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Cornelius Ingram invited next week for a private workout

EAGLE_MAN71 — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:27:42 -0000

Cornelius Ingram invited next week for a private workout

Cornelius Ingram, tight end prospect out of Florida, will perform a private workout for the Eagles next week.

Ingram impressed scouts at Florida’s pro day in Gainesville, running a 4.5 forty yard dash while measuring up at 6′4″ and 246 pounds. Ingram is coming off knee surgery.

According to Michael Dirocco of the Florida Times-Union, Ingram impressed many scouts with his workout and never dropped a pass.

Philadelphia Eagles owner joins billionaire club

EAGLE_MAN71 — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:32 -0000

Philadelphia Eagles owner joins billionaire club

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie wasn't able to raise a Super Bowl trophy last season, but he did find a different kind of pay dirt: Forbes' 2009 list of the world's billionaires

Jeffrey Lurie debuted on the Forbes list despite a tough economy in which even those who kept a ranking lost a ton.

thoughts anyone ?

everybody talks about TJ and BOLDIN what about- Devery Henderson it appears over at the saints...

EAGLE_MAN71 — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:32:20 -0000

everybody talks about TJ and BOLDIN
what about- Devery Henderson
it appears over at the saints SBN site they posted a pole and the majority vote is to keep him

Brent Celek -young and talented Tight end

EAGLE_MAN71 — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:14:48 -0000

Celek's play has given the Eagles something to think about during the off-season

I must say iam a big fan of Brent Celek ,hes young ,he will only get better .
He's big and came to the NFL with a reputation as a good blocker, ,Because the Eagles franchised Smith, Celek did not see as much playing time as he should have , remember his name he has a good shot to start , but this is my opinion -not internet rumors

drafted in 2007 - 5th round (25th pick) by the Philadelphia Eagles

Height-6-4 weight-255 age 24

remember the Arizona game ?

. He was in the middle of a stirring Eagles comeback from a 24-6 halftime deficit. His two TDs came little more than three minutes apart and pulled the Eagles to 24-19.

Tight end Brent Celek leaps over Cardinals linebacker Gerald Hayes. Celek caught 10 passes, a team playoff record, for 83 yards and two touchdowns. Celek showed that he could be a big-game player in the postseason. Aside from his two TD grabs against the Cardinals.he also caught a touchdown pass against the Giants, In the wild-card win over Minnesota, he pulled down six passes for 56 yards sounds good to me - your thoughts

Could Quintin Mikell be the answer and do a good job in place of dawkins ? Mikell has been a...

EAGLE_MAN71 — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:58:10 -0000

Could Quintin Mikell be the answer and do a good job in place of dawkins ?

Mikell has been a productive defensive back and key special teams performer since 2003, when the Eagles originally signed him as a rookie free agent. During that time span, he has posted a team-leading 108 special teams tackles, including a career-high 35 in 2006. As such, Mikell has been voted by his teammates as the Eagles special teams MVP in 2005 and 2006.

On January 9th, 2009, Mikell was voted as a member of the 2008 NFL All-Pro Second-Team Defense

Eagles to Get Help for RB Westbrook This Offseason

EAGLE_MAN71 — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:10:17 -0000

Eagles to Get Help for RB Westbrook This Offseason

Finding a backup running back for Brian Westbrook will be a priority for general manager Tom Heckert and the Eagles this offseason. The team doesn't expect Correll Buckhalter to return and the free agent running back has talked publicly about finding a starting job with another team.

If Correll Buckhalter doesnt get a starting job with another team do you think he will be back with the eagles,or do you think they are set to go on without him ?

Philadelphia Eagles Draft Needs

EAGLE_MAN71 — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:14:01 -0000

After losing their fourth NFC Championship game in eight years, it’s obvious the Eagles need some help. Since they can’t draft an entire new front-office in April, I guess I’ll have to look at some players who might be able to help them get back to the Big Game. Of course, talking about draft needs for the Eagles can be a futile discussion since they often ignore “need” and do whatever the hell they want. I give you the name Kevin Kolb. At any rate, here are areas the Birds should be looking to improve.

Positions: OT, RB, TE, FB, DT, WR

A lot of what the Eagles do on draft day will depend on what is done in free agency. With both Jon Runyan and Tra Thomas potentially heading elsewhere, offensive tackle is the most critical position of need. Winston Justice (a 2nd round pick in 2006) was supposed to be a future starting tackle but he has been a complete bust. That means back to the ‘ol drawing board. They hold two first round picks, so if they stand pat at 21 and 28, expect one of these selections to be a tackle. Players of interest: Eben Britton, Arizona; William Beatty, Connecticut. A trade-up to acquire one of the elite tackles like Michael Oher is also possible.

