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Smokedawg · 08-30-2010, 12:52 PM

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My interpretation: Eagles and Cards just swapped practice squad players. Now there's a nice space cleared on #Eagles PS for Martell Mallett.

Joe Public · 08-30-2010, 05:39 PM

Well, seeing as how we already have a stud FB this seems kind of like a no-brainer to me.

That and I love Troy because they were kind enough to help me cash my biggest CFB bet of bowl season.

Also, I think I may like Martell Mallett's name more than his game, but if he and Eldra Buckley can find their way onto the final roster, I'm good with it.

Smokedawg · 08-30-2010, 05:56 PM

Speaking of guys whos name you like more than their game...

Macho Harris is squarely on the roster bubble right now

Id be surprised if he makes it

Joe Public · 08-30-2010, 07:30 PM

I wish I could argue with everything you just said, Smoke. Unfortunately, I cannot.

Joe Public · 08-31-2010, 11:45 PM

Both Al Harris and Atari Bigby will be out of action for the Packers in Week One.

Go Birds.

Smokedawg · 09-03-2010, 11:56 AM

I think Kurt Coleman mighta sealed Mach Harris' fate last night....

**JumpOnBoard** · 09-03-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokedawg

I think Kurt Coleman mighta sealed Mach Harris' fate last night....

Smokedawg · 09-04-2010, 05:56 PM

The Eagles acquired defensive end/linebacker Antwan Barnes from the Baltimore Ravens for an undisclosed draft choice in 2011. The pick reportedly is a seventh-rounder.

Also, the Birds made 11 of the 13 cuts they need to get down to 53 by 6 p.m. Gone are WR Chad Hall, WR Jordan Norwood, TE Cornelius Ingram, C A.Q. Shipley, C Dallas Reynolds, OL Fenuki Tupou, DE Eric Moncur, DT Jeff Owens, LB Tracy.White, S Macho Harris, and S Quintin Demps.

It's mildly surprising that Demps and Harris both were cut. This increases the chances of CB Jorrick Calvin, picked up in a trade with Arizona last week, making the team.

Although Barnes was listed as the backup at outside linebacker to Terrell Suggs, he is expected to be a defensive end with the Eagles. The question now is who is the odd man out among the Eagles. Could be Darryl Tapp, or perhaps more likely Moise Fokou, who worked in training camp and the preseason at times as a pass-rushing lineman rather than a stand-up linebacker.

Barnes, 25, was a fourth round draft choice of the Ravens in 2007 and posted 20 tackles, five sacks, one interception and one forced fumble during his three-year career in Baltimore. Three of his sacks came last season in 11 games, and he is viewed as a promising pass rusher.

The 6-1, 251-pound Barnes has seen action in 37 regular-season games and two postseason games for the Ravens and has 24 career special teams tackles.

Via his Twitter account, Barnes wrote, "Woooooooo........I had a good run in Baltimore......thank everyone for your support......its a new beginning and I'm ready to be a eagle..."

Barnes also set the career sacks record at Florida International with 24 and also made 224 tackles. He also was twice named first-team All-Sun Belt Conference.

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Smokedawg · 09-04-2010, 06:15 PM

Good riddance Andrews Brothers....you can both go fuck yourselves

Jeff_McLane
Source says Stacy Andrews has been traded to Seattle.

Smokedawg · 09-04-2010, 06:19 PM

minor upset:

caplannfl
I'm told the Eagles released Kelley Washington. Kept Baskett.

Smokedawg · 09-04-2010, 08:11 PM

It was another eventful day for Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, who dealt offensive lineman Stacy Andrews to the Seahawks as the Birds trimmed their roster to 53 players.

Here is a look at the current roster, broken down by position. Keep in mind that these guys aren't all safe. The Eagles will scan the list of players who were waived around the league and could very well make more roster moves before they take on the Packers a week from Sunday.

I didn't provide thoughts on positions that went according to plan, like quarterback and running back.

Quarterbacks (3): Kevin Kolb, Michael Vick, Mike Kafka

Running backs (4): LeSean McCoy, Leonard Weaver, Mike Bell, Eldra Buckley

Wide receivers (5): DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant, Riley Cooper, Hank Baskett
Thoughts: It became clear recently that the Eagles were going to keep Baskett. Normally, we have to guess which players were the last to be cut. But since the Eagles initially cut their roster to 55, we know the most difficult decision was probably Kelley Washington. I think the Eagles wanted to keep him, but just didn't have room for a sixth wide receiver. Washington would have provided special teams help and a veteran receiver for depth. But then again, it would have been tough to keep him active on gamedays. What gave Baskett the edge? Probably just familiarity with the system, the coaches and the players. He takes heat for the onsides kick in the Super Bowl last season, but the Eagles like Baskett on special teams. If the Eagles were working with an expanded roster, I'm sure they would have liked to keep Chad Hall too, but they have a lot of talent at the skill positions, and it would have been difficult to find a way to get him touches on offense.

