No, it's not just any list of some free agents here. And no, it's not just a list of the most controversial free agents.
These are three controversial players who could very well be in Eagles green next year.
But how much can you as a fan take??
Allen Iverson's lackluster return, the Michael Vick press conference, Jamior Jagr or Max Tailbot in Orange and Black? How would you feel seeing Brett Favre's grey beard sitting next to Andy and Lurie. All Eagles fans were laughing hysterically at self-made jokes about Plaxico shooting himself. What about the man who is in a debate with Jamarcus Russel for the laziest person in the NFL.
First off is the player I think would be the best option for Philadelphia. Plaxico Burress. Lets face it, it was a foolish crime, and he was jailed for too long. I dont understand Ray Lewis being involved in the death of two people not spending a day in jail, while Plaxico went for two years for shooting himself. When you justify Donte Stallworth, driving 10MPH+ over the speed limit and blowing a .012; going to jail for 30 days for driving drunk and killing someone But with all of that aside, he isn't a horrible person, and a lot easier to accept as compared to a guy like Vick or Stallworth.
Plaxico's biggest asset to this team is his 6'5" 232lb frame. That's 5-7" and 30-50 lbs on our top two receivers. The Eagles redzone flat out sucks, and that's partially due to having your top two WR being so short. You love their speed and the explosive 60 yard touchdowns when they run past everyone, but when your 10 yards away from the endzone on 3rd and 10; they aren't going to jump over a 6'3" corner or safety playing zone coverage. Watch some film, the only redzone scores either Jackson or Maclin had were due to Vick's scramble or they made a move or two on coverage and got open. The Eagles miss and need to have the ability to throw that jump ball to the back of the endzone, that jump ball they cherished with Terrell Owens.
Plaxico could slide in as a 3 or 4 WR on this team. I think Riley Cooper is a possible long-term solution, but he didn't do anything to make me rely on him to make a play with the game on the line.
As long as he is in shape and healthy, he would be an asset. We have 3-4 quality receivers now, but God-forbid one of those go down, we are in trouble. Plaxico would be a great name to add to the offense, ultimately, if the price is right. The list of WR free agents is a massive one (Sidney Rice, Santonio Holmes, Steve Smith, Malcom Floyd, TO, Ochocinco, Randy Moss, etc) and a guy like Plaxico won't be a top target.
And now we move onto Albert Haynesworth, my least favorite of the three. The talent is there, the skill is there, but I have no way to believe he will mature. I've heard the argument that the Eagles can "mature" players and make them play to the top of their level; but I must ask these people how they forget about the Andrews twins and the circus that followed them, or when TO was doing sit-ups in his driveway.
Haynesworth is a great player. The Eagles are apparently switching to a Cover-2, which requires a lot better pass rushers than we have beyond Graham and Cole. If I am in charge, Haynesworth is a gamble I am not willing to make. I'd rather get a guy with a little less talent who will put their heart into the team.
Brett Favre. You pissed at me for bringing up the last person you ever wanted to hear??
While he used the loose word "retired" after last year, you must consider that maybe he isn't retiring (again).
And what if him not retiring meant he was wearing Green and White next year??
Despite your instant displeasure and disapproval of the thought of a Green #4 Favre jersey, you must look at the full picture.
It isn't official, but it's basically accepted as fact that Kevin Kolb will be traded. Kolb is a NFL-ready QB, no questions asked, but you can question if he is a Pro-Bowl QB like Vick.
Kolb may be a QB of the future, but we don't even know if Desean Jackson will be on the birds after this year. Eagles are in it to win now, and that's why I believe Favre would be A GREAT FIT in Philadelphia.
Without Kolb, the Eagles have Michael Vick and Mike Kafka. That's a backup who is not ready and a starter who's style of play is susceptible to injury. It's common sense that the Eagles need a backup QB.
So what are the options? Brett Favre, Alex Smith, Vince Young, Matt Leinheart, Marc Bulger, Matt Hasslebeck, Drew Stanton, Chad Pennington, Brady Quinn, Tavaras Jackson, Billy Volek, and some other 3rd stringers. Favre may not be the best QB in this list, but the list of teams that don't have a QB with the season starting in 50some days is huge. Arizona, Jacksonville, San Fran, Carolina, just to name a few. And another handful of teams like Washington who have a QB, but they could be complete busts.
Regardless, my biggest push for Favre goes back to both the knowledge he has of the Eagles offense, and his relationship with Andy Reid.
Andy Reid was hired as an assistant coach in Green Bay for the 1992 season, which happened to be Brett Favre's first season in Green Bay. When Brett won a Super Bowl in 1997, Andy Reid was his QB coach. Simply, they go back. Packers were historically a passing offense, exactly as the Eagles are now. Favre could fit in pretty easily.
The back up QB situation is a very serious one for the Eagles. I understand everyone's reservations about trading Kolb, but if you can bring in a name who can help out the weak Eagles defense like Rogers-Cromartie, you have to pull the trigger. When it comes down to who you want to come into the NFC Championship game when Vick has to sit out a drive due to injury; do you want Vince Young, Brady Quinn, Matt Leinheart, etc...or Brett Favre.
I'll take Brett.
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