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[quote=skinsfan69;820970]Hoody is really trying to bolster his pass rush. Not sure if he's going to get much with AH and Carter.[/quote]

Pats are switching to 4-3, Darth Hoody will get something out of them.

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AC is a good 4-3 end, but he's a terrible 3-4 OLB... that's how he went from like 11 to 2.5 sacks in SF, then we bring him here, he gets 11 sacks, we move him to OLB, and uh... he's off the team.

that's just bad personnel planning. he's a straight up 4-3 pass rushing right end and not much else, though he's not terrible against the run.

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[quote=SOUL-SKINS;820674]I'm too lazy to go back and read all of these post. Did we sign a Tackle ?[/quote]

Outside of UDFA's? Yes. We resigned Jammal Brown and signed Sean Locklear a Right Tackle that came into the NFL as a Guard from NC State.

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Ricky Williams to the Ravens...

"Adam Schefter
A new backup for Ray Rice. RT @ProFootballTalk: Ricky Williams' deal with the Ravens is for two years, and it's worth up to $4 million."

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I'm kinda surprised Ravens chose to release McGahee and sign Ricky.. Both are similar runner, only McGahee is younger.

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[quote=GridIron26;821086]I'm kinda surprised Ravens chose to release McGahee and sign Ricky.. Both are similar runner, only McGahee is younger.[/quote]I believe Ricky is a good bit cheaper.

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;821095]I believe Ricky is a good bit cheaper.[/quote]

Ricky Williams' signing bonus was paid in Hershey bars. Zing!

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[quote=Ruhskins;821100]Ricky Williams' signing bonus was paid in Hershey bars. Zing![/quote]

Would have been better had you said "Dime bags".



Also, in other unrelated news:


[url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4725/devin-thomas]Devin Thomas - New York Giants - 2011 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com[/url]
[quote]Giants WR Devin Thomas is going to be out "awhile" with a dislocated finger.
The bone broke the skin, which sounds similar to Andre Johnson's recent injury. Unlike Johnson, Thomas can ill-afford to miss a week's worth of practices. He was already facing an uphill battle to make the final roster. Aug 7, 1:50 PM[/quote]

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Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly are "fiercely" battling it out to see whose career will last longer

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[quote=SmootSmack;821145]Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly are "fiercely" battling it out to see whose career will last longer[/quote]

Thats like two mayflies battling to see who can live longer.

Reference:
[quote]The lifespan of an adult mayfly can vary from just 30 minutes to one day depending on the species. The primary function of the adult is reproduction; the mouthparts are vestigial, and the digestive system is filled with air.[/quote]

Edit: Sorry that was suppose to be a Charles Rogers and Antonio Cromartie reference.

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Tough loss for the Lions, bet they kind of wish Ricky had chosen them

[url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp11/story/_/id/6843820/mikel-leshoure-detroit-lions-season-torn-achilles]Mikel Leshoure of Detroit Lions out for season with torn Achilles - ESPN[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;821193]Tough loss for the Lions, bet they kind of wish Ricky had chosen them

[url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp11/story/_/id/6843820/mikel-leshoure-detroit-lions-season-torn-achilles]Mikel Leshoure of Detroit Lions out for season with torn Achilles - ESPN[/url][/quote]

They can sign Portis.

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Todd Bouman to the Jaguars
Ben Leber to the Rams
Brodie Croyle to the Ravens (I think)

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[quote=Dirtbag59;821148]Thats like two mayflies battling to see who can live longer.

Reference:


Edit: Sorry that was suppose to be a Charles Rogers and Antonio Cromartie reference.[/quote]

Please give it some thought....and could you not work in a reference to Patrick Ramsey...and say a backup Mayfly that should been a starter but was robbed?
Thanx...

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[quote=SmootSmack;821681]Todd Bouman to the Jaguars
Ben Leber to the Rams
Brodie Croyle to the Ravens (I think)[/quote]

We have now gotten down to "bottom-feeding" in the free agency market...

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Bouman is the true definition of an NFL journeyman.

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[url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6848263/channing-crowder-announces-retirement-radio-show]Channing Crowder announces retirement on radio show - ESPN[/url]

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[quote=Mattyk;821757]Bouman is the true definition of an NFL journeyman.[/quote]

In two years he'll back with the Jaguars yet again

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Looks like after two years of fighting, Mankins get his deal...

Adam Schefter
Filed to ESPN: Patriots Pro Bowl guard Logan Mankins signed a six-year deal with the Patriots. So he isn't going anywhere after all.

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My arch-nemesis Adam Schefter reporting that the Eagles have signed former Giants WR Steve Smith to a one-year contract. He's on the PUP list but could be ready to play by midseason

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[quote=SmootSmack;821993]My arch-nemesis Adam Schefter reporting that the Eagles have signed former Giants WR Steve Smith to a one-year contract. He's on the PUP list but could be ready to play by midseason[/quote]

The eagles are getting out of control......this is unreal. Hes a great wideout when heathly.

