Yardbarker: Asante Samuel

Keys to the Game: Eagles at Chicago Bears

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:44:00 -0500

McDermott: Wipe that stupid smile off his face tonight.Playing the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. Playing under the lights, McNabb heading back to his old stomping grounds on a nationally televised game -- What in the world could possibly make this game any worse?Oh, well, how about the fact that the team we haven't been able to beat over the past two years anyway, now has a legitimate threat at quarterback? Yeah, I guess that could make it worse.Call me a pessimist but the Eagle...

Eagles fall to Cowboys 20-16

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:08:45 -0500

More photos » by Matt Slocum - AP Asante Samuel attempting a "tackle" Browse more photos » The Eagles' performance tonight did little to silence the critics who call the Eagles offense an "all or nothing" unit. Last week, they hit their big plays against the Giants and won in blowout fashion. Tonight, the big plays weren't there and they lose a slow, grinding game to the Cowboys...

Samuel injured

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:48:52 -0500

PHILADELPHIA - Eagles shutdown cornerback Asante Samuel has gone to the sideline after taking a knee to the head while going low to tackle Dallas RB Felix Jones on a sweep right. Samuel walked off the field under his own power after being treated on the field. His return is uncertain. By the way, Andre Gurode is back at center fo rthe Cowboys.

Ogletree impressive

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:50:44 -0500

PHILADELPHIA - Looking back at that touchdown drive, Ogletree's 21-yard gain on third-and-long was a thing of beauty. He made the catch on a comeback patter against Asante Samuel. After he bounced off one defender, he kept churning through an arm tackle to give Dallas first and goal at the 2. Ogletree was great during the preseason. Given the chance, maybe he can do the same in the second half of the regular season.

Asante Samuel Is (Not So) Secretly In Charge Of The Eagles?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:54:53 -0500

As closely as we all follow the Eagles, our understanding of the team and its characters is ultimately filtered through the first-person/ on-premise reporting of the local beat writers and the official team communication channels. The internet fan base doesn't...

What the Fok-ou!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:53:35 -0500

Since nobody seems to be stressing the notion that Chris Gocong likely won’t play on Sunday against the Cowboys, allow me to be the worrywart. Gocong will never get the pub that Trent Cole or Asante Samuel does, but that doesn’t make him any less important to the defense. Before Will Witherspoon arrived, Gocong was the [...]

Asante Samuel Isn’t Fond Of Tackling

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:37:19 -0500

Have you read this little ditty over at Delaware Online by Geoff Mosher? To quickly summarize, $50 million-dollar man Asante Samuel said he wasn’t brought to the Eagles to tackle. Technically, he’s kinda right. Cornerbacks who get lots of interceptions are rewarded with hefty contracts. The ones who are solid tacklers have to make do with [...]

Asante Samuel Isn’t Fond Of Tackling

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:37:19 -0500

This headline appears to be a bit misleading...

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:00:31 -0500

More photos » by Paul Sakuma - AP Asante Samuel "tackling" Browse more photos » I didn't go to journalism school and I'm not employed by a newspaper, but there seems to be something wrong here. Geoff Mosher's article is provocatively titled, SAMUEL: I'M NOT PAID TO TACKLE. Now, to me that appears as though Asante Samuel told a reporter that he doesn't get paid to tackle. Howev...

Best Cornerbacks and Centers

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:00:04 -0500

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Independence Day. More adulation for some Eagles this morning. Bucky Brooks at NFL.com has pegged his Top 5 cornerbacks. Asante Samuel placed third. Here’s what Brooks said about him: “The big-play specialist has ascended to the top of the cornerback charts because of his outstanding ball skills and awareness. The two-time [...]

Evaluating the Eagles: Part VII

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:42:00 -0500

The strength of the 2008 Eagles was the secondary. Two Pro Bowlers and one more than deserving made the back four fun to watch. Let

Wes Welker: No Championship for the Eagles in 2008

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:22:14 -0500

Welker comments on the Asante Samuel signing and attacks the Eagles.

Samuel visiting the Eagles

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:00:10 -0500

POSTED 12:58 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008 SAMUEL VISITING EAGLES Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reports that free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel will visit the Eagles on Friday. On Thursday night, it was reported that Samuel already has a deal in place with the Eagles. Samuel is looking for at least $10 million per year.

The Patriots D does the same thing as the Packers D. . . so what

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:47:11 -0500

The NFL got upset at the Packers a few weeks ago because the defensive players got a bonus for playing extremely well. Now word comes out that the Pats do the same thing. Acording to the USA Today and Profootballtalk.com, The Patriots have a system in place in which players can be fined for infractions ranging from tardiness to missing assignments. The money is then put into a pot, and the cash goes to a player who makes a big play in the following game. For defensive players, it's usually the first player to force a turnover. In Sunday night's win against Philadelphia, cornerback Asante Samuel returned an interception for a 40-yard touchdown on the opening possession. Said Seymour, "Asante got a nice little stash."