Asante Samuel to Eagles Press Conference at 4:30 PM *Merge*
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~10 mil per year seems like a hefty price to pay, to me anyway. If anything, this shows the importance of drafting Corners relatively often, and high. I don't look forward to seeing what TNew will get.
Regardless, it'll be interesting to see whether or not Samuel breaks the trend of New England free agents, especially DBs, cashing in and then under-performing.
Regardless, it'll be interesting to see whether or not Samuel breaks the trend of New England free agents, especially DBs, cashing in and then under-performing.
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AMERICAS_FAN;1977330 said:
i totally disagree, if you want an overhyped corner lets talk champ
asante breaks on short routes better than any corner i have ever seen, the guy is just a playmaker. He can run with anyone and goes up for the ball agressively, as i have stated in another thread i think he is the best corner in the NFL. Its too bad the Eagles got him, but maybe he will get lazy with the big $
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koolaid;1978077 said:yeah your right, he hasnt wanted to hit it big in the free agent market for a year now
He can "hit" what he wants for all I care! He can "hit" the bong if he wants!
He went for the money, period! He has his ring(s)...in Philthy he won't have jack...cept some coin...10 mil a year!
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I wonder if fat Andy has been talking to the Midget?
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Eagles sign Samuel to six-year contract
Associated Press
Updated: February 29, 2008, 8:00 PM ET
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PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles got the defensive playmaker they desperately needed, signing free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel to a six-year contract on Friday.
Asante Samuel
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New England Patriots
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2007 Season Stats Tot Solo Ast FF Sack Int
46 43 3 0 0 6
Samuel, an All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection this past season, spent the last five seasons with the New England Patriots and had 16 interceptions the last two seasons. The Eagles wasted little time making an offer, reportedly worth up to $60 million, on the first day of free agency.
"We regarded Asante as the No. 1 available free agent in the NFL," Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said.
The Eagles badly needed a shutdown corner like Samuel. Philadelphia had only 11 interceptions last year and failed to score a defensive touchdown. Its defense had an NFL-worst 19 takeaways.
Samuel, a fourth-round draft pick in 2003, also tied the NFL career playoff record with three interceptions returned for TDs
Samuel, who won two Super Bowl rings, has 22 career interceptions. He was protected by New England last year by the franchise player tag.
"I just want a chance to be able to win and get back to the Super Bowl," Samuel said.
Samuel tied Denver's Champ Bailey for the NFL lead with 10 interceptions in 2006 and returned two more picks for touchdowns in the postseason against the Jets and Colts. His 12 total interceptions in the 2006 regular season and playoffs were the highest combined single-season total in Patriots history.
The move means the Eagles will likely trade or shift positions for either Lito Sheppard or Sheldon Brown.
Sheppard, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, is reportedly unhappy with his contract. The Eagles denied a report earlier this month that Sheppard had asked for or been given permission to seek a trade. He signed a five-year extension in November 2004.
Eagles coach Andy Reid said Samuel will be the starting left cornerback, or, what was Sheppard's starting job.
"When you have an opportunity to get the best one in the business, then you need to look at that," Reid said.
Samuel hoped Sheppard and Brown would be on the roster and felt the trio could give the Eagles perhaps the best secondary in the NFL.
When asked if he felt underappreciated in New England, Samuel declined to comment.
He said the Eagles were on the top of a list of four teams he considered visiting. After the Eagles gave him a hard sell on the first day free agents could sign, Samuel decided to stay in Philly.
"When you come to one that makes you happy, why wait around?" Samuel said.
Samuel is the latest in a line of former New England Super Bowl winners who have moved on, joining Deion Branch, Adam Vinatieri, David Givens and Daniel Graham.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
Associated Press
Updated: February 29, 2008, 8:00 PM ET
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PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles got the defensive playmaker they desperately needed, signing free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel to a six-year contract on Friday.
Asante Samuel
Cornerback
New England Patriots
Profile
2007 Season Stats Tot Solo Ast FF Sack Int
46 43 3 0 0 6
Samuel, an All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection this past season, spent the last five seasons with the New England Patriots and had 16 interceptions the last two seasons. The Eagles wasted little time making an offer, reportedly worth up to $60 million, on the first day of free agency.
"We regarded Asante as the No. 1 available free agent in the NFL," Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said.
The Eagles badly needed a shutdown corner like Samuel. Philadelphia had only 11 interceptions last year and failed to score a defensive touchdown. Its defense had an NFL-worst 19 takeaways.
Samuel, a fourth-round draft pick in 2003, also tied the NFL career playoff record with three interceptions returned for TDs
Samuel, who won two Super Bowl rings, has 22 career interceptions. He was protected by New England last year by the franchise player tag.
"I just want a chance to be able to win and get back to the Super Bowl," Samuel said.
Samuel tied Denver's Champ Bailey for the NFL lead with 10 interceptions in 2006 and returned two more picks for touchdowns in the postseason against the Jets and Colts. His 12 total interceptions in the 2006 regular season and playoffs were the highest combined single-season total in Patriots history.
The move means the Eagles will likely trade or shift positions for either Lito Sheppard or Sheldon Brown.
Sheppard, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, is reportedly unhappy with his contract. The Eagles denied a report earlier this month that Sheppard had asked for or been given permission to seek a trade. He signed a five-year extension in November 2004.
Eagles coach Andy Reid said Samuel will be the starting left cornerback, or, what was Sheppard's starting job.
"When you have an opportunity to get the best one in the business, then you need to look at that," Reid said.
Samuel hoped Sheppard and Brown would be on the roster and felt the trio could give the Eagles perhaps the best secondary in the NFL.
When asked if he felt underappreciated in New England, Samuel declined to comment.
He said the Eagles were on the top of a list of four teams he considered visiting. After the Eagles gave him a hard sell on the first day free agents could sign, Samuel decided to stay in Philly.
"When you come to one that makes you happy, why wait around?" Samuel said.
Samuel is the latest in a line of former New England Super Bowl winners who have moved on, joining Deion Branch, Adam Vinatieri, David Givens and Daniel Graham.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
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There's been hot humors of Lito hitting the trade market(one being him + a first day pick to Zona for Fitz).
Either way-this is not THAT great of a signing. Lito may be a bit overrated, but he's nonetheless EXCELLED in Jim Johnson's schemes, which count the most. IMHO-Samuel just doesn't fit this scheme. They should probably have picked up a receiver off the FA market instead, where there are plenty of good ones.
Looks like the Eagles are betting the farm this year(there's even more rumors of them trading away Gaither, Spikes, and Herremans on draft day to get a higher pick to get a Chris Long player), either way-they pretty much know the McNabb-window is just about closing.
Either way-this is not THAT great of a signing. Lito may be a bit overrated, but he's nonetheless EXCELLED in Jim Johnson's schemes, which count the most. IMHO-Samuel just doesn't fit this scheme. They should probably have picked up a receiver off the FA market instead, where there are plenty of good ones.
Looks like the Eagles are betting the farm this year(there's even more rumors of them trading away Gaither, Spikes, and Herremans on draft day to get a higher pick to get a Chris Long player), either way-they pretty much know the McNabb-window is just about closing.
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:trophy:Jon88;1978279 said:
...ooooooooooooops
He also said, "It's great coming to a team with such a great tradition of winning."
He does realize he just signed in Philadelphia right....
... the Eagles....
no?
like I said....... ooooooooooooooops.