We have a game (of sorts) tonight!!! The Jags and the Raiders face off in the Hall of Fame game. We won't see many of the starters, but it's football.
The Cowboys have decided, "You know what? Maybe we could use another linebacker on the roster?" (Gee, do you think?) Being the Cowboys, they went for the "name" guy in Anthony Barr. His history is interesting. In 2019 he was ready to sign with the Jets on a long-term deal then backed out and went back to the Vikings on a 5-year, $67+ million deal. For those keeping track, it's not five years since 2019. Last year (2021) they tore up the five-year deal and did a one-year deal at $8.6+ million.
As a general rule, guys playing well don't walk away from a $13.5 million a year deal through 2023 to take a one-year deal at $8.6 million and then take a $3 million deal from the Cowboys the next year. Suffice to say Anthony Barr's best days are behind him. Way behind him apparently. He's a linebacker and a name player. He can provide veteran leadership and guidance to the kids, but his on-the-field performance may come up a wee bit short. Well, more than a wee bit short. But he's a body and a "name" player so he's a Cowboy.
The NFL is appealing the Watson ruling. They want a full-year suspension with fines and counseling. We should get a ruling fairly quickly as no new testimony is allowed. Then the fight moves to the courts.
The Eagles moved up today's practice by an hour as the temps here will be hitting 97 (or so today.) Get the guys out and off the field earlier while the temps are still manageable.
The name everyone in the local media is falling in love with so far this preseason is James Bradberry. He's been sticking to receivers like glue and has looked very, very good. By and large, most of the players have looked good so far. There's already some talk of the Eagles extending Bradberry beyond this year.
Nakobe Dean is still feeling his way, but he's gotten a few first-team reps also and seems to be adjusting to the NFL. Jordan Davis is just a beast. He's absorbing two to three offensive linemen in the running game and isn't moving. Cam Jurgens has looked good in camp so far also. He's getting some work at right guard in addition to center.
The Eagles are absurdly deep on the o-line and could see a player or two get moved in trades before camp ends. Andre Dillard and Isaac Seumalo being the two most likely to be traded. Both could also be retained. The Eagles won't just give one of those guys away. Expect to see both of them get some playing time in the preseason games to whet teams' appetites for them.
Fly!!! Eagles!!! Fly!!!
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