Thoughts on Corey Simon
I'm not really sure what the Eagles were thinking when they allowed Corey Simon to walk. I'm afraid this may be a case of the Eagles front office trying too hard to be the Eagles front office. Simon was the best defensive tackle on the Eagles, I don't think anyone would argue that. Sure, Mike Patterson has been impressive as a rookie, but he is still a rookie. Asking a rookie to step into a big roll is a risky move. The Eagles still have a very strong set of tackles, but there is a history of injuries. I don't see the point in letting Simon go really. As Glen Macnow was saying tonight, there is no parade down Broad street for winning the salary cap game. The move will put the Eagles something like 15 million under the cap. Perhaps giving them room to sign Micheal Lewis, Bwest, or setting them up for a big off season.
I'd rather have Simon for this season.
PE.com take:
The decision to let Simon walk has a greater impact on players like Paul Grasmanis, Keyonta Marshall and Norm Heuer. Those three are in the fight for what could be the fifth and final defensive tackle spot on the 53-man roster. Thursday night's preseason finale against the Jets will be that much more meaningful.
trying too hard
Posted by: Kathy Camp | Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 12:04 AM
What the Hell is Month of Rick??
Posted by: Sid | Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 12:22 PM
Nice post bird but i can actually come up with complete sentences. like "what the hell is THE month of Rick?" your caveman talk is no good here at the level.
Posted by: SID | Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 12:49 PM
The Month of Rick is like a warm buttery bag of popcorn just out of the microwave and a cold glass of chocolate milk.
And it's coming soon.
Posted by: enrico | Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 01:59 PM
I hope the Month of Rick turns out like the Summer of George. Invitations, anyone?
Posted by: bryan | Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 08:22 AM