Plax 4 Prez Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Disappointed Thomas ready to leave Eagles By Bob Brookover Inquirer Staff Writer Tra Thomas said he doesn't believe the Eagles want him back, and there is reason to believe he is correct. "They haven't shown any interest in bringing me back, so as hard as it is, I have to move forward," Thomas said via a text message yesterday after returning from a visit with the Jacksonville Jaguars. "The Eagles have always been the team I wanted to play for, but now I have to go to the team that wants me." A source with knowledge of the situation said the Eagles' offer to Thomas before the start of free agency was "way too low." Eagles president Joe Banner declined to comment. The Eagles, meanwhile, brought in veteran cornerback Shawn Springs for a visit last night. Springs, 33, was released by the Redskins on Saturday as part of a salary-cap purge. Two team sources indicated the Eagles weren't in any hurry to sign Springs. If Thomas' assessment of the Eagles' interest proves correct, the team will have a new left tackle at the start of the 2009 season. The last time Thomas wasn't the Eagles' primary left tackle was 1997 when Jermane Mayberry was the starter. Before Thomas joined the team as a No. 1 pick in 1998, the Eagles had five different left tackles in six seasons, so replacing him is every bit as important as replacing the leadership of recently departed safety Brian Dawkins. Current offensive linemen Todd Herremans, King Dunlap and Shawn Andrews are candidates to replace Thomas, but it's just as likely the team will draft or trade for a new left tackle. One trade possibility might be Jason Peters, the Buffalo Bills' left tackle who sat out training camp last year in a contract dispute. Peters has two years remaining on his current deal and is scheduled to make $3.8 million in 2009 and $3.4 million in 2010. The Bills, according to the Buffalo News, discussed Peters' contract with him recently. As for Thomas, he said he returned to his South Jersey home yesterday because one of his three sons is going to celebrate his birthday today. While there were some reports Monday that his visit with the Jaguars went well, a source with knowledge of the negotiations described the two sides as being "far apart on the numbers." It's unknown if Thomas has any more visits scheduled right now. Springs is only the second free agent to visit the Eagles since the market opened Friday, but he's a few years beyond creating any needle movement on the excitement meter. He missed seven games last season with a strained calf. The Eagles traded cornerback Lito Sheppard to the New York Jets over the weekend, but they still have four cornerbacks on the roster, all of whom are expected to play a role next season. Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown are the starters with Joselio Hanson likely to be the third cornerback. Jack Ikegwuonu, a fourth-round pick who sat out his rookie season while recovering from knee surgery, is also expected to have a role next season. At 6-foot and 207 pounds, Springs does have the size to play safety, a roster spot in which the Eagles are currently shorthanded. With Dawkins and Sean Considine departing via free agency, Quintin Mikell and Quintin Demps are the only remaining safeties on the roster. Smith visits Lions. The Sporting News reported yesterday that tight end L.J. Smith has a visit scheduled with the Detroit Lions. Smith visited with the Atlanta Falcons over the weekend. The Eagles have made it clear they have no interest in re-signing the tight end. The Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Would you guys to want this ex-eagle on our team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 We don't need an LT but I'd sure like to see some dis-unity on the Eagles' OLine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 We don't need an LT but I'd sure like to see some dis-unity on the Eagles' OLine. Could he move to RT? I'm not so high on Kareem anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorBanksCarsonVanPelt Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Man the Egals and the Broke Backs appear to be imploding as we write. The only unfortunate thing to happen is the Broke Backs unloading TO. I wish he could be a Broke Back for the next 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Could he move to RT? I'm not so high on Kareem anymore. I'm higher on him now than I was going into last season. He pulled back on the stupid penalties and straight-out beats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I'm higher on him now than I was going into last season. He pulled back on the stupid penalties and straight-out beats. Yeah, I guess ur right. Well I hope he goes to anyone out of the NFC East, cause Tra wasn't that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubeck Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I really don't have a problem with Kareem. Now the virtual Kareem who is more of a revolving door in my Madden franchise game...that guy I have issues with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppodlesny Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 he would make great depth for the LT position....I think the Lions should go out and get Tra Thomas and John Runyon....wonder if he will get picked up by the Rams....does Oralndo Pace still play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxRik Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 he would make great depth for the LT position....I think the Lions should go out and get Tra Thomas and John Runyon....wonder if he will get picked up by the Rams....does Oralndo Pace still play? Runyon's gone too??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppodlesny Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Runyon's gone too??? he's a free agent also and as far as I know they have now made him an offer, but then again he hasn't said whether or not he still wants to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 he's a free agent also and as far as I know they have now made him an offer, but then again he hasn't said whether or not he still wants to play I think they'll keep Runyon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 He signed with Jacksonville: link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppodlesny Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 He signed with Jacksonville: link I was talking to some eagles fans at a party over the weekend...they are convinced Runyon is going to be brought back and they will move Jamaal Jackson (i think was his name) over to LT....sorry Umenyiora no Winston Justice this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I was talking to some eagles fans at a party over the weekend...they are convinced Runyon is going to be brought back and they will move Jamaal Jackson (i think was his name) over to LT....sorry Umenyiora no Winston Justice this year Any distruption along their line = good day for our guys. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppodlesny Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Any distruption along their line = good day for our guys. I love it. I agree...I was surprised they are letting him go...he looked like he was doing fairly well last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax 4 Prez Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 I was talking to some eagles fans at a party over the weekend...they are convinced Runyon is going to be brought back and they will move Jamaal Jackson (i think was his name) over to LT....sorry Umenyiora no Winston Justice this year :evilgrin: lol, that was a fun game to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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