Number5 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 According to Eagles Live (a radio broadcast hosted by Dave Spadero) 1 - Adam Kaplan said that he has heard from Runyan's side. Runyan definitely wants to stay in Philly and he is willing to take a hometown discount as did Trotter. He said he'd be willing to take 20-25% less than what other teams are offering but no less than that. He also said that Runyan won't let the Eagles rip him off so if the Eagles can't offer at least 20-25% of what other teams are offering than he'll leave and that Runyan won't wait long. Kaplan expects Runyan to make a decision in the 1st 3 days if not the 1st. So it's up to the Eagles. Chances are he will be resigned and allowed to retire as a Bird. 2 - Kaplan also says that Will Witherspoons' people believe that the Eagles will contact him once FA starts, and that he wouldn't mind coming here. He says it is definitely an opportunity to pick up an impact OLB and that the Eagles have the money to do pretty much as they please. On the EMB stated by Scapple and almost all but confirmed by PhillyPhreak54, the Eagles are targeting Eric Moulds of the Buffalo Bills to replace TO. The deal is reported to be between a 3 to 5 year deal structured similarly to the one Owens signed. Questions were asked about possible tampering to which Phreak answered, " They would have to wait until he was cut to talk to him but not wait until March 3d. Once he is cut (if before the FA period starts) then he is able to be signed by anyone at anytime." Questions about the length of contract came up to which Phreak responded, " That doesn't mean he'd play 5 years here. It would be for signing bonus proration purposes only. Basically backloading a contract." Intresting bit of information, but most "insider" drafts-nicks have the Eagles taking brusing USC tailback LenDale White at #14. They are calling for the Birds to shake up the ground attack. Also, the name Brandon Lloyd has been running around as well. The young receiver from SF is a RFA and with the Eagles having plenty of picks this year, might be worth the look. His numbers over the past 2 seasons : 2004 - 43 receptions, 565 yards, 13.1 average, 6 TDs 2005 - 48 receptions, 733 yards, 15.3 average, 5 TDs Not too bad considering the fact that they had no passing game, running game, O-Line and bad QB play....... I'll keep you guys posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 The Eagles need to sign Runyan. He's still productive for them. Strange that Runyan gave up bargaining power, but it kind of puts the ball in the FO court. The old Eagles would just use the franchise tag, but that hesn't worked out well for them in the past. No sense having an unhappy Runyan I think they will target a WR early, even thought Heckert has made some statement about not making moves early on. As for Lendale White, I don't see it. No way Reid drafts a RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sableholic Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Lloyd, ain't going to happen. And Moulds appears to be staying, at least Jauron wants him. Maybe if Mularkey was still there... but looks doubtful now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Kenzo Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 As for Lendale White, I don't see it. No way Reid drafts a RB. The smartest thing for the Eagles to do is take Lendale White. I mean, Westbrook is not an everydown back. If the eagles get a descent WR via Free agency, I think they will be competitive next season with the rest of the NFC East. But I still don't think that we will see the Eagles dominate any time soon. The NFCE is far too improved for the Eagles to run away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sableholic Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 The smartest thing for the Eagles to do is take Lendale White. I mean, Westbrook is not an everydown back. If the eagles get a descent WR via Free agency, I think they will be competitive next season with the rest of the NFC East. But I still don't think that we will see the Eagles dominate any time soon. The NFCE is far too improved for the Eagles to run away with it. Hopefully they don't get White, I think he could be the best RB in this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Looks like a busy offseason for the Eags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpgirth Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Thanks for the info #5 You guys offseason seems as unpredictable as ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespaniard Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I really doubt they take White or any other RB. They just signed Westbrook longterm and invested a 3rd round pick in Ryan Moats last year. Plus Buckhalter could be back in the mix next year. I dunno I just think they have too many other needs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Runyan is gone. He put out that "hometown discount" talk to drive up his price for the Texans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 The Eagles need to sign Runyan. He's still productive for them. Strange that Runyan gave up bargaining power, but it kind of puts the ball in the FO court.. If I didn't know Number5... I would call BS on this. I have a hard time believing that any player would come out and say "Yah, go ahead and low-ball me, I'll sign." That said, he would be a big loss for the Eagles. They would be smart to re-sign him. Also, how many seasons does Eric Moulds have left in him? He would be a great pickup for them, but he'll be 33 years old when Training Camp starts. For a WR that is pretty