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*Official 2020 Philadelphia Eagles Thread* Humanity will never recover from the most horrible event to happen in the last 100 years: Doug Pederson pla (1 Viewer)
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Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Wow, that''s more than a clarification. Farley and Abernathy were specific. Though Abernathy also resigned yesterday...
I do think that games can be played with the kind of safety precautions that they’re proposing. I do not think that they can have spectators at those games. There’s no way for them to be safe having a crowd there,” Farley said. “I can’t say what the plans are for the league, but from a safety perspective, they can play games but not [have] crowds.”
“The Eagles are still going to be allowed to play, although without crowds. The Phillies will continue to be allowed to play, although without crowds,” Managing Director Brian Abernathy said.
I do think that games can be played with the kind of safety precautions that they’re proposing. I do not think that they can have spectators at those games. There’s no way for them to be safe having a crowd there,” Farley said. “I can’t say what the plans are for the league, but from a safety perspective, they can play games but not [have] crowds.”
“The Eagles are still going to be allowed to play, although without crowds. The Phillies will continue to be allowed to play, although without crowds,” Managing Director Brian Abernathy said.
jasvic
Footballguy
https://nypost.com/2020/07/15/a-washington-bombshell-is-coming-and-its-not-about-redskins/
Can only imagine what news will come out tomorrow. How can one franchise be so bad in every way possible?
Can only imagine what news will come out tomorrow. How can one franchise be so bad in every way possible?
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
The mentioning on how fluid the situation is and how it’s reviewed everyday is what stood out to me. It’s a good sign IMO
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
For sure. Seemed early to announce.There's definitely some miscommunication or difference of opinion at City Hall.
Deamon
Footballguy
Why would this really matter? In some Australian leagues right now some states are allowing fans and some not, so some teams get fans, while others don't. With pumping crowd noise in, they can just make the decibels the same in all stadiums and it would have almost zero affect on home field advantage if there's some ppl in the stands or not.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Someone on the radio today suggested balancing things by pumping in equivalent decibels of crowd noise for the stadiums not allowed to have fans., but I don'think that's equivalent.
Actual fans at a stadium, I believe, is a distinct home field advantage and should be afforded to all or no teams YMMV.
Actual fans at a stadium, I believe, is a distinct home field advantage and should be afforded to all or no teams YMMV.
Deamon
Footballguy
Why do you think this? What's the difference? The home field advantage matters when the players are lined up ready to hut the ball..... none of them are looking in the crowd at that point, so a real voice vs a fake voice has zero difference at that point.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
I think it is a big intangible and players can draw more motivation from real people supporting them and not playing in an empty stadium. 
Deamon
Footballguy
Both teams could benefit from actual people standing there then. The crowd noise before snaps and during plays is the real motivating factor... and with the technology they have been using in other countries for fake crowd noise, it's remarkable how realistic it is. You'd never ever know the difference without looking up which players aren't doing during plays.I think it is a big intangible and players can draw more motivation from real people supporting them and not playing in an empty stadium.
Plus we're talking stadiums that are like 25% full, and may be required to wear masks. Not much of an advantage at all imo.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Just found this reaction from Lane Johnson reacting to yesterday's announcement of no fans:
"I really don't know what to say - as far as what we do in practice - but we thrive on the fans' energy and their presence, so hearing the news yesterday was definitely shocking. As far as my reaction, I'm really speechless for what to say. It's a really weird situation for us."
"I really don't know what to say - as far as what we do in practice - but we thrive on the fans' energy and their presence, so hearing the news yesterday was definitely shocking. As far as my reaction, I'm really speechless for what to say. It's a really weird situation for us."
Deamon
Footballguy
When he sees how empty other stadiums are, and how accurate the fake-fan noise is, he'll think differently.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Lets just keep a close eye on baseball. That's the first test and if they allow fans at any point it's a lock we will. Once sports start back for real it's going to be hard to stop people from wanting to go to games.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Well, I see the 1st team coming to Citizens Bank Park is Miami. 
Pigskin Fanatic
Footballguy
think you're off on this one. the human psychology, especially athletes who are conditioned throughout life to thrive on the high, definitely would behave differently in front of other people whether they are cheering for or against you. it's the most basic human instinct driven by ego. otherwise there wouldn't be such a thing as momentum swings either, imo. granted the noise of the crowd you point out is a huge factor and agree that can be made up, but actually having people is probably a bigger deal in football and basketball than, say, baseball or golf. that mental game is no joke.
Deamon
Footballguy
Some do... many thrive on people cheering against them too. Also many athletes tune out the crowd.
