Eagles Silent in opening Free Agency Weekend.

As every team in the NFC East making moves, most notable signing is the Redskins inking a 7 year, $100 million deal with bit DT Albert Haynesworth, Giants bringing in some dline depth with Rocky Bernard and Chris Canty as well as LB Michael Boley. As well as the Cowboys signing LB Keith Brooking for some leadership in that locker room. The Eagles only signing of the weekend was signing Stacy Andrews to come in and help this offensive line.

But it’s probably not the splash that most fans were hoping for. Some were hoping maybe to get top WR free agent TJ Houshmandzadeh after stating he wanted to come to philly. But according to report by Comcast sportsnet’s Derrick Gunn that the Eagles were not interested in the WR’s duties. There was also a rumor from NYToday that Derrick Ward was in for a visit. Gunn also stated that those rumors were false and the Eagles were also not interested in Ward as well.

A weekend where the Eagles lose four of their own players, including safety and leader Brian Dawkins to the Broncos. As well as backup rb Correll Buckhalter, backup safety and special teamer Sean Considine. Then trading disgruntled CB Lito Sheppard to the Jets.Alot of fans are upset so far with the Birds lack of urgency to go out there and get players, and also letting some key players go. The Eagles have some wholes to fill on this team. Some depth in the secondary, a backup runningback to take some of the load off of Westbrook, a blocking TE, a blocking FB and still need a LT to block Mcnabb’s blindside since reports are Tra Thomas and the Jaguars are talking about a possible contract. These needs will probablly be expressed sometime in April’s NFL Draft since free agency is a little slim right now.

Also would like to give credit for the banner to Shay Roddy. Thanks alot man. You guys can catch his blog about the phils at: philliephantic.org

Eagles Sign Lineman Stacy Andrews to a 6-Year Deal

As 12:01 A.M. hit on Febuary 27th the Eagles still did not re-sign tackles Jon Runyan and Tra Thomas, meaning offensive line help was a need for the birds to get. That is exactly what they did, signing Bengals lineman Stacy Andrews to a 6 year deal to come in here and is projected to play RT for the Eagles. If true then the signing means that Tackle Jon Runyan’s career with the Eagles is in doubt. Stacy Andrews, who is the older brother of Shawn Andrews is excited about  about the opportunity to play on the same team as his younger brother.  Shawn is also excited about the opportunity.

“If we both manage to play on the right side, then we could probably build the Great Wall of Philadelphia,” Shawn Andrews said.

Stacy is coming off knee surgery from last season where he torn he acl. He isn’t sure but optimistic about being ready come training camp.

“I’m really not sure,” he said. “I’m just looking forward to getting in and rehabbing and getting better. I’m walking fine and feeling great.”