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10 worst NFL free-agent signings in Eagles franchise history

With the NFL’s legal tampering period set to get underway, we’re looking at the 10 worst free agent signings in Philadelphia Eagles franchise history

NFL teams make some of the worst decisions when it comes to the process of properly evaluating and, or adding big named free-agent talents to the roster. When it works, it can change your organization’s path to success, while leading to multiple playoffs or Super Bowl runs.

When it doesn’t work, it can be disastrous with costly consequences from the general manager all the way down to personnel.

We’ve compiled a list of the ten worst free-agent signings in the Eagles’ team history and almost added Eric Wilson (2021) to the list before placing him on the honorable mentions list.

10 athletes who turned out to be great actors, from The Rock to LeBron James

Who made the list?

With Tom Brady making his biggest leap to the big screen with 80 for Brady, the history of athletes who turn to acting is getting another evaluation.

While some athletes don’t exactly make the leap to movies and television with much success, there have been some who have transcended their sport to really make a name for themselves in the acting world.

Some athletes have turned in amazing performances in classic films and T.V. shows, while others have really impressed by just playing a heightened version of themselves.

While a phenomenal actor like Kurt Russell played baseball for some time, we include actors below who got their start on a sports field before making jump to acting. Russell was a child star for Disney before making his debut on the baseball diamond.

Let’s break down 10 of the most successful athletes who have flipped over their talents into acting. (Sorry, Patriots faithful, TB12 didn’t make the cut.)

Watch: Asante Samuel explains how he knew Nnamdi Asomugha was overrated when he signed with Eagles

Former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel explains how he knew Nnamdi Asomugha was overrated when he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles

The acquisition of Darius Slay three years was widely praised because of his considerable abilities at cornerback. It presented Eagles fans with the first genuine opportunity to move on from the Nnamdi Asomugha disaster.

Asomugha was considered one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks when he entered free agency in 2011, even though he was about to turn 30.

Several teams pursued the Raiders’ All-Pro cornerback, and the Philadelphia Eagles offered the most attractive deal, a Five year, $60 million contract with $25 million guaranteed.

Asomugha joined a secondary that boasted two other Pro Bowlers, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Asante Samuel. The results were disastrous as Philadelphia went 12-20, allowing 60 touchdown passes over the next two seasons, as Andy Reid was eventually fired.

Asomugha was a horrible fit with the Eagles and produced four interceptions in those 32 games, with $25 million guaranteed earned.

The now successful actor and producer benefited from alleged preferential treatment, and one former All-Pro cornerback on his way out the door says he knew the outcome immediately.

Asante Samuel Sr. was a recent guest on the ‘ I Am Athlete’ Podcast and called Asomugha “overrated” while discussing the former Philadelphia cornerback with future Ring of Honor inductee LeSean McCoy.

Samuel told McCoy, Brandon Marshall, and Adam Jones that the NFL “makes up” and “controls the narrative” when hyping or promoting certain players.

When discussing Asmugha, Samuel called the former NFL cornerback “overrated” and highlighted how his signing was a disaster from the first practice at the 23:16 mark of the video.

Things never materialized for the guy widely considered the best cornerback in the NFL when the Eagles signed the former Raiders cornerback to a record-setting $60 million contract.

A three-time All-Pro in Oakland, Asomugha was a shell of his former self in Philadelphia and was quickly run out of town after just two dreadful seasons.

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10 worst free-agent signings in Eagles franchise history

10 worst #NFL #freeagent signings in #Philadelphia #Eagles team history the 2022 legal tampering period is set to open

NFL teams make some of the worst decisions when it comes to the process of properly evaluating and, or adding big named free agent talents to the roster. When it works, it can change your organization’s path to success, while leading to multiple playoffs or Super Bowl runs.

When it doesn’t work, it can be disastrous with costly consequences from the general manager all the way down to personnel.

We’ve compiled a list of the ten worst free-agent signings in the Eagles’ team history and almost added Eric Wilson (2021) to the list before placing him among the honorable mentions list.

Eagles 2011 ‘Dream Team’ almost had to face LeBron James as a member of the Cowboys?

LeBron James says Jerry Jones offered him a contract with the Cowboys

The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles were supposed to be the ‘Dream Team’ after Andy Reid and company acquired some of the biggest names in football on one roster.

Reid’s thirteenth season as Eagles head coach didn’t go as planned and they ultimately failed to improve on their 10–6 record from 2010, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

Back in 2011, the Eagles signed a slew of big named free agents, including Vince Young, Jason Babin, Nnamdi Asomugha, Cullen Jenkins, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Ronald Brown, Donald Lee, and Steve Smith to name a few.

Young would famously label them the ‘Dream Team’.

That team ultimately went 8-8 and missed the playoffs, with Asomugha forgetting how to play cornerback on the NFL level.

The Eagles swept the Dallas Cowboys that season, but they could have ended up facing the most imposing wide receivers in NFC East history.

On a special Uninterrupted, James told Maverick Carter about the time Jerry Jones offered him a contract to join the Dallas Cowboys while the NBA was in the middle of a lockout.

James admitted that he thought about making the move, but ultimately declined, deciding to hang the contract offer up in his office.

James has always talked about playing in the NFL and as a wide receiver at his alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary High in Akron, Ohio, the NBA legend was once compared to Jerry Rice.

James’s exploits on the gridiron have become legendary stories after LeBron became an all-state receiver as a sophomore and junior, setting records and getting recruited by some of the top schools in America.

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