While Eagles fans wish we were one of the two teams that were still on the field playing football, the fact of the matter is that we’re not. Since the team’s elimination on Wild Card weekend, the focus has quickly turned to the off-season. The action off the field hasn’t exactly been boisterous, but there has been some interesting movement in the past week or two. Some of this may be old news, but we thought it would prudent to wrap much of this stuff in one post for everyone.
- MICHAEL VICK: It’s safe to say that Vick didn’t have much of an impact with the team in ’09. There were a few good passes, some sentimental moments in Atlanta, and a glimpse of the speed that he was once famous for, but he was mostly a bust. On paper he may have been cut out for the Wildcat, but none of that came to fruition.
A couple days ago, via the Daily News, we heard that Andy Reid told Vick that he will be traded before the draft. There are a handful of teams out there that could use a QB, and with the team already having two serviceable quarterbacks, this makes a lot of sense. The latest news, courtesy of NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi, is that the team has decided to keep Vick, which only leads to speculation about Donovan McNabb.
Which report is true? Who knows, but one thing is for certain – there will be rumors like this from both sides the entire off-season.
- DICK JAURON: This week Jauron was hired to take over as the team’s secondary coach. Previously he had been head coach of the Buffalo Bills, but was fired during his fourth season. He also led the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions, the latter on an interim basis.
Andy Reid coached with Jauron in Green Bay and two have a genuine bond. This is an excellent move for the team as his experience will help bolster the young, but promising Sean McDermott.
- DESEAN JACKSON: Now that Jackson’s first two years are up on his rookie contract, he’s able to discuss an extension. We all knew this was coming when #10 signed with Drew Rosenhaus last year, and you can be sure that agent and player will want top dollar. There’s no denying that DeSean deserves it, and during a recent interview at the Gatorade Performance Lab, he was quick to point out that he would be reasonable, unlike a certain former Philly wide receiver. “I’m not going to make it a big deal. I said I’m going to be patient and when the time is right it’ll be done.”
Let’s hope this is handled in the right manner by all parties.. I think I speak for the entire fanbase when I say that this is a guy that I want in midnight green for a long time.
- PUNTER SIGNED: He may not be a threat to Sav Rocca, but it should light a fire under the Austrlian’s ass. Former Redskin Durant Brooks was signed by the team this week. He starred in six games with Washington in 2008 until he was released in favor of Ryan Plackemeier, ending the season on Green Bay’s practice squad. He did not play in 2009, but the previous year he had an average of 32.1 yards per punt.
Lastly, everyone at Phinally Philly sends out their deepest condolences to the family of Tom Brookshier. The former Eagles great died this past Friday, and from an official statement from Andy Reid, he was respected “both for what he did on the field and for the kind of man he was off the field.” He will be missed.
Keep your eyes on the site – this is likely to be a very busy off-season for the Birds.
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