Comments on: Dawkins is a Bronco

By: Brian Dawkins Shares Some of the Blame | Heard in the Cheap Seats

Brian Dawkins Shares Some of the Blame | Heard in the Cheap Seats — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:13:16 +0000

[...] Few fans, if any, have criticized Brian Dawkins for being greedy. The stark truth is that the Eagles offered Brian Dawkins a two-year deal. The terms of that offer have not been disclosed but they did offer him the length he desired. And it is not unreasonable to expect a home-town discount if you are the Eagles front office. It was Brian Dawkins that made the choice to fly the coup for greener pastures (or in this case oranger). I don’t begrudge him for making that choice; he is a smart businessman that made a business decision. [...]

By: Ted

Ted — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:28:37 +0000

I agree with Scott, even if it hurts. Dawkins has been there so long, it just is hard to believe he’ll not be in midnight green next year. But, the comment about going a year early rather than late is dead on – remember TO running by him during the first game last season – sickening….I love him and will be in Canton when he gets inducted to the HOF (and he will) and also wish him the best, but this is the NFL (Not For Long)…

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:02:53 +0000

It is a sad day, Jon. But are you really surprised? This is what the Eagles do, like it or not. I think the front office was a little overconfident thinking they could re-sign him. Then Denver blew them away with their offer. It sucks, yes. It’s cool to be upset. But this team has a lot of talent. I think Sheldon, Mikell and Bradley can lead this defense. It won’t be easy, but they are more than capable. The bottom line is Dawk was not going to last forever. I’d rather see him go a year early, than late.