Vincent Says Andy Is Making The Same Mistake

Ashley Fox reports that Troy Vincent says Andy Reid is making the same mistake he did when he had Vincent, Taylor and Harris. He said that this kind of situation with Reid is becoming repetitive, and that he Al, and Bobby talked things out among themselves. All though Reid compared this current situation to the one he had with Harris, Taylor, and Vincent, it really isnt. Taylor and Vincent were already established pro-bowl guys, and Harris was a rookie so he knew his role. This is different these guys have all been to the pro-bowl and have been starters, Harris wasnt, so how is Reid going to manage this situation? Here's what Ashley Fox suggested if it hasnt already happened, Here's what Reid should have done after signing Samuel to that monster contract in February and what he must do tomorrow when the Eagles' minicamp begins (if he didn't do it tonight after the team convened): Sit down with Sheppard, Brown and Samuel and honestly discuss how this three-man rotation of veteran corners will work. Explain his expectations to each player. Listen to their concerns and gripes. Don't be averse to conflict. Communicate.

I hope this doesnt turn into a T.O. situation by the time training camp begins. I dont want any disruption before and during the season. This is going to be interesting in the coming months. Here are a few quotes from Vincent on the situation

1"Good managers and great coaches sit them down," Vincent said. "These are grown men. It's good to talk about it. You're a better football team with all three, but you're not a better football team with all three and one or two aren't happy with the situation.

2."It's not about pampering," said Vincent, whose second term as NFL Players Association president ended earlier this year. "Guys want the truth. Speculation? It's tough to come to work under those conditions. You put a lot of people at risk, and I know that's not Jeffrey Lurie's intention or Joe Banner's intention. They're spending big money to build the franchise and win games, not to have guys constantly at odds with the head man.

3. "This is becoming repetitive."

In addition to Lito being unhappy, there are reports that Sheldon is also very unhappy per trenton times.

In addition to Lito Sheppard, CB Sheldon Brown is also disgruntled with the Eagles and Coach Andy Reid.

Brown is unhappy with the way the Eagles have handled their offseason moves, starting with the signing of Asante Samuel. Brown is also angered that he and Sheppard were "lied to" by Reid over an unspecified issue. Finally, according to Brown, many players are not happy with the message the team sent by trading away its first-round pick last weekend for an extra one in 2009.