old. I'd say probably one more season. As for draft plans, I don't know much about the kid mentioned, but a brusing RB would add a great dimension to that offense... one they desperately need. On 3rd and and short with the Eagles, defenses don't even have to respect the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Runyan is gone. He put out that "hometown discount" talk to drive up his price for the Texans. well now THAT's interesting. Hadn't thought of that. Good one Westy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Runyan is gone. He put out that "hometown discount" talk to drive up his price for the Texans. I'm glad you saw through that 'discount' talk. What a bunch of BS. Football is a business. Runyan isn't stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers22 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I hope Runyan leaves Philly. He's a good player and it would only hurt the Iggles to not have him on the field for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC4 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Eagles FA News....2/17/06: The Eagles SUCK!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Hopefully they don't get White, I think he could be the best RB in this draft. Lendale White is another, less productive Ron Dayne...:2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I'm glad you saw through that 'discount' talk. What a bunch of BS. Football is a business. Runyan isn't stupid. I honestly think he wants to stay in Philly, and will take less money to do it. He already had a big payday. Maybe he has more business opportunities after football if he stays in Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonef1de Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Lendale White is another, less productive Ron Dayne...:2cents: Crazy.... thats how it goes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Moulds, as the veteran, with those young WRs, doesn't make for a decent squad Philly still needs a between the tackles RB, or Westbrook will find his way on IR again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSF Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I heard Kaplan talking about the Iggles yesterday on Sirius, and he was basically saying that there were a lot of question marks in Philly. He said that Runyan was probably gone, but that the Eagles liked his back up. He didn't sound to impressed with the back up though. He said the Eagles also needed to get a deal done with their other starting Tackle. He was also saying that the Eagles needed to do something with the WRs, and on the Dline, but that he wasn't sure how much $ they would spend. He was saying that with McNabb, Westbrook, and Pinkston all coming off major injuries, it was tough to be real confident that the Eagles would bounce back next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 The latest is that Runyan is going to Dallas. John was on 610WIP this morning and the host brought up the possabiltiy and Runyan couldn't deny it. While the move hurts Philly, it doesn't help us a bit. He is a stud, and would help Dallas' OL tremendously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hopefully they don't get White, I think he could be the best RB in this draft. He certianly is the best RB in the draft, he will be something else in the NFL. Power, good speed for his size, great balance, all he needs is an O-line and someone to hand him the ball and he will generate the yardage like crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 The latest is that Runyan is going to Dallas. John was on 610WIP this morning and the host brought up the possabiltiy and Runyan couldn't deny it. While the move hurts Philly, it doesn't help us a bit. He is a stud, and would help Dallas' OL tremendously. I disagree...changes on offensive lines always impact performance. It could take Dallas half a season to adjust...as for the Eagles, how does that song go...'don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you got till it's gone...' :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSchwartz Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Lendale White is another, less productive Ron Dayne...:2cents: Except he's 25 pounds lighter and a couple tenths faster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 The latest is that Runyan is going to Dallas. John was on 610WIP this morning and the host brought up the possabiltiy and Runyan couldn't deny it. While the move hurts Philly, it doesn't help us a bit. He is a stud, and would help Dallas' OL tremendously. Ehhh... he'll just be holding D-Lineman while wearing a different jersey. No big difference from a 'Skins perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 Howard Eskin just announced that the Eagles will be coming out of the gate on Day 1 of the FA period. With Seattle scheduled to franchise Alexander and Runyan expected to be let go, the Eagles have targetted OL Steve Hutchinson. They are also making a serious run at Randel-El as his agent has gone on record saying that "his relationship with his QB is very important to him and Donovan is one of his best friends, not only in the league, but in life as well." Julian Peterson leads the list of names at OLB who are going to be checked out as well by the Eagles and he would be a perfect fit for a team that has lack a rangy OLB since the departure of Carlos Emmons. Eskin said...."expect the Eagles to sign a OL, OLB and a WR on Day 1 probably before some people get out of bed for work!" I'll keep you posted! N5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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