Couldn't do it, could ya Eagles? Couldn't just let the day end with the Phillies owning the news cycle after trading for Roy Oswalt [update: and walking off to sweep the homestand]. Nooo no, had to sign Brandon Graham tonight. Well guess what? The Daily Times cover was done hours ago anyway.
I kid, of course. It's outstanding to hear that the defensive end out of Michigan has put his name on a 5-year deal with the Birds ($$ not disclosed yet), particularly because it means he could join his new teammates in Lehigh tomorrow. HUGE. Graham will need to get a lot of work in this summer to make a difference for a defense that is desperate for pressure from its line and made it a major priority this past draft and off-season. It's a tricky year for signing first-rounders, but the Eagles and Graham got it done promptly. Every pick from the 2010 draft is now signed, and it's time to get to work, with full-team contact practice starting Saturday.
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