Eagles' Modrack will· give players pink slips

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Rhodes was correct when he said that the players need to "make plays." It is not Rhodes who is jumping offsides. It is not Rhodes who is dropping balls. It is not Lurie who is getting holding penalties. It is the players doing all of this.

PAUL MOSER

Philadelphia Eagles are a team that went awry because of many different people.

Topping that list off so far is owner Jeffery Lurie, who, among other things. has been called cheap, a meddler and a control freak.

The coach also deserves some recognition on this plaque of disgust. He has been called anything from incompetent to apathetic. There is, however, one group that is neglected when criticism about the Eagles arises: the players.

Last Sunday's performance against the then 1-8 Redskins opened many people's eyes to the cold, honest facts. They don't want to play. They are playing honible and they have no interest in correcting the problems that have made them 2-8.

The Eagles are honible, granted, and are not going to the playoffs, granted. But as easy as it may be to tank it as a player for the rest of the season, it is essential that they don't, if not for anything other than to save their jobs.

The players are getting millions of dollars to play the game of football. Vice president for player personnel, Tom Modrack, will be evaluating the talent for the rest of the season. As it stands, there are a lot of players in danger of not having jobs with the team next year.

Modrack was hired to evaluate this team and make the tough decisions that will make the team better. Here is a list of the players who may be in danger of losing their jobs after this season:

CharlieGamer

Gamer has rushed for 100 yards just once this season. This is from a guy who was supposed to take over the load of Ricky Watters' rushing. Gamer, although he has been hurt, needs to put up some numbers towards the end of the year to save his job. They need to see more from a player who got a lot of money in the off-season for the role he plays.

Bill Johnson

Johnson's presence was supposed to make an explosion on the defensive line. So far, little more than a firecracker perfonnance has been seen. Johnson played very well for the Rams last year, but has struggled to put up the numbers at defensive tackJe that he is capable of. Johnson needs to perform and collapse the line the way he did last year to retain his starting job. Johnson, however, has another year on his contract and probably will be here next year.

Irving Fryar

It is perplexing to the fans, the coaches and maybe more so to Fryar himself why he is dropping so many balls this season. Fryar, the only legitimate Pro-Bowler on the offense last year, has taken a major step back. He needs to catch 60 balls in order for his contract to come into effect. If he doesn't, Fryar will not be an Eagle next year.

BobbyHoying

Hoying has changed totally from the quarterback who threw 11 touchdown passes last season. He has not stretched the field with the mythical strength of his ann and has not made the reads necessary to play starting quarter- back in the NFL. Granted, he lost his best offensive threat in Watters and has played for three offensive coordinators in less than a year, but it is still necessary for him to get a couple of good games together to keep his job.

JasonDunn

Dunn does not appearto have the skills to play NFL football. He has not caught over 20 balls in a season once in his three years here. Dunn has dropped so many balls in his tenure here with the Eagles that even if he were to not drop another one all year, he probably will not come back next year

SteveEveritt

Everitt has been the biggest bust the Lurie teams have ever invested in. He was supposed to come in and solidify the offensive line. He has done the opposite so far. In his season he was expected to play a big part in the development of the young line, but he has disappointed his play so far this season.

Modrack will take a long look at these players and must make the right decision to make the Eagles a good team again

PaulMoseris a seniormajoringin English/ communication.Heisoneof Loquitur's sportseditors.If hewritesabouttheEagles onemoretime,RonD'Oraziowillbecomethe ONLYsportseditor.