The Andrews Brothers
If Stacy Andrews can play, you get a double-bonus.
The Andrews Brothers
Rich Hofmann, Daily News Sports Columnist
If Stacy Andrews is a player, the Eagles are in the process of getting themselves a double-bonus -- something they are never likely to admit, not wanting to insult Shawn Andrews, he of the mental-health issues. But when you bring in the brother of Shawn Andrews to play next to him on the offensive line, it is a two-fer -- provided, that is, that Stacy arrives for his physical with a functioning knee, a month or so after surgery.
The Bengals franchised Stacy last year. They're letting him go this year. You always wonder when an NFL team lets go of an offensive tackle because the good ones don't exactly grown on trees. (I mean, imagine how thick the limbs would need to be.)
But there obviously were issues with the Bengals involving the long-term value of a contract for Stacy -- that's usually why you franchise a guy, because the team and the player are in different worlds regarding the player's long-term value. Not being privy to all of the inner working of the Bengals' thinking puts an outsider at a disadvantage. But he was a starting NFL right tackle, and has been for a couple of years. He has the requisite size. The Eagles' biggest flaw in the past has been pro personnel moves in the off-season, but they have reshuffled that part of the department in the last year and this is the first big test.
If Stacy Andrews is a player, they will be better -- and this is meant with no disrespect to Jon Runyan, who played through more physical crap than just about anybody in his business, and did it forever. And then, on top of that, he has to add some stability to his brother's situation.
If he can play...
Love this signing if he is ready for camp if not then def a huge risk to take. The Brother part of the equation will prove to be invaluable
i didn't know he was franchised my cincy last year; guy must have some talent or else they wouldn't have done that. if he can get healthy, we might have something here— bl303784
We franchised LJ Smith, so don't read TOO much into that...— Hamlin
Comment removed.- It really should help put the depression issue in the past for Shawn andrews, one would think. However, is Stacy's knee sound? And is Shawn's back now 100 percent? It's been a long time since you guys updated us on that.— eagle1971
- It's definately an upgrade "IF" he can play. And yes - it's a double bonus as you say. However, I've never been a fan of bringing in "damaged goods." Look how the Elton Brand situation with the Sixers as an example. Or you can look at "The Freak" being more like "The Meek." Too much "wait and see" for my taste.— Ligs
- Let's not pencil him in at tackle yet. First, Shawn is smaller and more athletic than his brother, so why not move Stacy to guard, especially coming off of an injury. He has the size to deal with Haynesworth, and he played guard at Cinncinati, too. Remember, he wasn't a full-time guard when he was franchised; he played both positions. Also, Reid has floated the idea of moving Herremans to guard. The line could very well be Shawn Andrews and Herremans at tackle and Max Jean-Gilles and Stacy Andrews at guard. Hopefully they re-sign Tra Thomas, which gives them more depth, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if there is some juggling done going into next year.— tgray83
- I meant that the Eagles could move Herremans from guard to tackle— tgray83
- Not to be sentimental but how cool is that to wind up playing sports for a living at the highest level side-by side with your brother. Talk about your childhood backyard dreams come true. I actually see this as a good acquisition in any case assuming he passes physical, but can you imagine how pumped these guys would be on the first snap of the season this fall?— dcott
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- The Bengals stink. Remember when you idiots were happy that the Eagles got Lorenzo Booker and bought it to the sports radio garbage of this great trade. Sports 4 Life said when a 1-15 team wants to part ways with a player, they probably arent very good. FYI - Bengals gave up the third most sacks last year, 51, and had the 4th worst rushing game in the league and averaged 3.6 a carry. I would take a Jon Runyan with no legs then any Bengal O-Lineman— Sports4Life
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- The Bengals stink. Remember when you idiots were happy that the Eagles got Lorenzo Booker and bought into the sports radio garbage of this great trade. Sports 4 Life said when a 1-15 team wants to part ways with a player, they probably arent very good. FYI - Bengals gave up the third most sacks last year, 51, and had the 4th worst rushing game in the league and averaged 3.6 a carry. I would take a Jon Runyan with no legs then any Bengal O-Lineman— Sports4Life
- Gordy - good call. Because solidifying the O-line does absolutely nothing to help the QB.— djsaitta
