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Philadelphia Eagles Free Agency Grade and Review

Contributor: Justin Harris, mvn.com/nfl-eagles

Team Needs: OL, S, WR, DE/LB, RB

Key additions: CB Asante Samuel (Patriots), DE/LB Chris Clemons (Raiders), FB Dan Klecko (Colts), LB Rocky Boiman (Colts)

Key Losses: LB Takeo Spikes, CB William James

Key Free Agents Retained: TE LJ Smith (Franchised), CB Joselio Hanson (Tendered)

Free Agency Notes: It seems every off-season there's at least one week long headline highlighting Donovan McNabb. This time it was his statement that the Eagles needed more "playmakers". For the first time, it seemed like the Eagles front office actually listened to the man who has brought them so much success. The only problem? No one is willing to give them the playmakers they want. They nearly had a lock on Randy Moss, but he decided to settle back down in NE. Then they pursued Larry Fitzgerald, but he was held on too tight by the Cardinals. With all the "playmaker" hype, the Eagles other moves this off-season almost seem forgotten. Asante Samuel automatically makes the Eagles Secondary the most dangerous in the NFL. The minor additions of Clemons, Klecko and Boiman shore up positions that needed some depth and veteran leadership. All in all, the off-season so far has been a very good one, a good draft, and possibly a trade for one of those "playmakers" and the Eagles will be looking at one heck of a season.

Grade: A-

Review of Grade: Samuel was the big splash that puts them in the A range no matter what. If they manage to snag Roy Williams from Detroit, as the rumors have said, then they would certainly be looking at an A+.

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Raiders' Russell works hard to get in shape

ALAMEDA, Calif. - JaMarcus Russell just laughed when he heard reports that his weight had ballooned to more than 300 pounds in the offseason.

NFL: Driver pleads guilty in Sean Taylor killing

The man who drove a band of young men from Fort Myers, Fla., to Miami for an ill-fated burglary that ended in the killing of NFL star Sean Taylor pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed burglary yesterday.

Walsh: Pats taught evasive tactics

NEW YORK - Former New England video assistant Matt Walsh dismissed Patriots coach Bill Belichick's attempts to minimize the impact of the team's illegal taping of opponents' coaching signals. He also told HBO he was coached on how to evade NFL rules limiting the number of camera operators per team to two.

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Kearse: Chip on his shoulder now boulder of motivation

Jevon Kearse stops to imitate what he calls the full Southern drawl and says, "Welcome back, welcome back."

Eagles coach's son smuggled drugs into jail; faces 2 years

Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's son was sent to state prison after admitting he smuggled 89 prescription pills into a county jail. Garrett Reid pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges on Wednesday and faces a minimum of two years in state prison.

2nd-round pick expects to catch on quickly

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson said he hopes to be much more than a punt returner in his rookie year.

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CSN To Air Exclusive Interview With Reid

Check out an exclusive interview with head coach Andy Reid, airing only on Comcast SportsNet beginning Sunday night.

Team Salutes Eagles Bigs Volunteers

As part of the Eagles partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA (BBBS SEPA), the Eagles and tight end Brent Celek hosted a behind-the-scenes tour of the NovaCare Complex, thanking volunteers for their participation in the Eagles Bigs program.

Akers, Kicking Game In Focus

Anyone who thinks they can just wake up and kick in the NFL does not truly appreciate the work and effort that David Akers puts into his job. The position demands perfection and Akers does all he can to deliver, especially in the offseason.

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McNabb knows this season is vital for Eagles' veterans

Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb shared his thoughts on what the Eagles did in the offseason.

Sheppard puts doubts to rest, shows up for minicamp

Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard reports for minicamp and says he is confident his contract issues with the team will be resolved.

Eagles give up first-round draft pick, acquire RB Booker from 'Fins

The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired RB Lorenzo Booker from the Miami Dolphins for a 2008 fourth round draft choice (115th overall selection).

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Eagles Notes: LJ Smith, Andy Reid, Todd Herremans

Much Ado about the Bird's Wide Receivers

McNabb blogs again, controversy to follow?

The Linc 5.15.08 - Going Green

Jevon Kearse "a joke in Philadelphia"

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The Rise And Fall Of Koy

Professional holder Koy Detmer once rose up as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Unfortunately Koy’s run would only last for a little less than one complete game. On this day in 2002 Koy rose up above the doubters, and the strange, neck bearded skinny boy from San Antonio tore apart the San Fransisco 49ers on [...]

Birds’ Add Two Linebackers

The Eagles have signed BYU linebacker Markell Staffieri, and Cal U linebacker Gary Butler. I don’t want to hate on these guys, but can you say camp bodies? >>Eagles sign ex-Norfolk State QB (The News Journal)

Asante Samuel America’s Next Top Model?

Eagles big time free agent signing CB Asante Samuel did a photo shoot a few weeks ago, and here are some great shots from it. Samuel may not be America’s Next Top Model, but he sure does look good in midnight green(no homo). Credit to Getty Images photographer Chris McGrath and Eagles photographer Drew Hallowell. Here are [...]

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The Countdown Is On!

The Flyers surprising postseason run, a year removed from being the NHL’s worst team, seems to be coming to an end. The Phillies are entering the dog days of summer and Philadelphia fans will start to looking forward to their beloved Eagles. Make no doubt about it win or lose, Philadelphia is a football [...]

Lito Sheppard Dominates First Mini-Camp Talks

The first mini-camp of the 2008 season has come and gone with relative quiet. The Eagles have found themselves in the rare position of being buried in the Philadelphia media by the playoff successes of the Flyers and 76ers. The Phillies avoided an April slump and have captured the attention of the city [...]

Philadelphia Eagles Draft Recap: Thoughts & Comments

Now let’s all take a deep breath, it’s over. The hours upon hours of tedious “mock-ing”, prospect ranking and compiling of team needs is out the window. All the things that the Eagles were predicted to do, they didn’t do, as is the norm now and days for the Eagles in the draft. Luckily, this [...]

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Gridiron Gabbin w/ Eagles Kicker David Akers

In this latest edition of Gridiron Gabbin, site editor Matt Loede talks with Philadelphia Eagles 3-time Pro Bowl kicker David Akers. The pair talk about David’s involvement with Reebok and their new shoe - the Hexride Rally. They also talk about the league, the Eagles and their hopes for 2008, and the NFC [...]

Eagles Wrap Up Minicamp

The Eagles will wrap up their first minicamp of the season today. On Sunday, defensive coordinator Jim Johnson said he was “excited” about the depth and talent at the cornerback position with three Pro Bowl-caliber players in Sheldon Brown, Lito Sheppard and Asante Samuel, the former Patriots corner who signed with the Eagles as a [...]

CB Sheppard Shows Up at Minicamp

Despite it being widely speculated that he would not show, cornerback Lito Sheppard was at Eagles mandatory minicamp on Friday night. The two-time Pro Bowler has been on the trading block, as the Eagles went out and got All-Pro corner Asante Samuel on the first day of free agency, and Sheppard has been balking about [...]