Posluszny, Plax and Asomugha
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Posluszny, Plax and Asomugha
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
Here's the rundown of everything that's happened since my last post:
* I got a lot of questions in today's chat about whether the Eagles would make a run at linebacker Paul Posluszny. But according to Jay Glazer of FoxSports.com, he is headed to the Jaguars. Update: Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports that it's a six-year deal. Earlier Tuesday, I broke down what the Eagles' linebacking situation will look like if they indeed let all their free agents walk.
* UPDATE: The Steelers have signed cornerback Ike Taylor to a four-year deal, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. That's one cornerback off the market for the Eagles in the event that they don't land Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie from the Cardinals.
* It looks like those Nnamdi Asomugha/Jets rumors have some legs. Jenny Vrentas of NJ.com reports that the team has reached out to him. Asomugha and Darrelle Revis? I think that would make Rex Ryan happy. Per Vrentas, the Jets might have to make a decision on whether to dump all their money into Asomugha or fill other needs like pass rusher or safety.
* According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Giants are discussing possibly bringing Plaxico Burress back. In the past couple months, it seemed as if every team but the Giants was linked to Burress. I've been skeptical all along about him joining the Eagles, but I don't think fans would be too excited about Burress playing against the Birds twice a year again.
* The Giants tried to restructure Shawn Andrews' contract to keep him, but they couldn't make it happen, according to Zach Berman of NJ.com. He will now become a free agent. Meanwhile, the Seahawks have informed Stacy Andrews that he will be released, per Danny O'Neil of The Seattle Times.
* Charles Johnson got paid. The Panthers' pass-rusher agreed to a six-year, $76M deal, with $32M guaranteed, according to Pro Football Talk. It'll be interesting to see what kind of deals are in store for Ray Edwards and Jason Babin, and whether the Eagles become players for either.
* Quintin Mikell got a good-looking deal from the Rams for four years and $27M, according to 101ESPN. About $14M is guaranteed.
* Tarvaris Jackson is headed to Seattle, according to John Boyle of The Everett Herald. That will likely quiet the Kevin Kolb to Seattle rumors. The Seahawks could bring in Matt Leinart too, per ESPN.com.
Earlier posts:
Running log: Free agency updates
Making sense of the Eagles' LB situation
Could Vince Young be Michael Vick's backup?
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Tavaris Jackson to Seattle - so much for leverage in dealing with the Cards.— FishFryFrank- That is too much $ for Q Mikell.— mikemaddog
Comment removed.- can they sign a real lb for once, geeeeeeze?!?! When was the last time they had a real deal lb?? trade for DRC and sign a DE/DT, LB and back-up veteran safety. And can they pick up a RB who weighs over 200 lbs? Come on Andy lets go!?!?!— sore richard
- Nickels and Reid, overplaying their hands and now were gonna get NOTHING for Kolb. They couldn't take just DRC, they had to be greedy ?
Either that or Arz just backed off.... My money is on the first theory
What happened to " fast and agressive"? Lets just just cut everyone who has over 3 years experience. They are way to freggin obsessed with age.
— CTigglesfan - And the Eagles did...NOTHING!— Robi_LA
- The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Ok, well how many years will it take before Fatboy realizes the "fast and small" defense isn't the way to go. Can we sign a BIG,bruising type linebacker. Look at the projected guys right now, they are ALL small with exception of maybe Fokou.— CTigglesfan
- Hahaha, Ike Taylor resigns.
Chalk one off, all reports are Cincy is willing to overpay to keep Joseph. This team better get their head out of their *%& and start to act. If DRC is available still, they should offer Kolb AND a pick. With news of Plax maybe going back to NYG, they will give up 40 freggin pts a game.
We know they aren't going to pay Asomugha, cause god forbid they TRULY open their wallets. I swear, all that tough guy talk that was leaked out by front office on " we have an aggressive plan" is BS.
We'll be shopping in th CFL this whole shortened offseason. Carlos Rogers isn't going to cut it. A redskin castoff?
Oh god....— CTigglesfan - This is my favorite...."Adam Caplan
Interesting if true. RT @timring3TV: SOURCE: Eagles tring to squeeze Cards for a 1st round pick plus DRC. Cardinals currently offering DRC and 2nd. Man, that's a rough call."
Fatboy and the cheapguy want a 1st and DRC for Kevin FREGGIN Kolb!?!?!?
Put down your son's pipe Andy!!!!!!!!!!— CTigglesfan -
No way they pay Edwards 76 million.
Free agents, going, going, gone???— camasbud - I like Fatboy's moves. Granted he doesn't have the SB ring, but the guy can draft...there is no arguing that. I know Casey Matthews is a rook and all, but if he is anything like his bro, then Andy can have his "fast." We do need a legit legit LB tho. Here's to hoping.— John_Adams
- Outside a VERY FEW exceptions, they just flat out refuse to open the wallet. Its like they would rather settle for being "competitive/to good" every year, than trying to go for the gusto and winning the SB.
The one year they did actually spend, we were NFC champs.
Free agents ARE going, going, gone to actual spenders.— CTigglesfan - I'm wearing out this board but....
"timring3TVTim Ring
I'm told the Eagles are trying to "win the deal" rather than making a fair deal, shaking hands and moving on."
WHo's NOT surprized. Greedy effin morons.....— CTigglesfan - Contact the Dolphins. They took the bait with A.J Feeley, and they might bite again for Kolb. They signed Pat Devlin, but he is not ready to start. Kolb would start and Henne would warm the bench again. They also have good young defensive players that the Eagles may look at.— cremebroulet
- LMAO, gotta love the way this has all played out. The Eagles are doing nothing and making the fans absolutely lose their minds. Everyone expected Kolb to be gone by 10:01 am and of course he's still here. Within the next 3 days his trade value will diminish exponentially, and the Eagles will be stuck with him, no CB help, and nothing new that's going to truly make this a SB or bust kind of year.— papabear702
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