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Quintin Demps - Safety - Eagles 2008 4th Round Draft Pick

With the 117th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Eagles picked free safety Quintin Demps from UTEP.

Demps is a playmaker on defense, and this year the Eagles are obviously looking to stock up on such players. Quintin Demps had 17 interceptions during his college career, which was the most among active players in the NCAA in 2007. Last year the Eagles were miserable in the takeaway department, especially with interceptions, so hopefully Demps, along with Asante Samuel can make that change.

While Demps is a great takeaway man, and also explosive after the interception (last year alone he had two 100 yard interception returns) the lingering question is whether this guy can tackle. His highlight reel is almost completely void of hard hits and solid tackles, and when he does tackle it shows bad form (i.e. he goes down on his knees to make one of the only tackles).

Stay . . . just a little bit longer.

Well we’re off to a good start.  How many games until that injury bug comes back and finshes off the players it left out last year?

When will players learn that they are more valuable to the team, and the fans, healthy?  Grant it, Lidge did nothing wrong, he was simply following orders from the coaches/trainers.  But players really need to stop “being tough” by coming back early.  Yes, Utley came back and played well with a pin in his hand, but that’s a different story.  The team was in the middle of a Pennant Race and the team needed their leader.  Lidge is in a different situation.

The season hasn’t even started yet.  Take the 5-6 weeks to fully recover and last the whole season without having nagging injuries from the knee.  Don’t rush yourself back into playing by Opening Day to simply go on the 60-day DL by April.

This holds most important for 50-year-olds pitching out of the bullpen.  It’s very clear that Flash is going to be on the DL at some point in the season.  This is where “being tough” can get you into serious trouble.  Flash has already proved himself as a gamer, and that was when he was a youngster.  He needs to make it clear to Charlie when he is not ready to go.  With Lidge on the border of active/inactive, his role as number two closer is very crucial to the team

Injuries are a part of sports.  But when it comes to returning/recovering from one, patience is a virtue.

Phillies are staying loose early on.

I think the Kendrick prank has gotten enough talk by now that most people have seen it, and in case you missed it, here’s a chance to view it.

Kendrick prank.

I’m glad to see that the Phillies are getting news on ESPN because of how relaxed they are. Also, pulling a prank like that requires a close chemistry among the team. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Charlie Manuel is a great manager. I know as soon as the season begins, there’s going to be head hunters out there calling for his job. But sometimes, knowing strategy isn’t the only requirement for managaing a team. By keeping them loose, they aren’t feeling the pressure of having to repeat as Division champs. And sometimes it is easy to forget that professional athletes are human. While some people enjoy playing under pressure, playing an entire season under intense pressure from one’s manager will definetly take it’s toll. All in all, this prank shows that the team is closely-knit and that Charlie is keeping them loose and making sure they are having fun going into the season.

I also am even more anxious for the first Phillies/Mets series of the season as Beltran pulled a Rollins and is already starting the trash talking. I don’t know how it didn’t happen last year, but it’s only a matter of time until there’s going to be a bench-clearing brawl. And not one where everyone just stands around, but when punches are actually thrown.

Eagles Slap Franchise Tag on LJ Smith

The Eagles have put the franchise tag on LJ Smith. Honestly, this disappoints me. It’s not that LJ Smith doesn’t have sparks of greatness. It’s just that he’s never, ever been consistent. Never. Not even during their Super Bowl run.

As the NFL Guru puts it, Smith is prone to injury and he’s a below average blocker.

I was hoping that the Eagles would make trade Smith for a solid draft pick or a more consistent tight end, or even a solid defensive back. We don’t really have any depth in our defensive backfield and with Dawk getting older and Shephard prone to injury, a trade for Smith could have bought us some depth and youth.

What does Smith bring us? Glimmers of glory, but more than not, plain old mediocrity.

Smokin’ Girls of Sports

In Philadelphia, while we struggle through the sad state of sports in the city, there is one thing in the sports world that will never let us down. The girls of sports. So let’s be thankful for lists like PopCrunch’s 50 Hottest Women of Sports. Total eyecandy. Check it out.

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