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booger · 08-28-2005, 06:55 PM

EAGLES, DT SIMON PART WAYS

August 28, 2005
By CHRIS McPHERSON

The Eagles announced Sunday night that they have withdrawn the franchise tag on defensive tackle Corey Simon, meaning that he is now an unrestricted free agent.
"We appreciate all that Corey has done for this organization over the last five years," said head coach Andy Reid in a statement. "With the great amount of depth and talent we have along the defensive line, we chose to give Corey an opportunity to sign with another team."

DT Simon never signed the tender that would have guaranteed him over $5 million this season
Simon, the team's first-round draft pick and the No. 6 overall selection in 2000, was given the franchise tag in the off-season, meaning he could not sign with another team unless that team were to surrender two first-round draft picks as compensation.

By being given the franchise tag, which was done Feb. 10, Simon would have made the equivalent of the top five paid defensive tackles in the league in 2005 - which would have been approximately $5.1 million.

At the time the tag was placed, head coach Andy Reid was happy with that decision.

"As I said earlier this week, Corey's a good player and his personality fits very well in our locker room," said Reid in February. "He's a talented player against the pass and against the run. We're happy to take this step to keep him in Philadelphia."

However, Simon never signed the tender and did not report to any of the team's mini-camps or training camp.

There were published reports that Simon would come in the week of the season opener, but that will never be known. There were also published reports that Simon had been traded by the Eagles, but Simon and the other team involved could not agree on compensation.

In Simon's place, Darwin Walker has teamed up with Hollis Thomas as the starters at the defensive tackle position. Off the bench has been first-round draft pick Mike Patterson, who has been stellar (two sacks in the preseason).

The play of the other tackles has helped defensive coordinator Jim Johnson not worry about Simon's presence.

"I think we are playing pretty good defense right now. To say I wish Corey was not here, no I wish he was here, but he's not here and I said it before, we just move on," Johnson said. "It's an opportunity for those other guys that are playing pretty well. We are just going to see what happens with Corey. I have no idea."

In his five seasons as an Eagle, Simon amassed 270 tackles and 35 sacks. He set the rookie record for sacks with 9.5 in 2000. Simon was named to the 2004 Pro Bowl after posting 64 tackles and 7.5 sacks in the 2003 season.

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/ho...l.jsp?id=33818

milkman · 08-28-2005, 09:41 PM

You guys are dreaming.

Carl will sign Derrick Ransom, who I saw was cut today on the NFL Network bottom line.

**Iowanian** · 08-28-2005, 09:42 PM

I know....Don't wake me until I scream or its morning.

eazyb81 · 08-28-2005, 09:48 PM

There are going to be about 20 teams looking to sign Simon, no way does Carl get in a bidding war for his services.

It's nice to dream about, but we all know that there is about a 2% chance we go hard after him.

The Rick · 08-28-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by go bo

pffffft... physicals are over-rated...

Yep, it came out not too long ago that when the Packers traded for Brett Favre, he originally failed his physical due to potential hip problems. Ron Wolf, GM at the time, told the doctors to shut up and pass him and as they say, the rest is history.

Frankie · 08-28-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KevB

It also wouldn't surprise me if a team (or teams) has some cap money stashed away for this very reason.

The Donks. They always magically come up with cap money.

Frankie · 08-28-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

tell savaii to have his surgery ... put him on IR

add Simon.

Frankie · 08-28-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Jump on him, Carl. I would love this.

Pervert!

Frankie · 08-28-2005, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BSPimpDude

Sims and Simon on the inside would be pretty nice

Nicknamed the SS? Nah,.. bad idea.

Frankie · 08-28-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Yeah it would be awesome. Say 7-10 sacks coming up the middle without having to blitz-not to mention he is great on run defense.
Eagles should have kept this guy.

Yet, Philly big-name defenders have gone to other teams in recent years and disappeared. Douglas, Barber, Taylor and Vincent to name a few. Is Simon next?

KevB · 08-28-2005, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

The Donks. They always magically come up with cap money.

No, he doesn't fit the mold of under-performing Browns cast off.

philfree · 08-28-2005, 11:41 PM

Sign his big rear and add it to the rotation. It's obvious that with the PI rules and our short comings on D that we need to be able to get after the QB on every down. Simms is looking good to me but he and Dalton need some help and Simon could add that. DT is the only position on D we didn't upgrade on the D at this point of this year so IMO we should try out best to sign Simon. We gotta be able to bring it with our D line on every down. Every down...................