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[quote=SmootSmack;821993]My arch-nemesis Adam Schefter reporting that the Eagles have signed former Giants WR Steve Smith to a one-year contract. He's on the PUP list but could be ready to play by midseason[/quote]

jesus

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For anyone curious, word I've heard out of Eagles camp is that Vince Young is really struggling...while in Houston Matt Leinart is dominating

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I'm really surprised by the Steve Smith signing especially after reading this earlier today.

[url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/10/coughlin-a-long-haul-until-steve-smith-is-back/]Coughlin: A “long haul” until Steve Smith is back | ProFootballTalk[/url]

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[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Seeking-a-roommate-in-New-England-How-about-Cha?urn=nfl-wp4842]Seeking a roommate in New England? How about Chad Ochocinco? - Shutdown Corner - NFL Blog - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

Say what you want to about Ochocinco, but the guy is a marketing genius. Love this guy...lol

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[quote=SmootSmack;821993]My arch-nemesis Adam Schefter reporting that the Eagles have signed former Giants WR Steve Smith to a one-year contract. He's on the PUP list but could be ready to play by midseason[/quote]

Wasn't SS a restricted free agent? What's the comp? And if he's unrestricted look out, this easily puts the Eagles' receiving corps over the top. When healthy dude catches everything thrown his way.

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[quote=SmootSmack;821997]For anyone curious, word I've heard out of Eagles camp is that Vince Young is really struggling...while in Houston Matt Leinart is dominating[/quote]

Ha..let's see Leinart do it during the regular season and then I'll believe

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[quote=SmootSmack;821997]For anyone curious, word I've heard out of Eagles camp is that Vince Young is really struggling...[B]while in Houston Matt Leinart is dominating[/B][/quote]

:frusty:

really disappointing we couldnt talk him into coming into camp. Damn he'd have a better chance to get on the field.

I am stunned the Iggles signed Smith. I wonder if this has anything to do with Maclin's health.

Sent from my Samsung Epic 4G.

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[quote=mooby;822008]Wasn't SS a restricted free agent? What's the comp? And if he's unrestricted look out, this easily puts the Eagles' receiving corps over the top. When healthy dude catches everything thrown his way.[/quote]

The Iggles strangely have done little with their OL other than signing Harris. They need help up front. The best WR's in the world don't matter when Vick is in a cast and Young is on his back.

I refuse to buy the Iggles' hype even with this signing.

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[quote=mlmdub130;821996]jesus[/quote]

No, actually that is the only person the Eagles haven't signed.

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[quote=SmootSmack;821997]For anyone curious, word I've heard out of Eagles camp is that Vince Young is really struggling...while in Houston Matt Leinart is dominating[/quote]

Straight up trade: John Beck for Matt Leinart? Trading a back up for a franchise quarterback?

And by franchise quarterback I mean John Beck.

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[quote=Lotus;822018]The Iggles strangely have done little with their OL other than signing Harris. They need help up front. The best WR's in the world don't matter when Vick is in a cast and Young is on his back.

I refuse to buy the Iggles' hype even with this signing.[/quote]

Man I hope you're right. So in other words you think they're following the Vinny Cerrato Official Method of Team Building: Get skill position players first and neglect the offensive line until it ends up costing you big time.

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[quote=mooby;822032]Man I hope you're right. So in other words you think they're following the Vinny Cerrato Official Method of Team Building: Get skill position players first and neglect the offensive line until it ends up costing you big time.[/quote]

No no. I didn't neglect the offensive line. I drafted Chris Samuels in 2000. And people don't realize this but Malcolm Kelly was an underrated blocker coming out of college.
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There are at least a few people who say the Eagles have serious holes in key areas to really do much damage...I'd like to think they're right

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I'd take Beck and Gross over Leinart

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[quote=SmootSmack;822035]There are at least a few people who say the Eagles have serious holes in key areas to really do much damage...I'd like to think they're right[/quote]

All I can think of is Linebacker. Which would be great if they didn't have such a high powered offense. Doesn't matter how much you can run the ball when you're down 28-14 in the fourth quarter unless you have someone like Chris Johnson that can hit a home run.

On the flip side though if someone shuts down Vick and then runs the ball all over the Eagles D, then they'll be as useful as a turtle on its back. Or you could get into a shoot out and hope like hell to come out on top. I'm thinking the second method will be more popular.

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[quote=Dirtbag59;822034]No no. I didn't neglect the offensive line. I drafted Chris Samuels in 2000. And people don't realize this but Malcolm Kelly was an underrated blocker coming out of college.
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That is one handsome, handsome man.

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[quote=SmootSmack;821997]For anyone curious, word I've heard out of Eagles camp is that Vince Young is really struggling...while in Houston Matt Leinart is dominating[/quote]

Yeah but Young has been learning that offense for like what, a week? Leinart has been in his system for a year. Hopefully it all goes back to good things for teams that give QB's at least a year to learn a system.

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Chris Samuels is missed by a lot of Redskins fans!