***Official 2011 Philadelphia Eagles Thread*** (1 Viewer)

[ReggieHammond]

Oh come the F on Eagles....

The Seattle Seahawks traded linebacker Aaron Curry to the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday for draft picks in 2012 and another in 2013, a source familiar with deal told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Seattle will receive a seventh-round pick in 2012 and a mid-round conditional pick (fourth or fifth round) in 2013 based on Curry's playing time with Oakland, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

Heard this on my way home from work today. Can't part with those 7th round picks though. That's the round we get our starting LBs from.

Just settle in and watch the Flyers...home opener tonight! And they're winning.

Pathetic. We are absolutley LOADED with picks for next season and he is an INSTANT upgrade over anything we have.

I just laugh. How can you not? After all, we are basking in the glow if the Gold Standard in all its glory.They just love their draft picks. Can't possibly give them up.

On the surface it looks bad but Curry has been nothing but a complete bust, name value is about all he's got. Is a guy that got benched for a 4th round rookie really an upgrade?

 

[Amused to Death]

On the surface it looks bad but Curry has been nothing but a complete bust, name value is about all he's got. Is a guy that got benched for a 4th round rookie really an upgrade?

You're right, and there's a reason he got traded. Its just the perception the team's not trying to improve. Maybe he wouldn't have been an upgrade. But to fans it seems a small price to pay to try to improve the weakest part of the team. Maybe a change and a new coach would make a difference.And delusional's post did make me laugh.

 

[simmonjm]

I absolutely love the Eagles this week vs the Redskins. The Eagles had 4 ints last week and a couple of fumbles and yet were in position to win near the end of the game vs Buffalo and pretty much every game this season. The Redskins are very mediocre on offense and I think Philly can limit them to 20 or less. Vick should be able to move the ball rather well and Hall will get burnt at least twice. Bottom line Washington gets exposed this week losing by 10+.

 

[simmonjm]

Gil Brandt was on Sirius and said that the Eagles should trade Rodgers-Cromartie to Dallas for Bradie James. Obviously there is a 1% chance of this occurring since Bradie James is in the last year of the contract and is likely to be released next season and division rivals rarely trade amongst each unless its for a washed up QB. How would Eagles fan feel about this proposed trade? I think it would highway robbery on the part of Dallas.

 

[thayman]

I absolutely love the Eagles this week vs the Redskins. The Eagles had 4 ints last week and a couple of fumbles and yet were in position to win near the end of the game vs Buffalo and pretty much every game this season. The Redskins are very mediocre on offense and I think Philly can limit them to 20 or less. Vick should be able to move the ball rather well and Hall will get burnt at least twice. Bottom line Washington gets exposed this week losing by 10+.

There isn't much to expose with Washington. It's pretty obvious that they are decent but not a good team. They got a banged up Giants team week 1, beat two bad teams in Arizona and St. Louis and almost beat a Dallas team that can't hold on to the ball. I expect a good game since it's a NFC East matchup up in Washington, but Philly should win.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

I absolutely love the Eagles this week vs the Redskins. The Eagles had 4 ints last week and a couple of fumbles and yet were in position to win near the end of the game vs Buffalo and pretty much every game this season. The Redskins are very mediocre on offense and I think Philly can limit them to 20 or less. Vick should be able to move the ball rather well and Hall will get burnt at least twice. Bottom line Washington gets exposed this week losing by 10+.

There isn't much to expose with Washington. It's pretty obvious that they are decent but not a good team. They got a banged up Giants team week 1, beat two bad teams in Arizona and St. Louis and almost beat a Dallas team that can't hold on to the ball. I expect a good game since it's a NFC East matchup up in Washington, but Philly should win.

I think we SHOULD win but then again I've thought that the the last 2 weeks.

I think Washington has some redemption seeking after what we did to them in Washington last season. They're coming off of a bye which worries me and they're sure to have 3 healthy RB's that could cause us some major problems.

If we play mistake free football this is a very winnable game but I see best case scanerio being a 24-21 victory...our defense is not going to allow us to blow anyone out.

 

[need2know]

I absolutely love the Eagles this week vs the Redskins. The Eagles had 4 ints last week and a couple of fumbles and yet were in position to win near the end of the game vs Buffalo and pretty much every game this season. The Redskins are very mediocre on offense and I think Philly can limit them to 20 or less. Vick should be able to move the ball rather well and Hall will get burnt at least twice. Bottom line Washington gets exposed this week losing by 10+.

There isn't much to expose with Washington. It's pretty obvious that they are decent but not a good team. They got a banged up Giants team week 1, beat two bad teams in Arizona and St. Louis and almost beat a Dallas team that can't hold on to the ball. I expect a good game since it's a NFC East matchup up in Washington, but Philly should win.

