According to ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli, the Eagles are poised to add a veteran wide receiver to the roster, but it won't be Peerless Price or Peter Warrick, both of whom were released Tuesday by the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals, respectively. Instead, the Eagles huddled with veteran free agent Darnerian McCants on Wednesday, and plan to sign him after their Thursday preseason finale.
A club official said the team already has reached agreement in principle on a contract for McCants, but that he had a pass a physical exam and that there were a few other elements that had to be addressed. Additionally, coaches did not want to release a player currently on the Philadelphia roster, since McCants would not be up to speed enough to participate in Thursday's preseason game.
McCants, 27, was released by the Washington Redskins earlier this week. He is a player the Eagles staff likes, and has enjoyed some success against the Philadelphia defense, with 11 catches for 149 yards and one touchdown in four appearances. A fifth-round pick of the Redskins in the 2001 draft, McCants fell out of favor with the current Washington staff, but the Eagles feel he can provide a solid No. 4 presence.
The former Delaware State standout has intriguing size (6-feet-3, 215 pounds), presents a big target, and might in time develop into a contributor in the Eagles offense. McCants has appeared in 29 games, with three starts, and has 53 receptions for 687 yards and eight touchdowns. Beyond Terrell Owens, the young wide receivers on the Eagles roster have a combined 27 catches.
Its funny how when these cats are on our roster the media says that they suck and we have no talent. As soon as they leave they're all of a sudden a gem.
Chris Luva Luva wrote:Its funny how when these cats are on our roster the media says that they suck and we have no talent. As soon as they leave they're all of a sudden a gem.
I was thinking the same exact thing. Why do they hate us so bad?
Chris Luva Luva wrote:Its funny how when these cats are on our roster the media says that they suck and we have no talent. As soon as they leave they're all of a sudden a gem.
I was thinking the same exact thing. Why do they hate us so bad?
They all hate Dan Snyder. That's the main thing now. Len, Dr. Z, Peter King, ... they all hate him and they come right out and say it.
"We're not going to be the pushovers of the NFL, we're gonna push over some people!" - Clinton Portis
Well, he answered some questions I really wanted answered.
I wrote this on Tuesday, I think. Before he actually went to Philly. I was hoping he'd get it before he agreed to a deal there. It probably wouldn't have mattered, though.
Q) Hey Darnerien, I was very disappointed but not very surprised by your release. Even though your roster status wasn’t a given heading into camp, you seemed very laid back and seemed as if you didn’t care if you were cut. Despite coach Hixon’s compliments on your improved practice habits, you seemed to be lackadaisical during practice at training camp. Did you care if you were cut? My mom and I have had a feeling for a while that you would end up in Philly if you were ever released. I am pleading that you don’t sign with Philly, Baltimore, Dallas, or New York. I know money speaks but I hope morals speak louder. I also want you to know that I will always be a fan of yours and support you wherever you go. Sundays at FedEx Field will be odd without you there. Best of luck with the rest of your career. Thanks for your love. Jake – Edgewater, Maryland --Jake Russell, Edgewater, MD
A) Whats good Jake, you saw the same thing i did and went thru. One thing
about business is that you can never let them see you sweat that gives them control and power over you. You should never let any man feel they have power over you. Yes i did care if i got cut its my profession and being professinal i did everything they asked me without throwing a fit or acting out in public. Morally psalms 118:8 sumed up say never put your faith in man. Also im just a laid back dude i cant worry about what i cant control. Brother im going to miss you and moms later...love yall thanks for the support
DMac wrote:One thing about business is that you can never let them see you sweat that gives them control and power over you. You should never let any man feel they have power over you.
Now, I'm really glad he got cut. What kind of attitude is that for a football player?
"We're not going to be the pushovers of the NFL, we're gonna push over some people!" - Clinton Portis
