Ash
Footballguy
I think the Eagles will favour these "not quite good enough" CB types to play at S. That's what Jenkins is, he was drafted in the 1st by the Saints as a CB, didn't work out there and switched to S.
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*Official 2015 Philadelphia Eagles* - Winning when it doesnt count (4 Viewers)
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JetMaxx
Footballguy
I'd rather take my chance with you chasing WRs down the field.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
@JimmyKempski: Updating the Eagles' seven reported pre-draft visits so far, ICYMI
http://t.co/bfzuupBnx6
http://t.co/bfzuupBnx6
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
@RapSheet: The #Eagles will sign WR Miles Austin when he visits this week, source said, assuming all goes well with the physical.
GoBirds
Footballguy
unckeyherb
Footballguy
Yuck.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
He's a nice vet to have behind Matthews and Huff. I'm fine with it.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
@Jeff_McLane: DeMeco Ryans got a $2.5 million signing bonus and his 2015 salary is $2M, so his cap number is around $3M. There are incentives, too.
JaxBill
Footballguy
Wow 7.5 per? I would have thought the only reason to extend would be to lessen the cap hit.
ETA: Never mind. Phew!
ETA: Never mind. Phew!
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2015/3/30/8126909/demeco-ryans-eagles-contract-extension-linebacker-2016
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thriftyrocker
Footballguy
Hope it doesn't mean they're trading Kendricks.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Chip wants depth at the position. At least that's what he said a week or so ago. Kiko, Kendricks and Ryans along with Jones seems pretty decent to me.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
@RapSheet: WR Miles Austin and the #Eagles have agreed on a one-year deal worth $2.3M base with another $700K available in incentives, source said.
Ash
Footballguy
Agree, he's insurance against Huff not developing and not getting a WR who can contribute in the draft. Not much more than a 50% chance to make the final roster IMO.
Ash
Footballguy
Kendricks has been a frustrating player to watch develop, but he's become very good with room still to improve further. Would suck to see him become a star somewhere else.
babydemon90
Footballguy
Who has more TD's in 2015, Maclin or Austin?
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Deamon
Footballguy
Ash
Footballguy
Maclin's always been a decent RZ producer. Eagles have a lot of big targets (Ertz, Celek, Cooper, Matthews, Austin) and prefer to run than throw there.
With a decent target to call throws to, Big Red reverts to type. My off the cuff Maclin prediction is 75/1050/8
Rimez
Footballguy
i heard at the coaches meeting last week the eagles were lobbying the NFL to move to los angeles, apparently the pennsylvania winters dont fit with chips offense. pretty strange since he just signed all these guys that can predict blizzards a week in advance with their bum knees.
Deamon
Footballguy
I can appreciate an eagles bashing joke if it's clever. Very weak effort on this one though.
Deamon
Footballguy
I don't think that dramatic of a WR turnaround for KC is possible. I think the 0 WR td's was clearly an anomaly, but if Maclin gets 8, I'm sure the other WRs will combine for 5. To go from 0 to 13 would be too much. I see a massive improvement up to 8-10 wr tds, with maclin producing 3-5 of these.
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
renesauz
IBL Representative
Yeah....I am too as long as he's cheap. Really hoping to see some progression from Huff....the talent is there I think.
Ash
Footballguy
Maybe. I think the 0TDs is such a huge anomaly that regression to something like the league mean is likely. It's still Alex Smith, but he's not that bad.
Deamon
Footballguy
I'm not sure it's THAT much of an anomaly for them (or for the league):
Chiefs WR TD's by year:
2014: 0
2013: 9
2012: 4
2011: 9
I didn't realize it, but over 20% of NFL teams had 10 or less WR TD's last year: (Chiefs, Browns, Jets, Rams, Vikings, Titans, Seahawks). Jumping back up to 10 would be a BIG improvement and KC's best in 5 years. Kelce should also be more involved so that number seems about right for them. Can't really see Maclin catching many more then half of those, so I think around 6 is more realistic.
babydemon90
Footballguy
This. If Austin sees the field much at all, I think we're in trouble (unless it's taking snaps from Cooper). We need Huff to make a leap this year to really have a shot at progressing. I don't want to draft a WR in round 1 this year - really want a DB or OL. I can kind of see signing Murray now - yea, we probably could have gotten one of the RB's in the first 2 rounds, but that's a pick we're not grabbing a position where we COULDN'T upgrade in FA. Upgrade in FA where we can, use the draft for the rest.renesauz said:
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
In rounds 1-3 come away with a DB, OL and WR and we should be in good shape. Due to the scheme I believe a OL and WR could contribute right away.
cstu
Footballguy
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Where did you get them? I used to go every year and get my tickets off of like craigslist or eBay or something. I'd like to avoid that if possible
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
STH got an email that they were available today at 10am. I think they sold out.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Yeah I called them and they said they were gone within minutes. I'll probably just buy them closer to the party.
