Colts-Eagles connection; Idea for safety
The Eagles-Colts connection has struck again.
Colts-Eagles connection; Idea for safety
Daily News staff
The Eagles-Colts connection has struck again.
Indianapolis signed former Eagles center/guard Mike McGlynn to a contract. McGlynn was with the Eagles from 2008 to 2010 and started 14 games in 2010.
New Colts general manager Ryan Grigson was in the Eagles' front office during that time.
McGlynn spent last season with the Cincinnati Bengals, playing in seven games with four starts.
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Here is ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski on what the expected addition of Peyton Manning means to the Denver Broncos:
“Everyone just got better, particularly on the offensive side. If you’re Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas, wide receivers, you are just thrilled because the ball is going to come out with perfect timing in every single play. If you’re Knowshon Moreno or Willis McGahee or someone they draft, you know you’re always going to run into good looks, because if you get eight in the box, Peyton is going to get out the play and throw the ball down the field. … Besides the skills set, the intelligence set, all players around him know they got a better quarterback.”
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Former Redskins safety LaRon Landry has agreed to a 1-year deal, $4 million deal with the New York Jets, according to reports.
Landry has played in only 17 games the past two seasons because of an Achilles tendon injury, and hamstring and groin ailments. He also visited the New England Patriots before signing on with the Jets.
The Eagles are seemingly in need of safety help, but stayed away from Landry, given his injury history.
“After spending time with the organization as a whole, I just felt that signing with the Jets was the right thing to do," Landry told reporters, per the New York Daily News.
Unless the Eagles come up with an alternative, the Daily News' Paul Domowitch wrote this week that he would be in favor of moving linebacker Keenan Clayton to safety. Clayton was a safety at Oklahoma until being switched to linebacker after his sophomore year.
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@mish798798, But is he injured?— Geno D- 2 b fair they avoided Landry.....— Warhound
- Where is the evidence Clayton is any good at any position? Eh I guess he can't be any worse than what we already have there, and it would mean one less undersized LB on the roster...— Only in Philly...
- Domo "would be in favor of". Riveting news. Has anyone told Reid?— 1republican
- Kurt Coleman is our best safety. Can't hurt to try Clayton there.— p-diddy
- Yes, let's not give Nate Allen the opportunity to prove he can play after fully recovering from his injury. Let's not see what Jarrett can do in his second year. Instead, let's move a guy who has played linebacker for the last four years to safety! Great idea.— operagost
- Yeremiah Bell would be a great pickup for the Eagles. He has been a real leader on the field in directing the secondary and in dealing with young players, in addition to his skill level. Dolphins players, fans and the local press were really surprised the Fins would let a quality guy like that go. While not Brian Dawkins, he could provide some of the same positive attitude, ability and leadership skills that have been lacking in the secondary core since Dawk was cut loose.— Bermar
