Update on Stallworth
 

Is there any updates on stallworth re-signing with the Eagles? Last I heard, he wanted to come back to the Eagles.

Re: Update on Stallworth
 

Below is a link to several opine. Most likely, a chess game is being played by Rosenhaus and Heckert! I believe the Eagles would not have given up a fourth or third just to let Stallworth walk. He was productive when his "hammy" was injured...AGAIN!

All I can say is "comeon Eagles make it a third".

Musings, IMHO...Payton wants to build through the draft so I expect the Saints to be working during FA with one or two key signings, but they will build for long term through the draft. Unless Horn renegotiates his deal, he is sent packing. I read all though the 2006 season about Payton's wanting to ensure everyone on the roster has so many plays...Horn may not have met the expectations of Payton. Also, I don't expect the Saints to make the same mistake with Grant as they did with Howard. They will get something in return.

http://www.nbcsports.com/nfl_players/3449/detail.html

Re: Update on Stallworth
 

don't be so sure there..........
any team could come up with a large offer for stallworths' services.
and i promise you, all the talk about stallworth wanting to stay an eagle will go out the window when the money talks........
it is a business and i do expect him to not only to entertain offers, but to take one if the eagles drag this out.....don't be surprised to see the eagles lose stallworth and a fourth for not getting the deal done....imo, it should have been done by now......whats the holdup? money, my friend is the holdup................smitty
p.s. could the saints have seen this coming or was he just not a gamer?

The free agent wide receivers aren't special. But there are some intriguing prospects.

Philadelphia's Donte' Stallworth has the deep speed Green Bay desperately needs and could be an ideal complement to Donald Driver.

Stallworth played his first four seasons in New Orleans, three of which McCarthy was his offensive coordinator. In that time, Stallworth averaged 48.8 receptions, 14.3 yards per catch and six touchdowns per season.

Last season, Stallworth was traded to Philadelphia, where had five TDs and averaged 19.1 yards on his 38 catches. Stallworth has indicated a desire to return to Philadelphia, but the determining factor will of course be money.

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=561616

Kevin Curtis we need to go get him

I think they would be stupid to let Stallworth go. He's still the best thing they've got and they won't be able to replace him unless they sign a trouble maker free agent and there will be plenty of those to go around this off season

Eagles just extend Brown contract.. i think they are going to let him walk.

Brown is not the threat that Stallworth is, hell I wouldn't worry if I were him someone else will take him anyway.

Who knows.... Maybe the Eagles will sign Horn, if we let him go. I would hate to see our best all time reciever come back, and beat us. Age, and injury aside, he is still a play maker, and someone will pick him up, if we let him go.

Dolphins | Stallworth would like to play for team
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:51:54 -0800

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Donte' Stallworth said he would like to play for the Miami Dolphins if he becomes a free agent this offseason.


49ers | Stallworth would like to play for team
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:50:03 -0800

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Donte' Stallworth said he would like to play for the San Francisco 49ers if he becomes a free agent this offseason.


Patriots | Stallworth would like to play for team
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:44:48 -0800

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Donte' Stallworth said he would like to play for the New England Patriots if he becomes a free agent this offseason.


Eagles | Stallworth would like to return to team
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:37:43 -0800

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Donte' Stallworth reiterated his desire to return to the Eagles in 2007. During a taping of "The Best Damn Sports Show," Stallworth also elaborated on some possible destinations should he hit free agency. "I love the Eagles and I love being there, and I'm hoping that we can get things worked out. There are some other interesting situations that I have on the table, but as far as being with the one team, I definitely want to be with the Eagles," Stallworth said.

well at least the eagles are an option

Keep in mind guys, once Stallworth hits the open market, the Saints will receive a 4th round pick from the Eagles. The only way the pick becomes a 3rd would be if the Eagles re-sign him before free agency opens. So the Eagles could still re-sign him after March 2nd and the Saints will still only get the 4th round pick.

Well that would just SUCK.

Would be smart for he Eagles to sign him in Free Agencey, but they would then compete with the 9ers cap numbers.

If we were to get a 3rd rounder for Stallworth, would you be happy to spend it on getting Carr as a backup to Brees?

No because Carr cost around 12 million dollars for the next 2 seasons... that's overboard for a backup quarterback. Invest the pick in a veteran MLB, Edwards, or draft a younger player and develop him.

Is that a clause in the deal. In the past other teams recieved the difference in value of picks. Say he signs after the draft with the eagles we recieved the 4th this but year
4th pick 90 pts.=140
3rd pick 122 pts.=50
Or 90 pts = pick between 102 and 103 in the 4th
that would be an additional 4th next year plus a 5th or 6th rounder also to equal it out.

I doubt that is possible. they will give us only 4th round pick and that is it.

Teams in the NFL would be pulling that trick with the conditional pick all the time. If the saints did not cover or included such a loop hole I would be surprised. Maybe that is why Mark was thrown in on the deal. That would be stupid.

I was nearly certain Philly would sign him. I'm still not convinced they won't, but honestly I expected it would have happened by now. Maybe they got a little taste of his injury problem, looked back at his history with us and said, "no thanks".

Had Stallworth stayed healthy all year, Philly probably would have signed him. And i am sure they have offered him something but he is dying to get out on the open market and cash in...a team like San Fran with all that money and no WR's could throw him some big money...as could Minnesota, and so could New England. It wasnt stupid on the Saints part...i think if he hits the open market, he wont be back in philly...someone else is gonna throw the house at him and he is a me-first kind of guy and he is going to take it.

Most Eagles fans want to see wide receiver Donté Stallworth and quarterback Jeff Garcia return next season, but the team seems to think the price may not be right for either to remain in Philadelphia. Eagles GM Tom Heckert is confident that if the Eagles don't get Stallworth back, the team will still have a good enough receiving corps next season. With A.J. Feeley on board as a potential backup to Donovan McNabb at quarterback, the Eagles also feel as if they can survive the loss of Garcia if he decides to sign elsewhere and become a starter again.

http://www.benmaller.com/nfl_rumors_notes

Eagles | Heckert comments on Stallworth
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:07:57 -0800

John Nalbone, of the Trenton Times, reports Philadelphia Eagles general manager Tom Heckert discussed the status of WR Donte' Stallworth, who is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next month. "I don't know if they have actually come out and said it, but they aren't quite sure what their market value is right now," Heckert said before firing a shot over the bow of Stallworth and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. "Donte' has had some injury concerns and realistically the guy caught (only) 38 balls last season, so it's tough to gauge." Heckett did express interest in re-signing Stallworth if the price is right. "I don't think there is any question that we'd love to have Donte' back," Heckert maintained. "But we had the same concerns then as we have now with the (hamstring) injury stuff. So, there's a price we are willing to pay, but then again the facts are facts."

Donte has some injury concerns? Welcome to Earth Mr. Heckert.

The Eagles think Dante Stallworth is a good player and would love to have him back next season, but only at a price that they deem market-worthy. If some team is willing to give Stallworth a $10 million signing bonus as part of a six-year, $31 million contract similar to the one that Antwaan Randle El received from the Washington Redskins last off-season, it's safe to assume that the receiver won't have wings on the sides of his helmet next season. The belief inside the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia is that Stallworth will get that kind of money. The other belief inside the Eagles' offices is that the team can be every bit as successful as the Saints were last season after losing Stallworth.

http://www.benmaller.com/nfl_rumors_notes

"$10 million signing bonus as part of a six-year, $31 million contract" for someone with chronic hamstring problems. Glad to be rid of this problem and hope he lands with a team who has a good receiver corps...they will need them.

The last comment is really telling!