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2021 Philadelphia Eagles - Queued up a playlist of our greatest zits throughout the season for final game (4 Viewers)
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DJackson10
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DJackson10
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Speaking of HOF it's egregious that Eric Allen isn't even a finalist yet while Devin Hester is. I get what a great specialist Hester was but come on we are talking about one of the best Corners in his ERA.
DJackson10
Footballguy
This was also a lets let Kelce play it year to year and see how he feels. Giving both some flexibility
DJackson10
Footballguy
Don't really like either match up for Hurts. Much prefer to play Dal which has no chance or ARZ honestly. Gun to my Head maybe Rams because we can make it more of a home game out there for us plus Stafford can be streaky. Their defense scares me with Hurts in there right now. And I wouldn't feel much more confident if Minshew was in there either if anyone wanted to know against LAR
I’m betting on Philly and the points. Now Dallas has CB’s Diggs and Kearse, their best RB Tony Pollard, and Safety Wilson not traveling... in addition to Parsons, Tyron Smith, Gallup and Brown. Dallas has no corners now
. This is going to be a yellow flag shower with practice squad players on the field. Both teams should just play a six man game.
need2know
Footballguy
Its a hard game either way. But I think we are a tough out. If we win this game will some of your jalen hate go away? Or will you continue bashing him no matter what? I agree he's not ideal but hes more than adequate. I'm just saying enjoy the ride and root for our guy.
need2know
Footballguy
Yeah it's a pick em game to me. I think the eagles win a meaningless gameI’m betting on Philly and the points. Now Dallas has CB’s Diggs and Kearse, their best RB Tony Pollard, and Safety Wilson not traveling... in addition to Parsons, Tyron Smith, Gallup and Brown. Dallas has no corners now
DJackson10
Footballguy
So went to breakfast with one of my sources today more as a get together after the holiday and he had some interesting things. Trust me this is way shorter then the original post of this was suppose to be. Left out a few things in case I get more from others first.
On the Coaching Staff: Everyone is buying in and no-one had an issue with Nick's Roots and Water quote. He had been preaching it to the staff and players well before the PC. Everyone is buying into the systems and Gannon had no issue when Cox called him out publicly. The coaches want the players speaking out on stuff and giving their opinions one way or another. There's not much talk on losing coaches other then maybe Shane Steichen but thats more of a possible down the road and if he feels ready. Steichen they feel could be a HC and maybe this year he gets his feet wet in interviews and 23' has a good chance at a HC job depending how the team does. There was worry with some in the FO that the ages of the coaches would clash with veteran players and such but the Vets have totally bought into them and see it as being reenergized.
Asked him about the Hurts/Sirianni sideline thing: Nick is doing his best to figure out what players take coaching wise. Some tougher some he will talk to privitely. This wasn't the first time Nick has done this to Hurts and he's done at practice and meetings. Brian Johnson the QB coach knowing Hurts dad told Nick that Hurts responds better to tough love coaching and coddling him does nothing.
On Nick and coaches adjustments after 1/4 of the season: Hurts passing a lot was the coaching staff and FO trying to see where Hurts was in his development. Nick believes the best way to see legit progress is through game action. They saw all they needed and realized right now at this point in his career Hurts still has work to do in the passing game. Nick and the Offense figured out where guys were good offensively and worked in plays that are guys strengths and hide some weaknesses. He'd have liked to give the RBs more of a chance early on but he needed to see where Hurt's was in his development. They've seen some encouraging things and the offense is no where close to what Nick wants to run yet he's adapted.
Defensively the coaching staff knows they don't have all the right guys yet. They were devastated at the loss of Taylor for the year as Gannon loves him and he's one of the staff's favorites because of the energy he brings to the defense and how hard he works.
Draft from last year and this year: Hurts was drafted higher because of how much some of the staff liked and had him ranked. They didn't want to have a Russ Wilson situation again where they missed a guy and Hurts to Philly was given its blessing by Andy Reid who told Doug he liked him and Lurie (Not sure how this isn't some sort of tampering or just saying football people talking football). So Howie drafted him to please Howie. They had Dickerson and Milton ranked higher on their board than others which is why they took them too. Didn't say where they were draft wise as a lot can change from today till draft day in 4 months. They love the development of Landon so far and they believe he's the Center of the future.
