Bleeding Green Nation asks the question, Donovin Darius anyone? I answer, YES!
The Jaguars cut Darius, a pro-bowl calibur strong safety who’s had some injuries problems over the past couple years, including a broken leg back in November. Darius is 32, and if the Eagles were to offer him a contract, it wouldn’t be long term, and it wouldn’t be very lucrative, but if the guy can walk, I say bring him in.
Sean Considine, the guy who will probably start at strong safety, is not a viable starter, in my opinion. You remember Considine, he’s the guy who wound up flat on his ass at the end of every play last year. He was over-matched. I realize there’s been talk of Considine bulking up over the offseason, and being more physically suited to the position this year, but I won’t believe it until I see it.
If nothing else, Darius would provide a fall-back option if Considine hasn’t taken a step forward. He’s worth a shot.
Here’s a picture of Darius’s handiwork:
The Eagles need to upgrade the SS position if Considine is the likely starter. Considine lost 17 pounds during last season and often seemed to need help bringing down big receivers. He's gained the weight back (now listed at 212 lbs.), but I still doubt he can deliver the big hits. If Darius was signed, he'd see a good amount of playing time.
Yeah, I think that's definitely a position where they could use an immediate upgrade.