Brian Westbrook had an injury riddled 2008 and will be 30 before next season. A bigger, more physical back to complement B-West is a must. Now, Andy Reid has never selected a running back in the first round and I doubt this year will be any different. I love Chris Wells, but the Birds would have to move up to get him and that will not happen. They could stay at 21 and still get a decent back, although waiting until round 2 or 3 is the more likely scenario. Players of interest: Knowshon Moreno, Georgia; LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh; Andre Brown, N.C. State; Marlon Lucky, Nebraska. Both Brown and Lucky are quality receivers, which makes them appealing.

L.J. Smith is on his way out of Philadelphia. For multiple reasons, L.J. never materialized into a star tight end. Nagging injuries and questionable hands ruined his time in Philly. Brent Celek came alive in the post-season and will be given every opportunity to seize the starting job. However, an elite pass catching tight end would greatly benefit Donovan McNabb and an offense that struggles in the red zone. Players of interest: Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State; Jared Cook, South Carolina. Pettigrew is flying up draft boards. If he’s available at 21, it would constitute a major steal.

I’m not certain the Eagles will spend a pick on a fullback, but they have to seriously consider it. Dan Klecko is a converted defensive tackle and would be better suited shifting back to defense. Kyle Eckel, a mid-season acquisition, is in the mix, but a young, punishing lead blocker would do wonders for a suspect rush offense. Players of interest: Brannan Southerland, Georgia; Chris Pressley, Wisconsin. Southerland blocked for Knowshon Moreno. Pressley blocked for P.J. Hill.

The Eagles are pretty stacked at defensive tackle. Starters Bunkley and Patterson are solid. Trevor Laws looks like a keeper. However, none of these guys have shown an ability to collapse the pocket and sack the quarterback. A disruptive tackle that can get into the backfield is needed. Players of interest: Evander Hood, Missouri; Vance Walker, Georgia Tech. Both Hood and Walker lack ideal size, but each is capable of attacking quarterbacks.

DeSean Jackson was a find in the 2008 draft. He is a skilled playmaker with tremendous upside. Wow, I sounded like a “draft expert” there. Take that Mel Kiper! Anyway, it appears after missing on several forgettable wide receivers like Na Brown, Todd Pinkston, Freddie Mitchell and Reggie Brown, Reid finally found a potential star in Jackson. That being said, a tall red zone threat is a must. If they don’t land an elite tight end, they need to turn their attention to receiver. Players of interest: Kenny Britt, Rutgers; Brandon LaFell, LSU; Brian Robiskie, Ohio State. Britt could be an absolute steal in the second or third round. LaFell has size and speed. Robiskie is not fast, but is physical with a great pair of hands.

Predicting what the Eagles might do on draft day is always a chore. For the most part, the brass does their homework and runs the draft very efficiently. Of the 22 starters that finished the 2008 season, 17 were either drafted or signed as undrafted free agents. That’s a pretty good success rate. Let’s hope they continue that success in 2009.

info/post - Scott Tunstall from- inside the iggles

http://nflmocks.com/2009/02/10/philadelphia-eagles-draft-needs/

so do you people agree with this post ? he does have some interesting points not saying they are right or wrong

Reports: Burress, Boldin, Johnson being shopped

EAGLE_MAN71 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:53:30 -0000

Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for the troubled receiver, sent an e-mail to the NFL's teams earlier this week letting them know that Burress was one of his three clients who wants to be traded, an NFL executive told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person requested anonymity because the e-mail was supposed to remain private.

The Star-Ledger of Newark was the first to have the story, reporting in its Wednesday editions that Rosenhaus' initial e-mail to the teams said that Burress could be acquired through a trade.

However, the NFL executive who asked not to be identified because he had to deal with Rosenhaus, said the initial e-mail said that the agent had three "players DESIRING a trade."

The other two players are Anquan Boldin of the NFC champion Arizona Cardinals and Chad Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Arizona general manager Rod Graves did not return a telephone call left by The Associated Press at his office.

Giants general manager Jerry Reese refused to comment.

Rosenhaus did not return two telephone calls and an e-mail seeking comment.

linky-

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9212128/Reports:-Burress,-Boldin,-Johnson-being-shopped?MSNHPHMA

T.O done in dallas ?

EAGLE_MAN71 — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:49:44 -0000

T.O done in dallas ?

some of this video is a little comical in this link
#1 T.O had his worst season as a cowboy
#2 Ask T.O , to restructure his contract ha ha
#3 Drops a lot of passes,still a good player not a great player
#4 Seems a little selfish, a little ?....

Ray Lewis considered the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets as attractive options.

EAGLE_MAN71 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:22:54 -0000

Ray Lewis considered the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets as attractive options.

Ray Lewis told the NFL Network on Wednesday that he wouldn't give the Ravens a hometown discount in free agency and considered the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets as attractive options