Eagles shocker: Joe Banner out as team president

Eagles president Joe Banner is transitioning to strategic advisor to Jeffrey Lurie while former COO Don Smolenski is promoted to president.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 7, 2012

More details about the #Eagles front office succession plan including quotes from Jeffrey Lurie and Joe Banner: http://t.co/1i0PEVdw

— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) June 7, 2012

Banner said:

I plan to pursue a major new opportunity within the sports field – one that will enable me to apply all that I have learned as the Eagles president. I could never thank Jeff enough for the opportunity and support he has afforded me.

More details are expected at a presser this afternoon.

#Eagles Chariman/CEO Jeffrey Lurie will host a press conference at 2:30 PM today. You can watch it live on http://t.co/trh5gwmq

— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) June 7, 2012

BREAKING: Joe Banner tells Action News he will be present at news conference today announcing his departure from president post.

— Matt O'Donnell (@matt_odonnell) June 7, 2012

The Eagles big push last offseason and the emergence of Howie Roseman becomes more clear now that there's word Joe Banner is moving on

— Kevin Negandhi (@KNegandhiESPN) June 7, 2012

Most fans aren’t too torn up about the move.

Is anyone upset about the Joe Banner move? ANYONE? #Eagles

— Maryann Vaughn (@MaryannVaughn) June 7, 2012

Joe banner out as @eagles prez. Does this mean we can now bring hoagies into the Linc? Please get me some answers @rheahughes

— Tim Furlong (@tfurlong) June 7, 2012

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God does answer our prayers Joe Banner is gone!!! If Lurie would sell team, would be the dream – airmail both candy asses back to Boston!

— Frank Scaven (@fscaven) June 7, 2012

Joe Banner's out? Well, if one evil regime can change, I guess there's hope for the other one.

— Pete Tsichlis (@realPete_T) June 7, 2012

Still, some found it in their hearts to say a nice thing or two about Banner.

End of an era: Joe Banner stepping down as Eagles president. Tough negotiating style belied a good heart. Solid father, solid man.

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) June 7, 2012

Joe Banner trending. Although his #Eagles record is mixed, his charity work in the community is stellar, esp disadvantaged kids. Bravo.

— Jim Meredith (@jdmeredith42) June 7, 2012