Michah Warren is reporting on GCobb.com that a "source close to the situation" told him the Eagles are going to pursue Roy WIlliams or Chad Johnson in a trade. That's if things fall through on the Larry Fitzgerald front; the Cardinals are frantically trying to extend Fitz, but if it falls through the Eagles will be lurking.
This source said their #1 priority was signing Asante Samuel and acquiring an elite receiver IS priority #2.
Things are going to be awful fun this offseason. The NFL's hotstove has replaced baseball as the most exciting offseason in sports, at least in this town where football rules.
Mr. Warren is a regular contributor to GCobb.com and has NFL sources, so this isn't just some internet rumor.
Andy Reid will be on Howard Eskin's show this afternoon at 3:00 on WIP, so don't expect him to say much about who they're pursuing. And, why would he want to tip his hand?
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Smoltz to Cole: "Chill."
John Smoltz told Cole Hamels to chill and not let the money affect him. Smoltz knows from experience what it's like and dealt with the same thing when he was a youngster.
Hamels has really no reason to bitch. The Yankees, who are the biggest spenders in the history of professional sports renewed Chein Mein-Wang to a $500,000 contract. And, are they being decried as being cheapskates? Hell no.
It's the right of passage for all ballplayers. You earn your stripes, go to arbitration, and get paid.
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Iguodala wants "franchise player" money
Andre Iguodala is high if he thinks he's worth 15-plus million per season.
He's a nice player and that's it. A veteran scout told Phil Jasner, "he's a second or third best player on a team" and if the Sixers "had a star he'd be great."
He is not a shooter and not someone who can carry a team. He's a quality #2 guy. If the Sixers can move him in a sign and trade this summer than they should do it and count their lucky stars. Otherwise, I'd let him walk.
On the other hand, Emeka Okafor will be a free agent next summer since he rejected the Bobcats' offer. And, Chris Paul will also be a free agent next summer.
It would behoove the Sixers to just wait until after the 2009 season and go after Chris Paul. I used to like Gilbert Arenas (who will be the #1 free agent this summer) but his injury woes trouble me.
As far as this summer goes, if they can work out a deal with Charlotte involving Okafor and Iguodala then they should be charged for armed robbery, but it would be a great move. Okafor is what this team needs along with Chris Paul.
But, they'll have some waiting to do for him.
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