The Eagles traded for LB Ernie Sims on Sunday but forgot one thing.
Ernie Sims Expected To Be A Starter For The Eagles After Trade
“The only people I’ve spoken with from the Eagles are Howie [Roseman] and coach [Andy] Reid,” Sims said today during a conference call with reporters. “Coach Reid said he was excited. But I haven’t heard anything about where I’m going to play. I’m ready to jump in and learn as much as I can. I’m like a sponge right now.”
They may not know exactly where he’ll play, but the team says he will start.
“He’s a starter in the National Football League, but we’re trying to create competition,” Roseman said. “We have a lot of starters on our defense and our offense. We think he brings that.”
The Eagles also have Akeem Jordan who could play both outside-linebacker positions. He’s played most on the weak side.
Sims said in a teleconference on Monday that he could play all three positions.
It’s hard not to think the Eagles got a steal here. If Sims ends up a starter, as the team suggests, then it’ll be a great deal for a fifth round pick.
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