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Though it now seems that the Minnesota Vikings are the favorites to land defensive end Jared Allen from the Chiefs, the Eagles apparently were one of the teams that at least kicked the tires regarding the possibility of acquiring the NFL’s 2007 sack leader.
Per Bob Grotz of DelcoTimes.com, the Eagles offered cornerback Lito Sheppard and draft picks, but not a first-rounder, to the Chiefs for Allen.
Even if a deal could be struck with the Chiefs, the Eagles would still have to work out a jaw-dropping contract with Allen, less than two months after signing cornerback Asante Samuel to a big-money deal on the first day of free agency.
Our guess at this point is that Allen has decided he wants to play for the Vikings, and that the only question is whether the move happens via a trade or the signing of a post-draft offer sheet that the Chiefs opt not to match.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:34 am
Why is everyone linked to the Eagles???
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April 22nd, 2008 at 10:34 am
I don’t think the Smeagles would have gotten him regardless. Kudo’s though for them trying to improve their team without being cheap as usual.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 10:39 am
I’ve been clamoring for Lito Sheppard for Jason Taylor for weeks.
This seems like a no-brainer to me.
JT gets to go to a contender to finish his career, and the Fins get help at CB. And it sounds like the Eagles were throwing in a 2nd round pick (or possibly 3rd).
Parcells/Ireland/Sparano faced Lito Sheppard twice a year, and have to know what kind of player he is. Take Lito & a 2nd and be done with Taylor’s trade demand.
Then draft Gholston/Chris L. as JT’s replacement.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 10:40 am
It’s also being reported that the Eagles we’re inquiring about Raiders CB Asomugha before the Raiders franchised him. From getting Samuel to going after Moss, Asomugha, Fitzgerald and now Allen, it’s clear the Eagles are not holding back on anything. This weekend should be fun…or frustrating?! either way, it won’t be boring!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 10:54 am
But Eagles fans said Sheppard and a 3rd was good enough for Roy Williams? How could it not be good enough for the NFL’s sack leader?
However, Allen’s mullet would fit in well in Philly…
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April 22nd, 2008 at 10:59 am
These Stories leak for a reason; to make us the Eagles faithfull to keep sucking at the teet of the MIGHTY EAGLES. I am a fan through and through but I feel that they “leak” these stories so that they can simply say HEY WE TRIED. Trying isnt good enough. Sign a damn player that will help this team win. prefferably one that plays the opposite postion than the player you signed the first day of free agency. How can someone tell you with a straight face that wide outs don’t need to be superstars to get the job done and then you over pay for a corner who’s only job is to stop superstar wide outs???? this is truly the frustrating part of being an Eagles fan.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 10:59 am
bEagles are dreaming if they think they’re a contender.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 11:01 am
Is having Lito on the team so bad. Why not have two great corners?
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April 22nd, 2008 at 11:02 am
LOL too funny KY, I give you 5/5, and I’m an Eagles fan.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 11:04 am
It sounds like the Eagles have included Lito Sheppard in about every possible trade scenario. How does a pro bowl corner not garner more attention and interest than Lito?!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 11:21 am
Story of the Eagles off season, always the bridesmade never the bride.
Outside one major signing, and another alright signing, they have missed out on a bunch of players (if the rumors are true)
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April 22nd, 2008 at 11:25 am
Eagles this, Eagles that. Diarrhea at the mouth.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
I don’t see what the big deal is, Eagles are looking to make some moves and have some things to shop
The Redskins have been linked to every free agent for the last 8 years, remember this is the team that paid what 2nd and 3rd picks for Brandon Lloyd
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April 22nd, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Again the Philadelphia Eagles attach their name to a player that clearly already has a destination. This a move the Eagles use countless times every off season to try and fool the fans.
This year list now includes: Randy Moss, Jared Allen, Larry Fitzgerald, and Anquan Boldin.
The Eagles are PATHETIC!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Every rumor is linked to the Eagles for a few reasons:
1. They made a major move in free agency (Samuel) and tried to make another (Moss)
2. They tried to trade for Fitz and have certainly inquired about other WRs.
3. Once you start sniffing around, people are going to watch your team more closely. If other teams were contacting eveyrone about their best players and had a probowl CB on the block, they would be watched closely as well.
4. They play in the NFC East…like it or not, it’s a division with four HUGE markets for football; NY, Dallas, Washington, and Philly. There’s a lot of media and history in that division.
5. No can actually believe Joe banner is trying to SPEND money.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 12:29 pm
There is no big deal it is finally nice to see the eagles trying to make some moves, hopefully something will actually pan out on draft day. As for the other comments they are just jealous there teams arent trying to make moves.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I just heard that the Eagles inquired about Santa Claus AND the Easter Bunny!
You know, whatever move they make at this point will probably be anti-climactic.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 1:02 pm
The Eagles talk is getting a little old nothing ever happens…
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April 22nd, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Hey DieHardSkinsFan:
I wouldn’t be talking there! What have you done this off-season? Absolutly nothing! We got Samuel and Clemens, and still working! Congradulations on bringing in DJ Hackett for a visit! Too bad you couldn’t sign him. So before you bash us as not being a contendor, take a look at your own team first.
And keep begging for Ocho Cinco, you’ll defidently win the Super Bowl if you bring him in!
The Redskins are dreaming if they think they’re contendors!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
It seems the Eagles want Lito less than the Bengals want Chad Johnson or the Titans want Pacman Jones.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 8:08 pm
The Eagles probably want to keep Sheppard, I know I do. They may have approached Sheldon Brown about making the much talked about move to Safety. Why would Sheldon want to do that, he’s a good young corner, at Safety the conversion could affect his market value. Cornerbacks are much higher paid than Safeties.
Now the Eagles are trying to work it all out to get the best value possible. Hopefully they decide to keep a proven talent. I wouldn’t want Allen b/c he’s a risk with an enormous price tag. Plus Carl Pederson always overvalues his own players next to other teams players. He was asking for a second rounder for an old oft injured Trent Green.
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