PLAYERS:
Asante Samuel,
Mario Williams,
Peyton Manning
TEAMS: Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills
TEAMS: Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills
Is Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel going to be traded to the Tennessee Titans? According to one report this evening, that is a very good possibility. Csnphilly.com reports this evening that the 31-year old corner is likely being shopped to the Titans for the cost of a third-round pick in next month’s draft.The website reports that the Titans “have at least some interest” in acquiring Samuel. Tennessee was one of the teams which was thought to be in contention for free agent DE Mario Williams but became embroiled in the Peyton Manning race and lost Williams when he signed with the Buffalo Bills.
Philadelphia has been hamstrung with Samuel for a variety of reasons. He is 31, he comes with a huge price tag for the 2012 season and the Philadelphia Eagles are loaded at the cornerback position. Reports suggested on Tuesday that Samuel might be open to restructuring his contract for next season and beyond if he were in fact traded elsewhere.
Samuel has been known as a pla...
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It apparently rates a zero on the noise meter.
Not a chance, a league source with knowledge of the Lions interest said Thursday.
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Morning Muse: Asante to the Titans?
Ah, the news cycle. It can’t be controlled or predicted, but things seem to absolutely kick up when my real world time is most limited.
I will survive.
A lot is happening in Eagles news, and hopefully I will have more time to reflect, comment and dissect this weekend. But until then, a rundown of the news.
-Samuel to the Titans? CSNPhilly’s Derrick Gunn is hearing that Asante...
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