Tight ends (2): Brent Celek, Clay Harbor
Thoughts: Cornelius Ingram was just never able to get healthy. He didn't look the same this summer after another offseason knee surgery. It would not be surprising to see the Eagles add a tight end in the next few days before the opener.

Offensive line (10): Jason Peters, Winston Justice, Todd Herremans, Jamaal Jackson, Reggie Wells, Nick Cole, Max Jean-Gilles, Austin Howard, King Dunlap, Mike McGlynn
Thoughts: It's amazing how quickly things can change in the NFL. What if I told you a month ago that in Week 1 Stacy Andrews would be a member of the Seahawks and his brother, Shawn, had a chance to start with the Giants? The Eagles signed Stacy to a six-year, $38.9M deal and got a total of two starts out of him. The signing was a complete disaster. There's no way to sugarcoat it.

With Andrews in Seattle, the Eagles have some options at right guard. Roseman told reporters that Nick Cole will get the nod for now. Wells, the veteran whom they acquired from Arizona, will likely be in the mix too though. If Jamaal Jackson is ready in Week 1, the interior of the O-line actually doesn't look that bad, but there are still questions. What level will Jackson be able to perform at? And how good is Wells if the Cardinals were willing to deal him for a sixth-round pick? Plus the whole continuity thing.
I'll admit I was surprised that Dunlap stayed on. The Eagles must still see potential there, but we'll know just how confident they are in him if Justice is sidelined. He could be one of the first to go if they make additional roster moves.

Note: Roseman told reporters that the Andrews trade did not happen before the 6 p.m. deadline, so technically his name should appear here on the roster. The Eagles cut Jean-Gilles, but expect to re-sign him, so technically, his name should be left off.

Defensive line (10): Trent Cole, Brandon Graham, Juqua Parker, Mike Patterson, Brodrick Bunkley, Darryl Tapp, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, Antwan Barnes, Antonio Dixon, Trevor Laws
Thoughts: The only player that had a chance and was cut here was seventh-round pick Jeff Owens. He said on Twitter that he thinks he'll have a chance to make the practice squad if no other teams sign him. As I predicted earlier, the addition of Barnes did not bump anyone from the defensive line group off the roster.

Linebackers (7): Stewart Bradley, Akeem Jordan, Ernie Sims, Omar Gaither, Keenan Clayton, JaMar Chaney, Moise Fokou
Thoughts: Fokou had to be a little nervous when the Eagles signed Barnes, especially considering the Birds were trying Fokou out at defensive end this preseason. But he made the cut. Chaney makes it also, giving the Eagles a pair of rookies in this group. Along with Dunlap, Chaney would probably be among the first to go if the Eagles make a roster move. The interesting thing here is that the Eagles could potentially only play three linebackers on defense (Bradley, Sims and Jordan), despite having seven on their roster. The others will get a chance to compete on special teams.

Cornerbacks (6): Asante Samuel, Ellis Hobbs, Joselio Hanson, Dimitri Patterson, Trevard Lindley, Jorrick Calvin
Thoughts: I didn't think Calvin would make the team. The rookie was acquired from the Cardinals last week in exchange for Charles Scott. His ability as a return man had to help him. Still, put him in the same group as Dunlap and Chaney. Could be gone by next weekend.

Safeties (3): Quintin Mikell, Nate Allen, Kurt Coleman
Thoughts: Well, I told you I thought Demps was in danger, but I also told you I thought Harris would be safe. Instead, both got cut, and the Eagles kept just three safeties. This is the position they're most likely to add a player at in the next few days. As the roster is currently set up, they would have to play two rookies with zero games of NFL experience if Mikell were to go down. You also have to view this as a sign that they have big-time confidence in Allen and Coleman.

Specialists (3): David Akers, Jon Dorenbos, Sav Rocca

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Joe Public · 09-04-2010, 10:27 PM

A couple of thoughts. What in the holy f**k is Hank Baskett doing on this team again? It feels like Brandon Gibson again. Get a guy, in this case Washington, who seems like he has some upside and potential down the road, and we ditch him so we can keep a journeyman who's never done much for this team. Whatever. Here's hoping we only see him on special teams.

I actually like the trades, although I've read that the trade with Seattle was literally a couple of minutes later than the trade deadline and so the Birds have to waive Max JG and hope they can re-sign him tomorrow.

Getting rid of both Macho and Demps, eh? OK, just be right.

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08-30-2010, 12:52 PM	#2841
Smokedawg Phillie Phanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 19,064	geoffmosher My interpretation: Eagles and Cards just swapped practice squad players. Now there's a nice space cleared on #Eagles PS for Martell Mallett.

