Dallas Cowboys release safety Roy Williams

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Why would Philly sign Roy (zero coverage skills) and release Dawkins (declining coverage skills)?

Why does Philly make a lot of their moves?

Why do they appear to be wanting Kevin Kolb to lead their team into the future?

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Buster

Why does Philly make a lot of their moves?

Why do they appear to be wanting Kevin Kolb to lead their team into the future?

Philly is fairly predictable. They consistently build through the draft, they rarely overpay (Kearse is an example but he was a monster when they signed him, injuries took their toll), and they release anyone who begins to decline (especially if the player commands a big contract ie. Dawkins). They would always prefer to let a guy go a year early instead of having them one year too long.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Philly is fairly predictable. They consistently build through the draft, they rarely overpay (Kearse is an example but he was a monster when they signed him, injuries took their toll), and they release anyone who begins to decline (especially if the player commands a big contract ie. Dawkins). They would always prefer to let a guy go a year early instead of having them one year too long.

well put, except I would say Samuel was really the exception to the rule for them.

Springs was just visiting there, so I guess they're not opposed to signing an old vet, but I would think only for a year.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

well put, except I would say Samuel was really the exception to the rule for them.

Springs was just visiting there, so I guess they're not opposed to signing an old vet, but I would think only for a year.

They probably view Samuel as a great player in his prime so he is worth the $.

If Springs goes there it would be for a lot less than the $8 million we were on the hook for and you are right, it wouldn't be a long deal.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Philly is fairly predictable. They consistently build through the draft

True, but they've been one good WR away from winning it all, and while multiple playoff appearances are nice, they never took a risk and went after a #1 receiver to get them over the edge. Besides, if you don't call what we did last year (and what we can potentially do this year) building through the draft, I don't know what is.

they rarely overpay (Kearse is an example but he was a monster when they signed him, injuries took their toll)

I think they overpaid for A. Samuels too, especially since they had Lito Shepard and Sheldon Brown in the DB. Once again, they could've gone after that #1 receiver.

and they release anyone who begins to decline (especially if the player commands a big contract ie. Dawkins). They would always prefer to let a guy go a year early instead of having them one year too long.

I think Dawkins is the only player that may fit in this category. Someone mentioned in a thread a few weeks ago that the Redskins hold on to players and don't let them go. Well the Eagles have held on McNabb for too long. He's a good player but he's also a diva and a bit of a prick. Every year many I wonder why the Eagles don't get good value out of him. Let's not forget that save for last year, McNabb has been a bit injury ridden.

Now can we give the compliment-orgy of other NFC East teams' FO for a bit? I know our FO is not the best, but don't rub it in, ok?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Philly is fairly predictable. They consistently build through the draft, they rarely overpay (Kearse is an example but he was a monster when they signed him, injuries took their toll), and they release anyone who begins to decline (especially if the player commands a big contract ie. Dawkins). They would always prefer to let a guy go a year early instead of having them one year too long.

Very predictable indeed, they will never win a Super Bowl.