Eagles release Pro Bowl LB Trotter....

JOESAM2002 · 08-21-2007, 01:41 PM

This is another one where i'm afraid we can wish in one hand and______ in the other ans see which one fills up first. As bad as we think we may want and need him......alas we're not the ones that pull the trigger.

xan · 08-21-2007, 01:42 PM

There's gotta be a reason why the Eagles let this guy go. maybe it's in here:

Bleeding Green Nation :: Eagles release Jeremiah Trotter

cadilacin · 08-21-2007, 01:42 PM

PLEASE SIGN HIM!!! He is my second favorite LB.

Bobaganoosh · 08-21-2007, 01:49 PM

Personally, i am kind of on the fence with bringing him in...but i dont think that there is much of a chance the coaches or FO would do it. I do kind of think that he has been one of the players in the league that gets more credit than he is due, and having him come in to compete with the guys we already have may disrupt whatever chemistry they have. I dont know...I have no feelings on this one way or the other. I will let you guys know something if i hear anything.

DeadmaN · 08-21-2007, 02:13 PM

yeah but would you not agree that the saints could use some run stopping power?

ScottF · 08-21-2007, 04:20 PM

As xan said, there was a reason he was cut. He is not the same player, period.
Didn't the Eagles go after Briggs in the off season? They must have known then

cajun1977 · 08-21-2007, 05:25 PM

even a one legged knee problemed trotter is better than a healthy simenaue

WillMacKenzie · 08-21-2007, 06:18 PM

Negatives:

1. He was released why? There's a reason.

2. He'd be decades behind in learning the playbook, and gaining chemistry.

3. Just look what Deuce and Reggie did to them last year.

4. He's at that NFL age.

5. He may not like the idea of being a backup after being a starter for so long.

Positives:

1. He's got a WHOLE lot more experience than some of our other backups.

2. As they've said, he's probably better at the run than Simoneau(although I believe Simmons will be better, give him time.)

3. He's a good presence.

My assessment is don't bring him in. If he's willing to come in and work out for a while, because he likes this teams chances at a Super Bowl, great. If he's asking for too much money, nah. We've got SOME youth there, and they're not asking anything but to be signed to the team.

LongTimeFan · 08-21-2007, 06:46 PM

I hope Loomis is on the phone with him right now, bring him in for a physical tomorrow and sign him Thursday...
I agree, he is a "beast"

Turbo Saint · 08-21-2007, 06:47 PM

nah he's definitely old and on the down-road. we don't need him. fujita > trotter.

08-21-2007, 01:41 PM	#11
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Eagles release Pro Bowl LB Trotter.... This is another one where i'm afraid we can wish in one hand and______ in the other ans see which one fills up first. As bad as we think we may want and need him......alas we're not the ones that pull the trigger.

08-21-2007, 01:42 PM	#12
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,355 Blog Entries: 34	Re: Eagles release Pro Bowl LB Trotter.... There's gotta be a reason why the Eagles let this guy go. maybe it's in here: Bleeding Green Nation :: Eagles release Jeremiah Trotter

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cadilacin "Real Talk" Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 148	Re: Eagles release Pro Bowl LB Trotter.... PLEASE SIGN HIM!!! He is my second favorite LB.

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Bobaganoosh PorkchopExpress Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 608 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Eagles release Pro Bowl LB Trotter.... Personally, i am kind of on the fence with bringing him in...but i dont think that there is much of a chance the coaches or FO would do it. I do kind of think that he has been one of the players in the league that gets more credit than he is due, and having him come in to compete with the guys we already have may disrupt whatever chemistry they have. I dont know...I have no feelings on this one way or the other. I will let you guys know something if i hear anything.

08-21-2007, 02:13 PM	#15
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08-21-2007, 06:18 PM	#18
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Eagles release Pro Bowl LB Trotter.... Negatives: 1. He was released why? There's a reason. 2. He'd be decades behind in learning the playbook, and gaining chemistry. 3. Just look what Deuce and Reggie did to them last year. 4. He's at that NFL age. 5. He may not like the idea of being a backup after being a starter for so long. Positives: 1. He's got a WHOLE lot more experience than some of our other backups. 2. As they've said, he's probably better at the run than Simoneau(although I believe Simmons will be better, give him time.) 3. He's a good presence. My assessment is don't bring him in. If he's willing to come in and work out for a while, because he likes this teams chances at a Super Bowl, great. If he's asking for too much money, nah. We've got SOME youth there, and they're not asking anything but to be signed to the team.

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LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	Re: Eagles release Pro Bowl LB Trotter.... I hope Loomis is on the phone with him right now, bring him in for a physical tomorrow and sign him Thursday... I agree, he is a "beast"

08-21-2007, 06:47 PM	#20
Turbo Saint SoCal Saint Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OB - San Diego, CA Posts: 726	Re: Eagles release Pro Bowl LB Trotter.... nah he's definitely old and on the down-road. we don't need him. fujita > trotter.