Big Play Cornerback........ Check.
Pass Rushing Defensive End........ Check.
The first couple days of Free Agency landed the Eagles CB Asante Samuel and DE Chris Clemons. What is next for the Eagles? Various rumors are flying around about potential trade of CB Lito Sheppard. What might happen? I don't know. But I trust our Front Office to continue improving this team.
The Eagles made a run at WR Randy Moss. He eventually resigned with the Patriots. But what an addition that would have been. He is a big play WR that can open up the field. It shows that the Front Office is serious about upgrading this team after a disappointing season last year.
Areas that still need addressed are WR, OL (OT in particular) FB and ST.
WR: Roy Williams is the name that keeps popping up. Many of the fans would love to see him here. Larry Fitzgerald is another name. But the Cardinals are reluctant to trade him. Why not inquire about their other stud WR, Anquan Boldin? Other players still on the market are Javon Walker, who has a great relationship with Donovan McNabb, and DJ Hackett, who played in Seattle. He would fit in since both teams runs the same type offense.
OL: Not an overhaul, just a tweak. Our OT's are getting older. It's time to start grooming their replacements. Winston Justice might be one, but we still need another.
FB: Thomas Tapeh signed with Minnesota. That leaves Jason Davis as our only FB. Lorenzo Neal and Tony Richardson are both available. For one year, it might be worth looking at one of them.
ST: Our return game was non existent last year. We need a player who can break the big one every now and then. Having someone who can also fill another position would be a bonus. Chris Carr fits the bill. The CB is a decent return man. He would also add depth to the secondary.
Trades are all part of the game. Trading Lito Sheppard, IMO, would not be wise unless we get a #1 WR out of it. We can trade for draft picks, but as we all know, draft picks can be busts. Packaging him along with a pick for Williams would be the best way to go.
I have a great feeling about this team this season. The Eagles have already gone out and made moves to make this team better. They've made some noise and been aggressive so far. Now lets just hope the rest of the pieces fall in place.
