Author Archives: Tommy Lawlor

Connor Barwin Up Next?

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

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Eagles Add CB, S

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

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RJF Signs With Indy

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

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Understanding the 3-4 and 4-3 Under Better

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

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CB Market is Picking Up

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

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Draft Watch – RB Kerwynn Williams

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

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Draft Watch – Small School WR

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

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RJF To Visit Indy

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.

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Pass Rushers?

Jason La Canfora says the Eagles are checking on some guys: “Eagles still hunting for pass rush, have been talking to Connor Barwin and Victor Butler, among others.” “Antwan Barnes, who flashed big at times for the Chargers, is another … Continue reading

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Cary Williams

There are reports that Ravens CB Cary Williams is close to signing a deal with a new team. One of the teams mentioned as his possible suitor is the Eagles.  Beat writers Jeff McLane and Geoff Mosher both say they’ve … Continue reading

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