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JiggaManDC
October-20th-2009, 03:30 PM
Give up WR Brandon Gibson and 2010 5th rd pick

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/20/eagles-acquire-will-witherspoon-from-rams/
Hero21
October-20th-2009, 03:34 PM
Hmmm, don't know what to make of this. Are the Eagles that bad at LB right now?
Popeman38
October-20th-2009, 03:35 PM
Hmmm, don't know what to make of this. Are the Eagles that bad at LB right now?Yes, they resigned Jeremiah Trotter a couple weeks ago.
Hero21
October-20th-2009, 03:45 PM
Yes, they resigned Jeremiah Trotter a couple weeks ago.
I remember reading that. I didn't realize he actually was on the field, I figured it was just a depth move. Yeesh ...

http://media.philly.com/images/300*219/20091019_dn_0krqiekl.jpg
OWUeagleMD
October-20th-2009, 03:51 PM
Something had to be done. The way Trotter played on Sunday, they might as well have folded up shop on the season if he had to keep playing that many snaps.
dockeryfan
October-20th-2009, 04:00 PM
Weakside? I always thought that was his best fit. The Eagles will probably use him in the middle.
Mr. S
October-20th-2009, 04:15 PM
I would have given up a 5th for Will Witherspoon. We develop linebackers well and he definitely could have contributed and freed up Orakpo to play DE more.
Hero21
October-20th-2009, 04:18 PM
I would have given up a 5th for Will Witherspoon. We develop linebackers well and he definitely could have contributed and freed up Orakpo to play DE more.
Problem is that Witherspoon's a natural WILL, which is the position Rocky excels at. We need a SAM linebacker so we can put Orakpo where he belongs.
pointyfootball
October-21st-2009, 06:37 AM
Was this a case of Spags feeling bad for his ex-coaching pal McDermott?
OWUeagleMD
October-21st-2009, 10:06 AM
Was this a case of Spags feeling bad for his ex-coaching pal McDermott?

Sure is nice that he was playing under Spags. I assume he'll be starting at MLB on Monday night.
pointyfootball
October-21st-2009, 10:20 AM
Sure is nice that he was playing under Spags. I assume he'll be starting at MLB on Monday night.

As long as it's not Trotter. Cooley probably couldn't wait to see #54 come on the field.
dockeryfan
October-21st-2009, 10:41 AM
Even if he doesn't know the calls, which he won't as MIKE, he's still an upgrade.

Plus, the redskins offense is incredibly easy to defend against right now.

The only problem you will have with Witherspoon is against the run. He will be better in pass coverage, but much worse in run support with a big bruising back. He will wear down in that position, and he's already banged up.
OWUeagleMD
October-21st-2009, 11:54 AM
Even if he doesn't know the calls, which he won't as MIKE, he's still an upgrade.

Plus, the redskins offense is incredibly easy to defend against right now.

The only problem you will have with Witherspoon is against the run. He will be better in pass coverage, but much worse in run support with a big bruising back. He will wear down in that position, and he's already banged up.

He's an upgrade over both Gaither and Trotter in every respect. Run, pass, making polenta, you name it.

You were wrong when you said the Eagles wouldn't miss Stewart Bradley.
dockeryfan
October-21st-2009, 12:05 PM
He's an upgrade over both Gaither and Trotter in every respect. Run, pass, making polenta, you name it.

You were wrong when you said the Eagles wouldn't miss Stewart Bradley.

I did think Gaither would be able to fill in at MIKE, but when Dawkins left, all the other positions changed slightly. Starting Macho Harris was certainly not in the gameplan in AUG.

Anyway, the Eagles will not have to work too hard to defend the Redskins offense. It's pretty simple.
PortisDBest
October-21st-2009, 12:14 PM
I cant believe we couldnt give something for Will. There are other Lb's who we couldve used. Just a vet that can play were Orakpo Is playing.
ljs
October-21st-2009, 01:41 PM
I am happy b/c I was a big fan of Brandon's while he played at WA State Univ. So now I can cheer for him in the NFL. He made the iggles roster as the 6th WR- so they def are stacked at WR, and won't take a hit getting a new LB.
Gibbs Hog Heaven
October-21st-2009, 02:09 PM
As if we didn't have enough problems of our own going into Monday Night.

The Eagles upgrading is not what I wanted to read. :mad:

Hail.
Assassin 21
October-21st-2009, 05:18 PM
He's an upgrade over both Gaither and Trotter in every respect. Run, pass, making polenta, you name it.

You were wrong when you said the Eagles wouldn't miss Stewart Bradley.

I hear he's real real good at making polenta
snowman5607
October-21st-2009, 05:29 PM
Am I the only one that wants to know what the hell "tade" means? :silly: