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Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:56 am EST

Frustrating season for Philly's Dawkins may be over

By Joe Zedalis

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Brian Dawkins' season of frustration continued Sunday when he was forced to leave the Philadelphia Eagles' 38-23 victory over the New Orleans Saints with a sprained foot late in the first half.

Eagles coach Andy Reid said Dawkins will undergo an MRI examination today. It appears Dawkins will miss his sixth game of the year when the Eagles close out their season Sunday against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field.

The foot injury was the latest in a season filled with injuries for Dawkins. He missed much of the preseason with Achilles tendinitis, then suffered a serious neck injury in the second game of the regular season. The neck injury cost Dawkins five games.

Source: Philadelphia InquirerNew Window

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  1. Brian H
    1. Posted by Brian H Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    My favorite player's career, not just season, seems to be coming to an end. I hope they prepare for life without the heart of their D. You're the man B Dawk!!!!
  2. playerz$$$$$$
    2. Posted by playerz$$$$$$ Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:14 pm EDT

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    what a waste hes a great player and the eagles secondary really needs him for being a leader and a great player.
  3. John H
    3. Posted by John H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:45 pm EDT

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    One more year, Dawkins.
  4. John H
    4. Posted by John H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:45 pm EDT

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    One more year, Dawkins.
  5. ramrod
    5. Posted by ramrod Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:27 pm EDT

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    hes a monster, sux he's injured
  6. todd d
    6. Posted by todd d Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:27 pm EDT

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    Dawkins totally changed the way the position of safety is played. He is a first ballot candidate for the hall. That said, yes the eagles don't usually keep you after you hit 30 years old, but I think he will be in philly for at least another 2 years, with an option for a third. He's not usually this injury plagued and i'm sure he'll get another chance to crush people.
  7. Diesel
    7. Posted by Diesel Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    Is he still breaking backboards? I thought Dawkins retired along time ago.
  8. S-Loaf
    8. Posted by S-Loaf Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    Yeah everybody knows about those mean-spirited Eagles fans.
    They're the ones that were throwing snowballs and batteries at Baby Jesus back in the manger in Bethlehem.
  9. Joe or ShellJ
    9. Posted by Joe or ShellJ Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:26 pm EDT

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    Next year we will get back to where we need.... If Dawkins returns he will show the new fresh blood how to be and I see Philly whooping some booty with or without Mcdrab. Go EAGLES!
  10. mickeymom67@...
    10. Posted by mickeymom67@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    The Eagles won't be the same without him, he is truly the heart of the Dfense. My memory is not so short term that I have forgotten the last 6 years of sitting at the top of the NFC. THey are still a good team, but w/o Dawk it will be tough to reach greatness again.
  11. nep617mvp
    11. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    wow 13 looks like someone hit a nerve their with you lmao hahahaha
  12. thatguy
    12. Posted by thatguy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:57 pm EDT

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    sign sean taylor?how r u talkin about football and u dont even kno that one of the best safeties ever died?
  13. Home 4 the Playoffs
    13. Posted by Home 4 the Playoffs Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    B Dawk, U a monster out there on that field! ALL HEART!! Get well & we'll see U next year, roaming the secondary like a madman as usual!!!
  14. Steppi
    14. Posted by Steppi Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:14 pm EDT

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    Anybody know if Dawk is a free agent after this year? If he isn't, how many years does he have left on his contract?
  15. J-Ballz Tha Won
    15. Posted by J-Ballz Tha Won Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:01 pm EDT

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    Hopefully, Dawkins isn't done for good in the league. Arguably one of the best FS in the business. Any team that has him can't be overlooked. When Dogpound is in the secondary, you've gotta show some respect.
  16. nep617mvp
    16. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    Would any of you want me to explain to you why the Patriots are the greatest team of all time?
  17. JK
    17. Posted by JK Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    Sean Taylor one of the greatest safeties ever? DOn't want to speak ill of the dead, but seriously, I don't think so. He had maybe one good yr, and the rest were filled w/legal trouble. He had the tools to become one of the best, but he finished far from it. Can't just grant someone a title like that. If that were the case, then Gavin Floyd is the next Curt Schilling, and Shawn Bradley is more dominant that Wilt Chamberlain. Or at least, weren't they supposed to be???? Don't think so guy.
  18. A Yahoo! User
    18. Posted by A Yahoo! User Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:18 pm EST

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    Never siad I was an authority, but everytime you turn on the TV, you guys are dogging him and McNabb, JABRONIE!!!!
  19. Amar C
    19. Posted by Amar C Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    this is likely the end of dawkins career in philadelphia...i was hoping he would have played well so they would have resigned him but since the injuries the eagles arent gonna give him the money to stay
  20. Jason1978
    20. Posted by Jason1978 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    I refuse to believe that this is the end for Dawk. Not like this. I think the entire Eagles team can rebound next year. The talent is there and they have alot of doubters to prove wrong.
    When Dawk does call it quits I hope and pray it's in a Eagles uniform and once he retires he's added to the coaching staff. Even when this guy wasn't on the field this season he was seen motivating guys on the sidelines and was one of our biggest cheerleaders. Will be a sad day for the Eagles franchise when he calls it quits.
  21. Jason1978
    21. Posted by Jason1978 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    For those saying Eagles fans don't respect Dawk...you guys have no clue what you are talking about. Dawkins is one of the most loved Eagles ever and currently the moved loved guy on that team. He's the heart and soul of the team.
  22. Bounty Hunters
    22. Posted by Bounty Hunters Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    dawk signed a 2 year deal last year..he'll be back...hopefuly he'll be coaching when he's done....he never cheated football
  23. JaySlimm337
    23. Posted by JaySlimm337 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    That's a hard hitting dude
  24. Rich G
    24. Posted by Rich G Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    Get well my man!
    Come back next season and play like the true Pro Bowler that you are!
    Good Luck "Big D"!
  25. Wes W
    25. Posted by Wes W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    10.....LMAO

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