Hurts and his Future here: This was interesting. They liked the progress of where Hurts is and he said he's done enough to BE THE STARTER GOING INTO 2022. Said the coaching staff loves him and so does Lurie. I asked him his own opinion and if Lurie's love for him was his on field play or financially: He said it sounds like the team has learned from the Wentz/Hurts situation and doesn't want to get into another situation like that. They know they F'd that up big time and no one person is at fault Lurie,Howie,Doug,Carson,Hurts,etc. Hurts didn't do anything to make them desperately NEED TO DRAFT A QB this year (Also didn't rule out them drafting 1 late as a dev back up or one of the top guys if he does well pre draft either) but he also didn't do enough to say he is a future Franchise QB. Believes Lurie likes him more right now for financial reasons and after next year they have more flexibility moving forward and that Hurts still has a lot of area to improve. But they are comfortable with him going into 2022 with for now with Hurts. Was told circumstances and possibilities do come up that can always change stances.
Based on what he's heard he could see Howie moving up and down the draft board the next 2 yrs acquiring a plethora of picks and then using some to move up when needed. Next years draft is a lot more valuable to teams do to a better QB class. Was told a few yrs ago the better the QB class the better value picks have and crazier the trades can get too unless a team is desperate AKA CHI with Trubisky draft. If Howie can get a 1st in '22 for one of the 1st this year expect the Eagles to say yes. They like keeping their options open and if they can get another pick this year out of it too they will. Expect them to invest in the trenches but they also feel they can take risks later with the OL and don't need to reach for guys early because of Jeff Stoutland. At the same time if there's a guy early Stout loves they will listen.
Guys who could leave: Asked about Kelce as I haven't gotten much from those I know who know him. He said the team and Kelce are taking it year to year on how he feels but if he goes they are very confident Landon Dickerson can be their guy. Thinks the team might cut bait on Brooks do to availability issues (he took this line from Mike Mayock awhile ago and I love it) and how much they pay him. Love the guys who can step in for him. Cox could go either trade of cut but could also see them restructure again. Would like too keep Nelson but know they need to get younger. Barnett is up and down with the FO. He could see him going but also signed to possible cheap extension and then maybe traded later on. Could see Ward gone and thinks Reagor is on the fringe fighting for a roster spot depending what they do at WR. On Miles Sanders he's heard different situations. If Sanders wants too much he's gone and the Eagles will try and get some value for him especially if they have Howard/Gainwell/Scott. Also said if they draft an RB and where that could be telling where they and Miles are. Their main concern is Sanders being able to stay healthy. Safety wise he could see them keeping Harris on a similar deal and signing McLeod again but can see them trying to upgrade if possible. They love Maddox at Slot but they need to get younger on the outside. Slay isn't going anywhere but could see a restructured deal for him to save some cap. TE they love Goedart/Jackson as their dual but they also like Stohl as well but could see a UDFA or or late pick on the team to round out the TE spot. Overall there's a ton of guys on this roster who aren't untouchable. A few right now maybe along the offensive line along with Devonta but that's it. Everyone could be had for a price. I asked him whats the view on Graham and Johnson moving forward. Graham is the emotional leader of the defense and as you see in the videos he's in the locker room after every game. Team loves him and they hope like Kelce he's an Eagle for Life and retires as one. Johnson everyone was excited to have him back. Players gave him space but also told him they were there if he needed them and such. First day back got a standing O from the locker room. This is a pretty tight group and Lane had everyone worried. Sirianni got pretty emotional after the game with cameras off after Lane got the TD catch. Everyone was happy for him. It was a play they worked on for awhile and Nick felt it was the right time to bring that baby out. Also he felt it was a great way to reward Lane for his response after what happened.
On the Coaching Staff: Everyone is buying in and no-one had an issue with Nick's Roots and Water quote. He had been preaching it to the staff and players well before the PC. Everyone is buying into the systems and Gannon had no issue when Cox called him out publicly. The coaches want the players speaking out on stuff and giving their opinions one way or another. There's not much talk on losing coaches other then maybe Shane Steichen but thats more of a possible down the road and if he feels ready. Steichen they feel could be a HC and maybe this year he gets his feet wet in interviews and 23' has a good chance at a HC job depending how the team does. There was worry with some in the FO that the ages of the coaches would clash with veteran players and such but the Vets have totally bought into them and see it as being reenergized.
