Shotgun Messiahs Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 The Philadelphia Daily News reports one of the most famous stories of Eagles HC Andy Reid's tenure is his trip out to UCLA to interview WR Freddie Mitchell before the 2001 draft. They ate at the In-N-Out Burger and toured the Westwood campus. Mitchell - another veteran of a college West Coast scheme - met Reid's sons. "He has the intangibles that you look for," Reid proclaimed after taking Mitchell and leaving WR Reggie Wayne on the board for the Colts at 30th overall. Mitchell, who quickly gained a reputation among teammates for having a mouth that didn't match his game, has caught 90 passes for 1,263 yards and five touchdowns in four seasons. Just thought I share this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebartender Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 And your point is? I think everyone agrees the Eagles made a mistake there. It happens every year in the draft in every sport. Not every player pans out the way you think he will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Furley Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Wow, ebartender finds no humor in this. I however think it's hilarious because I dislike the Eagles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 According to some people, Freddie Mitchell would put up good numbers too because Manning makes everyone better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 (edited) According to some people, Freddie Mitchell would put up good numbers too because Manning makes everyone better. 785860[/snapback] What do Torrance Small, Brandon Stokely, Jerome Pathon, Terrence Wilkins, Ken Dilger, Troy Walters, Marcus Pollard, and Marvin Harrison have in common besides having caught passes from Peyton Manning? They all played with other teams or other QB's, but had their career highs in either receptions, yards, TD's, or a combination of all three when they were playing with Peyton Manning. In fact, the only WR I can find who did NOT have personal career highs in one of those three categories while playing with Peyton Manning is Qadry Ismail, who played 14 games for the Colts in 2002. That being said, I don't think even Peyton could help out Freddie Mitchell. Edited April 20, 2005 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizards Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 That being said, I don't think even Peyton could help out Freddie Mitchell. 785918[/snapback] Had to push the button--look out this has become a Peyton can do it--no he can't thread!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Eagles fans just love to complain. I remember McNabb getting booed when he was taken over Ricky Williams. Good move guys. At least they didn't pelt McNabb with any batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 At least they didn't pelt McNabb with any batteries. 785961[/snapback] Just give 'em a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyeaglesfly Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 What do Torrance Small, Jerome Pathon, Terrence Wilkins, Ken Dilger, Troy Walters, Marcus Pollard, and Marvin Harrison have in common besides having caught passes from Peyton Manning? They all never played in a Super Bowl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 What do Torrance Small, Jerome Pathon, Terrence Wilkins, Ken Dilger, Troy Walters, Marcus Pollard, and Marvin Harrison have in common besides having caught passes from Peyton Manning? They all never played in a Super Bowl? 785981[/snapback] How quickly Eagles fan become elitist, with no rings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle2003 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Nobody saw the real reason they picked Freddie? The fact that Andy was taken back by the In-N-Out Burger, that eclipsed the rest of the trip. He wasn't able to concentrate on the interview, while staring down a Burger. So he thought it went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 @ Indy Colts and Ealges fans fighting when neither team has won a Superbowl. CRIPPLE FIGHT!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebartender Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Wow, ebartender finds no humor in this. I however think it's hilarious because I dislike the Eagles. 785786[/snapback] All that he said was that the Eagles made a mistake by picking Mitchell over Wayne. I don't think anyone would argue that now but hindsight is always 20/20. What about the 2002 draft for the Eagles: #26 Lito Sheppard #58 Michael Lewis #59 Sheldon Brown #91 Brian Westbrook That is 3 players who made the pro-bowl in their first 2 years and the other one could have arguably made it too. I'd say that is pretty good. If the burger joint joke was supposed to be funny it may have been 3-4 years ago. I think we all know Reid is fat by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 ebartender.... ...Eagles fan who is WAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY to sensitive about his team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 According to some people, Freddie Mitchell would put up good numbers too because Manning makes everyone better. 785860[/snapback] Not that much better. Wayne would be a solid player on any team. Manning is throwing him the ball but he still has to get open and make the receptions. Mitchell has been unable to do either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Wayne would be a solid player on any team. 786277[/snapback] I tried to make that point before but I was burnt with the "his success is because of Manning" flame thrower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Mitchell has been unable to do either. 786277[/snapback] Not according to him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 (edited) ebartender.......Eagles fan who is WAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY to sensitive about his team... 786268[/snapback] No doubt. Lighten up man. Edited April 20, 2005 by Skrappy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Its called a sense of humor... ...go get one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote Quimby2 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Wish they had In-N-Out Burgers in FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 @ Indy Colts and Ealges fans fighting when neither team has won a Superbowl. CRIPPLE FIGHT!!!!! 786059[/snapback] Yep, the Baltimore Ravens certainly are the toast of the NFL. We're all jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 mmmmmm... In-N-Out burgers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Yep, the Baltimore Ravens certainly are the toast of the NFL. We're all jealous. 786341[/snapback] You're d@mn right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deebo Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Qadry Ismail The should have a special "Where are they now?" about him and his brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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