A trade seems likely to happen between the Philadelphia Eagles and the St. Louis Rams on quarterback Donovan McNabb, who could become a starter for the Rams instead of a backup with the Eagles if the trade succeeds.
According to reports, the Rams plan to sent their best defensive player, safety O.J. Atogwe, to Philadelphia, along with their 2010 second-round pick (33rd overall in the draft) in exchange for McNabb. Such offer would fill the Eagles’ need of an immediate impact playmaking safety.
As for the Rams, acquiring McNabb would bring them a powerful threatening weapon and improve their rank in the Weak NFC West, especially as the Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner has retired and the San Francisco 49ers are banking much on Alex Smith. With McNabb to put on the Rams jersey and team up with Steven Jackson, the Rams will definitely have a much better offensive line. Therefore, the deal is really a win-win one and seems very likely to happen soon.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Vick did not do his best in Atlanta
With his status for 2010 season still remaining a big question mark, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick recalled some old days when he was playing for the Atlanta Falcons. And his comment was: I was somewhat lazy.
“I think if I woulda applied myself,” Vick said, “there was a lot more I could have done off the field and also in the film room that could have elevated my game to a totally different level. I was complacent at the time, somewhat lazy, and I kinda settled for mediocrity.”
What he said was really somewhat surprising. Vick, actually, had many accomplishments with the Falcons, including leading the first visiting team to win a playoff game at Lambeau Field in 2002. Well, as he admitted he may never perform with his 100 percent, what did he learn after putting on NFL jersey again to join the Eagles following his incarceration? There is hardly anything as Vick did not even get a chance to start a game, let alone nay accomplishment.
“I think if I woulda applied myself,” Vick said, “there was a lot more I could have done off the field and also in the film room that could have elevated my game to a totally different level. I was complacent at the time, somewhat lazy, and I kinda settled for mediocrity.”
What he said was really somewhat surprising. Vick, actually, had many accomplishments with the Falcons, including leading the first visiting team to win a playoff game at Lambeau Field in 2002. Well, as he admitted he may never perform with his 100 percent, what did he learn after putting on NFL jersey again to join the Eagles following his incarceration? There is hardly anything as Vick did not even get a chance to start a game, let alone nay accomplishment.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Eagles RB Westbrook is expected to play against Broncos
Running back Brian Westbrook puts on his Eagles jersey in time for the playoffs and makes the Philadelphia Eagles even more dangerous. According to Eagles Coach Andy Reid, Westbrook was cleared to play after recovering from two concussions.
Reid said on Wednesday that Westbrook did “perfect” on his testing and is expected to return for Sunday’s home game against the Denver Broncos. Playing only six games for this season because of the concussions, the former All-Pro running back is “ready to roll” for the NFC East-leading Eagles (10-4).
Westbrook missed the last five games after suffering his second concussion in three weeks during the game against the San Diego Chargers on Nov. 15. His first career concussion came on Oct. 26 while playing against the Washington Redskins. Sitting out two games, he returned prematurely against the Chargers to sustain the second concussion.
DeSean Jackson has become top playmaker as replacement to Westbrook by having 11 touchdowns this season, including eight that were 50-plus yards. Westbrook’s returning gives Philadelphia another option and forces defenses to be aware of another threat, although the previously starting running back will likely only have a limited role in the offense.
Reid said on Wednesday that Westbrook did “perfect” on his testing and is expected to return for Sunday’s home game against the Denver Broncos. Playing only six games for this season because of the concussions, the former All-Pro running back is “ready to roll” for the NFC East-leading Eagles (10-4).
Westbrook missed the last five games after suffering his second concussion in three weeks during the game against the San Diego Chargers on Nov. 15. His first career concussion came on Oct. 26 while playing against the Washington Redskins. Sitting out two games, he returned prematurely against the Chargers to sustain the second concussion.
DeSean Jackson has become top playmaker as replacement to Westbrook by having 11 touchdowns this season, including eight that were 50-plus yards. Westbrook’s returning gives Philadelphia another option and forces defenses to be aware of another threat, although the previously starting running back will likely only have a limited role in the offense.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Westbrook may start this Sunday against Broncos
This Sunday the Philadelphia Eagles will play against the Denver Broncos and welcome back one of the greatest players in team history to their stadium as seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins will start the game, wearing his Broncos jersey, against the Eagles, a team he spent 13 seasons with before signing with the Broncos.
And the Eagles are also ready to welcome back another great Eagles player who may start at running back, in Eagles jersey as Brian Westbrook has been fine enough to practice with his teammates.
Westbrook has been out since suffering his second concussion in three weeks, Nov. 15 against the San Diego Chargers, with first concussion being suffered in a Monday night game against the Washington Redskins on Oct. 26. He returned to practice last week but was inactive for Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers.
“I think he’ll be pretty fresh,” Eagles Coach Andy Reid said about Westbrook’s possibility to play Sunday’s game. “He’ll have fresh legs out there. Obviously he’s not going to play the whole game. (We will) make sure we keep track of how many plays he plays if it comes down to that.”
And the Eagles are also ready to welcome back another great Eagles player who may start at running back, in Eagles jersey as Brian Westbrook has been fine enough to practice with his teammates.
