Eagles free-agent targets: Safety Antrel Rolle

Antrel Rolle, S
Age: 32
Height: 6-0
Weight: 202
Last team: New York Giants

Scouting report
The 32-year-old veteran just wrapped up his 10th season, fifth with the Giants. In New York, he won two Super Bowls and started every game. In his career, the three-time Pro Bowl safety has started 139 of his 148 games and has played all 16 games seven times. His 565 interception return yards are fourth-most among active NFL players. Rolle made a base salary of $7 million last season.

Geoff’s take
My first thought: Hey, he’d be an upgrade over Nate Allen. And he probably would, but probably not that much. If the Giants are willing to let him go then his gas talk is probably empty. The Giants are usually good about letting veterans walk at the right time -- Justin Tuck, Kenny Phillips, Steve Smith, Kevin Boss. The Eagles found that out the hard way, signing Smith and Phillips on separate occasions after each was released. They shouldn’t make that mistake again.

Roob’s take
This isn’t the Antrel Rolle we remember. A multiple Pro Bowl two-time Super Bowl winner. This is a 32-year-old Rolle, a declining player who while still functional is not the kind of guy you build around. The Eagles need to be young, fast and athletic in the secondary, and a guy going into his 10th season who turns 33 before the season is over isn’t the direction the Eagles need to take.


(csnphilly.com)