PhilFree

**alanm** · 08-28-2005, 11:56 PM

Forget it. We have a better chance of getting Ransom back than Simon.

**Tribal Warfare** · 08-29-2005, 12:10 AM

Chiefs should grab Simon . Like Sims at a Barbecue eating contest

philfree · 08-29-2005, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by alanm

Forget it. We have a better chance of getting Ransom back than Simon.

At least grow a big enough pair where you can have a fanatsy

Surtain,Knight,Hall and Bell(yeah I know he played yet..) .....we had no chance to sign any of them either. I ain't saying we will even attempt to sign Simon but.........I guess I just think your post is.....defeatest, poosy azzed bull hockey.....Sorry.....I got carried away......You're entitled to your opinion and I shouldn't belittle like I did. At least we appear to have a good punter so we don't have to rely on the punt you just hit.

PhilFree

**alanm** · 08-29-2005, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by philfree

At least grow a big enough pair where you can have a fanatsy

Surtain,Knight,Hall and Bell(yeah I know he played yet..) .....we had no chance to sign any of them either. I ain't saying we will even attempt to sign Simon but.........I guess I just think your post is.....defeatest, poosy azzed bull hockey.....Sorry.....I got carried away......You're entitled to your opinion and I shouldn't belittle like I did. At least we appear to have a good punter so we don't have to rely on the punt you just hit.

PhilFree

Well, I guess you're all entitled to your fantasy. But Carl pay this guy what he wants, which is $5 mill + per year. Hello Derrick Ransom.

08-28-2005, 06:55 PM
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1448550	EAGLES, DT SIMON PART WAYS EAGLES, DT SIMON PART WAYS August 28, 2005 By CHRIS McPHERSON The Eagles announced Sunday night that they have withdrawn the franchise tag on defensive tackle Corey Simon, meaning that he is now an unrestricted free agent. "We appreciate all that Corey has done for this organization over the last five years," said head coach Andy Reid in a statement. "With the great amount of depth and talent we have along the defensive line, we chose to give Corey an opportunity to sign with another team." DT Simon never signed the tender that would have guaranteed him over $5 million this season Simon, the team's first-round draft pick and the No. 6 overall selection in 2000, was given the franchise tag in the off-season, meaning he could not sign with another team unless that team were to surrender two first-round draft picks as compensation. By being given the franchise tag, which was done Feb. 10, Simon would have made the equivalent of the top five paid defensive tackles in the league in 2005 - which would have been approximately $5.1 million. At the time the tag was placed, head coach Andy Reid was happy with that decision. "As I said earlier this week, Corey's a good player and his personality fits very well in our locker room," said Reid in February. "He's a talented player against the pass and against the run. We're happy to take this step to keep him in Philadelphia." However, Simon never signed the tender and did not report to any of the team's mini-camps or training camp. There were published reports that Simon would come in the week of the season opener, but that will never be known. There were also published reports that Simon had been traded by the Eagles, but Simon and the other team involved could not agree on compensation. In Simon's place, Darwin Walker has teamed up with Hollis Thomas as the starters at the defensive tackle position. Off the bench has been first-round draft pick Mike Patterson, who has been stellar (two sacks in the preseason). The play of the other tackles has helped defensive coordinator Jim Johnson not worry about Simon's presence. "I think we are playing pretty good defense right now. To say I wish Corey was not here, no I wish he was here, but he's not here and I said it before, we just move on," Johnson said. "It's an opportunity for those other guys that are playing pretty well. We are just going to see what happens with Corey. I have no idea." In his five seasons as an Eagle, Simon amassed 270 tackles and 35 sacks. He set the rookie record for sacks with 9.5 in 2000. Simon was named to the 2004 Pro Bowl after posting 64 tackles and 7.5 sacks in the 2003 season. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/ho...l.jsp?id=33818
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eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $10004900	There are going to be about 20 teams looking to sign Simon, no way does Carl get in a bidding war for his services. It's nice to dream about, but we all know that there is about a 2% chance we go hard after him.
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philfree Indian Twitter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Free Agency Casino cash: $1586198	Sign his big rear and add it to the rotation. It's obvious that with the PI rules and our short comings on D that we need to be able to get after the QB on every down. Simms is looking good to me but he and Dalton need some help and Simon could add that. DT is the only position on D we didn't upgrade on the D at this point of this year so IMO we should try out best to sign Simon. We gotta be able to bring it with our D line on every down. Every down................... PhilFree __________________ [/SIGPIC]
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