Ash
Footballguy
Been spending a bit of time on this mock draft site:
www.fanspeak.com/ontheclock/
Don't go there if you have things to do, it a huge time waster. Here's my latest. Obviously some of the projections are a bit off and some of these guys aren't likely to be available at those spots, but strange things do happen.
R1 - Jake Fisher OT Oregon
R2 - Kevin Johnson CB Wake Forrest
R3 - Breshad Perrimann WR UCF
R4 - Ali Marpet OG Hobart
R5 - Philip Dorsett WR Miami
R5 - Damarious Russell S Arizona State
R6 - Blake Bell TE Oklahoma
R7 - Cameron Artis-Payne RB Auburn
I'd be really happy with that haul.
www.fanspeak.com/ontheclock/
Don't go there if you have things to do, it a huge time waster. Here's my latest. Obviously some of the projections are a bit off and some of these guys aren't likely to be available at those spots, but strange things do happen.
R1 - Jake Fisher OT Oregon
R2 - Kevin Johnson CB Wake Forrest
R3 - Breshad Perrimann WR UCF
R4 - Ali Marpet OG Hobart
R5 - Philip Dorsett WR Miami
R5 - Damarious Russell S Arizona State
R6 - Blake Bell TE Oklahoma
R7 - Cameron Artis-Payne RB Auburn
I'd be really happy with that haul.
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Interesting because I just read this recently. I have no opinion myself, just throwing it out there for discussion.Ash said:
Is Oregon's Jake Fisher worth Eagles' first-round pick?
That's what going around the draftnik circles as more and more mock drafts are being published.
And according to three NFL scouts, who are actually involved in making real picks for their teams, it would be a mistake.
"(Fisher) in the first round?'' one AFC scout said incredulously. "Not even Chip would do that, would he? I hope he does. But no, he's not a first-round pick. We have a dozen (offensive linemen) ranked ahead of him.''
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
the merry-go-round just doesn't stop
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
I'd still do it despite the below:
On July 3, 2014, Jordan was suspended for the first 4 games of the 2014 season for violating the NFL's performance enhancing substance policy. On September 19, 2014, Jordan again violated the drug policy and was given an additional 2 games to add for the suspension.
Deamon
Footballguy
Ya I don't love this mock. For a few reasons.
1. Fisher is way too early. I don't think he's a first rounder, definitely not at 20!
2. Perriman in the third?!?!?! no way! L ots have him going round 1... round 2 at the latest.
I would much rather go:
S (only if collins is there and fits what we want to do, which im not sure either is the case)
WR
OL
CB
OL
DL
DL
Deamon
Footballguy
is this actually a rumour going around? I know the dolphins are interested, but damn.
When our CBs are an issue already, why give up on Boykin who has played very well! I love the kid, hope he gets some more chances. Chip seems hell bent on shipping every player off that he didn't draft though.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
I will never be shocked to see OL go earlier than expected. I also wont be shokec to see WR's go later than expected in a deep class.
As far as Collins goes, I just read somewhere that he may be better suited as a LBer than a safety.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Mr. Irrelevant
IBL Representative
Not the kind of thing I usually expect to stumble across when browsing Over the Cap, but an interesting read nonetheless:
http://overthecap.com/eagles-finding-value-in-injured-players/
I think Chip's actually playing two games at once with this wave of signings. There's the obvious one - so-called "injury risks" are systematically undervalued in general - and there's another one that's almost asset allocation-related. Basically, by adding multiple higher-risk assets to a lower-risk portfolio, you not only improve the portfolio's average return but reduce its overall variance.
In other words, it might not be worth signing one injury-prone guy, even at a discount, because there's a decent chance he'll deliver little or no return. But by signing a half-dozen such guys at discounts you can "turn a profit" even if a couple of them miss big chunks of time - and of course it amplifies your upside if they all manage to stay healthy.
It's going to be an interesting season, for sure.
http://overthecap.com/eagles-finding-value-in-injured-players/
Lots of great links in the article, too, including the story of a Navy SEAL who tracked down Huls after getting wounded in Afghanistan and under his supervision went from doctors recommending his severely injured arm be amputated to benching 275 pounds with it.
I think Chip's actually playing two games at once with this wave of signings. There's the obvious one - so-called "injury risks" are systematically undervalued in general - and there's another one that's almost asset allocation-related. Basically, by adding multiple higher-risk assets to a lower-risk portfolio, you not only improve the portfolio's average return but reduce its overall variance.
In other words, it might not be worth signing one injury-prone guy, even at a discount, because there's a decent chance he'll deliver little or no return. But by signing a half-dozen such guys at discounts you can "turn a profit" even if a couple of them miss big chunks of time - and of course it amplifies your upside if they all manage to stay healthy.
It's going to be an interesting season, for sure.
jon007
Footballguy
I agree. This thread title has been a snoozer. We have suffered a 13% post engagement drop and I forecast the downward trend to continue until resolved.
Insein
Footballguy
Let's generate some revenue then.I agree. This thread title has been a snoozer. We have suffered a 13% post engagement drop and I forecast the downward trend to continue until resolved.
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