Reports: Eagles had interest in RB Faulk
The Eagles reportedly made an offer to veteran running back Kevin Faulk, who ended up re-signing with the New England Patriots. Sean Jones, meanwhile, is drawing some interest from the Tampa Bay Bucs.
Reports: Eagles had interest in RB Faulk
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
Running back Kevin Faulk had an offer from the Eagles before re-signing with the New England Patriots, according to multiple reports.
The National Football Post and Boston Herald both report that the Eagles and Redskins both made offers. Faulk ended up getting a one-year deal with the Patriots that could be worth up to $3 million if he reaches certain incentives.
Would Faulk have made the Eagles favorites to get to the Super Bowl? Obviously not. But he would have been a nice fit. A veteran who can block, catch the ball and carry the load when called upon. Faulk averaged over 46 catches per season since 2006. He's played in New England since 1999.
LeSean McCoy had a respectable 40 catches for 308 yards as a rookie.
Other notes:
* Safety Sean Jones will visit with the Bucs on Thursday, according to The Tampa Tribune. Jones was a disappointment in his one season with the Eagles, given every opportunity to seize one of the starting safety positions, but unable to do so. He's an unrestricted free agent, meaning the Eagles will receive no compensation when he leaves.
* Terrell Owens still does not have a home. T.O. visited with the Bengals, but Cincy signed receiver Antonio Bryant to a reported four-year deal today.
* A couple reports involving the Seahawks are floating around. ESPN's Sal Paolantonio said in a radio interview that the Seahawks have inquired about both Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb. Comcast SportsNet reports that Seattle's inquired about Kolb but NOT McNabb. As I've mentioned several times here, I just can't see a scenario where they trade Kolb.
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Why would we even think of trading "Mr. Future", Kevin Kolb? Well for one thing, a first or second round pick would do it. Seattle has two first rounders, pretty high up there, too. We then pick up another guy to sit & wait behind McNabb (Developmental?!) that won't get to play much. Nice gig, to be a back-up QB behind Andy & McNabb if you think about it...money for nothin'...— 1611kjv- Hey Sheil have a great spot on that show.— Bob1
- Faulk has never played in the West Coast offense. The Eagles aren't desperate for another RB. Weaver and McCoy will be the primary guys. If they can get a quality veteran to be the #3 RB that's nice but it's not a high priority.— soulman386
- Faulk has never played in the West Coast offense. The Eagles aren't desperate for another RB. Weaver and McCoy will be the primary guys. If they can get a quality veteran to be the #3 RB that's nice but it's not a high priority.— soulman386
- Give us their 2nd #1 pick and LB David Hawthorne for Donovan. That would make me happy.— brandelphia
- The oft injured running back Kevin Jones is available. He fits the Eagles qualifications of having enough injuries to be signed.— watsonmr
- No one wants McNabb or Vick at the price the Eagles are selling. Looks like our three QBs next year are the same as they were this year. Brandelphia - that would make me happy too. Since we're in fantasyland, can we have their #1 in 2011 as well?— dragoon6
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