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Gonzalez traded to Falcons

Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by BirdsFan.

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As I wrote about yesterday, the Eagles were in the running to acquire tight end Tony Gonzalez from the Chiefs. Sure enough today, Gonzalez was traded to the Atlanta Falcons for a second round pick in the 2010 draft. The Eagles were only offering a third round pick and were not willing to trade for [...]

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Gonzalez to Eagles?

Posted on 22. Apr, 2009 by BirdsFan.

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It is being reported that the Eagles are the front runner in a possible trade scenario for Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez. Another possible candidate for a trade is the Falcons, a team that some mock draft specialists have going after tight end Brandon Pettigrew with their first pick. Gonzalez has already discussed wanting out [...]

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TE Prospect – Chase Coffman

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by BirdsFan.

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Missouri tight end Chase Coffman has visited the Eagles. He is currently getting over a foot injury which happened during the Alamo Bowl. During his senior season, Coffman put up impressive stats with 90 receptions for 987 yards and 10 touchdown. He was awarded the John Mackey award. Coffman weighs in at 245 pounds and [...]

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DE Prospect – Robert Ayers

Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by BirdsFan.

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The Eagles have scheduled a visit with Tennessee defensive end Robert Ayers. In his senior year for the Vols, Ayers recorded 49 tackles and three sacks. Many teams that run a 3-4 defense see him being able to play an OLB position. His possible versatility will have no effect on the Eagles evaluation of Ayers. [...]

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DE/LB Prospect – Lawrence Sidbury

Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by BirdsFan.

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Richmond defensive end/outside linebacker has scheduled a visit with the Eagles. The 6′ 2″ 265 pounder recorded 7 1/2 sacks in his 2008 season and drew team representatives from 31 franchises on his Pro Day. Another small school prospect, Sidbury is regarded to have incredible potential. Based upon the interest in Sidbury it is hard [...]

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TE Prospect – Jared Cook

Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by BirdsFan.

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At his Pro Day workout, South Carolina tight end Jared Cook was worked out by the Eagles organization. The 6′ 5″ 240 pound prospect has great size and great speed. In three years at South Carolina, he racked up over 1,100 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. Cook is thought to be behind Brandon Pettigrew in [...]

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TE Prospect – John Nalbone

Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by BirdsFan.

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Monmouth tight end John Nalbone has scheduled a visit with the Eagles. Nalbone is a 6′ 4″ 255 pound with great speed for someone his size. In 2008, Nalbone recorded 42 receptions for 491 yards and five touchdowns. Nalbone hails from the same small school as current Cowboys receiver Miles Austin. Although most Eagles fans [...]