EAGLES TELL T.J. TO TAKE A HIKE?
Receiver T.J Houshmandzadeh has said that he'd like to play for the Eagles.
But, as it turns out, the Eagles might not be interested.
According to Derrick Gunn on Comcast SportsNet, the Eagles didn't react kindly to an effort by Houshmandzadeh to dupe the team into thinking that he was offering Philly a discount. After checking around, the Eagles reportedly learned that Houshmandzadeh's agent was actually asking for more money from the Eagles than from other teams.
Per Gunn, the Eagles previously had little interest in Houshmandzadeh. The alleged bait-and-swtich routine ensured that the Eagles won't make a play for him.
Meanwhile, league observers continue to believe that Houshmandzadeh won't strike it as rich as he'd prefer. As Howard Balzer of The Sports Xchange pointed out to me earlier in the day, Houshmandzadeh will be 32 later this year.
To put it bluntly, guys in their 30s rarely get rich in the early days of free agency.
But, as it turns out, the Eagles might not be interested.
According to Derrick Gunn on Comcast SportsNet, the Eagles didn't react kindly to an effort by Houshmandzadeh to dupe the team into thinking that he was offering Philly a discount. After checking around, the Eagles reportedly learned that Houshmandzadeh's agent was actually asking for more money from the Eagles than from other teams.
Per Gunn, the Eagles previously had little interest in Houshmandzadeh. The alleged bait-and-swtich routine ensured that the Eagles won't make a play for him.
Meanwhile, league observers continue to believe that Houshmandzadeh won't strike it as rich as he'd prefer. As Howard Balzer of The Sports Xchange pointed out to me earlier in the day, Houshmandzadeh will be 32 later this year.
To put it bluntly, guys in their 30s rarely get rich in the early days of free agency.
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if the lions can sign him and not break the bank, i'd be happy.
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Sounds more like spin from Andy Reid and/or Joe Banner. They typically leak things like this when they don't want a player anyway, we the fans can't get too upset for another offseason of squandered opportunities.
UNLESS WE GET BOLDIN, THE EAGLES WILL LOOK TO THE DRAFT. TJ ISN'T ALL THAT! HE'S CURTIS, JUST A BIT TALLER. WE NEED A STUD!!!! ALSO TRADING FOR TON G. IS STILL OUT THERE. I'D RATHER HAVE TONY THAN TJ ANYDAY !!!!!!!
Housh sucks cock. Real Eagles fans dont want him?
Housh to the Vikings Now??? We Minnesotans Hope!
WOW, How fast you Eagle fans turn! Before Free Agency T.J was the best WR in the league to you guys. Now since he doesn't want your horrible choking team he stinks? I bet you will be saying the same thing about Boldin when he doesn't come to you guys.
Housh should contact Denver. They seem quite eager to restock their aging, declining, and mediocre talent pool today. I've never seen a team so busy accomplishing nothing.
I do not believe a word of this stupid story-
These are the words of that Cheap Bastard Banner - TJ wouldn't bend for el cheapo period.
The 10 year experiment is over -
Banner
fat retard - time for you all to go.
Mr. Tool Owner are you listening ?
Typical loser Eagle fan using bad language, scum like you will never win!
The Eagles have the second best record in the NFL over the last 10 years of this "experiment."
Housh is 31 years old, has shorter longest catches than all three of our receivers. And he is barely 6 foot. He isnt worth it. Ocho Cinco is, not Housh.
Housh will sign with Seattle.
I have seen him in person and he is by far the best 3rd down possession receiver that their is in the game. Less than 2 years ago, he tied with Wes Welker for #1 in the NFL for receptions. He makes acrobatic catches as well as very seldom EVER dropping a ball. Any team would be lucky to have him.
I would love to have him back next to Ocho. Palmer is healthy and our offense should click again this year. The league will see the quickest rise from last to Top 10 in history!
i tend to believe banner. agents lie like hell.