Entries from February 2009

Feb 28, 2009

Another Eagle Flies the Coup

Lito Sheppard to the Jets for Picks
According to a source the Eagles on Saturday are expected to complete a trade which will send corner Lito Sheppard to the New York Jets for a package of draft picks.
Although details of the deal were not available, the Eagles are believed to be receiving a middle-round choice in the [...]

Feb 27, 2009

A Sad Day in the 215

Brian Dawkins Signs with the Broncos
The San Francisco Chronicle cites “a league source” reporting that Brian Dawkins has agreed to a two-year contract with the Broncos.  Philly was considered a near lock to retain Dawkins on a one-year deal, but he’s set to quarterback the Broncos defense in a Rodney Harrison-type role.
Dawkins showed last [...]

Feb 27, 2009

Dawkins to Denver?

NFL Network’s Adam Schefter reports that Brian Dawkins is on a flight to Denver to visit with the Broncos. Dawkins is worth more to the Eagles than anyone else, which has hurt his contract negotiations.
Now he’s showing how serious he is about possibly leaving. Dawkins would play a Rodney Harrison-like leadership role for Josh [...]

Feb 27, 2009

Housh Wants to Wear Green

Free agent T.J. Houshmandzadeh sent a text message to ESPN 950 saying “If they want me I’d be an Eagle tomorrow.”
Houshmandzadeh seems to be still waiting it out to schedule any visits, but he’s the type to take less to play for a winner. He’s also made it clear that he’d love to play [...]

Feb 27, 2009

Redskins Shell out Some Loot: Land Haynesworth and Lock Up Hall

The freakin’ Washington Redskins hit the free agent lotto Friday morning by reaching agreement with Albert Haynesworth on a seven-year, $100 million deal that could end up maxing out at $115 million with performance incentives.

The deal includes $41 million in guaranteed coin bitches.
They also locked up DeAngelo Hall somehow making him one of the [...]

Feb 27, 2009

Bye Bye Buck

Eagles free-agent running back Correll Buckhalter is drawing interest from the Denver Broncos, according to multiple reports. Per the Denver Post, Buckhalter will visit Denver today.
The Broncos are also expected to bring in Cardinals running back J.J. Arrington. FoxSports.com’s Alex Marvez reports that the Broncos are expected to sign both players if they [...]

Feb 24, 2009

Sixers Get Robbed in Dirty Jerz

Ok so Devon Harris didn’t walk (since when is 5 steps legal), or a self pass (loses it mid air, lands, grabs it again and shoots), or is the clock operator getting paid to fix this game, CRIPES.  In the longest 1.8 seconds known to man, Devon Harris does the unthinkable… Have a look for [...]

Feb 18, 2009

Dear Mr. Lurie

I have put in it a lot of thought, research, stress, and work, but I’ve put this list together for you, I’m HOPING next Friday you can just run down the list and check them off one by one, and I guarantee, Super Bowl XLIV will be money in the bank…
1. Sign RT Vernon Carey [...]

Feb 16, 2009

A Trade in the Making?

Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers in a Possible Three Team Deal
From a source:
A three team deal is in the works between the Houston Rockets, YOUR Philadephia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Clippers.  The deal would include the following:

Houston Rockets receive Andre Miller and the expiring contract of Brian Skinner
Los Angeles receive Samuel [...]

Feb 9, 2009

Ryan ‘The Hammer’ Howard Signs on for Three More

Big Ryan Howard and the CHAMPION Philadephia Phillies agreed to a $54 million, three-year deal on Sunday, and avoiding arbitration in doing so.
The 2006 NL MVP will earn $15 mill this season, $19 mill next and $20 mill in 2011. That will make the wallet look a little nicer, huh.  God what would I do [...]