Philadelphia Eagles: Who are these guys?

Richmond McGee, Kicker/Punter: McGee has the ability to serve as a punter and kicker, as he held dual roles while at the University of Texas. It is unlikely that McGee will make the team, but can limit the use of Akers and Rocca in camp and preseason games.

CK’s Analysis: Stranger things have happened. Hey, who would have thought that Rocca would have made the team over Johnson last year? Still, without an injury, it is doubtful that McGee lasts past the preseason. Oh yea, he did go undrafted in 2006, so it is unlikely that the entire league could be wrong on the guy! Unlikely the signing stays.

Asante Samuel, Cornerback: Samuel was the Eagles' marquee free-agent signing. Samuel brings big-play ability to the Eagles and answers the cry for a playmaker. In 2007, the entire Eagles team had 11 interceptions. In 2007, Samuel recorded six interceptions, and in 2006 he had 10 interceptions. The big draw back is that his addition was a direct cause of this whole Lito Sheppard fiasco.

CK’s Analysis: The playmaker that teammates and fans yearned for. Just flashback to last year’s game against the Patriots and Feeley’s first pass...six points the other way! Just wish that he was a starting right cornerback, as maybe Brown would have handled the demotion better than Sheppard. An Eagles fan must also hope that his Super Bowl performance wasn’t an early sign of bad things to come. Love the signing!

Kris Wilson, Tight End: Wilson brings speed to the tight-end position. His 2007 numbers don’t scream playmaker, but you can’t forget that he was competing for time with future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez in Kansas City. Wilson can also play the fullback position if the team's other options fail.

CK’s Analysis:  While management never had full confidence in L.J. Smith, and since L.J. is probably gone after 2008, bringing in an athletic, speedy tight end was a must. Now, let’s hope that he does a better job holding onto the ball than Smith. His signing will also mean goodbye to Matt Schobel. Good signing.

Lorenzo Booker, Running back:  Booker is being labeled as another Westbrook. He brings speed, good hands, and elusiveness to the backfield. The Eagles vision two-back sets with Booker and Westbrook creating matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. However, before he is anointed the next Westbrook, he must first distinguish himself in a crowed backfield (Westbrook, Buckhalter, Hunt, and Moats). 

CK’s Analysis: The reviews have been raving for Booker. He is quicker than advertised, and he is picking up the complicated offense with little trouble. I can’t wait to see him and Westbrook spread out...good luck to the linebackers!  We also can’t forget that he did have trouble getting on the field for a 1-15 Dolphins team. Good trading.

Trevor Laws, Defensive Tackle: Laws, a rookie, has a unique opportunity to get on the field as a rookie. The starting tackles are strong with Paterson and Bunkley. However, Laws could see time as the third tackle in the rotation. Previous attempts to solidify the rotation have proven unsuccessful (Ramsey, Reagor).  

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