Eagles: Team MAY Franchise Donte Stallworth

[S49ersF]

http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/16745636.htm

Stallworth mentions the 49ers as one of the teams he would sign with if the Eagles did not.

[Ace Matherton]

That would be spectacular! They only have 12 million or so in space as it is that would eat up a huge chunk, I doubt though he gets tagged.

[jojob101]

They just need to let Mcnabb go. Trade him and his big contract. Sign Garcia and Stallworth. Let’s be real here guys/gals, Mcnabb is not cut out to win the big game. Just like Marty ball and Norv…. Donavon is not going to be the qb to get it done. He has had 4 chances and has failed as the leader on that team. I think it is time to move on. Not that it would be Garcia… but find a rookie to get ready to take that place. Mcnabb is worth a trade and freeing up some space with this bigO 100 mil contract.

[San_Fran_49ers]

Why would they franchise Stallworth? They don't particularly have the $$ and he's only played 2 full seasons in his 5 year career.

I don't know, wouldn't think it would be the brightest move...

[Eaglesfandan]

1. Les Bowen is a tool.

And once again:

2. Most cap sites show about 12.5M--but they forgot to add in Westbrook's 1.435M roster bonus and 2M roster bonus for Andrews. they have since added those in, bringing the cap down to about 9.1M--when you figure in the draft, which at No.26 and with 6 picks, the Eagles will have a rookie pool of about 2.5M--which leaves 6.6M--then about 2M for in-season emergencies--which leaves 4.6M--and then 1M for the practice squad--which leaves 3.6M.

The thing the Eagles do every year, is look at the following year's possible FAs and decide if there's anyone they want to sign or possibly that would be tagged--their greatest weakness, LB--who's available--Briggs has been tagged, and there are rumors that soon, Adalius Thomas will be franchised as well--so that leaves out the two best LBs in FA. WRs--Stallworth could be out there, but the next best one could argue would be Ashley Lelie. That's why they spent their 2007 cap on their own players. There's a floor limit on how much money you have to spend.

To sign, say Garcia and Stallworth, the Eagles would only need to free up about 6M funds--in addition to the 3.6M they already have.

I don't see how this is possible although they tagged Trotter when he was a FA, let everyone spend their $$$, and then released him so it's not impossible.

[Jags4Life]

They just need to let Mcnabb go. Trade him and his big contract. Sign Garcia and Stallworth. Let’s be real here guys/gals, Mcnabb is not cut out to win the big game. Just like Marty ball and Norv…. Donavon is not going to be the qb to get it done. He has had 4 chances and has failed as the leader on that team. I think it is time to move on. Not that it would be Garcia… but find a rookie to get ready to take that place. Mcnabb is worth a trade and freeing up some space with this bigO 100 mil contract.

Other than Brian Westbrook, Donovan makes that team go. Let's not sell the guy short now, he's one of the top QB's in the league when healthy, and was well on his way to a possible MVP award. Don't get me wrong, Jeff did an admirable job, but the guy is 37 and at this stage he's not the kind of QB you look for to build your franchise around.

Bottom line, Donovan is already established as the Eagles franchise QB. Not to mention the cap hit to trade him would be huge, and the majority of the fan base would be up in arms.

[Eaglesfandan]

Other than Brian Westbrook, Donovan makes that team go. Let's not sell the guy short now, he's one of the top QB's in the league when healthy, and was well on his way to a possible MVP award. Don't get me wrong, Jeff did an admirable job, but the guy is 37 and at this stage he's not the kind of QB you look for to build your franchise around.

Bottom line, Donovan is already established as the Eagles franchise QB. Not to mention the cap hit to trade him would be huge, and the majority of the fan base would be up in arms.

He's always been a hater........:D

[MarcusCA420]

Other than Brian Westbrook, Donovan makes that team go. Let's not sell the guy short now, he's one of the top QB's in the league when healthy, and was well on his way to a possible MVP award. Don't get me wrong, Jeff did an admirable job, but the guy is 37 and at this stage he's not the kind of QB you look for to build your franchise around.

Bottom line, Donovan is already established as the Eagles franchise QB. Not to mention the cap hit to trade him would be huge, and the majority of the fan base would be up in arms.

who cares....
remember how they reacted when they first drafted him?
.....deal with it. Its for the good of the team.:bubble:

[jojob101]

Other than Brian Westbrook, Donovan makes that team go. Let's not sell the guy short now, he's one of the top QB's in the league when healthy, and was well on his way to a possible MVP award. Don't get me wrong, Jeff did an admirable job, but the guy is 37 and at this stage he's not the kind of QB you look for to build your franchise around.

