Mike Patterson To Be Extended?

PhillyPhreak54 · November 01, 2006, 02:21:05 AM

As always, take Eskin's word for what its worth, but he is reporting that the Eagles and Mike Patterson are close agreeing on a contract extension. I haven't heard this anywhere else but on WIP so who knows.

General_Failure · November 01, 2006, 03:31:25 AM

Thank god. Now we can all rest easy.

PoopyfaceMcGee · November 01, 2006, 05:23:09 AM

Even though I'm his *sponsor*, I think it's extremely clear that he's the best DT on the team by far. All the others in the rotation have been completely useless of late, but he's still doing his thing.

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ice grillin you · November 01, 2006, 06:22:39 AM

i think andy believes that if he extends someone that means they are worth it and by default makes that player a great draft pick

dis12 · November 01, 2006, 08:46:22 AM

Quote from: FFatPatt on November 01, 2006, 05:23:09 AM
Even though I'm his *sponsor*, I think it's extremely clear that he's the best DT on the team by far. All the others in the rotation have been completely useless of late, but he's still doing his thing.

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Great! the best DT on a team of underperforming tackles.

remember, 1 INT return for a TD does not a great tackle make.

PoopyfaceMcGee · November 01, 2006, 08:51:07 AM

That was a fumble recovery.

But seriously, if you watch, Patterson does a lot in the middle without any help from the other tackles. Despite what others are still hoping to believe, he's shown much more promise for a solid career than Bunkley.

ice grillin you · November 01, 2006, 08:58:39 AM

i agree but at this point in time hes not deserving of an extention

PoopyfaceMcGee · November 01, 2006, 08:59:23 AM

There are zero players on the Eagles at this point in time deserving of an extension.

Sgt PSN · November 01, 2006, 11:24:50 AM

Mahe's getting a lifetime contract.

Rome · November 01, 2006, 11:31:52 AM

Quote from: FFatPatt on November 01, 2006, 08:51:07 AM
That was a fumble recovery.

But seriously, if you watch, Patterson does a lot in the middle without any help from the other tackles. Despite what others are still hoping to believe, he's shown much more promise for a solid career than Bunkley.

A full offseason + training camp with the team will make all the difference where Bunkley's concerned.

Mark it.

PoopyfaceMcGee · November 01, 2006, 11:41:15 AM

FSU homer.

Rome · November 01, 2006, 11:48:43 AM

Ugh... Temple won and FSU lost last weekend.

Kill me. Kill me now.

Eaglez · November 01, 2006, 12:04:05 PM

Patterson needs a compliment. He needs someone to fill gaps so he can be freed up to go after the QB. There isn't a DT on the roster that can do that at all.

I hate watching on TV the passing and running lanes the Eagles give up on passing downs. The D-line does not rush in their lanes, they are all over the place, and have no awareness of where they are on the field. Granted, sometimes such balls to the wall pursuit of the QB leads to sacks, but a lot of the time if the QB is savvy enough to step up in the pocket he has clear lanes to throw to his WR's. And, if no one has too much seperation, the lanes are big enough to even allow the slowest QB to at least pick up a few yards and keep the chains moving.

This team lacks discipline! Or, the coaching scheme has to change.

Zanshin · November 01, 2006, 12:07:52 PM

When the going gets rough, the Eagles tend to like to extend popular players to take the edge off. Seems to be a pretty consistent MO.

ice grillin you · November 01, 2006, 12:15:52 PM

When the going gets rough, the Eagles tend to like to extend popular players to take the edge off.

thats an interesting take...i wouldnt put it past this regime but id like to see a time line...westbrook last year would certainly support this

what i dont get is why fans think when a young player gets extended that its automatically a great move