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Various readers tell us that Anthony Gargano of WIP radio in Philly reported on Friday that the Eagles discussed internally the possibility of trading guard Shawn Andrews, who is an unexcused absence from training camp.
Though the team still isn’t calling the situation a holdout, we’re still struggling to understand why he’s not there.
Gargano also reported that Andrews will be fined for his absence. The CBA permits daily fines in excess of $15,000.
The concern apparently is that Andrews has at times been emotional, and the team is apparently getting frustrated.
Andrews was a first-round pick in 2004. He is signed through 2015.
July 25th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
The Big Kid loves his meals
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July 25th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Colts are trading Peyton manning too. I heard it on loudmouth radio host in any city in America trying to boost his advertising dollars. STFU and give me a break with these baseless rumors.
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July 25th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Bears need a guard bad.
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July 25th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Max Jean-Giles could step right in…I like Shawn, but if a #1 wideout is available, the Eagles could do without him.
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July 25th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
I just want to know when are the Eagles finally going to say “F— it”, and deal one of these contract-problem guys.
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July 25th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
To me the more interesting story would be how this relates to Stacy Andrews not signing a long term deal with the Bengals. It’s been rumoured that Stacy wanted to work his way out of Cincinnati so he could go to Philly and play with his brother.
Now I’m starting to wonder if they are making a play to be playing on a team of their own choosing in 2009. Maybe a play to move to Dallas? Seems like their ties to Arkansas would make that the logical play here with Jerry Jones having played and graduated from Arkansas it stands to reason he’s developed some kind of relationship with Shawn.
Anyone think Shawn has an Eagle paid cell phone he’s been using?
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July 25th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
What? Last I heard the Eagles were collecting CB’s just like the Bucs were collecting QB’s.
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July 25th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Ha Ha Saturn, so true…Get the fasol’s ready…The only thing WIP is good for is the wing bowl.
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July 25th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Gargano stumbled through a bunch of BS and never revealed jack. He has no source. As for GCobb, the guy is a joke. He (actually, it wasn’t even him, it was one of his “interns”) hit on the Asante Samuel deal. He’s known about as much as I do since then. Larry Fitzgerald, anyone?
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Before anyone gets too excited, I was listening to Glen & Cuz and they made it very clear that the Eagles impetuously discussed trading Andrews out of frustration but quickly put those thoughts aside. They were also quite clear that trading Andrews for Roy Williams was just conjecture on their part and not something that was, is or will be discussed between the Eagles and Lions. The Eagles expect Andrews to report, eventually. They plan to talk to his agent about the issue on Saturday.
By the way, I love Andrews as a player but I’d trade him for a top receiver in a second. I’d be much happier with Roy Williams and Max Jean-Gilles then Shawn Andrews and Reggie Brown. I can’t believe the Lions would do that.
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
PFT is dumbing itself down by using Gargano as a source of anything worth mentioning…
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Actually Gargano had absolutely nothing to back this up with. The extent of his story was they MIGHT consider trading him sometime in the future. He knows absolutely nothing. Its only been one day people.
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Cipher - Remember that Andy got a sandwich and a hug from FredEx before they drafted him over Chad Johnson and Reggie Wayne. Apparently sandwiches mean a lot in this organization.
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Keep dreaming, Bears fans. a) You’ve got nothing we need, and b) Andy loves his O-line as much as he loves his cheeseburgers. Andrews isn’t going anywhere.
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Serious question… what do they mean by “emotional?” Are we talking mentally unstable here? What is he emotional about?
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
First off who would we replace Andrews with this season? Max Jean-Gilles? Who knows what he can do?
Second why are you guys getting all over Gargano? The mid day show is the best thing on 610.
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
As a Cowboys fan, I could not be happier.
The Philthy Eagles have a long history of not taking care of their own and this is just another case of it. Horrible management.
If you get rid of this immense talent, who’s going to protect the Mormon QB?
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July 25th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Cuz is a stand up guy who is not going to just run off at the mouth to hear himself speak. It is becoming more and more obvious the Shawn “the big kid” Andrews is out of his tree.
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July 25th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Andrews/Boldin…Andrews/Roy Williams (the WR) are stupid trades….the Eagles should def do it in a heart beat…but it’s a loss for the lions and the Cards.
You don’t trade an OL for a premier WR, unless its Hutch or throwback Larry Allen.
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July 25th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
The Eagles have a great offensive line coach so dealing Andrews to Arizona for Boldin would be a win/win situation. Who would takes Andrews spot? Jean-Gilles? Suitable replacement.
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July 25th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Cockroach:
Can you give me a couple examples of the ‘long history’ the Eagles have of not taking care of their own?
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July 25th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
FartFaceKilla: Andrews is a Hutch hor a throwback Larry Allen. He’s that good.
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July 25th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Hey Tex Big, you are an idiot. McNabb is not a Mormon, Andy Reid is. So before you try to be funny, know what you’re talking about.And, at least our management doesn’t sign one turd after another. For Pete’s sake, they have a CB they have to tail 24/7 to make sure he stays out of trouble. Now that’s hysterical.
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July 25th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
You know Andy’s real sour on Shawn Andrews if his little suck-up, sock puppet Eskin is talking bad about Andrews. Eskin would never be down on an Eagles player unless Andy gave Eskin permission to be.
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July 25th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
“You don’t trade an OL for a premier WR, unless its Hutch or throwback Larry Allen.”
Wrong on so many levels, first of all if Andrews isn’t as good as hutchenson he’s damn close… Secondly a top flight lineman is worth at least as much as a premier wide out, probably more…
Dumb fans think the skill positions (RB, WR) are the most valuable because their contributions are exciting and easily seen without studying film but those are some of the most fungible positions on the field… Line play goes way farther in determining the outcome of each game. Coaches and GM’s know that that’s why those guys average way higher salaries…
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