Cullen Jenkins signs with Philadelphia

porky88
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14 years ago

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/30/eagles-land-cullen-jenkins/

Another day, another big free agent signing for the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that former Packers defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins has reached an agreement with the Eagles on a five year, $25 million deal.

Jenkins played 11 games for the Packers last season, starting eight and recording seven sacks. The 30-year-old had played his entire seven-year career in Green Bay.

The signing comes less than 24 hours after the Eagles made a huge splash in free agency by signing cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Maybe the Eagles really will be a Dream Team. Or maybe they’ll discover that you can’t just spend your way to the Super Bowl.

I agree with the last sentence. You can't spend your way to the Super Bowl, but the Eagles are sure testing that theory this year. They remind me of the 94 49ers a little bit. It worked for them.

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Zero2Cool
Elite Member

14 years ago

Decent pick up for the Eagles, if he can stay on the field.

Seems like the Eagles have more money than the rest of the league, or just know how to spend it better.

Wade
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14 years ago

five years, five million? Anyone else see that as lower than expected?

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Pack93z
Select Member

14 years ago

One.. that contract didn't seem overly inflated... I guess it will depend on structure.

Eagles are loading up to make a run at the title.. but two things stand out to me.

1) They are spending a ton to accumulate talent.

2) They are loading the defense.. believing that their offense is sufficient.. time will tell.

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millertime
Member

14 years ago

PFT adds

UPDATE: Michael Lombardi of NFL Network reports that Jenkins’ contract could essentially turn into a one-year, $4 million deal if the Eagles decide to let him go after the 2011 season.

I wonder if Jenkins brought this deal back to Ted to see if he'd match. It's hard to imagine why the Packers wouldn't be interested in Jenkins at this price...

In Ted we trust???

porky88
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14 years ago

PFT adds

I wonder if Jenkins brought this deal back to Ted to see if he'd match. It's hard to imagine why the Packers wouldn't be interested in Jenkins at this price...

In Ted we trust???

Originally Posted by: millertime

One thing the Packers do well is know their players. I think they rather give up on a player a year soon than a year late. That seems to be the philosophy and it saves money. I would point out that Jenkins had his best season in a contract year. I wonder whether the organization believes he needs motivation to achieve the level of play he did last year.

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millertime
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14 years ago

Originally Posted by: porky88

I think Cullen has played his heart out in every season he's been in GB. I mean he's a guy that's worked his way from undrafted player to a fringe Pro Bowler.

My only knock against Cullen is his injury history, but then again he played a significant portion of last season with a cast on his arm.

I just hop Mike Neal can stay healthy and develop into the player we all think he can be.

porky88
Veteran Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

Originally Posted by: millertime

He's no doubt been very good throughout his tenure in Green Bay. However, he was an elite 3-4 DE last season. His play last year was as good as we've seen from him. My guess is the Packers don’t believe he achieves that level of play again. Plus, he'll likely move inside for the Eagles. I don't think they're creative enough to use him the way the Packers did. They're going to use him as Bob Sanders did.

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DoddPower
Veteran Member

14 years ago

Either way, I would imagine this deal for Jenkins is worth any risk involved, especially if they could cut him loose after a year with no penalty. If Jenkins somehow stays healthy, he will be a force on the inside, alone with Babin and Cole on the outside.

The Eagles are looking REALLY tough on paper. We shall see how that materializes. I still think their chances depend on the health of Vick, which I am skeptical of.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

14 years ago

#10

UPDATE: Michael Lombardi of NFL Network reports that Jenkins’ contract could essentially turn into a one-year, $4 million deal if the Eagles decide to let him go after the 2011 season.

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