Fowler signs with Philly

[TNew2169]

dang.

 

[CoachHodnett]

We have one week to match or decline it.

Chances are, we will be forced to decline since it's probably loaded with Poison Pills.

 

[rojan]

How big was the contract?

 

[5Stars]

We have one week to match or decline it.

Chances are, we will be forced to decline since it's probably loaded with Poison Pills.

Explain the "poision pill" to me again?

 

[dback]

Explain the "poision pill" to me again?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_pill#Sports

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I don't want him anyway.

I think it's a pretty solid bet that either with or without Fowler on the roster we would be targeting the linebacker position in the draft. I would guess that at least one draft pick and one maybe even 1 undrafted FA would make the team.

Fowler probably would be dropped from the team before the start of the season. He's too one-dimensional. He does well vs the run but he sucks in coverage and he can't rush the passer. There is no way you could play him for an extended period of time.

 

[big dog cowboy]

He doesn't want to be here. Time to move on.

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

I know this might not be popular, but what about signing Lavar Arrington to an incentive-laide 1-year deal? Fowler was a backup, Arrington can be a backup.

 

[iceberg]

Explain the "poision pill" to me again?

say philly puts this in the contract:

if fowler plays 5+ games in texas statium in 2007, he will be paid an extra $5mil.

that means philly won't have to pay that $5mil but the cowboys would if they matched the contract because that's where he woudl *supposed* to be playing.

it automatically means the contract will cost the cowboys more, not the same, to match.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I know this might not be popular, but what about signing Lavar Arrington to an incentive-laide 1-year deal? Fowler was a backup, Arrington can be a backup.

We already have one LB trying to rehab a Achilles injury. Could Arrington pass a physical?

 

[WoodysGirl]

He doesn't want to be here. Time to move on.

He wants an opportunity to play. Can't blame him for that.

Like Mikey, I think they'll prolly draft another one and go after another UFA.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I know this might not be popular, but what about signing Lavar Arrington to an incentive-laide 1-year deal? Fowler was a backup, Arrington can be a backup.

You know that isn't a bad thought.

 

[AmishCowboy]

4 years, 10.5 million dollars with 4 million due in the 1st year.

 

[Big Dakota]

say philly puts this in the contract:

if fowler plays 5+ games in texas statium in 2007, he will be paid an extra $5mil.

that means philly won't have to pay that $5mil but the cowboys would if they matched the contract because that's where he woudl *supposed* to be playing.

it automatically means the contract will cost the cowboys more, not the same, to match.

Are those types of "pills" that don't affect both team equally allowed?

 

[Big Dakota]

4 years, 10.5 million dollars with 4 million due in the 1st year.

Really? wow!

 

[Cbz40]

The experts evaluation of Fowler: We can replace him no problem.
:is a three-year veteran backup who does not get a lot of playing time on the field, instead seeing most of his action as a core special teams player. He has good size and above average straight-line speed. He is not a great athlete and struggles to break down and make plays in the open field. Not a natural knee-bender, he does not play with great leverage when taking on blockers. He is aggressive and not afraid to throw his body around with abandon, but he just does not get a lot done as a linebacker. What little action he gets is generally on the goal line defense. If he has to move laterally to make plays on the perimeter he has a hard time getting there on time and is susceptible to cut backs. He is too limited, athletically, to have much of a chance to ever be a full time player for any team.

 

[iceberg]

Are those types of "pills" that don't affect both team equally allowed?

apparantely. which is why they're a "poison pill" for a team to match.

 

[junk]

You know that isn't a bad thought.

And you like to rag on me for Fabini?

I think Polk or Godfrey plus a draft pick is a better scenario.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

The experts evaluation of Fowler: We can replace him no problem.
:is a three-year veteran backup who does not get a lot of playing time on the field, instead seeing most of his action as a core special teams player. He has good size and above average straight-line speed. He is not a great athlete and struggles to break down and make plays in the open field. Not a natural knee-bender, he does not play with great leverage when taking on blockers. He is aggressive and not afraid to throw his body around with abandon, but he just does not get a lot done as a linebacker. What little action he gets is generally on the goal line defense. If he has to move laterally to make plays on the perimeter he has a hard time getting there on time and is susceptible to cut backs. He is too limited, athletically, to have much of a chance to ever be a full time player for any team.

I'm no expert but virtually everything they say seems to be spot-on.

No big loss.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

And you like to rag on me for Fabini?

I think Polk or Godfrey plus a draft pick is a better scenario.

:laugh1:

I need something to rag on you about Junk.

You could be right...

Arrington is a decent pass-rusher and I think he could serve a purpose as a WOLB.

I don't expect him to be signed by Dallas.