I'm not saying it;s perfect but what they're doing with fake crowd noise in other leagues is remarkable. A fumble happens and the crowd gasps... a player breaks a tackle and they throw in loud "ohhhs and ahhhs". They've interviewed a bunch of australian football players who are playing in empty stadiums with the fake noise and they have said it feels just like there's fans there as they're focused on the game and the sounds are identical.
Sure it's a bit different, but having a stadium with 20% fans vs this accurate fan noise isn't a massive deal imo.
JetMaxx
Footballguy
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Dude. We can still ride airplanes anywhere in the country but fans at a Phillies game can’t happenJetMaxx said:no wonder people have such little confidence in their civic leaders
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
They couldn’t get a deal done with their franchise QB. That’s a controversy that will show up later and have a bigger impact than any of the other ones lol
Lehigh98
Footballguy
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/cowboys-blew-it-with-dak-prescott-in-2019-thats-why-theres-no-longterm-deal-now-and-why-he-may-exit-later-051415760.html
(For reference, Carson's numbers over that span are: 2020 - $18,656,536 / 2021 - $34,673,536 / 2022 - $31,274,536)
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need2know
Footballguy
Deamon
Footballguy
I'm assuming that's because of the Mahomes deal kicking in? I thought it was the average of the top 3 paid at that position or something. Don't see how 55m will be the average in 2022?
renesauz
IBL Representative
It's sort of large, but it's also very spread out and either outdoors or in an enormous space, not like 200 people sitting in rows for a couple of hours.
If the players will accept some sort of isolation, there's no reason they cant have a season, although perhaps shortened by several games, with no fans in the stands.
And there's no reason they couldn't or shouldn't, military folks are isolated from friends and family for longer periods of time for far less money all the time
renesauz
IBL Representative
The franchise tag value is an average the first year...it goes up significantly in subsequent years.
It's a silly claim though because NOBODY gets franchised three years in a row....even two is rare
Deamon
Footballguy
Ahhh, ok. Ya I can't see them tagging him again after this. Guess he will sign a big deal next year or pull a cousins and walk.
need2know
Footballguy
We should root for him to have a big year and leaves for a huge contract. Then Dallas is back searching for another qb
need2know
Footballguy
He can have a big year. Doesn't mean dallas will win gamesuh, couldn't we root for him to be terrible and get the same result?
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Looks like the entire draft class is all signed now 
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Hi Eagles fans - any idea who is going to be the primary KR/PR this year? Will Boston Scott be involved in returns at all?
Thanks.
Thanks.
modogg
Footballguy
good question. This one may not be resolved until they get some training camp time in. they have a few options, and i am wondering if any of the later round burners they picked up may get a shot.
The SB Nation Eagles blog suggests Raegor, which is a good option too: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2020/5/1/21244104/eagles-depth-chart-2020-nfl-draft-special-teams-edition-punt-return-kick-jalen-reagor-john-hightower
Anarchy99
Footballguy
I posted in a different thread that the players and the league negotiated that the salary cap next year will be at least $175 million. Teams were expecting $198-200 million. As things stand now, Philadelphia already has $273.5 million worth of salary cap charges for next year. If the cap actually is only $175 million, how will the Eagles free up $98.5 million in cap space for next year?
babydemon90
Footballguy
Creative restructuring to kick the can down the road again?Anarchy99 said:
It sucks because I think they were counting on a cap increase, and had kicked the can down to THIS road.
Jeffrey can finally get cut (wow did they f up by extending him) for ~ 8 mil
Cox can be cut for ~ 7 mil savings.
D. Jackson cut for ~ 5 mil.
Any of those savings can be doubled if they designate them as post-June releases.
They can convert Went'z base salary (15 mil in 2021) if he's open to it, Hargrave has a 12 mil base salary that could potentially be converted.
It's not pretty though. All this extending contracts out with fake years was relying on cap going up and up, so a contraction really bites them in the ###. Like everyone of their players already has dummy years to spread out the hit.
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Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
He tends to be a wizard with this stuff, but this will be a daunting task. Everything he did was with the idea that the salary cap would keep going up.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Ok since I've been away my thoughts on stuff
Wow I feel bad for any true Washington Fan. What a cluster
from the allegations to the team name. I read on the team name some realtor down in Virgina bought a bunch of copyrighted names for the team to use. A lot of the fans bought a name or 2 (Cost 500 for 2 years) and most after 2 yrs dropped the copyright or didn't reapply as it was a joke. This guy has a costly hobby and even said the team and NFL can use his copyrights free of charge he's willing to help. I don't know if there's legal issues or what right now.
I'm really happy to see Peters back. Gonna be interesting to see him at Guard but it's nice to know he's gonna be around to help keep mentoring Dillard and if needed in a pinch can maybe move back to LT for some plays or a game if needed.
