New England needed a washing machine. We really liked our washing machine, but when I heard the deal I hadda do it.

In the movie Semi-Pro, Woody Harleson’s character Ed Monix is traded to the Flint Tropics for a washing machine.  I’m reminded of this today, because the Eagles traded everyone’s favorite wide receiver turned punter returner turned wide receiver Greg Lewis.  I’m reminded of the movie because first off, Greg Lewis is a semi-pro football player. Secondly, who the hell trades for Greg Lewis?  The Patriots, who the Eagles traded with, could have found a wide receiver at any point in this year’s draft capable of what Greg Lewis can do.

The deal itself was actually Greg Lewis and a 7th round pick in 2010 for a 5th round pick in 2009.   Why the Patriots gave up a 5th round pick for Lewis I have no idea.  His two best games of his career have come against the Pats.  Maybe that’s the only time they’ve seen him play.   That would make sense because he’s never on SportsCenter or NFL Network or any of those, you know, “highlight” shows.

The last image I’ll have of Lewis is him streaking down the sidelines, wide open in the NFC Championship game against the Cards and dropping a very, very catchable ball.  That one play pretty much sums up his career in Philly too - he’d always show signs of being a legit wide receiver only before crashing back down to earth.

Enjoy your new washing machine, New England.

Will Housh help the Eagles "put it on the board" in '09?

Eagles fan’s favorite topic over the past few off-seasons has been complaining about the perceived lack of talent at Wide Receiver.  I would argue that last year’s WR core was the second best of the Andy Reid era, behind the ’04 squad that featured T.O(verdose).

Heading into the ’09 season, DeSean Jackson and Kevin Curtis are our starting WRs. Avant has shown promise recently in the slot, and beyond that Reggie Brown, Hank Baskett, and Greg Lewis rotate in.  Although I like “Touchdown” Reggie Brown, “Baskett” Catch, and “G-Lew” for their nicknames, they haven’t added much (or anything) to the mix.

This year is no different that others, except now not only are the fans complaining, but so is the Quarterback.

There are quite a few interesting options at Wide Receiver available in Free Agency this year so hit the jump and check out the complete list