faba Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 More | Subscribe | 14-Day Archives (Free) | Long-Term Archives (Paid) Could Price be right for Eagles? Wednesday, August 31, 2005 By MARK ECKEL Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA - Two big-name wide receivers were released yesterday; now it's up to the Eagles to see if they want to spend the money to sign either one of them. Atlanta released Peerless Price, who they spent a No. 1 pick to acquire just two years ago, and Cincinnati cut Peter Warrick, who they selected with the fourth overall pick of the 2000 draft. The Eagles have been looking for a veteran wide receiver and showed interest in Andre Davis before Cleveland traded him to New England for a fifth-round pick. Price and Warrick both are free to negotiate with any team and will not cost any compensation. "Price would be real interesting for them," a personnel man for another NFC team said. "I think he's a good second guy. Look at his production in Buffalo. In Atlanta, it just didn't work out." A second-round pick of the Bills in 1999, the Eagles passed on him for linebacker Barry Gardner. Price played four years for the Bills, catching 94 passes for 1,252 yards and nine touchdowns his final year there. The Bills placed the franchise tag on him after that 2002 season, then traded him to the Falcons for a No. 1 pick that Buffalo turned into running back Willis McGahee. Price's two years in Atlanta were nothing special. He caught 64 passes for 838 yards in 2003, and 45 passes for 575 yards in 2004. He was scheduled to earn $2 million this season and $5 million next season. Dallas, Seattle and New England are all believed to be interested in Price, as well. Warrick was in the final year of his contract with the Bengals and was due $2.75 million. As the No. 3 receiver, the team felt it could let him go and save the money. "I don't know if (Warrick) fits them as well as Price," the personnel man said. "First, you have to make sure he's healthy." Warrick spent the final 12 weeks of last season on injured reserve with a shin injury and caught just 11 passes for 127 yards in the four games he played. His best season was 2003, when he put up career highs of 79 receptions, 819 yards, and seven touchdowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I can't imagine Price going anywhere else. They are always okay with the cap and they could use some help and wideout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Why would New England be interested? They already have about 10 recievers on their roster. That being said, I'm glad Price likely won't end up there. IMO, he's still a very solid reciever. It might take him a bit to adjust back to having a quarterback that throws the ball in his direction though. Counting Price, the Falcons have spent three consecutive first round picks on wide recievers. When are they going to realize that the quarterback is the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcat21 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 When are they going to realize that the quarterback is the problem Exactly!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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