Asked him about the Hurts/Sirianni sideline thing: Nick is doing his best to figure out what players take coaching wise. Some tougher some he will talk to privitely. This wasn't the first time Nick has done this to Hurts and he's done at practice and meetings. Brian Johnson the QB coach knowing Hurts dad told Nick that Hurts responds better to tough love coaching and coddling him does nothing.
On Nick and coaches adjustments after 1/4 of the season: Hurts passing a lot was the coaching staff and FO trying to see where Hurts was in his development. Nick believes the best way to see legit progress is through game action. They saw all they needed and realized right now at this point in his career Hurts still has work to do in the passing game. Nick and the Offense figured out where guys were good offensively and worked in plays that are guys strengths and hide some weaknesses. He'd have liked to give the RBs more of a chance early on but he needed to see where Hurt's was in his development. They've seen some encouraging things and the offense is no where close to what Nick wants to run yet he's adapted.
Defensively the coaching staff knows they don't have all the right guys yet. They were devastated at the loss of Taylor for the year as Gannon loves him and he's one of the staff's favorites because of the energy he brings to the defense and how hard he works.
Draft from last year and this year: Hurts was drafted higher because of how much some of the staff liked and had him ranked. They didn't want to have a Russ Wilson situation again where they missed a guy and Hurts to Philly was given its blessing by Andy Reid who told Doug he liked him and Lurie (Not sure how this isn't some sort of tampering or just saying football people talking football). So Howie drafted him to please Howie. They had Dickerson and Milton ranked higher on their board than others which is why they took them too. Didn't say where they were draft wise as a lot can change from today till draft day in 4 months. They love the development of Landon so far and they believe he's the Center of the future.
Hurts and his Future here: This was interesting. They liked the progress of where Hurts is and he said he's done enough to BE THE STARTER GOING INTO 2022. Said the coaching staff loves him and so does Lurie. I asked him his own opinion and if Lurie's love for him was his on field play or financially: He said it sounds like the team has learned from the Wentz/Hurts situation and doesn't want to get into another situation like that. They know they F'd that up big time and no one person is at fault Lurie,Howie,Doug,Carson,Hurts,etc. Hurts didn't do anything to make them desperately NEED TO DRAFT A QB this year (Also didn't rule out them drafting 1 late as a dev back up or one of the top guys if he does well pre draft either) but he also didn't do enough to say he is a future Franchise QB. Believes Lurie likes him more right now for financial reasons and after next year they have more flexibility moving forward and that Hurts still has a lot of area to improve. But they are comfortable with him going into 2022 with for now with Hurts. Was told circumstances and possibilities do come up that can always change stances.
Based on what he's heard he could see Howie moving up and down the draft board the next 2 yrs acquiring a plethora of picks and then using some to move up when needed. Next years draft is a lot more valuable to teams do to a better QB class. Was told a few yrs ago the better the QB class the better value picks have and crazier the trades can get too unless a team is desperate AKA CHI with Trubisky draft. If Howie can get a 1st in '22 for one of the 1st this year expect the Eagles to say yes. They like keeping their options open and if they can get another pick this year out of it too they will. Expect them to invest in the trenches but they also feel they can take risks later with the OL and don't need to reach for guys early because of Jeff Stoutland. At the same time if there's a guy early Stout loves they will listen.
