Andy Reid didn’t deny the report that the Eagles were interested in Peyton Manning, he just talked around it. Not surprised you get the feeling the Eagles aren’t all in with Michael Vick.
Critical year for Vick because if he flames out the Eagles can get out of his $100 million contract without paying him anywhere close to that.
Here is the report and what Reid had to say.
Two NFL insiders, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the topic, said that Philadelphia Coach Andy Reid was ready to walk away from the Eagles if he didn’t get more personnel control, and now he has it. We’ve seen a flurry of decisive moves by the Eagles in recent weeks, including finally cutting a blockbuster deal with receiver DeSean Jackson; extending two good soldiers, defensive end Trent Cole and right tackle Todd Herremans, outbidding the Ravens to keep guard Evan Mathis; and trading for Pro Bowl linebacker DeMeco Ryans.
Something else about the Eagles: Reid wanted to jump in the Peyton Manning sweepstakes, despite the signing of Michael Vick to a six-year, $100-million contract last season. Talks never got too serious, the insiders say, because Manning didn’t like the idea of playing against his brother Eli, quarterback of the New York Giants, at least twice a season.
Reid said in response to the report, ““We look into everything, as all teams do. And I have the highest regard for Peyton Manning.
The Eagles have quietly put together a nice off season and if they can stop making predictions for the Super Bowl they are prime to make a run.
If Reid did pull a power play, he has pushed all his chips to the middle of the table, if he gets trumped he will be force to leave the Eagles’ table permanently.