Steve Smith Pulls A Fast One On NY

I love it, I absolutely love it. How could anyone not be excited about seeing the Eagles play?



Yesterday they signed former Giant Steve Smith to a 1 year 5 million dollar deal. You have to laugh about absolutely awful this offseason has been for the Giants. Not only have they had to watch the Philadelphia Eagles load up on free agents and trades at a crazy pace, but they lost tight end Kevin Boss to the Oakland Raiders, first-round cornerback Prince Amukamara is out for an undetermined length of time with a foot injury, and defensive end Osi Umenyiora is pissed about his current contract and would like to go elsewhere.



This is a great move for the Eagles who may be without for Jeremy Maclin for a little bit. But signing another pro bowl receiver to a squad that already has Desean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant and Brent Celek is awesomely overkill.



The Eagles have ruled the offseason and their is nothing anyone else could do about it.

Mike Patterson Seems To Be OK

Scary scene yesterday when Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson suffered a seizure at practice. The word is that he could be out of the hospital as early as today, but no one knows if he will be able to play. Actually word is that things could get worse before they get better. Patterson has been diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation (AVM), which is the tangling of blood vessels near the skull, and this may need surgery. They are waiting to see what other options are out there, so that is why his future is so up in the air.

I hope they go through with the surgery soon and get it over with, because it sounds like at some point he is going to need it anyways. Like I said before there is no word on his recovery time, but things seem to be under control for now.

Around The NFL

Nnamdi Awesome-ugha is headed to Philly
Love it, love it, love it. It would have been cool to see him go to the Jets and have Revis and him, but we will have to take Samuel and him. He signed a deal worth $60 million over five years which isn't bad figuring he's the best cornerback in the league. Now the Eagles have a stupid secondary with Asante Samuel, Nnamdi and recently acquired Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Those are 3 Pro Bowl cornerbacks ladies and gentlemen.

Antonio Cromartie back to the Jets
Antonio Cromartie will sign a 4 year, 32 million dollar deal with the Jets. Not a bad deal figuring he's still pretty damned good and can play in return situations too.

Plaxico Burress to Jets
It was said to be between the Steelers and Giants, but Plax decided to spurn his former teams and sign with the convict laden New York Jets for 3 million. This is an alternative to Braylon Edwards, who is surely going to be on another team next year. I don't like Plax, but it will be interesting to see if he can still be an effective receiver in the league.

Cedric Benson is back with the Bengals
He's about the only one who is back. 3 million with 2 million incentives, a 1 year deal.

Favre Returning To Philly

There are rumors that Brett Favre will return and wants to back up non other than Mike Vick.

Favre is going to come back, I've kind of accepted that, but my biggest fear is that he will be Vick's back up, Vick will get hurt, and the Favre will come in and do well, then we will have him around for the next 3 years. I don't know why this guy can't just take a hint. He's no longer great, he's no longer a good option, his arm doesn't have the same strength and velocity as it once did, so that paired up with his awful decision making, makes him an awful qb.

I really hope that these are rumors, but I believe we will see the old gunslinger back there.

Nike Signs Mike Vick, Because Nike Likes Money

Last week people were getting all wound up because Nike resigned Mike Vick as a sponsor after dropping him when the whole dog thing happened. People need to shut up, whatever, Mike Vick killed dogs, and I'm pretty sure nothing has changed with him mentally since that incident but man is he fun to watch. He is one of these athletes that is one in a million. He's as fast as anyone in the NFL and can throw the ball as hard and far as any QB.

And for Nike this makes sense, he's a hell of a personality and epitomizes athleticism, and he sells jerseys. Why not make as much as possible on him, I'm pretty sure they can make a great add campaign based on his tumultuous couple of years. I'm fine with it and anyone who isn't obviously hasn't seen him play.

Eagles Fans Cross Your Fingers

There are wild rumors circling today that the Eagles may have a deal in place trading Kolb to the Cardinals once the lockout is over. This has obviously been going on for awhile now, but there have been a fire of rumors since these tweets were made...

Jim Trotter of Sports Illustrated reported Thursday that "the name I'm hearing will surprise you." On Friday, Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett added fuel to that fire with a tweet of his own:

"They say we 'Cardinals' gonna get kevin KOLB & we are trading a secret player for him! Hmmm I wonder who? I think I know, but I 100% don't (ESPN)?"

Who could this player be. Well most rumors seem to suggest there are three options that make sense Patrick Peterson, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and Daryl Washington. Any of these guys would be a steal. I think Peterson was the best player to come out of the draft this year, Rodgers-Cromartie would give them another solid corner across from Asante Samuel. Even Daryl Washington would give them an LB, which the Eagles have needed for sometime now.

So, Eagles fans out there....pray this is true.