Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha hasn't had a great couple of years.
When he left the Raiders, he was considered to be the second-best corner in the league behind Darrelle Revis, and as a result, Philadelphia bestowed upon him a five-year deal worth $60 million ($25 million of that was guaranteed). And just as quickly, Asomugha has sunk into mediocrity -- or worse.
A CSN Philly report earlier this month opined that there was a good chance Asomugha and his $15 million base salary for 2013 would be released before the season, and when asked about him Thursday at the NFL combine, new Philadelphia coach Chip Kelly had this to say.
"I think Nnamdi has the skills to be ... a football player."
In a word: ouch. In another (hyphenated) word: uh-oh.
But Kelly makes a good point. If you've watched Asomugha play since he joined the team before the 2011 season, you can see that he either was vastly overrated in Oakland or that his skill level has turned 180 degrees in the wrong direction.
Here's what Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson thinks. (check the link)
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