08-30-2010, 05:39 PM	#2842
Joe Public Gabibbo's Finest Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59,349	Well, seeing as how we already have a stud FB this seems kind of like a no-brainer to me. That and I love Troy because they were kind enough to help me cash my biggest CFB bet of bowl season. Also, I think I may like Martell Mallett's name more than his game, but if he and Eldra Buckley can find their way onto the final roster, I'm good with it.

08-30-2010, 05:56 PM	#2843
Smokedawg Phillie Phanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 19,064	Speaking of guys whos name you like more than their game... Macho Harris is squarely on the roster bubble right now Id be surprised if he makes it

08-30-2010, 07:30 PM	#2844
Joe Public Gabibbo's Finest Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59,349	I wish I could argue with everything you just said, Smoke. Unfortunately, I cannot.

08-31-2010, 11:45 PM	#2845
Joe Public Gabibbo's Finest Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59,349	Both Al Harris and Atari Bigby will be out of action for the Packers in Week One. Go Birds.

09-03-2010, 11:56 AM	#2846
Smokedawg Phillie Phanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 19,064	I think Kurt Coleman mighta sealed Mach Harris' fate last night....

09-04-2010, 05:56 PM	#2848
Smokedawg Phillie Phanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 19,064	The Eagles acquired defensive end/linebacker Antwan Barnes from the Baltimore Ravens for an undisclosed draft choice in 2011. The pick reportedly is a seventh-rounder. Also, the Birds made 11 of the 13 cuts they need to get down to 53 by 6 p.m. Gone are WR Chad Hall, WR Jordan Norwood, TE Cornelius Ingram, C A.Q. Shipley, C Dallas Reynolds, OL Fenuki Tupou, DE Eric Moncur, DT Jeff Owens, LB Tracy.White, S Macho Harris, and S Quintin Demps. It's mildly surprising that Demps and Harris both were cut. This increases the chances of CB Jorrick Calvin, picked up in a trade with Arizona last week, making the team. Although Barnes was listed as the backup at outside linebacker to Terrell Suggs, he is expected to be a defensive end with the Eagles. The question now is who is the odd man out among the Eagles. Could be Darryl Tapp, or perhaps more likely Moise Fokou, who worked in training camp and the preseason at times as a pass-rushing lineman rather than a stand-up linebacker. Barnes, 25, was a fourth round draft choice of the Ravens in 2007 and posted 20 tackles, five sacks, one interception and one forced fumble during his three-year career in Baltimore. Three of his sacks came last season in 11 games, and he is viewed as a promising pass rusher. The 6-1, 251-pound Barnes has seen action in 37 regular-season games and two postseason games for the Ravens and has 24 career special teams tackles. Via his Twitter account, Barnes wrote, "Woooooooo........I had a good run in Baltimore......thank everyone for your support......its a new beginning and I'm ready to be a eagle..." Barnes also set the career sacks record at Florida International with 24 and also made 224 tackles. He also was twice named first-team All-Sun Belt Conference. Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/...#ixzz0ybHt5ihU Watch sports videos you won't find anywhere else

09-04-2010, 06:15 PM	#2849
Smokedawg Phillie Phanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 19,064	Good riddance Andrews Brothers....you can both go fuck yourselves Jeff_McLane Source says Stacy Andrews has been traded to Seattle.

09-04-2010, 06:19 PM	#2850
Smokedawg Phillie Phanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 19,064	minor upset: caplannfl I'm told the Eagles released Kelley Washington. Kept Baskett.

