During the offseason the Eagles had five free agents depart. Will James, Jevon Kearse, Ian Scott, Takeo Spikes, and Thomas Tapeh.
How did the Eagles do in replacing these players? It looks like Reid made some smart decisions.
Will James (Buffalo Bills)
In 2007, James was an occasional starter and occasional nickel cornerback. James proved to be more liability than asset to the Eagles. He ended the season with one interception.
The Eagles' replacement for James was Asante Samuel. No comparison. Samuel was a Pro Bowler in 2007 and allows the Eagles to move Sheppard or Brown to the nickel cornerback.
Jevon Kearse (Tennessee Titans)
The 2007 season was one huge disappointment for Kearse. Kearse collected a measly 3.5 sacks and lost his starting position to Juqua Parker. Over the past weekend Kearse was arrested for a DUI in Tennessee. A brilliant cut by the Eagles.
Kearse’s replacement is Chris Clemons. Clemons brings youth and speed to the defensive end position. In spot duty with the Raiders last year Clemons collected eight sacks. Clemons should also lessen the opposition’s focus on Trent Cole.
Ian Scott (Carolina Panthers)
Scott spent his entire 2007 season on Injured Reserve with a knee injury. The Eagles survived 2007 without Scott and will do the same in 2008.
The Eagles selected Trevor Laws in the second round of this year’s draft. Laws will serve as the back-up defensive tackle to Patterson and Bunkley.
Takeo Spikes (Un-signed)
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