The Flyers are standing pat. GM Paul Holmgren decided against breaking up his nucleus to acquire another big-time player. They’ll likely win a series before bowing out again come playoff time.
The Sixers are heading into the second half having lost five consecutive games going into the All-Star break. And they got word yesterday that big man Spencer Hawes will miss another two weeks. They were 12-2 with him in the lineup at the start of the season, but have struggled without him.
The Phillies are just now starting to crank up spring training down in Clearwater. They face two big questions: Will they sign left-handed ace Cole Hamels to a long-term deal before opening day, and how long will they be without slugger Ryan Howard.
So, that means it must be time to talk Eagles. Is there ever a time in Philly not to talk Eagles?
Here’s an unsolicited tip for the “gold standard.” Dear Messers. Lurie, Banner, Roseman and Reid: Do not – I repeat do not – consider once again trading down in the draft from your current No. 15 slot. We do not need another smallish defensive end who “wows” you at the NFL Combine.
Use that No. 15 pick to take the biggest, baddest linebacker on the board.
This one is simple. That No. 15 pick needs to be a starter, preferably on defense, and even more so at your biggest weakness. No one wants to hear about another project.
Fans are looking for a difference-maker, a starter who can step in and anchor the defense from Day One.
Anything else – including the notion of moving up and taking a quarterback – while novel, will not help the team this year. And that is what you owe the fans. Not help down the line. Not someone who can play in the nickel. Not someone who you project to be a special teams standout.
A stud. Preferably on defense.
Thank you for your consideration.
The Sixers are heading into the second half having lost five consecutive games going into the All-Star break. And they got word yesterday that big man Spencer Hawes will miss another two weeks. They were 12-2 with him in the lineup at the start of the season, but have struggled without him.
The Phillies are just now starting to crank up spring training down in Clearwater. They face two big questions: Will they sign left-handed ace Cole Hamels to a long-term deal before opening day, and how long will they be without slugger Ryan Howard.
So, that means it must be time to talk Eagles. Is there ever a time in Philly not to talk Eagles?
Here’s an unsolicited tip for the “gold standard.” Dear Messers. Lurie, Banner, Roseman and Reid: Do not – I repeat do not – consider once again trading down in the draft from your current No. 15 slot. We do not need another smallish defensive end who “wows” you at the NFL Combine.
Use that No. 15 pick to take the biggest, baddest linebacker on the board.
This one is simple. That No. 15 pick needs to be a starter, preferably on defense, and even more so at your biggest weakness. No one wants to hear about another project.
Fans are looking for a difference-maker, a starter who can step in and anchor the defense from Day One.
Anything else – including the notion of moving up and taking a quarterback – while novel, will not help the team this year. And that is what you owe the fans. Not help down the line. Not someone who can play in the nickel. Not someone who you project to be a special teams standout.
A stud. Preferably on defense.
Thank you for your consideration.
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