09-04-2010, 08:11 PM	#2851
Smokedawg Phillie Phanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 19,064	It was another eventful day for Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, who dealt offensive lineman Stacy Andrews to the Seahawks as the Birds trimmed their roster to 53 players. Here is a look at the current roster, broken down by position. Keep in mind that these guys aren't all safe. The Eagles will scan the list of players who were waived around the league and could very well make more roster moves before they take on the Packers a week from Sunday. I didn't provide thoughts on positions that went according to plan, like quarterback and running back. Quarterbacks (3): Kevin Kolb, Michael Vick, Mike Kafka Running backs (4): LeSean McCoy, Leonard Weaver, Mike Bell, Eldra Buckley Wide receivers (5): DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant, Riley Cooper, Hank Baskett Thoughts: It became clear recently that the Eagles were going to keep Baskett. Normally, we have to guess which players were the last to be cut. But since the Eagles initially cut their roster to 55, we know the most difficult decision was probably Kelley Washington. I think the Eagles wanted to keep him, but just didn't have room for a sixth wide receiver. Washington would have provided special teams help and a veteran receiver for depth. But then again, it would have been tough to keep him active on gamedays. What gave Baskett the edge? Probably just familiarity with the system, the coaches and the players. He takes heat for the onsides kick in the Super Bowl last season, but the Eagles like Baskett on special teams. If the Eagles were working with an expanded roster, I'm sure they would have liked to keep Chad Hall too, but they have a lot of talent at the skill positions, and it would have been difficult to find a way to get him touches on offense. Tight ends (2): Brent Celek, Clay Harbor Thoughts: Cornelius Ingram was just never able to get healthy. He didn't look the same this summer after another offseason knee surgery. It would not be surprising to see the Eagles add a tight end in the next few days before the opener. Offensive line (10): Jason Peters, Winston Justice, Todd Herremans, Jamaal Jackson, Reggie Wells, Nick Cole, Max Jean-Gilles, Austin Howard, King Dunlap, Mike McGlynn Thoughts: It's amazing how quickly things can change in the NFL. What if I told you a month ago that in Week 1 Stacy Andrews would be a member of the Seahawks and his brother, Shawn, had a chance to start with the Giants? The Eagles signed Stacy to a six-year, $38.9M deal and got a total of two starts out of him. The signing was a complete disaster. There's no way to sugarcoat it. With Andrews in Seattle, the Eagles have some options at right guard. Roseman told reporters that Nick Cole will get the nod for now. Wells, the veteran whom they acquired from Arizona, will likely be in the mix too though. If Jamaal Jackson is ready in Week 1, the interior of the O-line actually doesn't look that bad, but there are still questions. What level will Jackson be able to perform at? And how good is Wells if the Cardinals were willing to deal him for a sixth-round pick? Plus the whole continuity thing. I'll admit I was surprised that Dunlap stayed on. The Eagles must still see potential there, but we'll know just how confident they are in him if Justice is sidelined. He could be one of the first to go if they make additional roster moves. Note: Roseman told reporters that the Andrews trade did not happen before the 6 p.m. deadline, so technically his name should appear here on the roster. The Eagles cut Jean-Gilles, but expect to re-sign him, so technically, his name should be left off. Defensive line (10): Trent Cole, Brandon Graham, Juqua Parker, Mike Patterson, Brodrick Bunkley, Darryl Tapp, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, Antwan Barnes, Antonio Dixon, Trevor Laws Thoughts: The only player that had a chance and was cut here was seventh-round pick Jeff Owens. He said on Twitter that he thinks he'll have a chance to make the practice squad if no other teams sign him. As I predicted earlier, the addition of Barnes did not bump anyone from the defensive line group off the roster. Linebackers (7): Stewart Bradley, Akeem Jordan, Ernie Sims, Omar Gaither, Keenan Clayton, JaMar Chaney, Moise Fokou Thoughts: Fokou had to be a little nervous when the Eagles signed Barnes, especially considering the Birds were trying Fokou out at defensive end this preseason. But he made the cut. Chaney makes it also, giving the Eagles a pair of rookies in this group. Along with Dunlap, Chaney would probably be among the first to go if the Eagles make a roster move. The interesting thing here is that the Eagles could potentially only play three linebackers on defense (Bradley, Sims and Jordan), despite having seven on their roster. The others will get a chance to compete on special teams. Cornerbacks (6): Asante Samuel, Ellis Hobbs, Joselio Hanson, Dimitri Patterson, Trevard Lindley, Jorrick Calvin Thoughts: I didn't think Calvin would make the team. The rookie was acquired from the Cardinals last week in exchange for Charles Scott. His ability as a return man had to help him. Still, put him in the same group as Dunlap and Chaney. Could be gone by next weekend. Safeties (3): Quintin Mikell, Nate Allen, Kurt Coleman Thoughts: Well, I told you I thought Demps was in danger, but I also told you I thought Harris would be safe. Instead, both got cut, and the Eagles kept just three safeties. This is the position they're most likely to add a player at in the next few days. As the roster is currently set up, they would have to play two rookies with zero games of NFL experience if Mikell were to go down. You also have to view this as a sign that they have big-time confidence in Allen and Coleman. Specialists (3): David Akers, Jon Dorenbos, Sav Rocca Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/m...#ixzz0ybpVbc8d Watch sports videos you won't find anywhere else

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09-04-2010, 10:27 PM	#2852
Joe Public Gabibbo's Finest Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59,349	A couple of thoughts. What in the holy f**k is Hank Baskett doing on this team again? It feels like Brandon Gibson again. Get a guy, in this case Washington, who seems like he has some upside and potential down the road, and we ditch him so we can keep a journeyman who's never done much for this team. Whatever. Here's hoping we only see him on special teams. I actually like the trades, although I've read that the trade with Seattle was literally a couple of minutes later than the trade deadline and so the Birds have to waive Max JG and hope they can re-sign him tomorrow. Getting rid of both Macho and Demps, eh? OK, just be right.