Weaver an Important Piece for 2010
Despite their long list of obvious problems to fix, one of the Eagles top off-season priorities should be locking up fullback Leonard Weaver to a long term deal. Reports say the talks have begun.
Weaver was an important part of the offense in 2009. It was his first year with the team but he fit perfectly into the position and gained about 500 total yards and 4 touchdowns. He was even selected to his first pro bowl and proved to be a huge piece of the west-coast offense that this team was missing for years.
His skills will be needed even more in 2010 since the Eagles released Wesbrook. When Westbrook was injured this season, Weaver filled in very nicely. The one thing that may prevent him from contributing next season is his contract.
The Eagles only signed him to a 1 year deal last season and if they don’t get something done with him, he will become a restricted free agent on March 5th. If they don’t get a deal done before then, it still doesn’t mean he will be gone but they might has well lock him up early.
There is no doubt they need to bring in more help at running back. Westbrook is gone, leaving them with just McCoy to carry the load. Whoever they bring in will get some touches and help out but based on what we watched in 2009, this offense needs the power of Weaver as well.
My guess is they will get something worked out because a good west coast offense should have a powerful fullback. Why not lock up one of the best ones in the NFL?
