The Good: The Philadelphia Eagles restructured veteran QB Donovan McNabb's contract-- well at least the final two years of it. Now, the final two years in the contract are worth a lucrivtive $24.5 million: a significant increase from the previous number of $19.2 million. This is a great move for the Eagles, a franchise that has struggled since their Super Bowl appearance after the 2004 season. Whatever success they have managed (conference chamionship runner-up las year), they undoubtedly owe to McNabb. What has been holding them back is their lack of a supporting cast. But, with this year's arrival of two big-play threats in RB Lesean McCoy (rookie out of Pitsburgh) and WR Jeremy Maclin (rookie out of Missourri), joining Pro Bowl WR DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia hopes to keep McNabb locked up as the leader of the potentially potent offense.
The Bad: The Texans and former Bears QB Rex Grossman signed a one-year, $620,000 deal. Grossman is a former first-round draft pick and Heisman Trophy runner-up, and even led Chicago to a Super Bowl appearance after his 2006 campaign. Yet, to me, Rex's style of play puts the "Gross" in "Grossman". Since his Super Bowl appearance, he has failed to maintain even the starting role with the Bears. Last year, he started but one game, and in 2007, he amassed only 122 completions (Brady had almost 400). Furthermore, he lacks dedication, as he has repeatedly skipped out on team film sessions, when the QB is typically the first one there. I consider this a bad move for the Texans, even though they are paying Rex barely the minimum wage for a seventh-year veteran, $595,000. Hopefully, last year's starter Matt Schaub will retain his spot from Grossman, who has struggled to play at an NFL-caliber level since 2006. Dan Orlovsky is a capable backup, so this move makes sense if they are trying to fill a roster spot.
The Ugly: Did anyone know that prior to this week, Michael Vick was still a Falcon? Today, the Atlanta Falcons released Vick, making him a free agent. Unlike the MLB, if an NFL player cannot participate in team activities, whether because of injury, or in this case imprisonment, they will not be paid. Up until today, the Falcons had been looking for a possible deal to trade Vick, and get something the first overall pick in the 2001 Draft. Vick is finishing his jail sentance in home confinement, and is still suspended by the NFL. He can still sign with any team, even while suspended. So, let the bidding for Michael Vick begin. Do I have any takers?
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