Philadelphia Eagles Off-Season Prediction Contest - 2008

Hello all you die hard Eagles fans, test your knowledge and skills out on this Eagles contest. Its only for the faint of heart, do you got what it takes to cut it, as a REAL EAGLES FAN? We'll see. Howdy folks, and welcome to the battle for Eagles??? front office knowledge supremacy! In this contest, everyone will make the decisions based on what they believe the Eagles??? front office will attempt and accomplish. Below are scenarios that everyone will choose what they predict will happen. Afterwards, the poster who correctly chooses the most scenarios wins a special prize! The deadline has passed. No more entries will be accepted. Good luck to all! NOTE: Once again, my wife will take part in this contest. Last year, she tied for second-to-last place. Therefore, as an extra risk, if anyone loses to her this year they will have to wear another "special" Sig! The numbers below represent the responses from all 22 entries. The numbers are percentages. The answers following in italics are my wife's answers. Remember, she is acting as the control. She has absolutely no football knowledge of this sort. Part I ??? Roster Cuts For the following players, choose either yes (they will be cut) or no (they will not be cut). Player retirements count as a no answer. 1. Nick Cole (OL) [Yes = 4.55%, No = 95.45%] No 2. Michael Gasperson (WR) [Yes = 81.82%, No = 18.18%] Yes 3. Nick Graham (CB) [Yes = 22.73%, No = 77.27%] Yes 4. Darren Howard (DE) [Yes = 27.27%, No = 72.73%] Yes 5. Jevon Kearse (DE) [Yes = 86.36%, No = 13.64%] No 6. Greg Lewis (WR) [Yes = 50%, No = 50%] Yes 7. Ryan Moats (RB) [Yes = 72.73%, No = 27.27%] No 8. Jerome McDougle (DE) [Yes = 72.73%, No = 27.27%] No 9. Sav Rocca (P) [Yes = 9.09%, No = 90.91%] No 10. Scott Young (G) [Yes = 36.36%, No = 63.64%] Yes Part II ??? Eagles Free Agents For the following players choose one of the three responses: (a) The Eagles will attempt to re-sign, and succeed. (b) The Eagles will attempt to re-sign, and fail. (c) The Eagles will not attempt to re-sign. NOTE: Players re-signed are not required to make the squad to count as a re-signee. 1. Joselio Hanson (CB) [A = 100%, B = 0%, C = 0%] C 2. William James (CB) [A = 0%, B = 4.55%, C = 95.45%] B 3. Reno Mahe (RB) [A = 9.09%, B = 0%, C = 90.91%] A 4. Kimo von Oelhoffen (DT) [A = 0%, B = 0%, C = 100%] A 5. J.R. Reed (FS) [A = 95.45%, B = 4.55%, C = 0%] A 6. Thomas Tapeh (FB) [A = 90.91%, B = 0%, C = 9.09%] B Part III ??? Free Agent Market For the following statements, answer either yes or no. In saying free agents, the questions refer to players who are not undrafted free agents (UDFAs) and were not on the Eagles??? roster this past season. They do not have to make the team to count as a signee. Players signed prior to the date the entry is received do not count. 1. The Eagles will sign a free agent cornerback. [Yes = 63.64%, No = 36.36%] No 2. The Eagles will sign a free agent defensive lineman. [Yes = 90.91%, No = 9.09%] No 3. The Eagles will sign a free agent offensive lineman. [Yes = 13.64%, No = 86.36%] No 4. The Eagles will sign a free agent safety. [Yes = 9.09%, No = 90.91%] No 5. The Eagles will sign a free agent wide receiver. [Yes = 68.18%, No = 31.82%] Yes 6. The Eagles will sign a free agent to a contract four years or longer. [Yes = 77.27%, No = 22.73%] Yes 7. The Eagles will sign a free agent to a contract worth $4 million per year or more (including signing bonus). [Yes = 81.82%, No = 18.18%] Yes 8. The Eagles will sign at least one free agent player on defense. [Yes = 100%, No = 0%] No 9. The Eagles will sign at least one free agent player on offense. [Yes = 90.91%, No = 9.09%] Yes Part IV ??? The Draft For the following statements, answer either yes or no. 1. The Eagles will make three draft day trades or more. [Yes = 40.91%, No = 59.09%] No 2. The Eagles will make at least one trade to give them at least one extra pick in next year???s draft. [Yes = 63.64%, No = 36.36%] Yes 3. The Eagles will trade out of their spot (either up or down) in the first round on draft day. [Yes = 36.36%, No = 63.64%] Yes 4. The Eagles will trade out of their spot (either up or down) in the second round on draft day. [Yes = 27.27%, No = 72.73%] No 5. The Eagles will draft a lineman in the first round. [Yes = 54.55%, No = 45.45%] No 6. The Eagles will draft a safety in the first round. [Yes = 0%, No = 100%] No 7. The Eagles will draft a wide receiver in the first round. [Yes = 0%, No = 100%] No 8. The Eagles will draft a defensive player in the first round. [Yes = 72.73%, No = 27.27%] Yes 9. The Eagles will draft at least one defensive back (corner or safety) during the first day. [Yes = 100%, No = 0%] No 10. The Eagles will draft at least one offensive back (running, full, etc.) during the first day. [Yes = 0%, No = 100%] Yes 11. The Eagles will trade away a player on their roster during the draft. [Yes = 63.64%, No = 36.36%] Yes (Tie Breaker: Name that player if applicable) Avant, Jason (WR) = 7.14% Brown, Reggie (WR) = 7.14% Buckhalter, Correll (RB) = 7.14% Considine, Sean (SS) = 21.43% Howard, Darren (DE) = 21.43% Lewis, Greg (WR) = 28.57% Young, Scott (G) = 7.14% Sampy, Bill (WR)