Big Back comes to the Eagles

[the kid 05]

Eagles | Team signs M. Johnson
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 07:51:30 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially announced signing RB Marty Johnson (Broncos). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Big Back 6 foot 225, and look at those hands.

Eagles starting to understand this thing called a ...ground attack

notice how hes catching a ball? not running with it? :

 

[RiggoForever]

Beating the Raiders = ? exactly? They have blown for years now... and NOW they have Aaron Brooks.... oh yeah, real contender...

I can't bash the Raiders too much. I think they had alot of talent that was misused in recent years...we'll see if Art Shell makes a difference.

I also can't talk because the Raiders beat the Skins in what was the nadir of last season for us.

 

[RiggoForever]

And closing his eyes and praying.

I thought Ryan Moats was the Eagles big back? No?

I thought Buckhalter was...this move is a clear sign the Eagles think his knees are likely shot.

 

[RiggoForever]

Is Perry done for the year, PT? Feel bad for the kid. He's just had a hard time staying healthy since his Sr year at Maryland. I think this is his 2nd season ending injury in his 3 years in the league.

I thought he just had a concussion?

 

[Alexander]

I can't bash the Raiders too much. I think they had alot of talent that was misused in recent years...we'll see if Art Shell makes a difference.

I also can't talk because the Raiders beat the Skins in what was the nadir of last season for us.

I also think Shell will help, but their lines are both in bad shape, particularly their defensive line. Shell, Eatman and Slater will get their O-line in shape, but it will take time.

 

[Derinyar]

Philly makes a couple of camp depth signings and we're hearing about it. Oh Joy.

Sounds less useful than us working out FredEx.

 

[superpunk]

This is a really great move by Philly.

You can never have enough running backs that you aren't going to hand the ball to.

That organization is on top of things.

 

[TobiasEagle77]

And that's where he believes that McNabb and average weapons around him can win a championship.

I disagree Alexander. I think Reid believes that Westbrook and Brown are more than just average weapons. Right or wrong, the Eagles view Reggie Brown as a legit #1 wide reciever. Right or wrong... that's what we'll find out this season.

 

[TobiasEagle77]

This is a really great move by Philly.

You can never have enough running backs that you aren't going to hand the ball to.

That organization is on top of things.

I laughed.

OK, so for some reason I feel like responding to this topic.

I don't think Ryan Moats or Buckhalter are the Eagles answer to the "Big Back" question. I think their answer is Thomas Tapeh. Like anything else... we'll see.

 

[Alexander]

I disagree Alexander. I think Reid believes that Westbrook and Brown are more than just average weapons. Right or wrong, the Eagles view Reggie Brown as a legit #1 wide reciever. Right or wrong... that's what we'll find out this season.

I agree about that. I am not impressed by Brown and never have been. He has the look of a very strong #2, but if he ever becomes a strong #1, I would be completely impressed.

 

[Alexander]

I think their answer is Thomas Tapeh.

The fullback from Minnesota?

That's like us saying Lousaka Polite is our big back "answer".

 

[FLcowboy]

Eagles | Team signs M. Johnson
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 07:51:30 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially announced signing RB Marty Johnson (Broncos). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Big Back 6 foot 225, and look at those hands.

Eagles starting to understand this thing called a ...ground attack

Well, that is a start. Now to concentrate on a running back in the draft, or FA pool during the off-season, rather than wait for the training camp cuts.

 

[RiggoForever]

I disagree Alexander. I think Reid believes that Westbrook and Brown are more than just average weapons. Right or wrong, the Eagles view Reggie Brown as a legit #1 wide reciever. Right or wrong... that's what we'll find out this season.

Westbrook presents alot of different problems for defenses thats for sure.

 

[BigDInCharlotte]

I thought he just had a concussion?

That's what I thought, as well. Maybe the quote above was just a joke.

 

[TobiasEagle77]

The fullback from Minnesota?

That's like us saying Lousaka Polite is our big back "answer".

Perhaps, I don't know enough about Polite to say if they're equivalent. But assuming they are, it speaks volumes about how much Reid values a "big back"... not much. Here is why I think Tapeh is the attempted answer:
- timing of his draft. He was drafted the year Staley left.
- similar, in many regards, to Staley. Staley was a fullback in college as well.
- how he's been used so far. His rookie year, Tapeh was given chances to carry the ball. The Eagles don't give carries to their fullbacks, which tells me Tapeh is intended to be used as a tailback. This year, the coaches are saying they intend the fullback to carry the ball more, which tells me that Tapeh will probably win the job. I think he'll be a fullback in name only, and will mostly be used in one-back sets - similar to how he was used at Minnesota.

some of you probably could care less about my opinion, but you're gonna get it hee hee

 

[Avery]

MJ did a good job when he was here with the Utes and flashed talent occasionally.

Then again, I threw up 34 points in a high school game and led my team to a win. That doesn't mean I should be playing with Team USA.

If he doesn't get cut, consider it a victory.

 

[zrinkill]

Breaking News ...

Eagles | Westbrook in a boot; will not play next preseason game
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 16:04:30 -0700

Scott Bomboy, of NBC10.com, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (foot) was spotted in a protective boot on his injured left foot Tuesday, Aug. 8. The Eagles confirmed Westbrook has a foot injury and will miss at least the Cleveland Browns preseason game.

 

[the kid 05]

Breaking News ...

Eagles | Westbrook in a boot; will not play next preseason game
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 16:04:30 -0700

Scott Bomboy, of NBC10.com, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (foot) was spotted in a protective boot on his injured left foot Tuesday, Aug. 8. The Eagles confirmed Westbrook has a foot injury and will miss at least the Cleveland Browns preseason game.

whats new hes hurt...

 

[zrinkill]

Was just having a little fun with the "Breaking News" that the Eagle fans kept giving us ......

Funny noone is saying that Westbrook is faking ....

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

WHat would a Healty 100% Stephen Davis do for the Eagles ...

By DAVE SPADARO -- Veteran running back Stephen Davis is at the NovaCare Complex on Monday, taking a physical for the Eagles. Davis has played 10 seasons in the NFL for Washington and Carolina and has gained 7,875 yards with 65 rushing touchdowns in his career ...