15 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Nope. I want to bow out of the discussion. I find it fruitless.

Understood. It fills the dead air that HE pointed out we were suffering from.

On 5/26/2025 at 5:31 AM, HazletonEagle said:

not enough posting in here.

Bryce Huff back with Saleh… he knows how to use him; pass rush only vs backup OTs. See ya.

I'm thinking about the three moves Howie took the most grief for.

• Picked Darnell Pumphrey in a RB loaded draft - we won the SB 9 months later.

• Picked Jalen Reagor instead of Justin Jefferson - he selected Jalen Hurts in the next round.

• Signed Bryce Huff to a $51M contract - we won the SB 11 months later.

Please let me know if there is one I overlooked.

25 minutes ago, Saltpeter said:

Might be a top 5 least favorite Eagle of all time for me. F this guy.

His career here was a Number 2.

45 minutes ago, Saltpeter said:

Might be a top 5 least favorite Eagle of all time for me. F this guy.

"Ahhh ahhh I hated Philadelphia! They gave me millions of dollars to do nothing and win the Super Bowl! Ahhh!"

The ring ceremony is in a couple of weeks. Any chance he shows up?

So does Howie bring in a vet after June 1st for depth at DE?

4 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

The ring ceremony is in a couple of weeks. Any chance he shows up?

To reminisce about all the epic moments they shared in 2024.

https://overthecap.com/eagles-do-something-different-with-a-rookie-contract/amp

Howie playing with fire

5 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

So does Howie bring in a vet after June 1st for depth at DE?

Honestly, I don't think so. Nolan + Hunt + Ojulari + Uche + APR. Don't think they carry more than 5. Maybe if APR or one of the FAs underwhelms -- Uche is very cuttable.

If anyone was wondering what took Cameron Williams so long to sign

1 hour ago, ManuManu said:

Ringo. He’s itching to change numbers again I just know it.

I wanted him to take it his rookie year only because his name ends in O so it would be perfect brand building.

33 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

I'm thinking about the three moves Howie took the most grief for.

• Picked Darnell Pumphrey in a RB loaded draft - we won the SB 9 months later.

• Picked Jalen Reagor instead of Justin Jefferson - he selected Jalen Hurts in the next round.

• Signed Bryce Huff to a $51M contract - we won the SB 11 months later.

Please let me know if there is one I overlooked.

Anything related to Albert O

People keep trying to spend the Eagles cap space but they need it for their young D players. No need to blow 10mil on an old DE

1 minute ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Anything related to Albert O

JJAWS

12 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

So does Howie bring in a vet after June 1st for depth at DE?

I think he does. Starting just Smith and Hunt would be risky for a team built for a strong season. Hunt is unproven and Smith isn’t exactly a pillar of health. EDGE is probably the second weakest positional group ahead of only S if they don’t do anything.

Huff is getting traded?

38 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

I'm thinking about the three moves Howie took the most grief for.

• Picked Darnell Pumphrey in a RB loaded draft - we won the SB 9 months later.

• Picked Jalen Reagor instead of Justin Jefferson - he selected Jalen Hurts in the next round.

• Signed Bryce Huff to a $51M contract - we won the SB 11 months later.

Please let me know if there is one I overlooked.

Those are still bad moves. No one's perfect, but some of them are indefensible. Howie gets a lot of criticism... and a lot of praise. He's earned both. We praise the good, we criticize the bad.

15 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

Honestly, I don't think so. Nolan + Hunt + Ojulari + Uche + APR. Don't think they carry more than 5. Maybe if APR or one of the FAs underwhelms -- Uche is very cuttable.

That's the thing, though. Uche is cuttable. I'm not sure you can count on him or APR, especially if Smith or Hunt get injured. Robinson can take some reps there, but I'd love to see Howie bring in another Long type of vet. If things go well in camp with Uche and APR, cool. If not they have someone.

2 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Those are still bad moves. No one's perfect, but some of them are indefensible. Howie gets a lot of criticism... and a lot of praise. He's earned both. We praise the good, we criticize the bad.

I wasn't forgiving the moves. Just shedding light on the good fortune that followed them.

Howie can be imperfect and the best at the same time.

13 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Anything related to Albert O

Albert O, Golden Tate, Gerard Avery

Just now, Connecticut Eagle said:

I wasn't forgiving the moves. Just shedding light on the good fortune that followed them.

Howie can be imperfect and the best at the same time.

Very true... and the good moves that counterbalanced those horrific moves have worked out really well.

I'm really interested to see 2nd year defensive players Hunt and Trotter, how they've developed with another year of coaching.

22 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

If anyone was wondering what took Cameron Williams so long to sign

I had heard through the grapevine that the Eagles have been trying to do this for some time in order to try to set a new precedent for their contracts, but this was the first one to take the deal. In return for the salary guarantee the Eagles have a split salary in the 3rd year of the contract, which is not typical of drafted player contracts. A split salary brings a player’s salary down if he lands on a reserve list.

That's interesting that they've been trying to do it but Williams was the first to say yes

23 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

I wanted him to take it his rookie year only because his name ends in O so it would be perfect brand building.

Samesies!