Dawkins notices Denver is different
What Brian Dawkins saw at the Bronocs' Fan Fair.
Dawkins notices Denver is different
Rich Hofmann, Daily News Sports Columnist
Different town, similar event.
Different town, different people.
So it was that Brian Dawkins attended the "Fan Fair" that his new team, the Denver Broncos, puts on in the off-season. The Eagles Youth Partnership holds a fan-oriented event during training camp. This year, in a bit of a change of concept, the Eagles will hold something they're calling "Flight Night" at Lincoln Financial Field on August 2 at 7 pm. It is an evening that will include a full team practice, fireworks, interactive games, cheerleaders and the like.
Anyway, Dawkins went to Denver's event over the weekend. The Denver Post asked him to compare Philadelphia fans to Denver fans, based upon this experience.
Here is what he saw:
"The Philly fans are a lot more aggressive," Dawkins said. "They're a lot louder as far as giving their opinions. The Denver fans are a little laid-back and I understand that. It's a different place. This is a beautiful place with the mountains. Philly is hustle and bustle."
Dawkins added that he knows the Denver region is crazy for the Bronocs, that "they're ready for some football."
But it isn't going to be the same. You know he knows it, too.
Posted by TBear 04:26 PM, 06/07/2009 I heartily agree that his spitit, his drive, his mentoring, and many other things will be missed by our Iggles. What WON'T be missed is his actual play. while he COULD have played for us this year, it would have been in a reduced, and more structured role.....which he would have chaffed at! I DO wish, however, that before any final decision was reached that both parties could have had a 10 minute closed room face to face meeting. That way there would be none of the vagaries thrown around by each side subsequent to the Denver signing. In fact, I mightily hope for that very scenario to be installed by the team in ALL negotiations with veterans at the end of their contracts. Maybe we wouldn't lose someone with something still to offer the team. Yeah, right....who am I kidding? . . . . . . . yeah, an exit interview- Posted by TBear 04:26 PM, 06/07/2009 I heartily agree that his spitit, his drive, his mentoring, and many other things will be missed by our Iggles. What WON'T be missed is his actual play. while he COULD have played for us this year, it would have been in a reduced, and more structured role.....which he would have chaffed at! I DO wish, however, that before any final decision was reached that both parties could have had a 10 minute closed room face to face meeting. That way there would be none of the vagaries thrown around by each side subsequent to the Denver signing. In fact, I mightily hope for that very scenario to be installed by the team in ALL negotiations with veterans at the end of their contracts. Maybe we wouldn't lose someone with something still to offer the team. Yeah, right....who am I kidding?..............................................................................................................................................................................................................yeah, an exit interview!
- I know the players have to make the money while they can but money isn't everything. I wish he would have stayed and hopefully he would have gotten his ring. I really like the Eagles chances this year and it will be shame if they win it and he wasn't on the team. Whatever extra money he got from Denver would not have been worth it!— frustrated 22
- Can't believe all the negative comments. When he left there were enough tears to fill the Delare River and everybody wanted to ride Banner out of town in a rail. Dawk is coming to the end of his career. He did an outstanding job here and deserves the big pay Denver gave him. Sheldon and Lito does not...Dawkins does.— dapmman
- slowmoe, you a slow.... moe!!!— coachbarnes10
i would of taken the money too, hes 36 and is getting 7 mill no matter what happens... thats a deal only a dope would pass up— azguz
