Jeez, this just crossed social media:
#Eagles announce they will not exercise 2020 contract option for S Malcolm Jenkins. pic.twitter.com/d8kzGFFksQ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 17, 2020
Not sure that’s the right move. Jenkins was super reliable, steady, flexible, a fantastic leader, etc. The Eagles have pretty much nothing behind him at strong safety and let’s hope there’s a semblance of a plan moving forward. He wanted a little bit more money and, quite frankly, deserved all of it. We’re talking about a guy who played literally every single snap for the last two seasons (after winning a Super Bowl).
Also, 20 minutes earlier this came out, with Josina Anderson getting it first:
Comp update: Jalen Mills is signing a 1-year deal with the Eagles worth up to $5 million, per @RosenhausSports. https://t.co/5PTQVxPBK0
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
Eagles fans always seem to be arguing about Mills, or split when it comes to opinions of his play. Is he elite? No, but he’s always been very good in the red zone and seems to be able to get the job done more often than not, which is tough when you’re a cornerback playing on an island in Jim Schwartz’s scheme. Seriously. It’s a not exactly a corner-friendly scheme, and if the pass rush isn’t getting home, then it gets a little dicey out there. We’ll see how he does playing safety, if Josina’s report comes to fruition. They need anything they can get there after moving on from Jenkins.
The Birds didn’t go for Byron Jones or any high-priced corners in free agency, and maybe that’s something they look to address in the draft, but Howie Roseman doesn’t have a fantastic record of nailing that position each time April comes around. Let’s hope that changes this year.
11 Responses
Kevin
My sources indicate that Ellis Hobbs and Macho Harris are coming back. Can you confirm?
Also, any updates on the Union? We all care dearly. We have been screaming DOOP while at home
yo momma is coming back
Peace out you social justice pos
We’re just glad that Chris Long donated his salary to Malcolm’s Social Justice causes; obviously it has done a lot of great things. 🙄
Murder rate in Phila is growing faster than coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, Kenney is pushing his soda tax and anti-blackface measures
They have to clear up $ to sign Brady. Trade Wentz for 3 first round picks .
She has basically taken over the show. Might as well send Mike to the old age home.
WHY AM I STILL HERE????I’M HURT….AGAIN
If the rumors are true about Brady to the Cowboys, Dak traded to the Eagles for two first rounders and Wentz traded to Tennessee for a second and a third then I’m on board.
Ovoerplayed your hand Xcrement….PLAY THE CONTRACT YOU SIGNED…
X: I ain’t playing for that number
Eagles: Fine. Beat it sp00k….
Actually I am glad to see Jenkins gone…overrated loud mouth. Hasn’t been great since Ohio State.