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Samuel decides to skip Birds' voluntary camp | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/09/2009
Asante Samuel volunteered to take the week off. The Eagles' well-compensated cornerback did not show up yesterday as the team resumed the full-squad camp that started with four workouts last week. No direct statement was made by the team about Samuel's absence, and because this camp is ...
Samuel Latest To Skip OTAs
Samuel Latest To Skip OTAs
mysportsrumors.com — Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel is the latest player to skip OTA workouts. I’m sure most Eagles... fans were freaking out about this when the story broke, especially with Sheldon Brown already out lobbying for a new contract . But in reality this actually isn’t that big ... (more) Samuel Latest To Skip OTAs
Eagles Notebook: 'Family matters' keep Samuel from volunteering | Philadelphia Daily News | ...
philly.com — Asante Samuel went from "assertive" to "absent." Samuel, the most vocal Eagles defender in last week's OTA... drills, opted to take advantage of the "voluntary" part of the voluntary minicamp, a team spokesman said. He was not present for yesterday's ... (more) Eagles Notebook: 'Family matters' keep Samuel from ...
Eagles Weekly Wrap-Up: What To Do About Westbrook; Asante a Leader?
Eagles Weekly Wrap-Up: What To Do About Westbrook; Asante a Leader?
thesportingtruth.com — Right now, all of Philadelphia is holding their breath to find out the true extent of Westbrook’s... injury, how the surgery goes, and what the Eagles plan to do about it. Well, Philly-nation, don’t be surprised if the Eagles don’t do a thing. Would it surprise anyone if Head ... (more) Eagles Weekly Wrap-Up: What To Do About Westbrook; ...
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Eagles CB Samuel To Skip Voluntary Workouts
MKRob's Sports BlogAsante Samuel volunteered to take the week off. The Eagles’ well-compensated cornerback did not show up yesterday as the team resumed the full-squad camp that started with four workouts last week. No direct statement was made by the team about Samuel’s absence, and because this camp is voluntary, the Eagles cannot take any disciplinary action. A team spokesman said coach Andy Reid was disappointed by Samuel’s decision. Attempts to reach ...

NFL News Roundup for Thursday June 11
UsTailgate — ... are close to restructuring the final two years of the quarterback’s current contract. Under his current deal, the 11th-year veteran is scheduled to earn $9.2 million this season and $10 million in 2010. The two sides had been discussing an extension before agreeing to focus on reworking the two years remaining on his current deal. Andy Reid isn’t happy about it, but cornerback Asante Samuel has decided to skip at least some of the team’s volunteer camp this week. The ...

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sbnation.com 6/1/2009 — team player Bleeding Green Nation Blog about the LeSean McCoy Bleeding Green Nation LeSean McCoy Philadelphia Eagles #29 - Running Back Born: 1988/07/12 Age: 20 Height: 5-10 Weight: 198 Place of birth: Harrisburg, PA Seasons: 0 Drafted by: the ...
Bird Droppings - Philadelphia Eagles links 6/6/09
bleedinggreennation.com 6/6/2009 — More photos » by Matt Rourke - AP 3 days ago: Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid looks on during football practice in Philadelphia, Wednesday, June 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)  ...
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sbnation.com 6/5/2009 — Scouting Report Assets Great zone defender. Reads and anticipates well. Has great closing speed and gets a jump on the ball in the air. Compensates for mistakes. Underrated man defender who doesn't give up much on deep routes. Flaws Not a top run ...
Lorenzo Booker vs. LeSean McCoy | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/27/2009
philly.com 5/27/2009 — Lorenzo Booker said he thinks he's the No. 2 running back on the Eagles. While the Eagles probably like that kind of optimism from a veteran fighting for a spot, it doesn't exactly square with other recent signals regarding rookie LeSean McCoy, who ...
Bird Droppings - Philadelphia Eagles Links 6/12/09
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2009 Philadelphia Eagles Position Preview: The Secondary
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Derrick Gunn is reporting that the Philadelphia Eagles and Donovan McNabb are very close to agreeing on terms to re-work the final two years of his contract. Financial terms were not disclosed, but anywhere between $15-$20 million would not ...
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At the start of NFL training camps this summer, there will be plenty of uncertainties. How will the rookies adapt to the NFL? How will new coaching staffs and roster overhauls impact teams?  Who will win position battles? One thing that ...
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Andy Reid's draft picks have a history of not producing much in their first year.   In fact, his first-year players barely see the field.   Donovan McNabb started just six games at the end of his rookie year, as Reid wisely allowed ...
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