LJ Smith, Franchise Player

Adam Frankel · Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 16

The Eagles placed the franchise player tag on LJ Smith. Obviously, they
don't think they can replace him in FA or the draft. Smith should have a
better season in 2008 since he was hampered by injury in 2007. On the other
hand, Smith is far from All-Pro, and as the franchise player, he will be
overpaid. The last time the Eagles used the franchise player tag, it blew
up in their face and they withdrew the tag. If Smith is disgruntled over
this action, he could be a cancer. We'll have to see how this unfolds.

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Adam Frankel
Las Vegas, NV

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Trailer Trash · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

The Eagles placed the franchise player tag on LJ Smith. Obviously, they
don't think they can replace him in FA or the draft. Smith should have a
better season in 2008 since he was hampered by injury in 2007. On the
other hand, Smith is far from All-Pro, and as the franchise player, he
will be overpaid. The last time the Eagles used the franchise player
tag, it blew up in their face and they withdrew the tag. If Smith is
disgruntled over this action, he could be a cancer. We'll have to see
how this unfolds.
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Adam Frankel
Las Vegas, NV

They just want to make sure Brent Celek recovers from his shoulder
surgery.

If you can't draft someone as mediocre as LJ Smith, then you need to
replace the H.C.

The same way Mike Holgrem is being replaced next year in Seattle.

Plain and simple.

Rick Y · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 19

"Adam Frankel" wrote in@giganews.com:

> The Eagles placed the franchise player tag on LJ Smith. Obviously,
> they don't think they can replace him in FA or the draft. Smith
> should have a better season in 2008 since he was hampered by injury in
> 2007. On the other hand, Smith is far from All-Pro, and as the
> franchise player, he will be overpaid. The last time the Eagles used
> the franchise player tag, it blew up in their face and they withdrew
> the tag. If Smith is disgruntled over this action, he could be a
> cancer. We'll have to see how this unfolds.
>

How could he possibly be disgruntled over the tag? He'll make far more
than he's worth...FAR MORE!

Rick

emorr · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 2

I'm displeased and I wanted him gone. Guaranteed 4.5 million? For who, for
what? I'd rather grow Celek. He'll be hurt all year, collect his pay, go
elsewhere. Stupid franchise. Let him walk.

ed

"Adam Frankel" wrote in message @giganews.com...
> The Eagles placed the franchise player tag on LJ Smith. Obviously, they
> don't think they can replace him in FA or the draft. Smith should have a
> better season in 2008 since he was hampered by injury in 2007. On the
> other hand, Smith is far from All-Pro, and as the franchise player, he
> will be overpaid. The last time the Eagles used the franchise player tag,
> it blew up in their face and they withdrew the tag. If Smith is
> disgruntled over this action, he could be a cancer. We'll have to see how
> this unfolds.
>
> --
> Adam Frankel
> Las Vegas, NV
>

dmor · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 15

emorr wrote:
> I'm displeased and I wanted him gone. Guaranteed 4.5 million? For who, for
> what? I'd rather grow Celek. He'll be hurt all year, collect his pay, go
> elsewhere. Stupid franchise. Let him walk.
>
> ed
>
> "Adam Frankel" wrote in message
> @giganews.com...
>> The Eagles placed the franchise player tag on LJ Smith. Obviously, they
>> don't think they can replace him in FA or the draft. Smith should have a
>> better season in 2008 since he was hampered by injury in 2007. On the
>> other hand, Smith is far from All-Pro, and as the franchise player, he
>> will be overpaid. The last time the Eagles used the franchise player tag,
>> it blew up in their face and they withdrew the tag. If Smith is
>> disgruntled over this action, he could be a cancer. We'll have to see how
>> this unfolds.
>>
>> --
>> Adam Frankel
>> Las Vegas, NV
>>
>
>
While I believe the team wants him on the roster in 2008, it is possible
that they will try to deal him.

Adam Frankel · Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Posts: 16

That is a great idea; I wish you had a hotline to Andy's office. In my
opinion, LJ Smith is the easiest starter to replace. Furthermore, Brent
Celek was the best rookie on the team.

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Adam Frankel
Las Vegas, NV

"dmor" wrote:
> While I believe the team wants him on the roster in 2008, it is possible
> that they will try to deal him.

The Greyhound & Jessica A · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 3

<< The last time the Eagles used the franchise player tag, it blew up
in their face and they withdrew the tag. If Smith is disgruntled over
this action, he could be a cancer. We'll have to see how this
unfolds. >>

LJ Smith = Corey Simon.

The Greyhound & Jessica A · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 3

<< That is a great idea; I wish you had a hotline to Andy's office.
In my opinion, LJ Smith is the easiest starter to replace.
Furthermore, Brent Celek was the best rookie on the team. >>

That doesn't cover a lot of ground. That's like being the head chef
at McDonald's.

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