Eagles Sign S/ST Chris Maragos

[Squire]

From the Seahawks, according to Caplan its a 3 year/4 million deal with $1m guaranteed. Maybe he replaces Colt Anderson? Apparently he is more a special teamer than a safety.

[JDuggernaut]

If he is a good gunner to go along with Boykin and Jones, our punt coverage could be the best in the league

[Riccardo]

Who's that bum?

From the Seahawks, according to Caplan its a 3 year/4 million deal with $1m guaranteed. Maybe he replaces Colt Anderson? Apparently he is more a special teamer than a safety.

Wow underwhelming FA so far

[Greenstealth]

Wow underwhelming FA so far

I just don't think the players they need are available right now. Coupled with the fact that everyone expects them to be in the mix for every name out there. It's rumored that Brandon Graham is on his way out. They will need to replace underperforming first round talent, Jenkins is the best fit possible while still saving some money in the expenses of free agency.

[Melchior]

On one hand, I really wanted Byrd. But on the other hand, I'd have a hard time guaranteeing a guy $30m when he missed 7 games last season.

[Two Gap Penetrator]

Doesn't ring a bell.

[CbEagle]

I am Ok with Jenkins, the safety pool dried up real quick yesterday. Looks like it should be all in for Pryor now.

[McNabbTime05]

It seems like people are expecting to win a Super Bowl through free agency. We tried that a few years ago, it doesn't work.

[Ellsworth]

1 of my buddies Seattle fan. Said he's more of a safety than a LB but is strictly a ST demon.

[Melchior]

From The Seattle Times article:

He is a key member of every special team, including serving as the up back (or the punt protector) on a punt team that threatened to break an NFL record for fewest return yards allowed.

"He kind of runs the whole show there," said special-teams coach Brian Schneider of Maragos, who finished the season with 10 special-teams tackles to go with three more as Earl Thomas’ backup at free safety.

Maragos also is regarded as one of the team’s fastest players, which he proved often this year on kickoffs. Players race to the 25-yard line, and then if it’s a touchback, to the end zone. Schneider tracks who finishes first at each spot, and gives a point to that player. That player is recognized at the Monday special-teams meeting. Maragos was the season points leader.

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