Eagles' Baskett can go up and get it | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/01/2008

Baskett is "a" big receiver.

He is not "the" big receiver.

But that doesn't mean Baskett can't be more of a factor in the Eagles' offense than he was last year, when it seemed the Birds thought his sole value was blocking, as a sort of H-back or quasi-tight end. (Starting tight end L.J. Smith was hurt most of the year, and the team wasn't all that thrilled with fullback Thomas Tapeh, who was allowed to leave in free agency.)

Does that sound like positive thinking to you? Hank Baskett has been pretty consistent during the years here and I do look forward to seeing him get more minutes on the field. They say the wide receiver position is one of the hardest to learn. I'm pretty comfortable seeing used as a "big play" or "Go get it!" catcher. For some reason the Eagles are in love with short WR's so to see Baskett not traded yet is a good sign....What do you think?

Love it love it love it!!!! Asante Samuels as a DB will give the defense a chance next year! Where will one of the other corners go? Who cares!!! Let Asante stick both sides, it will still be an improvement...

I think I understand this one. L.J. Smith wants a long term contract with the Eagles,but he was hurt most of last year.Now I'm no expert but usually tagging someone as a "franchise player" means they want you but not at the price your worth.

Suns, Heat agree to Shaq trade (Yahoo! Sports) - A source said that Shaquille O'Neal will be a Sun if he passes a Wednesday physical. [Sixers]

I wrote this at Yardbarker: http://yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/Open_Letter_to_Donovan_McNabb/122956

Philips Rivers, Wait, why is Dan Marino's phone ringing while on live tv???? Anyway, Philip Rivers is from NC State and broke almost every ACC passing record.He has A LOT of attitude and commands the field. Did I mention NC State?

It seems Donovan is denying what he told Reporter Pam Oliver before the game this past Sunday...