Big Back comes to the Eagles

[WoodysGirl]

:damn:

I had to get one in too... :

 

[MC KAos]

I guess that Character thing is out the window already .....

:laugh1::laugh1:

 

[Bob Sacamano]

move over Nors, PT, you're our new, favorite punching-bag

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

move over Nors, PT, you're our new, favorite punching-bag

I can take everything else ....but nobody, I mean nobody calls me Nors!

 

[Alexander]

The funny thing is, 6-0, 225 doesn't even qualify as a "big" back anymore...

Well, except compared to Brian Westbrook.

Something above midget is a giant on that roster.

That's one thing I feared the Eagles doing is getting smart and drafting a quality running back or receiver in this past draft. Thankfully, they didn't. They will keep on thinking that they can win with average backs and receivers because they did it before in year's past against a very weak NFC East.

I guess it is Reid's arrogance and belief in his system that keeps them beating the bushes.

 

[Vintage]

The funny thing is, 6-0, 225 doesn't even qualify as a "big" back anymore...

Well, except compared to Brian Westbrook.

...or Julius Jones.

5'9", 211 according to nfl.com

Westbrook is 5'8" 203 according to NFL.com

 

[zrinkill]

Did anyone call JJ a big back?

 

[Vintage]

Did anyone call JJ a big back?

Did I say anyone called JJ a big back?

 

[cwbyfan72]

Big back?....Big deal.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Alright, alright ...you've had you fun ripping me! Now let's settle down into some dialogue. Nobody said this is the "answer" to the Eagles RB prayers. But the Point is that the mere fact that we've signed this guy is an indicator that we intend to beat teams on the ground, in the air, and through our defense.

In ...Third down and short scenarios, for all any of you know, this guy could develop into a play-maker. Let's see where this goes. Obviously, our new Offensive Coach is encouraged by what the Eagles OL is capable of giving to our ground attack.

Don't have this post come back to haunt you later.

 

[lspain1]

I guess it is Reid's arrogance and belief in his system that keeps them beating the bushes.

Reid has always believed that the battle is won at the line positions (both OL and DL). Since they went that route again during the draft we'll see whether that stategy works against an improved NFC East (and perhaps an improved NFC overall). I'll watch them some this year (even when they aren't playing us) to see how it goes. Reid is really counting on his defense (and McNabb) to have a resurgent season. He's not planning to change anything.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I can take everything else ....but nobody, I mean nobody calls me Nors!

I'm not calling you Nors, I'm comparing you to him, cuz like him, you have this uncanny ability to start threads and get pounded in every one of them

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Alright, alright ...you've had you fun ripping me! Now let's settle down into some dialogue. Nobody said this is the "answer" to the Eagles RB prayers. But the Point is that the mere fact that we've signed this guy is an indicator that we intend to beat teams on the ground, in the air, and through our defense.

In ...Third down and short scenarios, for all any of you know, this guy could develop into a play-maker. Let's see where this goes. Obviously, our new Offensive Coach is encouraged by what the Eagles OL is capable of giving to our ground attack.

Don't have this post come back to haunt you later.

it just looks like to me that you needed to find another RB to replace the depth you lost when Bruce Perry was done for the year

 

[Vintage]

Alright, alright ...you've had you fun ripping me! Now let's settle down into some dialogue. Nobody said this is the "answer" to the Eagles RB prayers. But the Point is that the mere fact that we've signed this guy is an indicator that we intend to beat teams on the ground, in the air, and through our defense.

In ...Third down and short scenarios, for all any of you know, this guy could develop into a play-maker. Let's see where this goes. Obviously, our new Offensive Coach is encouraged by what the Eagles OL is capable of giving to our ground attack.

Don't have this post come back to haunt you later.

You are right. We don't know what he will be/won't be.

But considering the lack of demand for him; I am pretty confident most GMs already think he's isn't much of a RB.

 

[MC KAos]

it just looks like to me that you needed to find another RB to replace the depth you lost when Bruce Perry was done for the year

YOU ARE CORRECT!!!

 

[k19]

Impressive.

He's both injury prone, and an alcoholic.

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Oct-22-Fri-2004/sports/25066260.html

Dont forget he's a bad driver when being chased by gang members as well.........
Marty Johnson Arrested After Hit and Run

Police arrived at the scene to find Johnson's ex-teammate, Anthony Arceneaux—who had previously been kicked off the team—holding the keys to Johnson's Jeep, according to a report in The Salt Lake Tribune.

Johnson returned to the scene of the accident, where he described how he was being chased by local gang members who disliked him because "he played football at the U."

Johnson said he hit the parked car while trying to escape from the gang members chasing him, though police said Johnson's story wasn't consistent.

High character guy you have there. Did Lurie pic him personally?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

High character guy you have there. Did Lurie pic him personally?

I think Galloway should ask Lurie if he was drunk we he made this signing

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

I'm not calling you Nors, I'm comparing you to him, cuz like him,

I feel so much better know that detail...

you have this uncanny ability to start threads and get pounded in every one of them

The difference being that I'm an Eagles fan Dialoging with an opposing fandom. No ...there's a huge difference! Trust Me, if I were a Cowboy's fan, I wouldn't be compared to anyone except for a handful here (they know who they are).

Nors gets on my nerves, and I'm not even a Cowboy's fan.

 

[juck]

Who cares?

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

You are right. We don't know what he will be/won't be.

But considering the lack of demand for him; I am pretty confident most GMs already think he's isn't much of a RB.

What's up with you Vintage ...I'm impressed that you've not only made perfect sense, but it was logical too! Just kidding, the unflammable dialogue is refreshing from you.

Well, how many times have players turned out to be more than what was first predicted, researched and informed through scouts, managers, etc.?
Listen, with the right OL (and the Eagles have a huge, young OL), there are several ordinary RBs that could be considered extraordinary.

We'll see what happens ...you and the other posters could be right about this; but that's not going to damper my excitement about being hopeful and Positive toward what the Eagles Management envisions.

Look, granted ...like you say " most GMs already think he's isn't much of a RB." However, Eagles management may have seen something that they may have missed.