Typically, the Eagles don’t bring in free agent players for a visit unless there is serious intent. Make that very serious. After all, when Joe Banner and the boys go fishing, they like ‘em in a barrel belly up.
Just aim and fire.
But it seems as if there is a new type of movement happening over there at One NovaCare Way. A sea change of sorts, if you will, though (to be fair) this is totally based on the events over the past few days.
First, Banner and the Eagles allowed seven-time Pro-Bowl safety Brian Dawkins to walk away after offering the 13-year veteran something that didn’t quite measure up to a two-year deal.
Then, cornerback Shawn Springs showed up in town, did a little chit-chat with the team’s brass and the local sporting press where it was revealed that the soon-to-be 34-year old corner might end up as a safety if he joined the Eagles.
Really?