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/benjaman1/2006/12/11/Saints_vs_Cowboys_What_a_blow_out

what a blow out lmao

[LannyN9NE]

As far as I'm concerned, they need to look to pick up a WR, QB, DE, Safety, and CB.


I'd be ok with them cutting a deal with Dre Bly to cover the CB position.

As far as safety, I have no idea. Word has it, that they are moving Roy Williams to LB.

QB - I don't care, as long as it's not Vick, and it's someone that will push Romo to do better.

DE - Don't know who will be available, but we need another lights out DE. That's why Pittsburgh's D has done so well. They've got those physical, forceful DEs. Greg Ellis just can't cut it anymore. That said, he'd do a hell of a lot better if the fucking dumbasses quit making him drop back in to coverage, rather than contain and pursue the QB. But, he screamed about it all year last year, and they never did anything. Due to that, I don't see the scheme changing, thus Ellis needs to go as soon as they find a replacement.

The rest of the needs, can be covered in the draft. I'd even be ok with a backup QB coming out of the draft, as opposed to FA. We need a vet a CB to help these young guys we drafted progress. I'd prefer at vet at DE, as well.

That is why I think looking at Jim Lehnard would be a good idea for the Cowboys. He is athletic and is more of a coverage safety. Granted a lot of guys look good next to Ed Reed but after watching a few Ravens games this year this guy seems legit.

[LannyN9NE]

LOL @ losing to the Aints. Keep wishing.

They have a more explosive offense but are less capable on d. Really it is a toss up.

[LannyN9NE]

lmao too bad im right on this one haha cowboys let reggie bush run all over em weavin in and out of people makin that stiff cowboys D look terrible


why dont you put that crack pipe down and accept reality

edit: oh and drew brees also hes just insane with it

http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/benjaman1/2006/12/11/Saints_vs_Cowboys_What_a_blow_out

what a blow out lmao

Looking at a game from 2 years ago is a weak argument man. Look at the turnover on the rosters and try to explain how they are even close to the same teams.

[bcoop]

They have a more explosive offense but are less capable on d. Really it is a toss up.

I'm just saying, they sucked it up last year. Yes, they had some key injuries, but excuses don't fly around here. NO looked fucking pathetic last season. More pathetic than my Cowboys did, IMO.

[Txstang1]

lmao too bad im right on this one haha cowboys let reggie bush run all over em weavin in and out of people makin that stiff cowboys D look terrible


why dont you put that crack pipe down and accept reality

edit: oh and drew brees also hes just insane with it

http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/benjaman1/2006/12/11/Saints_vs_Cowboys_What_a_blow_out

what a blow out lmaoSince when is 3 seasons ago reality?

[IDAjeff]

hey at least the aints didnt ever get blown out really last season unlike them boys who got blown out how many times?

at least we held a perfect record at home

[Big Studly]

hey at least the aints didnt ever get blown out really last season unlike them boys who got blown out how many times?

at least we held a perfect record at home

well, that is worth a big bag of nothing

[IDAjeff]

your right but back to the topic them aints are about to whoop up on dallas in the 1st game of the season...

[staticX]

lmao too bad im right on this one haha cowboys let reggie bush run all over em weavin in and out of people makin that stiff cowboys D look terrible


why dont you put that crack pipe down and accept reality

edit: oh and drew brees also hes just insane with it

http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/benjaman1/2006/12/11/Saints_vs_Cowboys_What_a_blow_out

what a blow out lmao

Wow good for you, you rooted for a team that beat the Cowboys pretty good back in the 06 season...you want your cookie now? Granted it might be a little old by now

[IDAjeff]

Wow good for you, you rooted for a team that beat the Cowboys pretty good back in the 06 season...you want your cookie now? Granted it might be a little old by now

i was only going by the last time the two teams met.... if i go back a game further the saints won that also

[staticX]

i was only going by the last time the two teams met.... if i go back a game further the saints won that also


Well I guess we can say just like many teams, there defining moment was when they beat the Cowboys, and since the Saints have yet to win a Super Bowl ever this is all they can hang there hat on...beating the Cowboys

What do the Eagles and Saints have in common...have a dusty superbowl case and go into mass hysteria when they beat the boys

[regaltip]

Plus that's not the same Saints team that will be playing.

