Archives for April 20, 2009

‘”I don’t look at myself, ever, in any situation, as a backup,” he said. “My mindset is that opportunities are always there, and I compete to start. I don’t go anywhere trying to sit on the bench. That’s not my thing.”‘

‘”Always,” said Rhodes when asked if he expects to start. “I don’t even look at myself ever in any situation as a backup. My mindset is always that the opportunity is there. I compete to start. I don’t go anywhere trying to sit on the bench. That’s not my thing. I want to stay on the field and play and compete. That’s why I play this game. I feel as soon as I put on my cleats for me it’s time to go out there and compete and try to be a starter.”‘

Despite stat, Eagles like new tackle Peters (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Eagles welcome Peters to the offensive line (Philadelphia Daily News)

Peters happy for a fresh start (Burlington County Times)

Reid giddy over Eagles’ new tackle (Wilmington News Journal)

Peters completes Birds’ big-money bookends (Reading Eagle)

‘Long road’ has led Peters to the Eagles (Reading Eagle)

Reid: Newly-acquired Peters ‘the best left tackle in football’ (Press of Atlantic City)

Birds’ Peters Ready to Fill Tra’s Shoes (Comcast SportsNet)

OT Jason Peters And Head Coach Andy Reid (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)

When It Came To Peters, The Price Was Right (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)

Photo gallery (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)

‘Do you find it curious that after Buffalo failed to reach a contract accord all of last year, plus this off-season, the Eagles and Peters had an agreement in a matter of hours?’