Big Names Being Cut

Hey guys,

I just posted recently, but I thought the news of the NFL cuts were so noteworthy that they were worthy of another post.

So first off, from an Eagles standpoint, the team has parted ways with 2 of their former starting safeties, being Macho Harris and Quintin Demps. How shocking is that? I thought that both players would stay on the team for sure. Demps due to his kick return abilities, and Harris due to his versatility to play both corner and safety. And if anything, they would surely be useful for depth right? Guess not. Both players got the axe. Maybe they will keep Macho Harris on the practices squad, but it's likely that he is picked up by another team.For someone expected to succeed Dawkins, Demps was a huge letdown, but we should have kept him for his returning abilities.

Cornelius Ingram was also cut the other day, which ends all the hopes of utilizing his red-zone potential. It would appear that he simply cannot stay healthy. I hope he also lands a spot on the practices squad so we can nurse him back to health. He really has a great deal of talent.
Around the league however, so many other noteworthy cuts were made:
TJ Houshmandzadeh- So the Seahawks don't see him as part of their plans. What a shame for them, because another team will pick him up in the blink of an eye. Whether it's to fill the void at WR in Minnesota, to help Donovan lead the redskins to the postseason, or even to give Jay Cutler a higher chance of bouncing back, TJ will find a home, that much is guaranteed.

Many teams, such as the Vikings, Redskins, or Bears, would be thrilled to have TJ's glue-like hands.

Matt Leinart- How silly the Cardinals must feel for having stuck with him so long. They should've traded for Donovan McNabb when they had the chance. Now, with Derek Anderson about to lead their franchise, the team will most likely lose the divison this year.

Javon Walker- I guess he really isn't the answer to the Sidney Rice dilemma. Someone will probably take him just for WR depth. However, this just means that the Vikings may be poised to seize Houshmandzadeh. If the rumors are true, Favre may have a new toy to play with who's better than Percy Harvin anyways.

Derrick Burgess- What a shame that he is no longer the sack monster he was back in the day. Remember how well he played in the in Philly's 2005 run to the Super Bowl? Or in the 2005 season when he laid down 16 sacks as an Oakland Raider? Too bad our DE depth is pretty solid, otherwise he would be a welcome backup to Trent Cole and Brandon Graham.

My best wishes to Derrick Burgess. Philly will never forget his contributions in Philadelphia

And the teams continue to get re-tooled and polished up for the season. Can you believe it? This is the last non-football Sunday! Bring it on Green Bay!