[IDAjeff]

lmao good one staticX.....too bad the cowboys cant win a single PLAYOFF game good luck with another ring. Saints on the other hand first year with drew brees made it to the NFC Championship thats more then what i can say about them boys over the last decade

[regaltip]

Rumors about Roy Williams (S) being traded. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/022709dnspocowdate.396b673.html

[bcoop]

Rumors about Roy Williams (S) being traded. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/022709dnspocowdate.396b673.html



Yeah, that was all over the news last night. I wonder what happened to him moving to LB. I guess they either decided he can't put on the necessary weight, or they are going to pursue Ray Lewis, which would make Roy useless at LB.

[regaltip]

Well we all know he is useless at Safety so I guess it's time to move on.

[Big Studly]

as much as I was a huge Roy fan when he was wearing the Chrimson and Cream, and was pulling for him to turn it around...I think it is pretty obvious after last season that he is a non-impact player on defense now, and moving him is probably a viable option...assuming you could get someone in return for him. If not, he might be good as the middle man in a nickel defense.

[mikecobra95]

Dawkins on the way to Dever to meet with the Broncos.......

That is some fraggerknockle bullshit. He better just be getting ammo to bring back to Philly.......

I can't really express how mad this is making me right now.....

[ITSSlow]

Bart Scott to the Jets
Albert haynesworth to the skins
kellen winslow to the buccaneers

[regaltip]

Albert Haynesworth isn't worth the money, but it's what Foreskins do best.

[bcoop]

Albert Haynesworth isn't worth the money, but it's what Foreskins do best.



I don't know, man. I don't care for him, because of the Gurode incident; but he's a beast.

Washington shelled out some fuckin cash yesterday, between him and Hall.

[Kenny_Stang]

Dawkins signs with Denver per www.kffl.com

Broncos | Dawkins signed
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:17 -0800

David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Denver Broncos have signed free-agent FS Brian Dawkins (Eagles), according to a source. Dawkins is expected to be introduced at a press conference Saturday, Feb. 28.

[mikecobra95]

I just saw that and no joke threw up. I'm disgusted with the Eagles if this is in deed true.....

[ITSSlow]

Dawkins signs with Denver per www.kffl.com

oh my god i cant believe they let that happen :smashfreakB:

[mikecobra95]

At least I can still hold off a little bit of hope here.........



DAWKINS NOT DONE IN DENVER
Posted by Mike Florio: Friday, February 27, 2009 7:08 PM
Contrary to reports linking free-agent Eagles safety Brian Dawkins to the Denver Broncos, Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the deal "definitely" isn't done.

"He's in the air, on plane, not even in Denver yet," Schefter says.

Earlier in the day, David White of the San Francisco Chronicle reported that an agreement was reached.

[Sean88gt]

I just saw that and no joke threw up. I'm disgusted with the Eagles if this is in deed true.....

He recognizes a team that is on its way up.

Woohoo!:party:

[Sean88gt]

I'm surprised that NE sent Vrabel to KC.

[Yellowstang]

I'm surprised that NE sent Vrabel to KC.


There is talk of a deal giving NE their number 1 pick (3rd pick) for Cassell too, plus a later round pick.

Remember, Scott Pioli is in KC, he was in NE for years...


Fox 4 News as well as Sirius NFL Radio said Dawkins signed in Denver! Good news for Cowboy fans, and us Denver fans!

[Sean88gt]

I'll give Cutler another year before I'm calling for a replacement. They should have considered Cassell.

[mikecobra95]

Reports are out there now saying the Eagles are sending Lito Shepard to the Jets. Not sure the compensation yet..........

Jets Defense is getting good.......

[Grant]

Denver signed Dawkins. Crazy that they signed him for that long..

[regaltip]

Dawkins signed for 5 years that was way too long of a contract!

[Slowhand]

Dawkins signed for 5 years that was way too long of a contract!

He's not playing for the Eagles anymore, so I'm not worried about his contract length. It's great to see a good player leave a classless team and then get to watch the fans of the classless team mourn the loss of said player.

[mikecobra95]

He's not playing for the Eagles anymore, so I'm not worried about his contract length. It's great to see a good player leave a classless team and then get to watch the fans of the classless team mourn the loss of said player.

