Eagles writers weigh in on Kearse

Local news bloggers have gotten together from the Eagles Eye & written this about Jevon.......bloggin it up case anyone is interested!!! Alex Whiteleather writes, Jevon is a good role player to have now but he can no longer withstand a full season and be a dominating pass-rusher. His production declined yearly in Philadelphia culminating with his benching to former Titan teammate Juqua Thomas. I wouldn't expect much from Kearse beyond a veteran rotation guy but if the Titans got him cheap enough that might not be a bad idea. Two years ago Jevon looked really good to start the year but in the second game of the year to the Giants he suffered a season ending injury and he hasn't been the same since. Maybe a change of scenery to his old team will help but I think the Freak's tank is running low now. Corey Seidman opines, If I had to use one word to describe Jevon Kearse's tenure in Philadelphia, it would be "disappointing." When the Eagles signed him on the first day of free agency preceding the 2004 season, it appeared they were getting a dominant pass rusher who would be here until the end of his days (much like T.O. ending his career here too as one of the game's top WRs). Statistically, his first two years in Philly were adequate; he played in 14 and 15 games and recorded 7.5 sacks each season. He started out 2006 on fire and had 3.5 sacks through the first game and a half of the season, but in an overtime period that never should have happened (the Giants made a HUGE fourth quarter comeback on the Eagles) Kearse suffered a season ending knee injury. Kearse's 2007 was abysmal, he was shut down and didn't dress for most of the season, and recorded stats in only 6 games. His departure from Philly was inevitable. What the Titans are getting back is a pure pass rusher and a long, lean, fast defensive end whose best ability (besides pass rushing) is creating a mismatch with his strange combination of power and speed. The trait that made him a standout player in the NFL, after all, is his ability to run like a linebacker and defeat blocks like a defensive lineman. He just needs to stay on the field to get his career back on track. Thanks to Alex and Corey for their insight on The Freak's time in Philadelphia. Please check out Eagles Eye for more on the Philadelphia Eagles.