Kearse placed on IR. Dustin Fox promoted.

The BIGSTUD · September 19, 2006, 03:44:31 PM

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/homeNewsDetail.jsp?id=55750

Looks like it won't be Donald Strickland. I don't know why. They obviously don't like him.

I'd be lying if I said I knew a lot about Fox other than he went to OSU.

PhillyPhanInDC · September 19, 2006, 03:47:15 PM

Here some crap about him from the draft last year:

Position: CB
Class: Sr
School: Ohio St.
Conference: Big Ten
Ht., Wt.: 5-11, 191
40 Time: 4.52
Selected by: Minnesota Vikings
Round 3, pick 16 (80 overall) Grading System

BIO: Three-year starter who posted 28/0/3 in nine games of an abbreviated senior campaign when he was sidelined with an arm injury. All-Conference selection as a junior after tallying 77/3/9. Experienced at both cornerback and safety and productive on special teams.

POSITIVES: Tough, feisty defensive back with a good head for the position. Alert, displays good ball awareness and immediately locates the pass in the air. Leads the defensive secondary, hard working and takes on bigger opponents defending screen passes. Positions himself to make a play on the ball and does a nice job reading receivers' eyes.

NEGATIVES: Quick out of his backpedal and prefers to side shuffle down the field. Marginal playing speed and struggles staying downfield with opponents. Consistently playing catch-up. He is white.

ANALYSIS: An instinctive prospect with solid size/speed numbers and excellent intangibles, Fox is coming off a disappointing senior campaign. And though it was marred by injury, scouts still wonder about his potential for the next level. Previously displayed himself as a potential first-day pick but now a late-round choice who will fight to see action as a nickel back in the NFL.

General_Failure · September 19, 2006, 03:50:35 PM

Can't they just lie once and list a CB at 6'1? Please?

PhillyPhanInDC · September 19, 2006, 03:51:47 PM

Just realized dude has been listed as a safety since he was drafted. What the farg?

Wingspan · September 19, 2006, 03:51:56 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on September 19, 2006, 03:47:15 PM
NEGATIVES: Quick out of his backpedal and prefers to side shuffle down the field. Marginal playing speed and struggles staying downfield with opponents. Consistently playing catch-up. He is white.

PhillyPhanInDC · September 19, 2006, 03:53:38 PM

Quote from: Wingspan on September 19, 2006, 03:51:56 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on September 19, 2006, 03:47:15 PM
NEGATIVES: Quick out of his backpedal and prefers to side shuffle down the field. Marginal playing speed and struggles staying downfield with opponents. Consistently playing catch-up. He is white.

I was wondering if anyone would pick that up.

From ESPN Insider:

Quote
Comment:
Is a versatile athlete with experience at DC and DS. Is a very good athlete with above average speed at the safety position. Has good range in coverage and it should only improve with more experience in space. He is an aggressive and tough DB that will fill hard versus the run. He will need to add some bulk and get stronger. Needs to improve his hands when getting through traffic and must learn to take on blocks rather than running around them and getting out of position. Needs to adjust to playing in more space.

[bunkley78]This guys is the biggest secret in the division. He will eat pieces of shtein like Burress, Moss, and T.O for breakfast. Division champs.[/bunkley78]

hunt · September 19, 2006, 03:54:16 PM

is strickland even on the practice squad?

hunt · September 19, 2006, 03:55:43 PM

PhillyPhanInDC · September 19, 2006, 03:56:42 PM

Quote from: hunt on September 19, 2006, 03:54:16 PM
is strickland even on the practice squad?

Nope. He was cut, and never claimed.

hunt · September 19, 2006, 03:59:01 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on September 19, 2006, 03:56:42 PM
Quote from: hunt on September 19, 2006, 03:54:16 PM
is strickland even on the practice squad?

Nope. He was cut, and never claimed.

that's what i thought.

then it makes sense to bring up a guy who's been practicing with the team...even if he is a honkey.

PoopyfaceMcGee · September 19, 2006, 04:00:28 PM

He's dreamy.

hunt · September 19, 2006, 04:02:03 PM

bruce perry takes fox's place on the practice squad, in case anybody cares.

PhillyPhanInDC · September 19, 2006, 04:04:16 PM

Quick! Name me a respectable, serviceable white CB! (No, you can't name Dustin Fox)

hunt · September 19, 2006, 04:05:18 PM

Quote from: FFatPatt on September 19, 2006, 04:00:28 PM
He's dreamy.

imagine him covering bloom one-on-one in practice.

ooo-gah!

The BIGSTUD · September 19, 2006, 04:05:36 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on September 19, 2006, 03:53:38 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on September 19, 2006, 03:51:56 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on September 19, 2006, 03:47:15 PM
NEGATIVES: Quick out of his backpedal and prefers to side shuffle down the field. Marginal playing speed and struggles staying downfield with opponents. Consistently playing catch-up. He is white.

I was wondering if anyone would pick that up.

From ESPN Insider:
Quote
Comment:
Is a versatile athlete with experience at DC and DS. Is a very good athlete with above average speed at the safety position. Has good range in coverage and it should only improve with more experience in space. He is an aggressive and tough DB that will fill hard versus the run. He will need to add some bulk and get stronger. Needs to improve his hands when getting through traffic and must learn to take on blocks rather than running around them and getting out of position. Needs to adjust to playing in more space.

[bunkley78]This guys is the biggest secret in the division. He will eat pieces of shtein like Burress, Moss, and T.O for breakfast. Division champs.[/bunkley78]

We don't need the mastery of Fox to win the division.