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Did you miss the Ryan Harris signing??
It's not going to last into the season as Delusional said.He's also out right now with back spasms, meaning King Dunlap will be protecting Vick's blindside most likely Thursday night'zadok said:
This post from DH is a couple weeks old now... wondering what happened to the plan here? I am not in any way questioning the validity of DH's information, he's an invaluable resource who brings a lot of inside access to the table. Just wondering about the status of Vick's extension, and if we can still expect to see an impact LB signing. I imagine there's not much they can do until Vick's deal is done, they had to run out of cap room eventually. And Jackson's deal will be the next domino to fall after Vick's contract is settled, I assume. Did the situations with Patterson and Maclin cause them to step back and re-evaluate? Are they merely waiting for the first round of cuts to address the need at linebacker? Here's hoping that Banner and Roseman still have a couple aces up their sleeves.Let's try this again, third time's a charm hopefully:
1. Vick's extension is close. In fact, I would expect it to be announced very soon. DeSean's will get done, but it's not nearly as close. My opinion is that one is tied to another. No way Vick's cap number will be as high as it is now for this year and a lot of that money saved will go to Jackson.
2. Expect some LBs in here sooner than later as 'they're not happy with the depth at the position' (my retort was 'yeah, no kidding. I couldn't name three LB on the team much less three starting ones').
3. You know what they said about Samuel not going anywhere. Yeah....don't believe it. If they get the right deal, he's gone. They've talked to three teams already (he was hush, hush on the teams).
4. Look for MJG to be back soon for some O-line depth. I'm frankly shocked it hasn't happened yet.
Haven't spoken with him recently. I just know he was 'certain' that something would get done with both of them soon.This post from DH is a couple weeks old now... wondering what happened to the plan here? I am not in any way questioning the validity of DH's information, he's an invaluable resource who brings a lot of inside access to the table. Just wondering about the status of Vick's extension, and if we can still expect to see an impact LB signing. I imagine there's not much they can do until Vick's deal is done, they had to run out of cap room eventually. And Jackson's deal will be the next domino to fall after Vick's contract is settled, I assume. Did the situations with Patterson and Maclin cause them to step back and re-evaluate? Are they merely waiting for the first round of cuts to address the need at linebacker? Here's hoping that Banner and Roseman still have a couple aces up their sleeves.Let's try this again, third time's a charm hopefully:
1. Vick's extension is close. In fact, I would expect it to be announced very soon. DeSean's will get done, but it's not nearly as close. My opinion is that one is tied to another. No way Vick's cap number will be as high as it is now for this year and a lot of that money saved will go to Jackson.
2. Expect some LBs in here sooner than later as 'they're not happy with the depth at the position' (my retort was 'yeah, no kidding. I couldn't name three LB on the team much less three starting ones'
3. You know what they said about Samuel not going anywhere. Yeah....don't believe it. If they get the right deal, he's gone. They've talked to three teams already (he was hush, hush on the teams).
4. Look for MJG to be back soon for some O-line depth. I'm frankly shocked it hasn't happened yet.
As for LBs, They just don't like any of the available ones so they're getting the young guys reps while waiting to see what shakes free when the first round of cuts come. They are aware that they are incredibly thin at the position.
i have had the game on in the bkgd so i haven't watched it too closely, but i know one of the biggest concerns i had going into the game was the OL, and i don't think they played too horribly. again i wasn't really watching so i don't know if the INT's can be blamed on them or if Vick was rushed a lot, but i didn't hear or see anybody getting routinely destroyed.and i know i am happy to see them get beat up pretty good in this game. game 2 in the preseason is a great time to take a somewhat lopsided loss. I don't know if they were getting over-confident, but in case they were this game should help them out to see a little better that there is still work to be done. hopefully Vick can learn from this game too because he didn't look comfortable for most of his time in there.
Not a real shocker. Drafted on name value really..& those were some of the knocks on him in scouting reports. Was pretty shocked when they let Bradley walk. Now they are screwed for the time being. To be fair the whole team looked bad cept special teams, McCoy & surprisingly Coleman. Allen looked lost out there tonight.
That was abundantly clear.At least the DTs looked good.
Not sure why this is surprising. He was viewed by draftniks as a complete backup, special teamer from jump. This is classic Andy seeing something in a linebacker that NO ONE else does.
I would trade two or three of our other offseason moves for Kirk Morrison.
Been saying that throughout camp, Young is a long way off from helping this team.
