Big of you to apologize, but no apology necessary. I didn’t see it until a few days later and my reply to your reply was equally as rude. For that, I apologize to you as well.

I don’t take anything said on here personal and I’m not all that soft, despite the fact that I live in Indiana.

Back to football…..I agree with you that Akers days in Philly are numbered and your reasoning is sound. I also realize that Big Red, Banner and Co. love to rack up draft picks and if they see an opportunity to sign and trade Akers, I’m sure they will take it.

I don’t think it would be wise for Akers to sign the tender. I would think he could get a one year contract somewhere that pays higher than the transition tag (avg of top 10 kickers).

I’m also rather mystified at how eager the Eagles seem to be to get rid of Akers. Yeah, he blew a couple of kicks in the playoff game, but 1. that’s not typical of him, and 2. later we found out about the family issues that may have affected his play that day. The only answer I can come up with is that the rookie kicker won’t make much money, and the team is hoarding cap space to make a run at Nnamdi.

indyeagle, I apologize for my posts to you the other night. Totally over the top, unfair, and uncalled for. I guess I’m just sick of having those same debates over and over and over and it started to wear on me. No excuse, and I’ve vowed never to let that happen again.

As for Akers, we might be seeing the Eagles reaction to players who “act up”. If you recall, Akers was somewhat vocal about his dissatisfaction regarding the tag, which is understandable for a vet with his tenure. But we’ve seen a few Eagles in the past “punished” for speaking out in this manner about money (Lewis, Gaither).

Now that they’ve used a 4th rounder – and you know how they are about draft picks – I think that the die is cast. He’s gone.

As far as corner IMO the Eagles will NOT go after Nnamdi. They will sign a second tier guy and I am fine with that. Joseph is my first pick, but R. marshall would fit very well too.

As far as safety is concerned I usally don’t fall for the Eagles hype but I think i am starting to believe in this jarrett kid. If he’s 3/4 as good as they say he i sthen we are set with 3 talented younger guys and acouple vets.

I agree with the akers thing. Getting that deal off the table is important. I think they have a kicker.

At running back they are fine. Dion Lewis is going to fit in here perfectly. The eagles have quickly gained a string back field if harrison stays.

IMO signing vick to a 5 year deal is important. I don’t really care what the haters say. I think Vick has figure out how to use his talent and will only get better this year. Then i think he can stay at his peak for 5 years-6years.

Signing a pass rush DT is important as well. T. Harris or even Fat Al would be ok.

And finally and i can’t believe I am saying this but I think signing Burris might not be a bad idea. He will of course be a hmble guy coming out of prison and if he is any kinda of shape he will provide a nice Red Zone target to go along with the white guy. This only has pluses for the Eagles.

Most of all they need the season to start so they can get to doing the things they have to. IMO the Eagles have been the most hurt by the lockout. No one in the league has a trade chip like they do. No one has themoney to spend in FA. One of the few teams that are making big time coaching changes. END THE LOCKOUT!

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Am I missing something? Am I overvaluing Akers?

That, and probable injuries to Vick will scare the Eagles out of trading Kolb, and pull the trigger on franchising him for 2012. That gives Vick 2 more years a starter and that’ll probably be all for him.

1. Learn how to count.
2. Stop saying stupid things.

If memory serves me correctly, the Eagles were quite embarrassed by the lowly Raiders the last time around. They seem to have a knack for playing down to their competition at the most inappropriate times….like last season against Minnesota, for example.