If Eagles can close the deal, Weaver a great fit

The Eagles are in the running to acquire the services of Seattle Seahawk free agent Leonard Weaver.  As the starting fullback for the Seahawks, Weaver averaged over 4 yards per carry and 10 yeards per reception.  He is a solid blocker and would add another resource out of the backfield that McNabb would utlilize because of his catching ability.  Weaver would also add a quality option in short yardage and goaline situations allowing him to throw around his 6’1, 220 pound frame at opposing defenders.  Even if the Eagles need to overpay a little to close the deal, make it happen!

On another note, stop it already with the pundits who are playing the rebuilding card.  The Eagles are not rebuilding from what I see, even in light of them letting Tra Thomas, Brian Dawkins, L.J. Smith and Sean Considine walk.  The two former were aging veteran players, who will be missed for their leadership and presence on the field, but whose best days were behind them.  Both got deals that were probably above average for what value they’ll bring to the field on gameday at this point in their respective careers.  The two latter players were no longer in the Eagles plans at all and are easily replacable for the level of production they provided this past season.  Regarding Lito Sheppard, the Birds have been trying to trade him since last year and got fairly good value in the deal from the Jets.  The Birds will continue to focus and retool through the remaining period of free agency and the draft.  I think they’ll be fine and a better, younger team at the end of the day, albeit at the testing of the impatient Philly fan base.

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