Guys who could leave: Asked about Kelce as I haven't gotten much from those I know who know him. He said the team and Kelce are taking it year to year on how he feels but if he goes they are very confident Landon Dickerson can be their guy. Thinks the team might cut bait on Brooks do to availability issues (he took this line from Mike Mayock awhile ago and I love it) and how much they pay him. Love the guys who can step in for him. Cox could go either trade of cut but could also see them restructure again. Would like too keep Nelson but know they need to get younger. Barnett is up and down with the FO. He could see him going but also signed to possible cheap extension and then maybe traded later on. Could see Ward gone and thinks Reagor is on the fringe fighting for a roster spot depending what they do at WR. On Miles Sanders he's heard different situations. If Sanders wants too much he's gone and the Eagles will try and get some value for him especially if they have Howard/Gainwell/Scott. Also said if they draft an RB and where that could be telling where they and Miles are. Their main concern is Sanders being able to stay healthy. Safety wise he could see them keeping Harris on a similar deal and signing McLeod again but can see them trying to upgrade if possible. They love Maddox at Slot but they need to get younger on the outside. Slay isn't going anywhere but could see a restructured deal for him to save some cap. TE they love Goedart/Jackson as their dual but they also like Stohl as well but could see a UDFA or or late pick on the team to round out the TE spot. Overall there's a ton of guys on this roster who aren't untouchable. A few right now maybe along the offensive line along with Devonta but that's it. Everyone could be had for a price. I asked him whats the view on Graham and Johnson moving forward. Graham is the emotional leader of the defense and as you see in the videos he's in the locker room after every game. Team loves him and they hope like Kelce he's an Eagle for Life and retires as one. Johnson everyone was excited to have him back. Players gave him space but also told him they were there if he needed them and such. First day back got a standing O from the locker room. This is a pretty tight group and Lane had everyone worried. Sirianni got pretty emotional after the game with cameras off after Lane got the TD catch. Everyone was happy for him. It was a play they worked on for awhile and Nick felt it was the right time to bring that baby out. Also he felt it was a great way to reward Lane for his response after what happened.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Separate post for this as I felt it didn't need to be in the original
Asked about a few prospects He loves Pickett and Ridder. Ridder is a guy he said you asked all 32 GMs and a bunch of scouts and you'll get a mix of reactions. Some feel with a great pro day Ridder can be a high end draft pick where others feel he's a project guy 4-6 round. Pickett might be the consensus #1 with Corral's injury if he can't go during the draft process. Loves James Cook and sees him as a 3Down back in the NFL. Really likes KW3 from MSU his personal favorite he hopes the Eagles take but thinks Damian Pierce from Florida is a sleeper. Really good bruiser he feels could be really good for the Eagles Short yardage. Loves Dean and Lolyd LB would be shocked if Eagles take a LB with one of the 1st. both Smiths (Brandon PSU and Nolan UGA), Christian Harris is another OLB. ILB Williamson and Olave at WR Big Metchie fans though. Doesn't think they are in a position for Kyle Hamilton or Singletary. Bryan Cook and Jordan Battle at S sneaky good picks, CB Sauce Gardner and Kair Elam Think Coby Bryant in PHI could be cool because of the name and all associated with everything but likes him as a player too. Karlaftis and Walker early on on DE along with Ojabo. He likes Nolan Smith as a tweaner though. He's a Literally big Jordan Davis fan He thinks Davis will have a better career then Hutchinson. Thinks if they can get Davis he could be the replacement for Cox. He likes Zachary Carter as a DE who many believe can switch inside as an rusher in sub packages. Isn't great on OL so he wouldn't comment much on them.
Asked about a few prospects He loves Pickett and Ridder. Ridder is a guy he said you asked all 32 GMs and a bunch of scouts and you'll get a mix of reactions. Some feel with a great pro day Ridder can be a high end draft pick where others feel he's a project guy 4-6 round. Pickett might be the consensus #1 with Corral's injury if he can't go during the draft process. Loves James Cook and sees him as a 3Down back in the NFL. Really likes KW3 from MSU his personal favorite he hopes the Eagles take but thinks Damian Pierce from Florida is a sleeper. Really good bruiser he feels could be really good for the Eagles Short yardage. Loves Dean and Lolyd LB would be shocked if Eagles take a LB with one of the 1st. both Smiths (Brandon PSU and Nolan UGA), Christian Harris is another OLB. ILB Williamson and Olave at WR Big Metchie fans though. Doesn't think they are in a position for Kyle Hamilton or Singletary. Bryan Cook and Jordan Battle at S sneaky good picks, CB Sauce Gardner and Kair Elam Think Coby Bryant in PHI could be cool because of the name and all associated with everything but likes him as a player too. Karlaftis and Walker early on on DE along with Ojabo. He likes Nolan Smith as a tweaner though. He's a Literally big Jordan Davis fan He thinks Davis will have a better career then Hutchinson. Thinks if they can get Davis he could be the replacement for Cox. He likes Zachary Carter as a DE who many believe can switch inside as an rusher in sub packages. Isn't great on OL so he wouldn't comment much on them.
