Eagles have released Jason Avant

[jarhead]

Thoughts? Production was off last year under Kelly, but at 30 he should still have gas in the tank. 

[Cary Kollins]

He's got great hands. He's a real good guy. You throw the ball in his general direction, he catches it!

[Mr. Scot]

He never really lived up to their expectations in Philly.

Whether those were reasonable, you can debate.

[jarhead]

He's got great hands. He's a real good guy. You throw the ball in his general direction, he catches it!

 

 

I am sold

[tukafan21]

I'd love to bring him in as the #3 or #4 WR as he fits that role well

[jarhead]

600 to 700 yard producer before Kelly came to town

[Swaggasaurus]

I think he has always been an underrated player. One tough SOB. Boldin-lite. Would love to have him here.

[Mvp2014]

He's got great hands. He's a real good guy. You throw the ball in his general direction, he catches it!

 

It's terrible that this is the selling point.  On most teams, thats just an expectation for any WR on the roster

[jarhead]

It's terrible that this is the selling point.  On most teams, thats just an expectation for any WR on the roster

Not us! That is exactly what we need

[jptaylor84]

Would rather have him than bring Ted Ginn back.

[Cary Kollins]

[Johnny Rockets]

He never really lived up to their expectations in Philly.

Whether those were reasonable, you can debate.

 

 

Meh, I would say he met all expectations both on and off the field. Andy Reid moved up to draft him in the 4th round because he wanted a receiver with "great hands, toughness, leadership; intelligence, and good route running". He hit on everyone of those and I can't think of one person in Philly (in the organization or fans) that would say he fell short of anything. He is probably only behind Brian Dawkins as the most beloved player recently with the Eagles.

 

Avant would be a good addition to any team including the Panthers but I don't think he really fits a need here. His game is the exact same one Steve Smith should be running. Gritty, tough, slot receiver running intermidiate routes and making the tough plays.

[stirs]

My impression is that he is not that quick or fast, but does make the tough catches.

[PantherWake]

He's a poor-mans Anquan Boldin which is pretty good