Yardbarker: Asante Samuel

What the Eagles are saying about Miles Austin: "I told our guys here about a year back, ‘This guy r...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:30:33 -0500

What the Eagles are saying about Miles Austin: "I told our guys here about a year back, ‘This guy right here, in the next year or two, he's going to be one explosive guy,'" (Andy) Reid said. "They asked, ‘Why?' He's fast, knows how to run routes and is great after the catch — even in his limited role before he showed those things. Now he's doing it all the time." The Eagles are expected to stick ball-hawking cornerback Asante Samuel on Austin. ...

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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:00:35 -0500

Our Picks are better than yours? Put them down on record. Call your upset. View full size photo » NFL Chart will be up by tomorrow... Later today I will post the mobile me account you can check tonight for live photos from the Bucs reception for the 1979 team, if photos are permitted. This is why the Picks chart is delayed. But the pics are in, can you do better? Niko Washington at Atlanta- Atlanta really did a great ...

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...

Raiders Take Out The Garbage

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:34:38 -0500

What appeared to be a certain win on paper instead goes down as one of the most embarrassing losses of the season, a 13-9 mishap against the Oakland Raiders. The offense obviously never got it going against the silver and black's relentless blitz, a huge departure from their tendencies through the first five weeks. The loss is especially deflating thanks to the play of the defense, who continuously got their teammates the ball back in the second half. That said, it was a major def...

Eagles Week 6 Report — Monday

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:45:29 -0500

Kevin Curtis will be held out of practice over the next several days in hopes that some additional time off will help his knee heal up. Jeremy Maclin’s performance has obviously made that decision easier. Asante Samuel’s calf injury is minor, he will not be getting an MRI as previously stated by Reid. Sheldon Brown has [...]

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 [...]

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.