Eagles have released Jason Avant

[Mvp2014]

Yes, but no. Most teams have guys who drop the ball every once in a while and then maybe their #2 or #3 guy is stone handed and drops too many balls. Very few teams have numerous guys that catch everything that comes their way. Avant is a premier catcher in this league. Up there with Alshon Jeffrey and Brandon Marshall. Doesn't have the route running ability, speed or size of them but he catches as well or better. 

 

Fair enough.  I just get the feeling our guys are even worse.  It's crazy how many bombs Ginn dropped last year.  He catches those and our offense changes completely.  Who knows, they might actually have to cover him. 

[Kuech the Sneak]

Would welcome him, solid possession/slot receiver with great hands. I'm sold

[therealmjl]

He's another Louis Murphy and Dominic Hixon. He'll come here and play sparingly.

Yeah, that's what I fear.

[t96]

Fair enough.  I just get the feeling our guys are even worse.  It's crazy how many bombs Ginn dropped last year.  He catches those and our offense changes completely.  Who knows, they might actually have to cover him. 

 

Very true, but Smitty and Olsen very rarely had drops.

[jptaylor84]

Can't see us signing a slot receiver, smitty will be in that position this year.! although Avant can catch so it would be something unusual to have on a carolina offense.

[jarhead]

Can't see us signing a slot receiver, smitty will be in that position this year.! although Avant can catch so it would be something unusual to have on a carolina offense.

Now that is what I am talking about the guy can at least catch the ball

[PhillyB]

we don't need him