Birds Trade for O-lineman; Week-in-Review
The Eagles have traded for left tackle Jason Peters, giving up the 28th selection and a fourth-rounder in the draft plus an undisclosed pick in 2010 according to ESPN.com.
This is classic Birds, and doesn’t excite me a little bit. Yes, it’s the prudent move, but it just doesn’t get it done. I’ve already heard this takes the Eagles out of the running for Anquan Boldin, who the Arizona Cardinals have announced is available for trade.
The Eagles are like the stodgy parents that never give the kids what they want. No, you can’t have the shiny toy, we’re going to put the money towards college. Problem is, it just doesn’t work in the NFL . . . and the Eagles’ Super Bowl trophies total proves it.
This team needs to go get a stud receiver, and, once again, they’re not going to do it. It’s just their typical we-know-better-than-everybody-else mentality at work. It really does seem like they go out of their way not to make the popular move.
This move isn’t even an upgrade. They simply replaced what they lost in Tra Thomas (or William Thomas) and John Runyan. It’s not a bad move, it’s just more of the same from the Eagles who are very proficient at replacing older players that have served them well with younger players. That’s great, but they do it at the expense of making the move that puts them over the top to win a Super Bowl.
It’s not about the so-called “sexy” move. It’s about winning. They made the popular or “sexy” move once when they brought in Terrell Owens, and they absolutely dominated that season. Instead of just talking about it, they actually went to a Super Bowl.
Apparently, once was enough for this Eagles regime. Now, if they go out and get the receiver they need, I’ll be one of the first to praise them. I’ll even settle for a complimentary running back to Brian Westbrook. But I’m not holding my breath hoping that either is coming to the Eagles any time soon.
Here’s my second straight Week-in-Review:
• I can’t write about Philadelphia sports this week and not mention the passing of Harry Kalas. Certainly he was the voice of the Phillies throughout my life, and was the main – if not the only – constant I remember from the team after my brief hiatus as a Cardinals fan in the mid ‘80s. I never met the man, and cannot add to the many stories about him that have flooded the airways this week. The Phillies and the game will go on. From the stories I’ve heard, Mr. Kalas would be the first to say that. While I felt genuine sadness upon hearing of his death, I don’t quite understand the team holding a viewing at the ballpark on Saturday. It seems like that should be left to family and friends. But I’m happy he got to broadcast the World Series championship for the Phillies in his last full season, and quite some time will have to pass before it won’t feel like something is missing when watching the Phillies. RIP Harry the K.
• Another broadcasting giant will no longer be doing games as John Madden retired this week. Some loved his style as an analyst, some hated it. Many grew up playing the video game with his name on it, and never realized he was a head coach before he was an analyst. I’ll always remember that when I heard him and Pat Summerall do a game, it was a big game, and when it was the Eagles it was awesome. I still miss playing the video game with my brother, and will miss Madden in the broadcast booth.
• Did you hear the story about the guy suing the Yankees because he wasn’t allowed to use the facilities during the singing of God Bless America, and was eventually tossed out of the stadium? Of course, reports are the guy was drunk and cursing throughout the game. Either way, you just gotta love New York, eh?
• The level of excitement surrounding the release of the NFL schedule never ceases to amaze me. Doesn’t the NFL have a formula that spells out which teams play right after the season ends? The actual dates are exciting? The best part is the way pundits want to predict how many games a particular team will win. Most teams are still trying to significantly upgrade their rosters at this point.
• I hate the way baseball seasons start with a day off after every home opener. I understand they do it in case of rain (so they can play the make-up game the next day) for people who specifically bought tickets for the opener, but it causes so many starts and stops and re-starts the players have to struggle to get into a rhythm.
This is classic Birds, and doesn’t excite me a little bit. Yes, it’s the prudent move, but it just doesn’t get it done. I’ve already heard this takes the Eagles out of the running for Anquan Boldin, who the Arizona Cardinals have announced is available for trade.
The Eagles are like the stodgy parents that never give the kids what they want. No, you can’t have the shiny toy, we’re going to put the money towards college. Problem is, it just doesn’t work in the NFL . . . and the Eagles’ Super Bowl trophies total proves it.
This team needs to go get a stud receiver, and, once again, they’re not going to do it. It’s just their typical we-know-better-than-everybody-else mentality at work. It really does seem like they go out of their way not to make the popular move.
This move isn’t even an upgrade. They simply replaced what they lost in Tra Thomas (or William Thomas) and John Runyan. It’s not a bad move, it’s just more of the same from the Eagles who are very proficient at replacing older players that have served them well with younger players. That’s great, but they do it at the expense of making the move that puts them over the top to win a Super Bowl.
It’s not about the so-called “sexy” move. It’s about winning. They made the popular or “sexy” move once when they brought in Terrell Owens, and they absolutely dominated that season. Instead of just talking about it, they actually went to a Super Bowl.
Apparently, once was enough for this Eagles regime. Now, if they go out and get the receiver they need, I’ll be one of the first to praise them. I’ll even settle for a complimentary running back to Brian Westbrook. But I’m not holding my breath hoping that either is coming to the Eagles any time soon.
Here’s my second straight Week-in-Review:
• I can’t write about Philadelphia sports this week and not mention the passing of Harry Kalas. Certainly he was the voice of the Phillies throughout my life, and was the main – if not the only – constant I remember from the team after my brief hiatus as a Cardinals fan in the mid ‘80s. I never met the man, and cannot add to the many stories about him that have flooded the airways this week. The Phillies and the game will go on. From the stories I’ve heard, Mr. Kalas would be the first to say that. While I felt genuine sadness upon hearing of his death, I don’t quite understand the team holding a viewing at the ballpark on Saturday. It seems like that should be left to family and friends. But I’m happy he got to broadcast the World Series championship for the Phillies in his last full season, and quite some time will have to pass before it won’t feel like something is missing when watching the Phillies. RIP Harry the K.
• Another broadcasting giant will no longer be doing games as John Madden retired this week. Some loved his style as an analyst, some hated it. Many grew up playing the video game with his name on it, and never realized he was a head coach before he was an analyst. I’ll always remember that when I heard him and Pat Summerall do a game, it was a big game, and when it was the Eagles it was awesome. I still miss playing the video game with my brother, and will miss Madden in the broadcast booth.
• Did you hear the story about the guy suing the Yankees because he wasn’t allowed to use the facilities during the singing of God Bless America, and was eventually tossed out of the stadium? Of course, reports are the guy was drunk and cursing throughout the game. Either way, you just gotta love New York, eh?
• The level of excitement surrounding the release of the NFL schedule never ceases to amaze me. Doesn’t the NFL have a formula that spells out which teams play right after the season ends? The actual dates are exciting? The best part is the way pundits want to predict how many games a particular team will win. Most teams are still trying to significantly upgrade their rosters at this point.
• I hate the way baseball seasons start with a day off after every home opener. I understand they do it in case of rain (so they can play the make-up game the next day) for people who specifically bought tickets for the opener, but it causes so many starts and stops and re-starts the players have to struggle to get into a rhythm.