DJackson10
Footballguy
I'm not rooting again him as much as it looks like I am. I've already said I think he's done enough to at least start next season which I'm fine by because even if they wanted to replace him there's not guaranteed great QB in this draft anyway so I'm not going to even say they need to get rid of him. He's done enough to warrant a starting chance next year.
The bolded I think depends on the situation. If the defense wins us the game more so then the offense if he plays well enough to keep us in the game for that chance I'll give him credit. If he can carry the team if needed in the 2nd half yes I'll give him credit. However I'm not going to be a believer. I don't believe Hurts can do it consistently enough is my biggest issue with him. He still leaves a lot out there even when he does well. I think his weaker arm also does us a disservice with the speed at WR we have and I'd like for a more consistent better deep ball QB. mean I'd like it to resemble a chance of actually being a legit threat to happen from time to time.
I don't hate the guy per say. Easy too root for and such. I just prefer a different style QB all together.
DJackson10
Footballguy
How about a intersquad scrimmage. QBs wear Red Jerseys. After every TD you have to go for 2 and no punting is allowed. Would make for some interesting stuff.
need2know
Footballguy
I know you love our team. I just want you to get on board with what we got. Sometimes you gotta ride with what you got man. You know this already but hey I'm drunk
babydemon90
Footballguy
ok I know we bust on some of your long posts but this was pretty interesting, good stuff. Thanks DJax.
Amused to Death
Footballguy
babydemon90
Footballguy
Since Dallas Week kinda sucks and is unevenful this year, let's recall an end of season Dallas Week game that meant something for both teams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Qx9MZYfpE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Qx9MZYfpE
DJackson10
Footballguy
Like I said I try to make these shorter then I can these things because people just want the juicy stuff. However some people get confused or take things out of context so I feel I need to put some of the "extras" into here.
Thank you and honestly it's a lot of stuff I thought was happening already so I pretty much confirmed a lot of stuff I thought was going on to begin with.
The Hurts is at least good for next year I've heard from two different people.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Interesting stat I found
From 1999-2007, an era we fans look back on in fondness and rightfully so, the eagles added 11 pro bowl players in 9 years. In 14 years with roseman in a premier personnel position, we've added TWENTY FOUR that have gone to that pro bowl game with an eagles helmet.
From 1999-2007, an era we fans look back on in fondness and rightfully so, the eagles added 11 pro bowl players in 9 years. In 14 years with roseman in a premier personnel position, we've added TWENTY FOUR that have gone to that pro bowl game with an eagles helmet.
DJackson10
Footballguy
To add to the Hurts stuff. They love the fact he comes cheap right now and like the Intangibles and excited about a full summer in the same system. I think Hurts was getting a mulligan this year unless he totally sucked and the draft class for QB selections was much better.
Some of Hurts progress is definitely encouraging. My issues have always been how consistent can he be and I think with his lack of a deep ball threat we are really missing out on leaning on a strength at WR for once which is explosive WR's who can hit Homeruns with their speed. Unless we find ways to get these guys in space with play calling with screens, reverses, pop verse passes, motion, slants I feel we aren't using everything at our disposal offensively yet. That's frustrating to me since we've really only had one speed demon in the last 20 yrs in Jackson here and our only big play WR was TO prior to that. So its frustrating we have some guys who can do it but we don't have a QB who is a legit threat right now AT THE MOMENT to get them there. I think the running game could be so much more dangerous with said threat.
Intangibles are fine and dandy but in the long run it's production, consistency and improvement. The question with Hurts are all three of those.
Production: It's there at times but also we haven't seen him beat anyone great yet. Part of that is schedule though so playoffs and next year are a BIG TEST for him. Also we had a lot of early games this year where at the end his numbers looked way better do to absolute garbage time. He only threw for 115 1TD and 1INT vs TB who has a great defense but suspect secondary that a more refined QB takes advantage of. Threw for 326 Vs Dal but a lot of that was after the fact we were out of it. He also threw a costly pick to former teammates Diggs who took it too the house after looking his receiver the whole time.
