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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The Eagles announced Sunday night that they have withdrawn the franchise tag on defensive tackle Corey Simon, meaning that he is now an unrestricted free agent.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.

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philfree · 08-29-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nm_dbf

Not sure we can afford him. Jr cap hit etc.

What kind of signing bonus' do late 2nd rounders get? I doubt Jr's hit would be much at all spread over the next two years.

PhilFree

Frankie · 08-29-2005, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

no jr. cap hit if we just put him on IR ... apparently he's got knee issues

I'm fast warming up to this idea. I still hold out hope that he's not lazy, untalented or screwed up but only legitimately injured in the knees. If that's the case we need to know that by the next offseason. Have his surgery(ies) done NOW and let his rehab begin ASAP.

Joe Seahawk · 08-29-2005, 08:31 PM

PHILADELPHIA (AP)

Roosevelt Barnes, the agent for Corey Simon, announced Monday that three teams have already expressed interest in signing his client. The three teams that have contacted Barnes about Simon's services include the Arizona Cardinals, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Seattle Seahawks. The Associated Press contacted Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson on Monday afternoon about his team's interest in Simon and he responded with "no comment".

The Philadelphia Eagles announced their intentions to remove the franchise tag from their Pro Bowl defensive tackle Simon on Sunday. The move made Simon an unrestricted free agent. Simon, 28, didn't report to training camp and has missed the Eagles' first three preseason games after refusing to sign their one-year, $5.13 million franchise tender offer. Simon, the sixth overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft, was seeking a long-term contract.

``We appreciate all that Corey has done for this organization over the last five years,'' Eagles coach Andy Reid said in a statement. ``With the great amount of depth and talent we have along the defensive line, we chose to give Corey and opportunity to sign with another team.''

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siberian khatru · 08-29-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Seahawk

PHILADELPHIA (AP)

Roosevelt Barnes, the agent for Corey Simon, announced Monday that three teams have already expressed interest in signing his client. The three teams that have contacted Barnes about Simon's services include the Arizona Cardinals, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Seattle Seahawks. The Associated Press contacted Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson on Monday afternoon about his team's interest in Simon and he responded with "no comment".

The Philadelphia Eagles announced their intentions to remove the franchise tag from their Pro Bowl defensive tackle Simon on Sunday. The move made Simon an unrestricted free agent. Simon, 28, didn't report to training camp and has missed the Eagles' first three preseason games after refusing to sign their one-year, $5.13 million franchise tender offer. Simon, the sixth overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft, was seeking a long-term contract.

``We appreciate all that Corey has done for this organization over the last five years,'' Eagles coach Andy Reid said in a statement. ``With the great amount of depth and talent we have along the defensive line, we chose to give Corey and opportunity to sign with another team.''

Copyright AP 2005
All Rights Reserved

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Hmm, just the Cards and Seahags contacted him? Oh, well, I guess we'll have to look else--- HEY!

Chiefs Pantalones · 08-29-2005, 09:02 PM

Great news!!!

Someone start whoring him like we did with Ty Law!!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!?! START THE WHORING THREADS NOW!

milkman · 08-29-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Great news!!!

Someone start whoring him like we did with Ty Law!!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!?! START THE WHORING THREADS NOW!

I'd do it, but I'm just not that type.

go bo · 08-29-2005, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

I'm fast warming up to this idea. I still hold out hope that he's not lazy, untalented or screwed up but only legitimately injured in the knees. If that's the case we need to know that by the next offseason. Have his surgery(ies) done NOW and let his rehab begin ASAP.

clean out your smokes (pm's), and i'll tell ya what i know...

Chiefs Pantalones · 08-29-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SideWinder

I'd do it, but I'm just not that type.

I am.

For the right price...

tk13 · 08-29-2005, 09:33 PM

I don't think I saw this mentioned, but anybody realize this move helped put the Eagles about $15 million under the cap? Talk about a good team having money to spend... no worries about "cap hell", that's for sure.

Frankie · 08-29-2005, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go bo

clean out your smokes (pm's), and i'll tell ya what i know...

Done, dude.

CoMoChief · 08-29-2005, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Hmm, just the Cards and Seahags contacted him? Oh, well, I guess we'll have to look else--- HEY!

Berry, Dockett, and Simon would be a pretty nasty DL IMO

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: $1598550	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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08-29-2005, 08:31 PM	#78
Joe Seahawk This place entertains.. Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Seattle Casino cash: $6834435	PHILADELPHIA (AP) Roosevelt Barnes, the agent for Corey Simon, announced Monday that three teams have already expressed interest in signing his client. The three teams that have contacted Barnes about Simon's services include the Arizona Cardinals, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Seattle Seahawks. The Associated Press contacted Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson on Monday afternoon about his team's interest in Simon and he responded with "no comment". The Philadelphia Eagles announced their intentions to remove the franchise tag from their Pro Bowl defensive tackle Simon on Sunday. The move made Simon an unrestricted free agent. Simon, 28, didn't report to training camp and has missed the Eagles' first three preseason games after refusing to sign their one-year, $5.13 million franchise tender offer. Simon, the sixth overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft, was seeking a long-term contract. ``We appreciate all that Corey has done for this organization over the last five years,'' Eagles coach Andy Reid said in a statement. ``With the great amount of depth and talent we have along the defensive line, we chose to give Corey and opportunity to sign with another team.'' Copyright AP 2005 All Rights Reserved http://football.fantasysports.yahoo....sage?msgid=213
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08-29-2005, 09:02 PM	#80
Chiefs Pantalones GO CHIEFS!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $7938717	Great news!!! Someone start whoring him like we did with Ty Law!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!?! START THE WHORING THREADS NOW! __________________ Don't be fooled by my username, I'm white.
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08-29-2005, 09:33 PM	#84
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $2072500	I don't think I saw this mentioned, but anybody realize this move helped put the Eagles about $15 million under the cap? Talk about a good team having money to spend... no worries about "cap hell", that's for sure.
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