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Bleed Eagles Green:
Glad the Eagles cleared this up for me.
I was curious as to what the cut-off age was for the youth movement in the defensive backfield. The answer appears to be 34 you are good, 35...take your hall of fame career and get the hell out of here.
The latest news from
Eagleville is that
CB Shawn ...
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Face it. At this point there are only second-tier free agents left on the market (well, maybe except for FB Weaver). Don't believe me, see the Shawn Springs example.Though we continue to clamor for the Eagles to make a move, the reality is that if significant improvements are going to be made (... ...
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March 03, 2009
The Eagles turned their attention to defense Tuesday, announcing that free-agent cornerback Shawn Springs, released by the Redskins in a salary-cap...
Via PatsBlog: A Patriots Blog
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March 05, 2009
Shalise Manza Young of the Providence Journal
Veteran free agent CB Shawn Springs is expected to sign with the New England Patriots, after visiting with both the Pats and Eagles this
(It was reported that Springs was to visit Foxboro on Sunday, but he was delayed by the snow ...
Via Sox and Dawgs Inactive
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March 05, 2009
According to Shalise Manza Young of the Providence Journal free agent cornerback Shawn Springs is expected to sign with the New England Patriots. Springs had visited with the Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.
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March 02, 2009
Free agent cornerback Shawn Springs will visit the New Orleans Saints tomorrow, sources close to the situation have informed me. A 12-year veteran...
Via NFL Gridiron Gab
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March 04, 2009
Today?s Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the team does have an interest in former Skins CB Shawn Springs, who has had the injury bug as of late and was let go by Washington after they signed DeAngelo Hall. Springs was in the house yesterday and word is that the Eagles have a great [...]
Via Inside the Iggles
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March 05, 2009
Free agent strong safety Sean Jones will be in town Friday to visit the Eagles. After flirting with Shawn Springs, the Birds will take a look at the ex-Brown to see? if he fits into their immediate plans.
Now, Jones is a legit strong safety, which leads me to believe Quintin Mikell would slide to free [...]
Via DeuceandReggie.com
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March 04, 2009
Free agent cornerback Shawn Springs arrived in Philadelphia for a visit today, according to a press release by the Eagles. Springs had reportedly scheduled a visit to New Orleans today, according to the National Football Post. But we were never...
Via The Recliner GM
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March 04, 2009
Compete with other Eagles fans to see who can use the Eagles remaining assets to turn us into a title contender. We've got cap space, 11 draft picks and some tradable assets. The Eagles are dragging their feet, but you don't have to. Come to ReclinerGM and see which fan would make the best GM.
Via The Recliner GM
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March 03, 2009
Looks like the Eagles have found a replacement for Lito Sheppard. Several outlets are reporting that Shawn Springs is scheduled to visit, and there is a press conference scheduled for tomorrow, presumably to announce his signing. Springs was released by the Redskins to help with the Albert Haynesworth and DeAngelo Hall signings. He would likely be the 4th corner on the team behind...
Via Hot Stove Philly
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March 04, 2009
Shawn Springs, a free agent veteran cornerback, has not signed a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. Yet, he hosted a press conference at the NovaCare Complex Wednesday and is already stating that he is no Brian
?He?s a guy that will never, ever be replaced in Philly,? Springs said ...
Via 700 Level
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March 04, 2009
Aside from landing Stacy Andrews, an A+ move so long as the right tackle is healthy, the Eagles have been very quiet in the marketplace.? Naturally, lot of people not happy, all this talk about the team being "$48 million" under the cap.The thing about free agency in the NFL is that it's not ...
Via All Philadelphia Sports
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March 03, 2009
The Eagles next free agency move could be signing veteran CB Shawn Springs. Springs has been a solid corner over the years for the Redskins. Springs is visiting the Eagles.
The Eagles should be able to add the experienced (12 years)
34-yeard-old CB to a low-to-moderate price. Presumably, Springs would
be the 4th corner on the depth chart.
The move could also assist the Eagles...
Via DeuceandReggie.com
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March 02, 2009
Veteran cornerback Shawn Springs is expected to visit the Saints on Tuesday, according to a report in the National Football Post. Well try to confirm it as soon as possible. Clearly, a visit with Springs makes a lot of sense....
Via The Hogs
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March 05, 2009
The most quoted paragraph on Washington Redskins message boards and any other discussions about the Redskins leading up to the start of Free Agency was from the Washington Post.
It read:
"The Redskins still have one of the worst salary cap situations in the NFL. They could be roughly $10 million under the cap by restructuring a few more contracts and releasing a player...
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The 12 year veteran would add some size to the Eagles secondary,
at 6'0 he would be the Eagles tallest corner.
The Eagles are expecting last year's 4th round pick Jack Ikegwuonu, who spent last year on IR, to make an impact this year.