T.O. will never return to Philadelphia. We've all hear this a million times. T.O. has too much bad blood with Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb and the Philly front office would never let it happen.
I'm here to tell you why it should happen.
The first and most important reason why it should happen is that the Eagles don't have and desperately need a true #1 receiver. T.O. was more productive than Reggie Brown, Kevin Curtis, and Jason Avant combined last year. T.O. had 69 catches for 1,052 yards, and 10 TDs. The combined Eagle receivers above mentioned had 83 receptions for 1,019 yards, and 5 TDs. Granted Kevin Curtis missed 6 games, Reggie Brown missed 6 games, and Avant missed one week. You may also argue that the Cowboys had a better supporting cast than the Eagles.
Those are all valid concerns. However, Having T.O. as your #1 and DeSean Jackson as your #2 receivers might rival last year's Fitzgerald/ Boldin tandem as the best in the league. T.O. is the most talented receiver in this year's free agency (including Housh).
Anyone remember Donovan reminiscing last year about the good old days when T.O. on the team? I'm confident that McNabb will bring it up as a possibility to the Philadelphia brass. McNabb is also big on bringing a big name to the Eagles receiving unit after last year's run in the playoffs. Especially with the loss of Dawkins on defense, this could be the jolt that the Eagles need to make another run next year. It would be a nice change if Westbrook didn't have the highest number or receptions for a change.
Andy Reid is a big boy and needs to put his personal relationship with T.O. aside so that he can clearly see how much better his team would be with T.O. He should also recognize how limited his options have become in the receiver market.
Fans in Philadelphia are ruthless. However, they're going to hate the front office of the Eagles just as much for not signing him as they will for re-signing him. Not to mention that the last time that Eagles fans saw their team in the Super Bowl T.O. was on the field. If T.O. comes back to Philadelphia and wins, fans will embrace him. If he comes back and loses, Philly fans will be pissed. If the Eagles don't sign him and don't make the playoffs Philly fans will also be pissed.
Also, Westbrook is getting older and the Eagles just lost Buckhalter. It would be nice if they could take a little pressure off of Westbrook's shoulders on offense. Not only that, it would make for a great story line. Donovan, T.O., and Westbrook are all reconnected to make one last run to win the Super Bowl!
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I suspect that Boldin is a more likely possibility. TO napalmed his bridges in Philly.
ReplyDelete---David C
Good point, but Boldin would require a bigger (longer and more per year) contract though. Not only that TO already knows the players, coaches and the system. I think that he would have a bigger immediate impact.
ReplyDeleteNot only that Boldin, gets hot-headed sometimes too. I think the hot-head that you know is better than the hot-head that you don't know.
The Eagles seem to be going into re-build mode but this is exactly what Andy Reid wants you to believe. Beyond Belichick the Eagles are the most consistent organization in the NFL and his track record is proven.
ReplyDeleteTheir moves so far- allowing both tackles Thomas and Runyan to test free agency. Trading Greg Lewis. Allowing Lito Sheppard and Dawkins to go. All of them are bigger names, but all are on the way down.
The Eagles don't play the overpriced big name-game. Why overpay, when you can get younger guys with higher ceilings?
As for TO, while he does have the second most TD's for a WR in history, he is clearly the biggest cancer in the NFL and is destined for the Oakland Raiders, where drama creation is a prerequisite for joining the club. The damage he did in Dallas should be inexcusable, that team had the most talent in the NFC, but the worst chemistry which was 75% on TO.