Posted: Friday, July 25, 2008, 11:47 AM | 15 comments |
 

Andrews' agent denies speculation
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First it was incorrectly speculated that Shawn Andrews was absent from training camp because of a contract situation and now it's been speculated that it's a contact situation.

A local newspaper said this morning that the Eagles' two-time Pro Bowl guard has issues with coach Andy Reid's contact-heavy training camp.

That's not the case, according to Andrews' agent Rich Moran.

"The team has been in touch with Shawn and it has nothing to do with that," Moran said. "People can speculate. Shawn's not in camp and it's reasonable to speculate, but this is a guy who has always been forthcoming, so why not give him the benefit of the doubt. He was up front about his weight loss. He had a contract clause about losing weight by 2009 and he dropped the weight long before.

"He's a guy who is active in the community. He likes Philadelphia, but he's trying to address some personal issues. Just because somebody is a goodd football player doesn't mean he's immune from personal issues."

Moran reiterated that Andrews' "personal issue" is related to what prevented him from attending the final week of the Eagles' voluntary camp in June. Players do not wear pads or hit during the off-season camps.

The agent said he is scheduled to meet with Andrews tomorrow in an effort to get the issue resolved.
Posted by Bob Brookover @ 11:47 AM  Permalink | 15 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:15 PM, 07/25/2008
    Good question...but he falls in line with the other spoiled athletes in this town...J-Roll, etc.
    — MrJimmy
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:43 PM, 07/26/2008
    He'll show up and prove he's the best OL they have in about one session. Relax.
    — MJPD345
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:05 AM, 07/27/2008
    So, the answer to the query lies in just what kept him out of the end of the June practice??? Why did he miss part of the June practice?
    — joboggi
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:12 AM, 07/27/2008
    Cheese steaks
    — DerbyBound
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:09 AM, 07/27/2008
    He had too many, or he couldn't get enough???
    — joboggi
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:31 PM, 07/27/2008
    If I had to guess there are probably about 425 reasons why he's not in camp ... as in he weighs 425 pounds.
    — jd509
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:08 AM, 07/28/2008
    The KFC near his house burned down. KFC management has decided NOT to rebuild it. He's holding out of camp until the Eagles agree to re-do his contract and as a stipulation, build him a new KFC. True story.
    — Big Game
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:35 AM, 07/28/2008
    His hero is JRoll and he plans to show up REALLY late to outshine him
    — mick314
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:25 PM, 07/28/2008
    Dude is a child in a massive man's body with millions of dollars to boot.
    — phillyceltic
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:57 PM, 07/31/2008
    some of you have no class at all. you're judging a person and know none of the facts.
    — bleedgreen


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