Quintin Mikell defends Asante Samuel
Asante Samuel's likely departure from the Eagles struck a nerve over the weekend with former Eagles safety Quintin Mikell, who is now with the St. Louis Rams.
Quintin Mikell defends Asante Samuel
Daily News staff
Asante Samuel's future with the Eagles could well be determined in the next few days with a trade potentially happening before the NFL draft.
The Denver Post reported last week that the Broncos made two proposals — one for a fifth or sixth rounder and the other for a player. However, the report indicated that trade is unlikely.
Obviously, Samuel's contract is an impediment to a deal, although indications are that he would be willing to restructure.
Samuel's likely departure struck a nerve over the weekend with former Eagles safety Quintin Mikell, who is now with the St. Louis Rams.
Mikell took to Twitter and ended up in conversation with fans who clearly think less of Samuel than his former Eagles teammate.
"Can't Believe Asante About To Be Traded. Dude Can Play," Mikell began.
"Still He's A Top 5CB. QBs Won't Even Look His Way. I've Seen It Happen," Mikell responded to one fan.
On Samuel's tackling, "Honestly The Guy Can Tackle. He Doesn't Want To. And Honestly They Brought Him To Get Picks! What Brings In Terms Of Passing Game Is 7-10 Pics. But What About The Fact That A QB Uses Only Half The Field."
One fan suggested that Mikell, as a guy who makes tackles, should be offended by the way Samuel plays.
"As A Guy That Does Lay The Wood I Don't Want My CBs Making Tackles. I Want Them Pissing Off Wrs And QBs... I Want To Be The One Tackling. Honestly If A RB Bust Thru And The CB Misses A Tackle I'm Mad At Myself And The Front 7."
One fan said Samuel is expendable because Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie are good players. "I agree. I'm saying he's better tho. No Disrespect To Anyone Else But I Respect His Game That Much."
On Samuel and press coverage, "U Can Ask Anyone Asante Is A Very Good Press Corner. People Saying He Can't Press Are Crazy. Dude Can Press Too."
On how Samuel's contract plays into his future with the Eagles, "It's Not The Scheme It's The Moolah!! I'm Talking FB Wise. He's Way Better Than Y'all Are Giving Him Credit For! All I'm Saying Is The Guy Is A Baller. U Think It's A Fluke Denver Wanted Him? 2HOF QBs There"
One fan suggested Mikell should not be surprised, because the Eagles also thought they did not need Mikell or Brian Dawkins. "The Saddest Part Is Everyone Who Jim Johnson Brought Up Is Gone. His Design Was Dismantled," Mikell tweeted.
On another player from that era, Sheldon Brown, Mikell said, "Sheldon Is A Baller. One Of The Most Underrated Players I've Ever Seen!!"
And what if the Rams could get Samuel? One word from Mikell: "Sweet."
- Carter was let go by the Eagles because he was a coke head. He quit doing coke after the Eagles dumped him.
— MikeP 
Comment removed.- Thank you!!!! I thought i was taking crazy pills for a second there.... Quentin sucked/sucks/will continue to suck in the future. He ROUTINELY got blown up in goal line situations by the opposing teams rb, fb, whoever had the ball. I'll never forget Ryan train being signed off the practice squad by the redskins, getting his first start and absolutely abusing q at the goal line....TWICE!!! — justatc1
- If you think Nnamdi, or Samuel is over paid, than you have to understand the disappointment in the Eagles to this point not having a Super Bowl Title.
There's a choice to be made. To be, or not to be dominate at as many positions as is possible. I've been a fan 50 years. It's been possible to do better, the Financial Commitment hasn't always accompanied the desire to win in Phila.
The Eagles strategy has always been to renege on players contracts once they get up in age no matter their production. the Eagles never intended to honor the final two years of Samuel contract the $9 and 10 Million salaries. Samuel should refuse to agree to a lower salary in order to turn that $21 Million into a 3 of 4 year $30 to $35 Million deal with some portions guaranteed. He's going to accomplish that by having the Eagles flat out release him to be an unrestricted free agent. Without willing suitors to take on his salary as it's presently constructed the Eagles will have to release him with no compensation returning.
— Dexter - The Eagles don't need to trade Samuels and will regret it if they do. Redo the contract if the cap hit is too big. When a CB gets injjured next year, everyone will be saying how it would have been great if they kept Samuels.— MikeP
- Who has the most interceptions of any starting DB in the last three years? Hint, 19 int's— garyp
- And during the same streatch, please try to put up the numbers of what DB had the most missed takles. See, because I think 6.33 ints a year (based on your number), is just that, 6 passes a year. Now lets factor in how many missed takles that were turned into TD's, 1st downs to keep drives going, momentum turning plays because of missed takles. I'll take a takler over the int guy everyday, and twice on Sunday. Just dont see the "Most INT's in the last 3 years" as a good arguement. Give me the choice of a lesser talented guy that "WANTS" to tackle, I'd take that over 6.3 int's a year. But that's just me. — hawaiiphillyfan
- @ robynk & justatc1 a few posts above. THANK YOU!!! Who in the world does Q now think HE has the clout to be the Eagles talent evaluator. Their evaluation was on point when it came to him, and decided to let him go. That guy gave me more heartache than anyone in those defenses. Q?? As the say on ESPN....... Comon Man!!!
— hawaiiphillyfan - Comment removed.
