Leonard Weaver

[ThoughtProcess]

I can't imagine the Birds not doing what's needed to sign Weaver up...'he is who we thought he was!'

(cue Denny Green)....so if you want to crown him (with a multi-year deal)...

[Jukin]

That catch was awesome. It reminded me an Antonio Freeman catch from long ago. It's nice to see an area of concern from last year turn into an area of strength this year. Now let's lock him up for the next 4-5 years.

[Pliny]

Dang. I missed this thread yesterday and wanted to make a Weaver comment.

I agree with everyone that Weaver was a terrific pickup. But, I am really concerned about getting him signed next year.

Correct me if I am wrong. But, I thought that the 1-year signing was Weaver's choice and not the Eagles. I believe that Weaver was the one who wanted to showcase his talents, so that he could get a bigger contract in a potentially uncapped year. Because Weaver has been a stud for us, I can see him being a highly sought after free agent in the offseason. That is going to make things difficult if there is a bidding war.

If the franchise player tag is an option, we may have to use it. Here is a question though. From a franchise tag perspective, I think that a FB is classified as a RB. If that is the case, Weaver would get the average of the top 5 running backs in the NFL. That is a lot of money to throw at a FB.

[Jukin]

Correct me if I am wrong. But, I thought that the 1-year signing was Weaver's choice and not the Eagles. I believe that Weaver was the one who wanted to showcase his talents, so that he could get a bigger contract in a potentially uncapped year. I think that a FB is classified as a RB. If that is the case, Weaver would get the average of the top 5 running backs in the NFL. That is a lot of money to throw at a FB.

Well if it was Weaver's idea to go with a 1 year deal I hope whatever money they do throw at him is done completely with rolls of nickles!

[musicman]

remember this discussion from last winter?

http://philly.sportscolumn.com/showt...=weaver&page=2

I'm glad they listened to me, lol! They guy is awesome.

I saw a comcast snipet of maybe 1/2 dozen plays.I had an idea he had some open field speed,but he has a burst to get himself in the open.There isn't much about his game I can find fault with. Unfortunately he probably has enough speed to be a TB for someone and the more we see of him the tougher it may be to sign him.If I were Andy I'd ride him hard for the rest of the season,he may think the Birds will give him enough touches in the future and if he likes the situation here he might wish to come back. Of course the more film there is to watch , could lead others to try and pry him from the Birds.

[IMK]

Boy, talk about a signing that turned out exactly the way everyone hoped. Weaver has been dynamite at the fullback position - we have NEVER seen this kind of stuff in Reid's offense before. Weaver is a true football player - the kind of player this town falls for hard.

But I don't think he's got the juice to be a true running back. Weaver's got a ton of power and decent open field speed for a big guy, but he doesn't have a lot of wiggle (ever see him make any lateral moves in these runs?) and would probably have trouble getting to the line from the deep back position.

I really, really hope the Eagles sign him but I honestly wonder if they will. We've seen how Reid is with fullbacks, they're totally fungible to him. But then again, he's never had a guy who could do this.

[musicman]

With Westy having knee ,ankle and now head issues it is now more important than ever to have depth behind him. Sign Weaver now, it will only get more expensive the longer you wait.

[FRESH]

IMK, I can only hope that you are dreadfully wrong about Reid in this. I think Reid at this point is seeing what Weaver can do, and is simply dreaming up new ways to use this legit weapon that he is not used to having. And planning to keep it as part of the long term "plan".

[MDFAN]

With Westy having knee ,ankle and now head issues it is now more important than ever to have depth behind him. Sign Weaver now, it will only get more expensive the longer you wait.

Don't think they have the cap room right now, this will have to be an off season deal, I think.

[Zepster]

IMK, I can only hope that you are dreadfully wrong about Reid in this. I think Reid at this point is seeing what Weaver can do, and is simply dreaming up new ways to use this legit weapon that he is not used to having. And planning to keep it as part of the long term "plan".

I'd be shocked if Weaver isn't locked up long term this off season. Andy is just scratching the surface of what this guy can do.

[NoDakIggle]

Teams will woo him as, I assume, he will be the premier FB available in the off season. I'm not sure what the top FB commands as far as cash goes but he will want to have that or damn close I would suspect. That should be achievable from the birds since top FB salaries can't be that high. I think it should come down to how the Eagles play (everyone wants to be on a good team that competes deep into the playoffs) and how he is used (everyone wants to be part of the game). Let's hope Andy & Co keep him involved in the game plan.

[Leonard Tose]

Boy, talk about a signing that turned out exactly the way everyone hoped. Weaver has been dynamite at the fullback position - we have NEVER seen this kind of stuff in Reid's offense before. Weaver is a true football player - the kind of player this town falls for hard.

But I don't think he's got the juice to be a true running back. Weaver's got a ton of power and decent open field speed for a big guy, but he doesn't have a lot of wiggle (ever see him make any lateral moves in these runs?) and would probably have trouble getting to the line from the deep back position.

I really, really hope the Eagles sign him but I honestly wonder if they will. We've seen how Reid is with fullbacks, they're totally fungible to him. But then again, he's never had a guy who could do this.

I saw a nice lateral move on the one-handed catch and run, but usually he just drives it right up the gut. Which I dont mind at all.

[FRESH]

Get's dicey if he wants to get paid as a tailback.......and a larger role as a tailback. I am sure hoping we can work this out. I was more concerned early in the season when he wasn't getting much opportunity. But hopefully he contnues to be a significant part of the game plan and he becomes happy with his role and really wants to stay and be part of it.