Nolan Carroll: 'I can't wait to play Eagles'

[sideon]

I can't wait either for fantasy purposes when I can grab Alshon really late this year.

I think Broaddus said he actually plays well against Alshon.

 

[Joe Realist]

Carroll signed a three-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys last week. He'll see the Eagles twice a year.
Just days after signing a three-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, Nolan Carroll is already excited to face his former team in Philadelphia.

Carroll, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles the past three years, was on the other side of the fence of the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry. Now, that Carroll has switched sides, he's looking forward to facing his former team.

“It’s not hard for me at all. If anything, I can’t wait to play them,” Carroll told the Dallas Cowboys website. “It’s definitely going to be fun and interesting to go to a place I used to play at. All I cared about is winning. Coming here and winning as many games as possible.”

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The Cowboys showed interest in Carroll when he was a free agent after the 2015 season, but Carroll was coming off a broken ankle that ended his year. With not many offers on the table, Carroll returned to Philadelphia and bet on himself by signing a one-year deal.

The gamble paid off. Carroll started all 16 games for the Eagles, finishing with 55 tackles, 10 pass deflections, a forced fumble and an interception.

Carroll, who was ranked 92nd out of 112 qualified cornerbacks by Pro Football Focus last season, decided to sign with the Cowboys this time around.

“It’s really not about the offer,” Carroll said. “I just want to win. I appreciate the opportunity Coach (Jason) Garrett and Mr. (Jerry) Jones have given me to come to a prestigious organization like this and be a part of a winning tradition and winning culture around here. I just see it as me being another piece to help the team win.”

Carroll will be tested in his first year against his former team in Philadelphia. The Eagles have been busy this free agent season upgrading the wide receiver position, adding Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith.

Even with the challenge, Carroll believes Dallas will put him in the best position to extend his career.

"They try to accommodate their players first and want them to have the best environment possible to succeed," Carroll said. Just seeing the guys and being around the coaches, you can feel the positive attitude around here.”

To follow Eagles reporter Jeff Kerr on Twitter: @JeffKerr247

http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Nolan-Carroll-I-cant-wait-to-play-Eagles-51784297

Hey Nolan - neither can they.

 

[Bullflop]

A primo DE, SS and CB in the draft could go a long way to solidifying this defense. Add a capable RT to the mix and good things follow. Sure, it's a considerable haul to hope for but three out of that four could work wonders. Here's hoping Will McClay is at his absolute best for this one.

 

[Sydla]

Eagles fans are 100% clueless idiots. And they tear down anything the Cowboys do, whether it's smart or stupid. They're children. The kind that eat paste.

Forget the fans. The Eagles don't have a CB on their roster worth anything and they wanted no part of bringing Carroll back. None. Zip. Nada.

They'd rather go with Jalen Mills and a bunch of rookies over Carroll (and McKelvin another name I saw someone here mentioned that we should sign).

 

[Irvin88_4life]

I can't wait either for fantasy purposes when I can grab Alshon really late this year.

At least you will have 3 games of production haha

 

[Idgit]

Forget the fans. The Eagles don't have a CB on their roster worth anything and they wanted no part of bringing Carroll back. None. Zip. Nada.

They'd rather go with Jalen Mills and a bunch of rookies over Carroll (and McKelvin another name I saw someone here mentioned that we should sign).

He'd been in extension talks with the Eagles prior to the start of FA.

But whatever. There are lots of guys who leave team's when a new system is brought in and they end up being a better fit elsewhere. That's pretty much what VFA is all about.

 

[MrMom]

 

[Sydla]

Growth?

He was awful last year. He's also a 30 year old CB, not some young guy blossoming.

The only logical reason to think he'll be good this year is the whole "change of scenery, new system" argument. We'll find out soon enough.

 

[AsthmaField]

she a beauty

She sure is...

 

[Denim Chicken]

To add some optimism, T-New was getting beat like a rented mule when we released him and since then he been very good.

 

[MRV52]

Not a fan of the signing. But the eagles haven't had good corner play in awhile. Maxwell got torched when he was an eagle, he played significantly better as a dolphin

I hope he can turn it around in Dallas as I didn't like his play last year for the Eagles. However change of scenery helps can be beneficial to some players.

 

[speedkilz88]

 

[Denim Chicken]

 

[Bleu Star]

March 2016 -- Nolan Carroll says visiting the Dallas Cowboys was 'weird'

"It was just weird. Being here, playing here, knowing that I played against those guys a few times. It felt weird," Carroll said. "To be in the facility and see some of the players I played against ... it was different."

The trip to Dallas felt weird enough to Carroll that he elected to take a one-year deal with the Eagles, returning to the team he has spent the past two seasons with.

"I felt like throughout the whole process, all of the other visits," Carroll said, "this felt like the best fit for me."

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/03/nolan_carroll_says_visiting_the_dallas_cowboys_was.html

I like his attitude and overall mental approach. He's a decent corner that may elevate his game in a more desirable environment.

 

[Denim Chicken]

 

[TRUTH87]

Growth?

He was awful last year. He's also a 30 year old CB, not some young guy blossoming.

The only logical reason to think he'll be good this year is the whole "change of scenery, new system" argument. We'll find out soon enough.

Cmon man, its not like hes replacing sherman here. Hes replacing carr. Nolan has 3 Ints in 2 years. Carr has 1. I believe carroll even has more passes defended. Carr has more tackles.

I mean i think they cancel eachother out..