Skins4SB Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Eagles | Team to sign Schobel Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:25:25 -0800 Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports a source told the Enquirer free agent TE Matt Schobel (Bengals) will sign an undisclosed contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Schobel played four seasons with the Bengals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbert_rizzo Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 That just blows my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I don't know anything about this guy. Someone link us to one of those expert pages where the grade the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 That just blows my mind They missed out on Bentley so they should just give up and not sign anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoCommiesGo Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 He's a good player. Good replacement for Lewis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbert_rizzo Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I suppose hes a decent backup TE, I think the Bengals are drafting one of those TE in the first or 2nd round of the draft so they don't need a marginal pass catching TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Only downside is you can cross Vernon Davis off if he falls to 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Only downside is you can cross Vernon Davis off if he falls to 14. Is the guy any good though? Honestly I know nothing about this player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny112980 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Well since the Eagles blundered in signing Lecharles Bentley they gotta sign somebody so they don't look like complete failures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeypeet Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Out comes the big money! This is just the Eagles continuing to implement their vaunted cap saving strategy. You know, the one where the Eagles spend to their cap every year but when the new cap figures come out for the following year and the Eagles aren't right up against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagles78 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Here you go. http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147761&highlight=Schobel Full Name: Matthew Thomas Schobel Born: November 4, 1978 Columbus, TX Height: 6-5 Weight: 255 lbs. Age: 27 Pos: TE Experience: 4 years College: TCU Drafted: Year:2002 Round:3 Pick:2, Bengals Insider Analysis Grade69Expert's TakeSchobel listed as Cincinnati's No. 2 tight end. He has a good combination of size, speed and athletic ability. He is primarily their pass-catching tight end, and he will come in on three-receiver sub package. He will line up on the line of scrimmage or in the backfield as an H-back. He is a fluid athlete who has good initial quickness, agility and balance. He has reliable hands, will catch the ball away from his body and , will make the tough catch over the middle and in a crowd. He does a good job of shielding off defenders with his body. He is a good route-runner, is quick coming in and out of his breaks and has the speed to stretch the secondary. He has a good knack for finding the open area in the zone. However, Schobel is a liability in the run game and is a lot better receiver than he is a run blocker. He does not have good upper- or lower-body strength, he comes off the ball too high, lacks explosion at contact and gets stuffed at the point of attack or gets knocked off his feet. He is a better space blocker than an in-line blocker and does a decent job of getting to linebackers at the second level. Overall, Schobel is a little one-dimensional and needs to improve his run blocking. However, he is a threat in the passing game because of his speed, and that, along with his age and overall athletic ability, gives him a lot of upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 They can sign me for a can of soda and a bag of weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Thanks PCS. EDIT: Why did we sign another pass-catching TE? We need someone who can run block! For god's sake!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbert_rizzo Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Hes ranked #9 in the sleeper FA category, http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2360775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoCommiesGo Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Thanks PCS.EDIT: Why did we sign another pass-catching TE? We need someone who can run block! For god's sake!!!! That would mean that Reid would actually run the ball. I would have thought that if you guys signed Bentley it would signify a philosphy switch but I wouldn't hold my breath yet. Butttt it's still very early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Money Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Thanks PCS.EDIT: Why did we sign another pass-catching TE? We need someone who can run block! For god's sake!!!! Why? You dont run the ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Hes ranked #9 in the sleeper FA category, http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2360775 They have Adams as number 6. Bullcrap list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWUeagleMD Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Why? You dont run the ball? The hope was the men upstairs adjusted their philosophy after this season, evidenced by signing the best C in football. By signing a pass catching tight end instead, it may send a different message. Steve Hutchinson please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 This does make sense...seeing as how the Iggles throw the ball 50 times a game and have apparently abandoned the running game, another pass-catching TE is perfect. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeypeet Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The hope was the men upstairs adjusted their philosophy after this season, evidenced by signing the best C in football.By signing a pass catching tight end instead, it may send a different message. Steve Hutchinson please. Maybe, except Hutch has been slapped with the transition tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SittingBull Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 So does this mean Lewis or Smith is gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins4SB Posted March 11, 2006 Author Share Posted March 11, 2006 So does this mean Lewis or Smith is gone? LJ Smith > Schobel. Schobel will be their backup. Lewis will probably retire. He was signed last year due to injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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