Eagles release Trotter

Spexxvet · 08-22-2007, 07:40 AM

Who would have thunk it?

He's a fan favorite and a 4 time pro-bowler, but now he's 30 years old. Do you think it's a good move?

I think they should have kept him. While he's not the same as he was 2 or 3 years ago, he's still one of the best and better than anyone else on the team, at his position.

yesman065 · 08-22-2007, 08:00 AM

I don't really know, but his complete and utter lack coverage against anyone - the tight end or runningback - made him too large a liability. Andy Reid and Joe Banner's draft picks have to step up at some point.

elSicomoro · 08-22-2007, 08:05 AM

That's a shame, especially since he redeemed himself after the bullshit in '01 and '02. I didn't watch much football last year, but if he wasn't stepping up, time to go.

W.HI.P · 08-22-2007, 08:14 AM

I think its a good move, if not late.
Out with the old, in with the new!
26-27 is old, unless they're a rare talent IMO.

Rexmons · 08-22-2007, 09:23 AM

Stupid Move.

Undertoad · 08-22-2007, 06:12 PM

The Eagles have always used speed and timing in their D, so it's a case of where you lose a step and it matters a lot. The guy who is replacing him is like 20 pounds lighter... time will tell how this works out.

lumberjim · 08-22-2007, 08:46 PM

i haven't watched trotter closely, but the defense certainly missed him during the years he was in DC. He's the balls.

yesman065 · 08-22-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W.HI.P

I think its a good move, if not late.
Out with the old, in with the new!
26-27 is old, unless they're a rare talent IMO.

He's 30, slow and has bad knees - nuff said. Problem is - he is probably still better than any of the people replacing him.

Rexmons · 08-22-2007, 10:41 PM

yea but he hits like a fuckin mac truck. i've seen many a RB slip through the d-line only to have a one on one with the turf, compliments of the axeman.

yesman065 · 08-22-2007, 11:10 PM

I'm a Eagles fan, but his time had come. Those hits were in the past -he isn't catching those running backs anymore. I wish we hadn't let him go to Wash in the first place.

08-22-2007, 07:40 AM	#1
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Eagles release Trotter Who would have thunk it? He's a fan favorite and a 4 time pro-bowler, but now he's 30 years old. Do you think it's a good move? I think they should have kept him. While he's not the same as he was 2 or 3 years ago, he's still one of the best and better than anyone else on the team, at his position. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

08-22-2007, 08:14 AM	#4
W.HI.P Free Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,513	I think its a good move, if not late. Out with the old, in with the new! 26-27 is old, unless they're a rare talent IMO. __________________ pls stfu k thx

08-22-2007, 09:23 AM	#5
Rexmons - Kavkaz United - Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 613	Stupid Move. __________________ "Life's a bitch but God forbid the bitch divorce me..."

08-22-2007, 08:46 PM	#7
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i haven't watched trotter closely, but the defense certainly missed him during the years he was in DC. He's the balls. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

08-22-2007, 10:41 PM	#9
Rexmons - Kavkaz United - Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 613	yea but he hits like a fuckin mac truck. i've seen many a RB slip through the d-line only to have a one on one with the turf, compliments of the axeman. __________________ "Life's a bitch but God forbid the bitch divorce me..."

08-22-2007, 08:00 AM	#2
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	I don't really know, but his complete and utter lack coverage against anyone - the tight end or runningback - made him too large a liability. Andy Reid and Joe Banner's draft picks have to step up at some point.

08-22-2007, 08:05 AM	#3
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	That's a shame, especially since he redeemed himself after the bullshit in '01 and '02. I didn't watch much football last year, but if he wasn't stepping up, time to go.

08-22-2007, 06:12 PM	#6
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	The Eagles have always used speed and timing in their D, so it's a case of where you lose a step and it matters a lot. The guy who is replacing him is like 20 pounds lighter... time will tell how this works out.

08-22-2007, 11:10 PM	#10
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	I'm a Eagles fan, but his time had come. Those hits were in the past -he isn't catching those running backs anymore. I wish we hadn't let him go to Wash in the first place.

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