In a move that may be insurance in case disgruntled cornerback Sheldon Brown holds out,
the Eagles acquired cornerback Ellis Hobbs from the Patriots for two
5th round picks, choices 137 and 141 overall. Hobbs has been a starter
for the Patriots the last two seasons, picking up 4 interceptions in
that time. He is entering the last year of his deal so he will likely
be an Eagle for only one season.While the Patriots secondary
was considered pretty awful last season, the acquisition of Hobbs gives
the Eagles a crowd of players at the cornerback position. If the Eagles
keep Brown, they will have 4 players to fill three spots when you....Click for more on the acquisition of Hobbs.....
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i love the move,it gives more depth!!
