Eagle Fans Upset Over Trade

[Kyle82]

Guess I would be too.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Eagles-fans-are-calmly-dealing-with-Brian-Dawkin?urn=nfl,144847

[Delhommey]

What trade?

[Jangler]

Over 2.2mil? Wow, I can't believe they would let Dawkins go over that. They made the playoffs cuz of the defense, Because the Golden boy didn't know about ties. And it looks like they are not pursuing Houshmanzadamamamama...

I have a feeling this will be the end of all in Philly next year.

[Kyle82]

What trade?

oops.....I meant 'Departure'

[Cardiac Cats86]

He seemed like a fixture on defense they wouldnt wanna do without, and would pay to keep. maybe they know somethin we dont or he just wanted out.

[Delhommey]

The fact he couldn't stop crying during his presser doesn't point to his wanting to get out.

The Panthers were this stubborn with Moose too. They regret it.

[pstall]

The Eagle fans are like the Irish. Only happy when they are sad.

[Johnny Rockets]

I will miss him from a leadership standpoint without a doubt. I am not shocked, but disappointed. He was a fixture on the team and should have been one of the few that is allowed to retire with the team that drafted him.

The Eagles - Public relations disaster and a foolish move. From a business standpoint I can understand them not making him the highest paid safety in the NFL next year like the Broncos just did considering his age and that he is on the downside of his career. But really, doesn't sound like you made much of an effort for a guy that meant so much to the organization and quite possibly the most beloved player ever in that city.

Dawkins - He got paid, his family is set. I think he made this move out of pride and to prove to the Eagles he was worth more than what they were offering (and I agree). I don't think he wanted out of Philly at all.

Broncos - I think they overpaid, but that remains to be seen. John Lynch part 2 is what I see. Not sure if Dawkins will be to Denver what he was to Philly. I hope that isn't the case because a guy like Dawk shouldn't go out like that.

I will miss Dawk.... he will always be my favorite player of all time, but the NFL is a business unlike no other and the Eagles always make cold moves like this without letting emotions get involved and it seems to always work out (Troy Vincent, Hugh Douglas, Corey Simon, Trotter, etc)

Good Luck Weapon X.....I hope you take some heads off over in the AFC now and you are happy with your move. I will miss seeing you come out of that tunnel each Sunday, you should have retired an Eagle.

[MadHatter]

I understand your point JR. Not seeing Dawkins in an Eagles uniform just does not seem right.

[5158Poundin]

Yah...the folks up here are massively pissed off and I am hearing it on the airwaves a lot.

It is the nature of the business but I am a little surprized that they were quibbling over a little over 2 mill. I wouldn't have wanted to sign him for 5 years (he is 35-36) but geez, he's the cornerstone of that defense and the loss of his LEADERSHIP is really going to be felt IMHO....sad to see it happen but not completely surprized since the Iggles are tight-fisted (per all the fans I chat with here)....