Unless the Eagles can sign Randy Moss, it looks like the Birds will have to get a top receiver through a trade, because two of the best free agent wide receivers have just been signed. Donte' Stallworth signed with the Cleveland Browns, and Bernard Berrian was signed by the Minnesota Vikings. There is no way to know if the Eagles were interested in bringing in either player, but it's safe to say their focus on signing Asante Samuel probably cost them a chance at these two top free agent wide receivers.
Stallworth would have been a nice pick-up, as he can spread the field and is familiar with the system. I wouldn't want to overpay for a guy who faded down the stretch like he did, though. Braylon Edwards and Stallworth will make an excellent one-two combination for the Browns. No terms of the deal have been reported as of yet.
Berrian signed a six year deal with the Vikings. He's another guy that can really stretch the field, but he was probably out of the Eagles price range.
No word on Randy Moss yet, though some rumors are circulating that the Cowboys and Eagles are showing major interest, and you can be sure the Patriots are still in the mix.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Two More Receivers off the Board: Donte' Stallworth and Bernard Berrian
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Donte' Stallworth to be a Free Agent
Former Eagle Donte' Stallworth has been told by the New England Patriots that he will not recieve his 6 million dollar roster bonus, which would make Stallworth a free agent. Stallworth had a decent year for the Pats, catching 46 passes for 697 yards and 3 touchdowns. His role with the team clearly lessened as the year went on, and by the playoffs another former Eagle, Jabar Gaffney, got more snaps.
Stallworth should be on the Eagles radar. If the Eagles miss out on the top flight guys that might be available, like Larry Fitzgerald or Chad Johnson, then Stallworth is part of the second tier of receivers that the Eagles should target, along with Bernard Berrian and D.J. Hackett. Stallworth would welcome a return to Philadelphia, if the money is right. He strikes me as the kind of guy who will play anywhere if they show him the money.