Consistency: I don't think I've seen him yet have back to back consistent passing games that were great. A lot of shakiness and slow starts concern me. Fixable yes
Improvement: There's been some here and there. My frustration is mostly on things he should know already at this stage. Throwing the ball away and faster when a play isn't there, pre and post defensive reads, going away from being a one read QB, better pocket passing, concerns on timing, accurate throws. And just overall smarter decisions and plays.
Progress has been made this year in small spurts. But for me I want to see a much larger improvement overall. This could change over time depending what is added and subtracted from the team as well. Hurts has earned the chance to start '22 season as our QB. The question still remains is he the long term answer. I just don't think right now anyone with a Football IQ can say yes to that. Any articles or blogs or "experts" saying he Is now either don't know football or creating a story for clicks right now. I've been hard on the guy yes but I wouldn't mind if he did prove me wrong either.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Ron Rivera destroys Joe judge about comments made on WFT. Tells him he doesn't know the situation inside the locker room
The welcome home to the Philly region for this clown won't be pretty.
The welcome home to the Philly region for this clown won't be pretty.
jon007
Footballguy
Do we have a confirmation that we are resting players tonight? It's doesn't make sense to me to rest. We are not a polished team ready for the playoffs. IMO if we are wanting any momentum going forward then we should treat this game as an audition for the playoffs.
I could be wrong but I fully expect the Eagles to show up tonight. I mean the worse case scenario is we lose tonight because we are resting players then get destroyed in the Wildcard round. If we win tonight but lose in the Wildcard round is much better. Earlier in the season Nick was wearing the Beat Dallas t-shirt. He knows how important is for us to win against Dallas no matter the situation. I'd rather we go balls out going forward.
I could be wrong but I fully expect the Eagles to show up tonight. I mean the worse case scenario is we lose tonight because we are resting players then get destroyed in the Wildcard round. If we win tonight but lose in the Wildcard round is much better. Earlier in the season Nick was wearing the Beat Dallas t-shirt. He knows how important is for us to win against Dallas no matter the situation. I'd rather we go balls out going forward.
modogg
Footballguy
i wish analytics were better sometimes. would love to know how many calories Dawkins could burn fro literally stepping outside of the lockerrom to the time of his first step. i would be willing to bet he burned more calories in that tie then i burn for a day in quarantinebabydemon90 said:
unckeyherb
Footballguy
If this game meant something I’d agree but there isn’t much upside to playing our starters. There is considerable downside from an injury perspective. I don’t expect them to win a playoff game but it’s certainly not outside the realm of possibility. None of the potential teams we’ll face in the first week are terrifying. With the way we run the ball and if our defense can continue to exceed expectations we absolutely have a chance-especially against a team like TB that is super depleted. Brady has been running for his life recently, that online is a mess and they are missing Godwin, AB, Evans is nursing injury, Fournette might not be ready. Give everyone as much rest as possible and go into week 1 of the playoffs with as strong a squad as you can.
styleride85
Footballguy
Risk of injury and the benefit of rest outweighs trying to polish up with half our team out with covid.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
It’ll be like a televised training camp scrimmage.G-King said:I’m betting on Philly and the points. Now Dallas has CB’s Diggs and Kearse, their best RB Tony Pollard, and Safety Wilson not traveling... in addition to Parsons, Tyron Smith, Gallup and Brown. Dallas has no corners now
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Eagles brought up 10 practice squad players for tonight's game.
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Probably not what ESPN had in mind when they flexed this game to prime time Saturday night.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
Like I said in the game thread, this game is going to be offensive. I'm still going to watch. Would be awesome for Minshew to blow up and increase his value.
>>Former #FlyEaglesFly RB Jay #Ajayi is set to officially retire from the #NFL and will be the #Eagles’ honorary captain for Week 18 matchup vs. #Dallas #Cowboys<<
The Miami - Philly connection goes back a few years.
https://twitter.com/TheEaglesWire/status/1479865724617302020?t=1u1kBpOljN_Brv_N98FKJg&s=19
The Miami - Philly connection goes back a few years.
https://twitter.com/TheEaglesWire/status/1479865724617302020?t=1u1kBpOljN_Brv_N98FKJg&s=19
babydemon90
Footballguy
The reward of extra polish for a single game isn't worth the risk imo. I would have been fine with a series or two to get the starters SOME work, but the "rusty" biit from a single week off is overblown. Take the free bye, a 17 game schedule is brutal anyway.
jon007
Footballguy
Congrats @Maggot Brain! I thought we played very well given the circumstances. Now it's playoff time.
