Eagles sign Dhani Jones....

[gipctech]

The Philadelphia Eagles have added another fast, young defender to bolster their defensive unit.

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SportsLine.com has learned that the former Giants starting weakside linebacker Dhani Jones has agreed to a five year, $12.5 million deal that includes a $4 million in bonus money -- $2 million to sign and $2 million in roster bonus. Jones, one of the more consistent starters on the Giants defense, will replace Carlos Emmons at strongside backer. Emmons signed with the Giants this week.

Jones started all but two games for the G-Men the last two seasons and finished the season with an impressive 120 tackles on an unimpressive and banged-up unit. Both he and fellow starter Brandon Short were allowed to hit the free agent market this off-season. The Jets had shown an interest in Jones, but they signed former Raider Eric Barton.

Jones had become one of New Yorks most prolific athletes because of his artistic ability and intelligence. In fact, after his rookie season he could actually be found playing the washboard base in the New York City subways as a hobby. He was hired by the NFL Network this year as their roving reporter for the AFC title game and Super Bowl.

Its the best of both worlds for me by coming here, Jones said shortly after agreeing to his deal. Im close to home, still close to New York and I know Im coming to a place where were going to win. That was really important in my decision-making process."

The Eagles previously signed another hot young player in DE Jevon Kearse. They are still hoping to obtain WR Terrell Owens, who will likely have a special arbitration deciding his fate in the next week.

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/7158451

Unlee they get new recievers, who cares.

[gipctech]

Originally posted by bucmaster
Unlee they get new recievers, who cares.

Then don't respond.....it was posted for those who are interested.....and primarily for the Eagle fans on our board !

So basically they traded Jones for Emmons.
This is not news in Tampa, sorry!
go bucs.

[gipctech]

Originally posted by GG-BucsBacker
So basically they traded Jones for Emmons.
This is not news in Tampa, sorry!
go bucs.

What you couldn't figure that out by the title of the thread?

[bigred28]

correct me if I'm wrong but does this mean that the $2M roster bonus gets counted against the cap in full in the first year of his contract and only the remaining $2M signing bonus gets amortized ( at rougly $400k per year) over the 5 year contract....

Dhani? Is that a guy's name? It looks like a womans name. If it were a man, wouldn't it be Donny or Donald? That's as bad as Kenyatta.

[Hawxter19]

Not a bad signing for the Eagles...

Anyone think Short would be worth giving a call if he hasn't been picked up already?

[Hawxter19]

Originally posted by UdinG
Dhani? Is that a guy's name? It looks like a womans name. If it were a man, wouldn't it be Donny or Donald? That's as bad as Kenyatta.

It's not said like 'Donny', it's said like 'Dahani,' I don't know if that changes your view on it, but I just thought you should know.

thx, gip.

Dhani Jones is a good young LB with upside whereas Emmons is over 30 currently gimping around with a big screw in his foot.

For those snivelling about the WR situation (and believe me, it happens a lot in iggle country) you're right. They do sukk.

However, that squad of WR's was good enough to take three straight from TB. (if you feel the need to remind me how the next two games went, that's cool...just thought I would let you know that I do remember.) And the signing of Jones leaves the birds with a little flexibility going into the draft to go get one of those rookie WR's. And there's always a chance Crybaby Terrell could still end up in our laps.

Additionally, Duce just signed with Pittsburgh. Not the breakaway threat that Garner is, but a better blocker and a bit younger and tougher.

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/spo...fl/8145343.htm

[gipctech]

Originally posted by Hawxter19
Not a bad signing for the Eagles...

Anyone think Short would be worth giving a call if he hasn't been picked up already?

As far as I know he has not been picked up....he is/was scheduled to visit the Seahawks, Cardinals Mar 8th, and of course the Redskins Mar 10th. And yes I think he would be worth taking a look at !

Originally posted by gipctech
Then don't respond.....it was posted for those who are interested.....and primarily for the Eagle fans on our board !

Sorry there buddy, just stated my opion. Like I said, Eagles can sign away but until they get a new group of recievers it won't mean much.

Originally posted by bucmaster
Sorry there buddy, just stated my opion. Like I said, Eagles can sign away but until they get a new group of recievers it won't mean much.

again:
For those snivelling about the WR situation (and believe me, it happens a lot in iggle country) you're right. They do sukk.

However, that squad of WR's was good enough to take three straight from TB. (if you feel the need to remind me how the next two games went, that's cool...just thought I would let you know that I do remember.) And the signing of Jones leaves the birds with a little flexibility going into the draft to go get one of those rookie WR's. And there's always a chance Crybaby Terrell could still end up in our laps.

Originally posted by gipctech
As far as I know he has not been picked up....he is/was scheduled to visit the Seahawks, Cardinals Mar 8th, and of course the Redskins Mar 10th. And yes I think he would be worth taking a look at !

Iffy in coverage, good against the run. What is the TB MLB situation? Quarles and Webster are gone, correct? Is that spot vacant? What about Ryan Nece?

[Hawxter19]

Good, I didn't want to be the only one that thought he'd be worth calling...


Quarles is still here. Nasty-Nate is gone to the Bengals though (notice the avatar).

Originally posted by Hawxter19
Good, I didn't want to be the only one that thought he'd be worth calling...


Quarles is still here. Nasty-Nate is gone to the Bengals though (notice the avatar).

Quarles is the starter? And under contract?

If so, Short (probably) wouldn't want to come to a team with an established starter and tight cap situation.

[gipctech]

Originally posted by iggle4rill
Quarles is the starter? And under contract?

If so, Short (probably) wouldn't want to come to a team with an established starter and tight cap situation.

Yes and yes.

[gipctech]

As far as I know our current LB's are:

Altroy Bodrick
Brooks
Michael Brown
Keith Burns - whom we just picked up today
Nece
and Quarles.

THIS IS OLD NEWS! THANKS FOR PLAYING

[gipctech]

Originally posted by Rage
THIS IS OLD NEWS! THANKS FOR PLAYING

Oh really how do you figure ? It was just posted on http://www.theredzone.org/ about 1 hour ago and I have not seen it posted any place else......so shut yo' face !

Hell the Eagles board just put it up recently !

[Hawxter19]

Doesn't Brandon Short play Strongside Backer?

[Hawxter19]

Originally posted by Rage
THIS IS OLD NEWS! THANKS FOR PLAYING

And when the Mods get around to it, you will be too.

[gipctech]

Originally posted by Hawxter19
Doesn't Brandon Short play Strongside Backer?

I believe so.

[SPQRBucs]

Originally posted by bucmaster
Unlee they get new recievers, who cares.

Post of the day.

[Airborne Eagle]

Originally posted by gipctech
I believe so.

Yes, he played SLB.

They still need WRs.

If the Lords of Intervention bring TO to the Iggles, they can use that first for Mike LB. If not, WR ye be.

Still, they've made magic from a very good defense and average offense for years.

[PhillyKid]

he was never that good for the Giants.

when the Eagles played the Giants twice a year, he always had a bad game.