More free agency talk..
The Eagles released safety Malcolm Jenkins yesterday. In one way, Jenkins is 32, has slowed in his coverage skills, and was willing to hold out to make more than his $7 million a year. But Jenkins is a team leader, can still play, especially on run defense ( he is like another linebacker on the field), and was the glue to the defense.
This move smacks of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. I'm not a Schwartz fan. Thus move also reminds us of brian Dawkins. It was a mistake letting Dawkins go to Denver. Is this a similar mistake? So far I'm underwelmed with the Eagles off-season. They let Jenkins go. They brought back back-up quarterback Nate Sudfeld. Even though he wasn't on the playoff roster? Plus they brought back jalen Mills. Why? He's younger but ot as good as Jenkins. They want to convert mills to safety, even though he hasn't played that position since college. The first time Mills gets burned with a touchdown pass, look out!
- The Patriots let Tom Brady walk. He promptly signed with Tampa Bay, for $30 million a year. It will be odd having Brady in the NFC. Immediately, the Bucs' Super Bowl odds ( 16-1) were better than New Englands' ( 20-1).
- Rumors are that the Texans did talk to the Eagles about star receiver D'Andre Hopkins before trading him to Arizona. Seems the Eagles thought Hopkins was "too expensive" and passed.
Hopkins is the best receiver in football. Why not get him when you have a chance? Add teo speedy wide outs in the upcoming draft, and suddenly your receiving corps is solid again.
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