I really wanted Adams but Jesus Seahawks just sold their future and honestly I don't know if they really are much of a SB contender. Their division has gotten better over the last few yrs besides the Rams you have SF and now a very competitive Arz team who's defense I wouldn't sleep on. NYJ is a mess. Gase is absolute trash as a coach and person stand point (I think Jay Ajayi would agree). You get rid of possible your top player but keep the terrible coach? I feel bad for Sam Darnold.
Curious if any of you guys with everything going on and uncertainties if you are going with your Fantasy stuff this year or skip it. Year off on Dynasty or continue. If league stops how will you guys sort everything out? My League Keeper free league might be done. I want to start a new one but at least 2 of the guys said they'd be interested but more so start after this season given everything going on right now. I might just play in a free league just to say I played this year for now.
Wow I feel bad for any true Washington Fan. What a cluster
from the allegations to the team name. I read on the team name some realtor down in Virgina bought a bunch of copyrighted names for the team to use. A lot of the fans bought a name or 2 (Cost 500 for 2 years) and most after 2 yrs dropped the copyright or didn't reapply as it was a joke. This guy has a costly hobby and even said the team and NFL can use his copyrights free of charge he's willing to help. I don't know if there's legal issues or what right now. I'm really happy to see Peters back. Gonna be interesting to see him at Guard but it's nice to know he's gonna be around to help keep mentoring Dillard and if needed in a pinch can maybe move back to LT for some plays or a game if needed.
I really wanted Adams but Jesus Seahawks just sold their future and honestly I don't know if they really are much of a SB contender. Their division has gotten better over the last few yrs besides the Rams you have SF and now a very competitive Arz team who's defense I wouldn't sleep on. NYJ is a mess. Gase is absolute trash as a coach and person stand point (I think Jay Ajayi would agree). You get rid of possible your top player but keep the terrible coach? I feel bad for Sam Darnold.
Curious if any of you guys with everything going on and uncertainties if you are going with your Fantasy stuff this year or skip it. Year off on Dynasty or continue. If league stops how will you guys sort everything out? My League Keeper free league might be done. I want to start a new one but at least 2 of the guys said they'd be interested but more so start after this season given everything going on right now. I might just play in a free league just to say I played this year for now.
need2know
Footballguy
DJackson10
Footballguy
Eagles released 5 players Shelton Gibson, Marcus Green, Daeshon Hall, Albert Huggins and Tremon Smith
Deamon
Footballguy
like one of these things is about the Eagles!Ok since I've been away my thoughts on stuff
Wow I feel bad for any true Washington Fan. What a cluster
I'm really happy to see Peters back. Gonna be interesting to see him at Guard but it's nice to know he's gonna be around to help keep mentoring Dillard and if needed in a pinch can maybe move back to LT for some plays or a game if needed.
I really wanted Adams but Jesus Seahawks just sold their future and honestly I don't know if they really are much of a SB contender. Their division has gotten better over the last few yrs besides the Rams you have SF and now a very competitive Arz team who's defense I wouldn't sleep on. NYJ is a mess. Gase is absolute trash as a coach and person stand point (I think Jay Ajayi would agree). You get rid of possible your top player but keep the terrible coach? I feel bad for Sam Darnold.
Curious if any of you guys with everything going on and uncertainties if you are going with your Fantasy stuff this year or skip it. Year off on Dynasty or continue. If league stops how will you guys sort everything out? My League Keeper free league might be done. I want to start a new one but at least 2 of the guys said they'd be interested but more so start after this season given everything going on right now. I might just play in a free league just to say I played this year for now.
But it's a single post, has paragraphs, and isn't obscenely long. I should just be be grateful for all that stuff.
The Noid
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Little known fact, but Howie hasn't been the cap guru for us for awhile. Jake Rosenberg, who came to the team in 2014, had been heavily managing the cap since Howie got moved back up after Chip was fired and he was officially promoted to the role in 2018.
For next year, I think every team has always worked under the assumption the cap will increase every year. But sometimes fans get too worried about the cap and the team's money. Saw this yesterday, from FBO writer:
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The Noid
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I noticed all of these players are guys the team has already seen and evaluated. The strategy, for this crazy season, will probably be to get the guys in here you don't have history with so you can get a handle on them. That way, after final cut downs, you have a bigger pool of players you have knowledge of should you need to bring in COVID (or regular injury replacements): the Gibsons, Halls, Huggins, etc. that might still be on the street, plus the newer guys you brought to camp.DJackson10 said:
And the new practice squad rules, both from the new CBA and the COVID allowances, are good in one sense because it helps you protect your own, but it's also bad in that it's more difficult to poach talent from other teams.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Marquise Goodwin Opt Out Statement video ( you can skip the 1st couple of minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwUz5XqZuN0&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwUz5XqZuN0&feature=youtu.be
GoBirds
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