First Visit: Helping Depth At Defensive Back
The first wave of free agency here and gone in the blink of an eye, the Eagles have started the process as the second tier of free agents look to find homes for the 2010 season. The initial visitor is an intriguing one -- defensive back Marlin Jackson has a first-round draft pick pedigree with an injury history that has crushed his most recent two seasons.
A Change Of Times At Wide Receiver
His role had diminished season after season as the Eagles revamped their wide receiver corps, and Reggie Brown knew it could be coming and maybe even hoped it would come. A trade. A chance to gain playing time. A fresh start elsewhere. The news that Brown was traded on Monday night to Tampa Bay for a conditional draft pick in 2011 was a good move for all parties.
Answering Some Of Your Questions Here
No splash. The Eagles, historically big hitters in free agency when the opportunity is right, aren't playing the game this year. They have focused inward first, signing fullback Leonard Weaver and then wide receiver Jason Avant to long-term contracts. Not yet have the Eagles dipped their toes into the free-agent pool, and you want to know why.
Off-Season Is Going To Be A Long Road
In the days and weeks that follow, as the Eagles put together their roster for the 2010 season, we are going to look back at the first day of free agency and have a much better understanding of what the team had in mind when it signed fullback Leonard Weaver and then, moments later, announced it was releasing linebacker Will Witherspoon.
Free Agency Here, So What Is Happening?
There are no visits from unrestricted free agents scheduled at the NovaCare Complex today. That doesn't mean it is quiet for the Eagles. That doesn't mean, of course, that I truly know what is going on. The world of free agency is played out behind closed doors with private phone calls and quiet conversations. So, from my perspective, here is what is happening ...