DJackson10
Footballguy
I actually disagree with this. I've talked to a few former players and the rust is real. Even coming off a bye week at times. It's why Andy Reid was always complemented for having his teams ready to play after the bye week and his record. I agree risk far outweighs the reward and I don't think we have a chance to do much in the playoffs anyway. But getting starters some work in is valuable. Especially for a young QB like Hurts who still needs work those live game reps are crucial for someone like him.
DJackson10
Footballguy
@JCTSports
#Eagles WR DeVonta Smith started in all 17 games during his rookie campaign. During his pre-draft process, several scouts questioned his size and durability. But Smith proved those doubters wrong by staying healthy all season and setting records along the way.
#Eagles WR DeVonta Smith started in all 17 games during his rookie campaign. During his pre-draft process, several scouts questioned his size and durability. But Smith proved those doubters wrong by staying healthy all season and setting records along the way.
DJackson10
Footballguy
@Tim_McManus
DeVonta Smith: broke DeSean's rookie receiving record (with help of 17th game). Landon Dickerson: starter for one of top o-lines in league Kenny Gainwell: 6 TDs Milton Williams (2 sacks), Tarron Jackson ( 1 sack): regular part of d-line rotation. Rookie class made an impact.
DeVonta Smith: broke DeSean's rookie receiving record (with help of 17th game). Landon Dickerson: starter for one of top o-lines in league Kenny Gainwell: 6 TDs Milton Williams (2 sacks), Tarron Jackson ( 1 sack): regular part of d-line rotation. Rookie class made an impact.
DJackson10
Footballguy
@MikeGarafolo
Further tests to come on #Eagles TE Tyree Jackson’s knee but the early belief is he didn’t suffer an ACL injury, source says. MRI to come tomorrow.
Further tests to come on #Eagles TE Tyree Jackson’s knee but the early belief is he didn’t suffer an ACL injury, source says. MRI to come tomorrow.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Got to feel confident for us we matched Dal for 2 QTRS with them playing their starters. Rare Siposs Shank changed the game though. If I'm a Dal fan I'd feel a bit worried they couldn't put away the Eagles Back ups in the 2nd half. Super Glad DAL Spent all that cash on Zeke because he looks like he is going downhill. Numerous times last two yrs Pollard looks like such the better back. Zeke will have a great game here and there but few and far between. If it wasn't for the added week he finishes almost 100yds shy of 1K rushing.
modogg
Footballguy
yeah, was a good loss. everyone has said a loss def. better to more likely face the Rams. i'm not convinced that is the easier opponent, but seems a lot felt it would be.
guess we will see tomorrow....
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
I have no clue why Quez Watkins doesn’t get more playing time. Maybe his routes aren’t where Sirianni wants them to be but he’s fast, plays big, runs great after the catch and never seems to drop a pass. He’s basically the opposite of Reagor and JJAW.
GoBirds
Footballguy
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Seems like you guys could say the same about Greg Ward Jr and Anghalorgaha or whatever his name was a year or two ago.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Not even remotely concerned. Our side was trying not to get hurt and your backups were playing like it was their super bowl because they’re fighting for playing time and don’t have any mileage on them from playing a long season.
The difference between players in today’s NFL isn’t that drastic. It’s more about coaching and scheme/game plan than talent. All these dudes are talented.
That’s not to say I think you guys would be a cakewalk. The Eagles are always a gritty team and the Cowboys for better or worse are always a flashy team.
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babydemon90
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JJaw isnt on this team next year, right?
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babydemon90
Footballguy
I mean even whichever random WR the Cowboys trotted out after their 3rd WR went down seems more productive then our #2 guy, let alone the #3 and #4 and whoever else we have.
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Maggot Brain
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Cool....with a negative return on DFS bucks after a terrible year ...and a friendly SB title in a league I just joined, the only tangible thing I won this year.
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