I would welcome cutting Young, but I don't think Andy would do that unless Young wasn't being a good teammate versus just struggling on the field.
Although the decision not to re-sign Mikell and Bradley looks supremely stupid right now...
It almost looked like the oline coach was running the defense last night.
Exactly. Preseason game 2. Lets not call the season off now. No one was hurt which is a big win. Preseason means jack. Vanilla plays against good defenders usually don't work very long. Plus, like someone said above, it may have knocked them back to reality if they were getting too ahead of themselves. Long season ahead. Just need to get through the preseason healthy and finalize some positions. At least this game made it perfectly clear to the coaching staff what they knew all along. We need some LB help. I think DH's info about waiting for the cuts to see what shakes loose is looking more and more likely now.
LOL, I just posted the same thing. I agree 100%.
Yep. Now, to be 100% fair, I do think the Vick we saw late in the season (the one who threw 6 INTs in 5 games) is closer to the "real" Vick, which means we're going to need to be that much sharper on defense, and that much more effective in the red zone on offense, to get to where we hope to get.
You seem to have a very big infatuation with this team. Yes we get it, the Packers are the team to beat. Their defense is better. Blah blah blah, this was one preseason game for the Eagles, one where the defense looked very shoddy. I do agree there is legitnament concern with the LBs but it isn't unfixable. It's a team that is in transition with new coaches and a new defensive coordinator but a ton of talent. The right personnel is here for them to be a great defense, they just need to gel.
It's like clockwork. Wonder how many knucklehead are ready to jump off the Walt Whitman this morning?
If your referring to the incredible shrinking man or the Chronic Knee Turncoat ... Get used to playing without 2 of your receivers.Don't worry no one will be able to pass on them once Asomugha and Samuel are in .... Oh wait ... They were?
I've posted 9 times in this thread compared to 48 by you. I'm just generating some valid conversation. I don't necessarily agree that the talent is there for them to be great. The linebackers and safeties look to be a weakness. Lot's of sizzle here, but is there enough steak?
I've posted 48 times on this thread because I am an Eagles fan. I apologize for taking your post as a stab/trollish post just think that things are being blown way out of proportion after 2 preseason games. They aren't the "Dream Team" but they are going to be pretty good as well. I just wish Vince Young could've shut his trap.The run defense sucked last night, but it can be fixed and the coaching the Eagles have is some of the best in the league. The run defense should and will be better.'Sabertooth said:
who are you and why are you here?'qimqam said:
Sure, sometimes you posts are interesting and other times you seem like a packer-backer that's bitter that Philly's back-up QB called his new team the dream team and not the glorious Super Bowl Winners.'Sabertooth said:
Seems like most of your 9 posts have come AFTER VY's asinine comment. 
I'm not worried about safety either, particularly because our CB trio is going to allow our safeties to focus on specific roles, versus having to be the do-everythings that some teams require.I am genuinely worried about our LB corps though, not that this is a new development.
'Buddy Ball 2K3 said:
Philly never game-plans pre-season games, and generally loses more than half. Other than a serious issue at LB, I'm not sure that we should make much of last night. I still saw an O-line that looks better than at this point last year, and a D-line that would have collected 3 or 4 more sacks against most QBs.We played one of the best teams in the NFL on the road minus several key players with no game plan....with a ton of new starters still learning their jobs in this defense.......the results shouldn't be unexpected.
I'm not sure that you can say the coaching is some of the best in the league when you've got a rookie DC. They are a good organization top to bottom, but the DC is completely untested in that capacity. I'm rooting for him though. Seems like a great guy.
If it's not to early to declare them "The Dream Team"!!!! It's definitely not to early to enjoy them getting there collective azzes kicked.
Well you and Steve Spurrier can enjoy the thumping then. Hope your team is the preseason champs.
You really enjoy preseason wins and loses?
I blame my small screen mobile phone!
I know I hate that. Trying to read FBG on a phone is a chore. Trying to type a response is even more ridiculous.I blame my small screen mobile phone!
How did Denny Green put it again? Ah yes, "they are who we thought they were."I'm not worried about safety either, particularly because our CB trio is going to allow our safeties to focus on specific roles, versus having to be the do-everythings that some teams require.I am genuinely worried about our LB corps though, not that this is a new development.
So who is your team and why?
No ... But I do enjoy seeing loudmouths get the azzes handed to them anytime
What's the azzes and who handed it to whom?
