The Eagles landed the top CB and possibly player in Free Agency with the signing of Asante Samuel. The 6 year deal will keep him in Philly until 2014. He is a play making corner who does well in both zone and man coverage.
The move also signals that the Eagles are going all out in Free Agency. The Eagles made contact with Samuel first and convinced him to visit Philly. Once here the deal was said to be in place in a short matter of time. A Press Conference was held at 5:15 announcing the signing. When I first heard bout the Press Conference my immediate thought was "We Got Him". Why else would they call a press conference over a player visiting?
Samuel played the last couple season with the Patriots. He has 16 interceptions over the past two seasons. He returned one of those INT's for a TD against the Eagles this season.
The move may also signal the end of Lito Sheppard. Rumors have it that the Eagles are shopping Lito around now. Again they are only RUMORS. Until I see an official trade I won't believe it.
Having Samuel, Brown and Lito as our corners makes the Eagles one of the top secondaries in the league easily. Adding a healthy Dawkins and the youngsters Hanson, Reed and Mikell, well it's pretty solid.