I won't even respond to that ignorance......

Dawkins leaving is a huge blow to the Eagles. Not only was he still making big plays, he was the emotional LEADER of the team. His leasership will be missed more than his ability I am sure.

What really pisses me off as a die hard fan is that he could still play! Let him finish his career as an Eagle. The Eagles did have a 2 year deal on the table for Dawkins, but apparently the bigger contract moved him outta town.

I am actually kind of surprised at that from Dawkins. He was very loyal to Philly and I thought a 2 year deal was very fair compensation seeing as he'll be 36 next season. Another sad story of a player who should have stayed iwth his team to retire.

Dawkins is my favorite Eagles of all time, most likely always will be. I am disappointed in my team for allowing this, but it's the NFL, it's time to fucking move on. Eagles are thin at Safety after losing Considine to the Jags as well.

Oh well, Fuck I'm pissed off..........

[Slowhand]

I won't even respond to that ignorance

Agreed. Cheering when Irvin broke his neck=Classier than a Canadian Tuxedo.

[mikecobra95]

Agreed. Cheering when Irvin broke his neck=Classier than a Canadian Tuxedo.

Give me a fucking break man. He was a hated rival and when it happened live no one knew how serious the injury was. If Romo got knocked the fuck out I'd be cheering loud and proud. If he was seriously hurt though I'd wish him nothing but getting bettter. No one should wish a serious injury on anyone, end of story.

Just cause half a stadium cheered an injury doesn't justify grouping all fans in that category.

Sooooooooo. I'm still livid that Dawkins is gone. Hope Demps is ready to step up in Philly......

On a side note Denver visits Philly next season..... LOL

[Grant]

I'm an eagles-homer and I'm pretty much OK with this move. I know we'll suffer some morale, but paying that much for a 36 year old safety is just ridiculous. I think Demp's will be OK, he's got the speed/talent to make up for a lot of the dumb choices he'll make.

[Vertnut]

Agreed. Cheering when Irvin broke his neck=Classier than a Canadian Tuxedo.

Throwing batteries and booing Santa Claus. Filthadelphia is a shit-hole. One thing I do remember was Harold Carmicheal trying to break a TD receiving record, and Dennis Thurmond decleated his ass, and knocked him out for the last couple of games. I'm thinking it was 1979?

[Yellowstang]

Matt Cassel to KC, it's official. Poor guy, they have no O line, he's gonna get killed.

[Sean88gt]

I'm an eagles-homer and I'm pretty much OK with this move. I know we'll suffer some morale, but paying that much for a 36 year old safety is just ridiculous. I think Demp's will be OK, he's got the speed/talent to make up for a lot of the dumb choices he'll make.

For Denver they needed a proven leader on D. Lynch filled that role and was released. Those intangibles become pretty damn tangible when you get rolled to the tune of 448 pts because you the only leaders you have left are injured.

[milk]

I won't even respond to that ignorance......

Dawkins leaving is a huge blow to the Eagles. Not only was he still making big plays, he was the emotional LEADER of the team. His leasership will be missed more than his ability I am sure.

What really pisses me off as a die hard fan is that he could still play! Let him finish his career as an Eagle. The Eagles did have a 2 year deal on the table for Dawkins, but apparently the bigger contract moved him outta town.

I am actually kind of surprised at that from Dawkins. He was very loyal to Philly and I thought a 2 year deal was very fair compensation seeing as he'll be 36 next season. Another sad story of a player who should have stayed iwth his team to retire.

Dawkins is my favorite Eagles of all time, most likely always will be. I am disappointed in my team for allowing this, but it's the NFL, it's time to fucking move on. Eagles are thin at Safety after losing Considine to the Jags as well.

Oh well, Fuck I'm pissed off..........




CAN YOU BLAME HIM. He wants the chance to win a Superbowl. That will never happen in Philly anytime soon.

MILK

[mikecobra95]

CAN YOU BLAME HIM. He wants the chance to win a Superbowl. That will never happen in Philly anytime soon.

MILK

Wel the Eagles were a few minutes from the super bowl win against New England, and they almost made it back last year. I'd say he has a better chance in Philly than Denver;)