Bottom line, Donovan is already established as the Eagles franchise QB. Not to mention the cap hit to trade him would be huge, and the majority of the fan base would be up in arms.

Donovan has proven what? Chargers fired a 14-2 loser. Garcia won the tough teams and important teams when it counted. I never said build around him... I said bring in a rookie (dirt cheap) and have Garcia mold him. Use Mcnabb as trade bate.

It's a face pace world we are living in and if you cannot win the big game in 4 attempts... you are not going to win at all.

[icedevil6]

He won't get franchised. The Eagles would love to do so but it's just not happening with the given cap situation.

[Jags4Life]

Donovan has proven what? Chargers fired a 14-2 loser. Garcia won the tough teams and important teams when it counted. I never said build around him... I said bring in a rookie (dirt cheap) and have Garcia mold him. Use Mcnabb as trade bate.

It's a face pace world we are living in and if you cannot win the big game in 4 attempts... you are not going to win at all.

Donovan got them to 4 NFC Championships and a Super Bowl, nice try.

[Jags4Life]

who cares....
remember how they reacted when they first drafted him?
.....deal with it. Its for the good of the team.:bubble:

Sorry, but I care when people make stupid statements, so I felt like responding. Can you deal with that? :rolleyes:

[Eaglesfandan]

Donovan has proven what? Chargers fired a 14-2 loser. Garcia won the tough teams and important teams when it counted. I never said build around him... I said bring in a rookie (dirt cheap) and have Garcia mold him. Use Mcnabb as trade bate.

It's a face pace world we are living in and if you cannot win the big game in 4 attempts... you are not going to win at all.

Yeah because he lost them all by himself. The other 21 starters had nothing to do with it. Are you REALLY trying to compare him to Garcia?????


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[Eaglesfandan]

Donovan has proven what? Chargers fired a 14-2 loser. Garcia won the tough teams and important teams when it counted. I never said build around him... I said bring in a rookie (dirt cheap) and have Garcia mold him. Use Mcnabb as trade bate.

It's a face pace world we are living in and if you cannot win the big game in 4 attempts... you are not going to win at all.

Too young to remember John Elway I guess too........:wink:

[jojob101]

D. Mcnabb = Jim Kelly, Dan Marino, Marty ball..... Need I say more.

Why keep a big contract when you know it (sb win) will never happen.

there is no "nice try" we know he can QB... but lets play devils advocate here.... He cannot win the big game. There are many other players, coaches etc that cannot and will NOT ever when that big game. Sorry to burst your bubble.... but you know it is true.

Allz I am saying is ... time to move on. If you are low in cap space.... look for ways to come down and move on. That's the "nature of the beast"

Hey 4 NFC championships is nice and all.... but is it??

You all act like I am just a hater.... I am not... this is strictly the truth.
cricket circket... que the tumble weeds......

[jojob101]

Too young to remember John Elway I guess too........:wink:

I am 31 man... I know Elway.... I also know it took a new coach and a good RB for him to win. So what are you saying??? Andy needs to go?? Westbrook?? You honestly think D Mcnabb is going to get you that rock??

I guess you can hope and believe. I’ll give you that. But D Mcnabb….is no Elway.

Back to the point in this thread..... when is when?? Why Franchise Stallworth when there are other directions to take and make room. Charges seen the light and moved on without Martyball.... You gotta do what you gotta do.

[jojob101]

Yeah because he lost them all by himself. The other 21 starters had nothing to do with it. Are you REALLY trying to compare him to Garcia?????


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Not comparing at all.. just stating the facts which is the Eagles need some cap room. They entire team and fans saw what could be done with a qb like Garcia and more of a ground attack first. When D is in there it switches to 70% throwing and that's not getting it done. Look at your playoffs and all the INTs he had besides the his last SB visit. :wink:

You can't squeeze lemon out of a lime..... :unsure:

[Sahota]

i cant see Nolan shelling out that much cash for him. Hes probably the best FA WR and ittl most likely b a bidding war.

[Eaglesfandan]

Not comparing at all.. just stating the facts which is the Eagles need some cap room. They entire team and fans saw what could be done with a qb like Garcia and more of a ground attack first. When D is in there it switches to 70% throwing and that's not getting it done. Look at your playoffs and all the INTs he had besides the his last SB visit. :wink:

You can't squeeze lemon out of a lime..... :unsure:

Now THAT I agree with. He probably wouldn't be getting killed if Fat Andy would balance the run/pass ratio a little more. The big one remains to be seen. Elway was close plenty of times (not saying he is Elway either) but it took him a while. I don't think he needs a new coach/rb, but a change in offensive playcalling. I doubt that fat bazztid paid attention during the late season run though.......:rolleyes2: