Gunzlingr
06-03-2003, 08:25 AM
It would be really nice if Duce Staley ran as fast as he runs hard. He doesn't.
For that simple reason, the Eagles find themselves with an annual problem. The team tries to get younger and faster at running back, and Staley wants someone to promise him he's still the star.
This little ritual, which has cost the Eagles at least one great player, was already boring. Now it's getting ridiculous. After yesterday, when Staley failed to show up for a minicamp, the Eagles should seriously ask themselves why they keep playing along.
Cornerback Bobby Taylor also tried to send a message to the team by boycotting the first day of this passing camp. While the camp is technically voluntary - NFL rules limit how many mandatory practices teams can schedule in the off-season - it is considered a given that everyone will show up.
So Taylor and Staley knew what they were doing. They will almost certainly be disappointed with the reaction they get.
Especially Staley.
more (http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/5999798.htm)
For that simple reason, the Eagles find themselves with an annual problem. The team tries to get younger and faster at running back, and Staley wants someone to promise him he's still the star.
This little ritual, which has cost the Eagles at least one great player, was already boring. Now it's getting ridiculous. After yesterday, when Staley failed to show up for a minicamp, the Eagles should seriously ask themselves why they keep playing along.
Cornerback Bobby Taylor also tried to send a message to the team by boycotting the first day of this passing camp. While the camp is technically voluntary - NFL rules limit how many mandatory practices teams can schedule in the off-season - it is considered a given that everyone will show up.
So Taylor and Staley knew what they were doing. They will almost certainly be disappointed with the reaction they get.
Especially Staley.
more (http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/5999798.htm)