JediMaster 20 Posted August 21, 2007 Trotter is getting released once again. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp...tory?id=2984329 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byars41 0 Posted August 21, 2007 His knees must be really, really shot. Eagles don’t have any experienced MLBs and he still got the (pun intended) axe. Thanks for the memories Trott. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terp324 0 Posted August 21, 2007 I don't get it.......he was playing pretty well in the preseason. I guess they will move Spikes to the middle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byars41 0 Posted August 21, 2007 It wasn’t a cap move, so the Eagles must just think his knees are that bad that he’s washed up. I guess they’ll move Spikes to MLB, they really don’t have anyone else to play MLB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n_omarley 11 Posted August 21, 2007 His knees must be really, really shot. Eagles don’t have any experienced MLBs and he still got the (pun intended) axe. Thanks for the memories Trott. i don't get it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillybear 365 Posted August 21, 2007 i don't get it That pretty much summarizes the Andy Reid - General Manager era. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byars41 0 Posted August 21, 2007 i don't get it Trotter always chops away with the axe after he makes a big play. He chopped wood as a kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dominus florenzus 0 Posted August 21, 2007 Makes no sense to me. As a Giants fan, I'm really happy, meaning it will be easier for us v. Philly. As a football fan, this totally perplexes me. Do they really think some young unproven guy can do better than Trotter? (Spikes is moving over but that vacates a spot somewhere else) I did not see a mention of injury in that article either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGambinoCrimeFamily 0 Posted August 21, 2007 Will someone please call Marv Levy and the Buffal Bills and sign Trotter immediately !!!!!! There is no way this guy is finished. This guy is a gamer and a leader !!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ratbastard 0 Posted August 21, 2007 Oh Brother, watching the preseason games, I even remarked, "at least Trottier looks to be in mid season form" since Spikes looked really slow to me, and the rest of the lb corp clueless as usual. My god, Reid and Banter are IDIOTS. Even if Trot knees are kind of bad, still keep him around for vet leadership, depth, and spot duty. Eagles always have money uder the cap, what good has that done us EVER. Other teams win championships, Us eagle fans get good ledgers, WHOPPEEEEE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terp324 0 Posted August 21, 2007 Other teams win championships, Us eagle fans get good ledgers, WHOPPEEEEE well said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delusional247 0 Posted August 21, 2007 he is on eagles live right now ( check eagles site to see ) http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/ really sucks watching this though =\ seeing a player thats been a big part of a team and city over the years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
footballchaos 0 Posted August 21, 2007 Was this even something that was whispered about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisMcCoy 0 Posted August 21, 2007 IDP leaguers should pick up Omar Gaither as a late round sleeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaaGuy 0 Posted August 21, 2007 COME OVER TO THE G-MEN TROTTER!!! With the inadequacies the Giants face in their linebacking core Trotter would be a welcomed addition, not to mention he clearly understands the rest of the divisions offenses. Only problem I see here, which could be a big one, is that Pierce isn't switching to the outside and Trotter isn't fast enough to move outside either... Still they can ruminate that all they want... AFTER THEY SIGN HIM! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My_Dixie_Normus 0 Posted August 21, 2007 IDP leaguers should pick up Omar Gaither as a late round sleeper. Omar went off my IDP league board about 5 seconds after the announcement about Trotter came out. I think he goes to the middle and Spikes stays at the will linebacker. What effect do you think this will have on Spikes ##s?? Up, down or no change? Is Spikes a 85+ tackle and a handful of sacks guy this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scothawk 2 Posted August 21, 2007 Omar went off my IDP league board about 5 seconds after the announcement about Trotter came out. I think he goes to the middle and Spikes stays at the will linebacker. What effect do you think this will have on Spikes ##s?? Up, down or no change? Is Spikes a 85+ tackle and a handful of sacks guy this year? Hate to see Trotter go, but as a multiple Gaither owner I feel pretty good right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markf 0 Posted August 21, 2007 Colt's will probably pick him up. The Simon deal was a winner for us, why not Trot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisMcCoy 0 Posted August 21, 2007 Omar went off my IDP league board about 5 seconds after the announcement about Trotter came out. I think he goes to the middle and Spikes stays at the will linebacker. What effect do you think this will have on Spikes ##s?? Up, down or no change? Is Spikes a 85+ tackle and a handful of sacks guy this year? I can't see Spikes numbers go up that much. I'd put him in the 50 to 60 tackles with 5 sacks. That may be giving him a little much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My_Dixie_Normus 0 Posted August 22, 2007 I can't see Spikes numbers go up that much. I'd put him in the 50 to 60 tackles with 5 sacks.That may be giving him a little much. Just took Spikes in round 17 of 32. Seems about the right value if your numbers are accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beggars 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Doesn't come as huge surprise to me, Trotter was ordinary last season. With his bad knees his mobility is no where near what it used to be, he was a huge liability in pass coverage and was a step slow in the run D. Teams had a lot of success running to the outside last season in large part because Trott couldn't move well enough to get out there in time. He used to be a great player but is merely average now. Obviously the Eagles think Gaither is a better option at this point in time. Reid has a good track record of letting aging players go at the right time, off the top of my head Hugh Douglas, Troy Vincent, Bobby Taylor and Duce Staley all did nothing after leaving the Eagles despite a fan backlash at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My_Dixie_Normus 0 Posted August 22, 2007 The departure of Trotter continues a shakeup to Philadelphia's linebacker corps. It is now likely that two-time Pro Bowl player Takeo Spikes, acquired from the Buffalo Bills in a March trade, will take over the middle linebacker spot. Spikes has primarily worked at the weakside position in training camp. Eagles continue shakeup on defense by releasing Trotter By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com It's ESPN so it is bound to be wrong. Right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilroy 0 Posted August 22, 2007 I hate to see Trotter go, but I'm excited to see what Gaither and Gocong can do. Gaither played well on the outside last season--if he keeps that up people won't be missing Trotter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter34 3 Posted August 22, 2007 Years ago, this would have been a 10 page thread ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisMcCoy 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Just took Spikes in round 17 of 32. Seems about the right value if your numbers are accurate. That's exactly where I took Trotter...a day before he was released.Spikes & Gaither were taken before it got back to me. Oh well I still have some prospects out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian1974 0 Posted August 22, 2007 he's the bee's knees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Next Generation 10 Posted August 22, 2007 Eagles continue shakeup on defense by releasing TrotterBy Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com It's ESPN so it is bound to be wrong. Right? Right, Gaither will be Trotter's replacement in the middle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
