Eagles Nab Weaver

by Doug Farrar on Mar 20, 2009 1:01 PM PDT

Per Adam Caplan of Scout.com. He'll make a base of $1.75 million, and incentives could push it up to $2.5 million. He was an odd fit here under Mora/Knapp, just as Duckett was the third wheel under Holmgren. I nicknamed him "Hydrant" at his first training camp because, well, he looked like one.

Godspeed, Mr. Weaver. Do it up right.

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Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Mar 20, 2009 1:10 PM PDT reply actions

Bummer :(

by Nick Andron on Mar 20, 2009 1:13 PM PDT reply actions

Thats a bummer

Never sounded like the Hawks were interested in bringing him back.

by Nate Dogg on Mar 20, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions

So long, Leonard.

My love for you as a player bordered on irrational, so I’m going to miss you a great deal. Here’s to Philly taking advantage of your strengths.

by BrianL on Mar 20, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions

He'll be fun to watch in that offense

by Nate Dogg on Mar 20, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Totally agree

by Nick Andron on Mar 20, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions

i could't agree more...

that young man has quite a bit of potential…. much better that he stays within an offensive system more honed towards his capabilities… (man he has good hands.) we were lucky that the Big Show noticed that diamond in the ruff… and, i’m pretty sure that Andy Reid (as well as the Philadelphia fan base) will be, too.

i’m going to miss having him on the team… (he’s a serious weapon) but, after Holmgren left,… this is more than likely better for both Seattle and Philadelphia…. not to mention (and most importantly) Mr. Weaver.

by Grimm Blackwood on Mar 20, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions

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We get a lot of comments here at FG, so it would be appreciated if you would capitalize properly and avoid using “…” to separate your thoughts and sentences. This makes comments easier to read and improves the flow of discussion.

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by BrianL on Mar 20, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

No problem.

Glad to be aboard!

by Grimm Blackwood on Mar 20, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions

I feel the same way.

I loved him while he was here, but I sincerely hope Philly uses him the right way and he busts a 500/500 season or something.

by LantermanC on Mar 20, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions

One of the only players that was fun to watch last year. At least Ruskell hasn’t traded away Carlson… yet

by dundundun on Mar 20, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions

...and why would Ruskell trade away Carlson?

by BrianL on Mar 20, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions

why indeed. why wouldn’t you re-sign a fullback that runs like a half back and catches like a tight end?

by dundundun on Mar 20, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Because he isn't a good run blocker

and Knapp’s offense doesn’t use a rushing and receiving fullback.

The Carlson comparison is ludicrous.

by John Morgan on Mar 20, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions

the Carlson comparison is just that I like Carlson, much like I did Engram, Weaver and Julian Peterson. Of course the Carlson comparison is ludicrous, I think he could be the next Jason Witten

Weaver’s run blocking was much improved last year, yes, still the weak part of his game but had enough talent to take a chance to see if he continues to improve as a run blocker.

by dundundun on Mar 20, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Just because you like someone doesn't mean Ruskell is going to trade him.

And to even think so is borderline moronic.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Mar 20, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

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Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Mar 21, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

he was fun to watch. …well duckett will be fun to watch too.

by paul2 on Mar 20, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions

NO NO NO

I’ll miss Weaver

by MFAN on Mar 20, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions

Shucks and darn

I’ll miss him, but I suppose it’s better than throwing some money at him and mis-using him all season

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by tootthekazoo on Mar 20, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions

Everyone benefits with this move.

Ultimately, it’s the best thing for Weaver, and his professional career. I’m actually really happy for him, as this could be a defining moment in his career.

So, Seattle let’s go of an extraordinarily versatile and talented back, albeit one who’s sub-par at being a human bowling ball / battering ram (which is precisely what Knapp will expect from his FB from what I understand.)

Philadelphia grabs a very dynamic back w/ excellent hands, good vision, versatility, fantastic character, and serious, serious HEART who will (in theory) fit seamlessly into their variation of the West Coast system.

Although I’ll miss him dearly, seemingly everyone wins in this situation. I only worry about replacing Weaver with a FB who will fit nicely into Knapp’s scheme. I’m guessing that Schmitt will at least fight for a starting position, but i’m thinking we’ll need someone else. (Who was the former Raider FB who was mentioned recently?)

by Grimm Blackwood on Mar 20, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

Justin Griffith.

He’s pretty good, but I’d rather just gun for the future and start Schmitt.

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Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Mar 20, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Nothing wrong with FB depth. Griffith can backup Schmitt, and take over if

Schmitt struggles.

by redwolf75 on Mar 20, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Griffith has been a starter for most of his career, right?

I’d be fine with him being a backup (actually, I would be enthusiastic with excellent depth like that), but would agree to being one?

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Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Mar 20, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree, and that's a good question.

Maybe Schmitt will be the next Lorenzo Neal (who is also unsigned).

by Misfit74 on Mar 20, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Who we also shouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole.

As much as I love Neal and hope he gets HoF recognition someday, he’s done.

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by Fearless Frog on Mar 20, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Agreed.

It appears that way.

by Misfit74 on Mar 20, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

He just had a major knee surgery and is getting up there in age.

I doubt he’ll turn down a contract to be a backup.

by redwolf75 on Mar 21, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Griffith? He is only 28

But he is also unemployed, so back up sounds groovy for the unemployed non me me players.

by Built2Spill on Mar 21, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions

He's not terribly old.

But I didn’t know about the knee injury. If he’ll be a backup, we should nab him soon.

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Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Mar 21, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

I hate to see him go, but I'm glad he got a contract.

He’s a great player, and the Eagles will be glad they got him.

It's great to be a Florida Gator!

by Wayward Llama on Mar 20, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

Is his contract about average for a fullback?

by Ezzra on Mar 20, 2009 11:10 PM PDT reply actions

ARGHHHHHNOOOOOOO

by Robert on Mar 21, 2009 10:15 AM PDT reply actions

Well that sucks

you guys lost a baller with him. Westbrook’s numbers are going to shoot up this season

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Mar 21, 2009 12:57 PM PDT reply actions

Really?

Weaver does a lot of the same kind of thing Westbrook does. I think Westbrook’s numbers are going to go down.

by djafrot on Mar 21, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions

is there a comp pick here?

eh? eh? something out of him?

by Will Kier on Mar 21, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions

not likely unless he hits the pro bowl

go Weaver go.

by djafrot on Mar 21, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I wouldn't expect much

Comp picks are handed out the following year (whatever comp picks we get in this ‘09 draft are based off of FA from ’08) The formula compares FA’s lost vs. FA signed, plus salary and playing time with the new team are two of the biggest factors.

The ‘Hawks have signed 2 players to relatively big deals and both figure to get a lot of playing time (Housh & Cole) The FA’s we’ve lost so far have signed more modest short term deals and figure to be role players with their new teams (Weaver, Mo, Engram)

I wouldn’t expect to get much back in comp picks next year.

by jteckmann on Mar 21, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions