Monthly Archives: March 2013

From Sheil Kapadia: “Barwin only player on Eagles roster with pro OLB exp. in 3-4. On passing downs, dropped back 13.6% of the time last year, per ProFootballFocus” From Les Bowen: “Barwin guarantee is $8 mil, I am told. $13.5M, … Continue reading →

The Eagles added LB Connor Barwin. The deal is being reported as 6 years, $36M. We need to wait and see what the real numbers are. Remember that a year ago Demetress Bell signed a 5-year, $35M deal.  That turned … Continue reading →

Adam Caplan tweeted that the Eagles could be adding a “Joker”.  A couple of minutes later Caplan was a guest on Eagles Live and said that the team could make a move with Connor Barwin.  “Could happen” were his specific … Continue reading →

The Eagles just signed CB Cary Williams to a 3-year deal and S Kenny Phillips to a 1-year deal.  Really interesting moves. Williams started slow last year, but played well down the stretch.  He is exactly the opposite of Nnamdi … Continue reading →

Rick Jean-Francois signed with the Colts for 4 years, $22M, per Adam Caplan.  Good for RJF, but I would not have paid that much. He is an ascending player, but isn’t compelling in any way (size, athleticism, pass rush skills).  Here … Continue reading →

Here is a great article by Greg Cosell of NFL Films on the 3-4 and 4-3 Under and how they work and evolved over time.  He doesn’t specifically reference the Eagles or Bill Davis, but offers a lot of great … Continue reading →

Sean Smith signed with the Chiefs today.  Rumor is that he got about $5M per season.  Nnamdi is visiting SF. He better quit tackling when it’s convenient if he wants to play on that defense.  Keenan Lewis is talking to … Continue reading →

RB Kerwynn Williams finished 13th in the nation with 1,512 yards this past season.  The Utah State Senior also ran for 15 TDs.  He has added value as a receiver (64-870-5) and PR/KOR. The Eagles sent RBs coach Duce Staley … Continue reading →

Damian Ford of Stillman College is a WR that you may not know much about, but the Eagles have some interest in him.  The 6-3, 185 Senior was asked at his recent Pro Day about NFL teams and said this: “Ford … Continue reading →

Ricky Jean-Francois is headed to visit Indianapolis.  He was in Philly all day long.  Can play DE or NT.  Nothing special, but the kind of solid, versatile DL that you want when running a hybrid defense.