Nnamdi Asomugha Ate His Lunch in His Car During Practice Last Year, Instead of With the Team

Nnamdi Asomugha was once the 2nd best cornerback in the NFL, and two summers ago, he was arguably the most coveted available defender in the NFL.

(Though at least one person saw Asomugha’s downfall coming.)

Then he landed in Philly, was toasted regularly, and now the Eagles are trying to restructure his contract. Asomugha doesn’t really have a choice – they could always cut him – but I wonder if maybe the Eagles are trying to put pressure on him by leaking this to a radio station in Philly:

Nnamdi Asomugha ate lunch in his car during practices instead of eating with his teammates last season, WIP Radio in Philadelphia reported Tuesday.
WIP Radio’s Hollis Thomas, who played for the Eagles from 1996 to 2005, reported the information, citing unnamed sources, who told Thomas that Asomugha chose to eat in his car in order to secure some “me time” during the season.

Asomugha inked a 5-year, $60 million deal in 2011. He hasn’t played anywhere near that level. It sounds like he was as miserable as Andy Reid last season. [ESPN.com]

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15 Responses to “Nnamdi Asomugha Ate His Lunch in His Car During Practice Last Year, Instead of With the Team”

Jim Harbaugh Scramble Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:38 PM

probably wanted to listen to the radio. either way, who cares? who hasn’t had lunch in the car instead of with co-workers?

scripty Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:41 PM

that eagles Dream Team was a fuck up of epic proportions. did every one of those f/a signings turn into a disaster?

The Wayne Fontes Safari Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Asomugha chose to eat in his car in order to secure some “me time”

Chris Mortenson is reporting that Manti Te’o was seen watching his smartphone at the combine enjoying some Glee time.

scripty Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:50 PM

You know what it sounded like when Asomugha ate lunch in his car?

Nnam, Nnam, Nnam.

captain_spalding Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:54 PM

If I had to watch Andy Reid it his lunch I would eat under my car.

Der Kaiser Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:54 PM

If that is a crime, then lock me up.

Eric T0upal aka BrawnyTom Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:55 PM

Nnamdi Asomugha was once the 2nd best cornerback in the NFL

He was definitely the best before Revis hit his prime. Not sure anybody would dispute that.

Speaking of Revis, no story on how Jets FO is avoiding him and basically treating their best player like they don’t want him?

Ty_Webb Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:57 PM

I do this everyday

GloriousMullet Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:58 PM

You have to pack your lunch if you play in the NFL?

Sir Spicious Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:59 PM

(Though at least one person saw Asomugha’s downfall coming.)

Really, because it says this

Obviously, Asomugha would have been a massive signing for anyone who landed him. Who knows if we’ve even seen the best of him – it isn’t like he ever played with any talent in Oakland.

The Eagles definitely become the favorites in the NFC East with him

Eric T0upal aka BrawnyTom Says:
February 26th, 2013 at 5:01 PM