Westbrook has been out since suffering his second concussion in three weeks, Nov. 15 against the San Diego Chargers, with first concussion being suffered in a Monday night game against the Washington Redskins on Oct. 26. He returned to practice last week but was inactive for Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers.
“I think he’ll be pretty fresh,” Eagles Coach Andy Reid said about Westbrook’s possibility to play Sunday’s game. “He’ll have fresh legs out there. Obviously he’s not going to play the whole game. (We will) make sure we keep track of how many plays he plays if it comes down to that.”
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Jets DT Jenkins would like to see Vick playing in final exhibition
The New York Jets defensive tackle Kris Jenkins said on Tuesday that he was happy to see the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick playing again on the field, in the teams’ preseason finale Thursday night.
“I’m kind of rooting for him because I hope he does realize that he does have a second chance and I’m hoping that he does prove everybody wrong,” Jenkins said Tuesday. “I’m hoping that he does show everybody what he’s capable of. I’ve known and seen him on and off the field and I definitely think he’s a good person at heart.”
The background is that Jenkins aced Vick several times when he was with the Carolina Panthers and Vick was with the Atlanta Falcons. Playing against each other again really sounded dramatic. Jenkins would not play as much as Vick on Thursday, so he would be glad to have time to spectate a little.
“I’m kind of rooting for him because I hope he does realize that he does have a second chance and I’m hoping that he does prove everybody wrong,” Jenkins said Tuesday. “I’m hoping that he does show everybody what he’s capable of. I’ve known and seen him on and off the field and I definitely think he’s a good person at heart.”
The background is that Jenkins aced Vick several times when he was with the Carolina Panthers and Vick was with the Atlanta Falcons. Playing against each other again really sounded dramatic. Jenkins would not play as much as Vick on Thursday, so he would be glad to have time to spectate a little.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Michael Vick’s bankruptcy plan got approved Thursday
On Thursday, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank J. Santoro approved Michael Vick’s $20M bankruptcy plan. The Judge ordered Vick to retain a financial planner as a condition of approval.
The plan was supported overwhelmingly by a ballot of creditors and by their representatives in court. It hinges on Vick liquidating an estimated $9 million in assets, including houses, boats and high-end sport utility vehicles and future NFL earnings. However, the quarterback does not have to pay creditors during his first year with the Eagles. He could pay creditors the $20M within six years.
“I’m happy it’s over. I can move on with my life,” said Vick, who was beaming as he left the courthouse. “I think my lawyers did a great job. I commend the judge. I commend the creditors’ committee, everybody. We finally got it all together. I’m just happy we can move forward.”
Vick left the courthouse in a hurry afterwards to prepare for his Eagles debut later in the night.
The plan was supported overwhelmingly by a ballot of creditors and by their representatives in court. It hinges on Vick liquidating an estimated $9 million in assets, including houses, boats and high-end sport utility vehicles and future NFL earnings. However, the quarterback does not have to pay creditors during his first year with the Eagles. He could pay creditors the $20M within six years.
“I’m happy it’s over. I can move on with my life,” said Vick, who was beaming as he left the courthouse. “I think my lawyers did a great job. I commend the judge. I commend the creditors’ committee, everybody. We finally got it all together. I’m just happy we can move forward.”
Vick left the courthouse in a hurry afterwards to prepare for his Eagles debut later in the night.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Colts QB Manning led a 23-15 win over Vickless Eagles
On Thursday night’s preseason game the Indianapolis Colts playing against the Philadelphia Eagles, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning threw two touchdown passes in three series before leaving and played a most important role in Colts win over the Eagles, something rarely happened to the Colts.
As a three-time league MVP, Manning‘s good performance was not really a surprise. He managed to finish 10 of 14 for 167 yards with two touchdowns in less than 11 minutes and proved that he has played long enough in colts jersey to get into a steady rhythm. His backup Curtis Painter also did not do bad job, finishing with 11 of 19 for 116 yards with one interception and leading the team to three field goals.
As for the Eagles, four of their five projected offensive line starters were not available for playing in the game. Starting running back Brian Westbrook did not perform well and starting fullback Leonard Weaver injured knee in the first quarter. Newly signed quarterback Michael Vick was not eligible to play in the preseason game yet. The first score came when DeSean Jackson split two defenders down the middle of the field and Donovan McNabb threw a perfect 39-yard strike for the TD to make it 14-7, but the team failed to gain another score until Adam DiMichele found Brandon Gibson for a 21-yard TD with only 26 seconds left.
As a three-time league MVP, Manning‘s good performance was not really a surprise. He managed to finish 10 of 14 for 167 yards with two touchdowns in less than 11 minutes and proved that he has played long enough in colts jersey to get into a steady rhythm. His backup Curtis Painter also did not do bad job, finishing with 11 of 19 for 116 yards with one interception and leading the team to three field goals.
As for the Eagles, four of their five projected offensive line starters were not available for playing in the game. Starting running back Brian Westbrook did not perform well and starting fullback Leonard Weaver injured knee in the first quarter. Newly signed quarterback Michael Vick was not eligible to play in the preseason game yet. The first score came when DeSean Jackson split two defenders down the middle of the field and Donovan McNabb threw a perfect 39-yard strike for the TD to make it 14-7, but the team failed to gain another score until Adam DiMichele found Brandon Gibson for a 21-yard TD with only 26 seconds left.
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