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Weighing the past against the future. (NFL: free-agent preview).

The Sporting News

| March 03, 2003 | Pompei, Dan | COPYRIGHT 2003 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

When the free-agent market begins this week, it's likely no available player provided more value to his 2002 team than Eagles defensive end Hugh Douglas.

So, a fan from the 700 level of Veterans Stadium might ask: What kind of Spam-for-brains, nitwitted, Cowboys-loving doofus would let Douglas walk? Haven't the Iggles sold enough cheerleader lingerie calendars to afford him? What is this--Jackass, The Football Team?

This is not a simple situation for the Eagles. There is no question Douglas is a special player. With his relentless style, he has produced 37 sacks and three Pro Bowls over the last three years. Only two pass rushers have been more ...

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