I think we SHOULD win but then again I've thought that the the last 2 weeks.

I think Washington has some redemption seeking after what we did to them in Washington last season. They're coming off of a bye which worries me and they're sure to have 3 healthy RB's that could cause us some major problems.

If we play mistake free football this is a very winnable game but I see best case scanerio being a 24-21 victory...our defense is not going to allow us to blow anyone out.

we have played mistake free football once in 5 tries....

 

[Bigboy10182000]

we have played mistake free football once in 5 tries....

So it can't get any worse, right? :( It's been even longer then that if you count last season as well.

 

[Shane Falco]

Gil Brandt was on Sirius and said that the Eagles should trade Rodgers-Cromartie to Dallas for Bradie James. Obviously there is a 1% chance of this occurring since Bradie James is in the last year of the contract and is likely to be released next season and division rivals rarely trade amongst each unless its for a washed up QB. How would Eagles fan feel about this proposed trade? I think it would highway robbery on the part of Dallas.

Gil's great but Bradie James is done. I doubt he's an upgrade over what we have.

 

[CiscoKid]

Oh come the F on Eagles....

The Seattle Seahawks traded linebacker Aaron Curry to the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday for draft picks in 2012 and another in 2013, a source familiar with deal told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Seattle will receive a seventh-round pick in 2012 and a mid-round conditional pick (fourth or fifth round) in 2013 based on Curry's playing time with Oakland, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

Heard this on my way home from work today. Can't part with those 7th round picks though. That's the round we get our starting LBs from.

I don't think the Eagles lack of a move here was about the 7th rounders - I don't think they could fit Curry under the cap without restructuring someone else's deal first.

 

[SouthJersey]

Any new news on the rumor about the Eagles potentially trading Denver for DJ Williams?

 

[Polish Hammer]

Any new news on the rumor about the Eagles potentially trading Denver for DJ Williams?

Interesting...where did you hear this?

 

[Shane Falco]

Any new news on the rumor about the Eagles potentially trading Denver for DJ Williams?

Interesting...where did you hear this?

in the IDP forumhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/891555-nfl-trade-rumors-eagles-must-follow-through-on-trade-for-dj-williams

price is now a 2nd so it won't happen :(

 

[delusional]

3rd would be great since they absolutely FAIL with 3rd round picks. Hell they should do it anyway for a 2nd. Why? They have 10 picks in the draft.

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[Bigboy10182000]

Any new news on the rumor about the Eagles potentially trading Denver for DJ Williams?

Interesting...where did you hear this?

in the IDP forumhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/891555-nfl-trade-rumors-eagles-must-follow-through-on-trade-for-dj-williams

price is now a 2nd so it won't happen :(

I just heard on the radio that the deal would be for Williams AND Dawkins.

Dawkins would fill a number of needs on this D with probably the most important being leadership!

 

[Polish Hammer]

Is this being discussed more on WIP, 97.5 or Sirius NFL?

 

[Insein]

Any new news on the rumor about the Eagles potentially trading Denver for DJ Williams?

Interesting...where did you hear this?

in the IDP forumhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/891555-nfl-trade-rumors-eagles-must-follow-through-on-trade-for-dj-williams

price is now a 2nd so it won't happen :(

I just heard on the radio that the deal would be for Williams AND Dawkins.

Dawkins would fill a number of needs on this D with probably the most important being leadership!

People keep saying he's done but you know what, he can't be worse than Page, Allen and Coleman. Still don't know why we got rid of Mikell. As far as leadership goes, will they listen to Dawk? None of these guys have ever played with him. Only Trent Cole and Asante.

 

[Shane Falco]

Any new news on the rumor about the Eagles potentially trading Denver for DJ Williams?

Interesting...where did you hear this?

in the IDP forumhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/891555-nfl-trade-rumors-eagles-must-follow-through-on-trade-for-dj-williams

price is now a 2nd so it won't happen :(

I just heard on the radio that the deal would be for Williams AND Dawkins.

Dawkins would fill a number of needs on this D with probably the most important being leadership!

so I guess there is no truth to this one then

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Is this being discussed more on WIP, 97.5 or Sirius NFL?

Didn't hear it on Sirius NFL at all, I haven't listened to WIP or 97.5 in ages, so no idea.

 

[need2know]

Any new news on the rumor about the Eagles potentially trading Denver for DJ Williams?

Interesting...where did you hear this?

in the IDP forumhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/891555-nfl-trade-rumors-eagles-must-follow-through-on-trade-for-dj-williams

price is now a 2nd so it won't happen :(

I just heard on the radio that the deal would be for Williams AND Dawkins.

Dawkins would fill a number of needs on this D with probably the most important being leadership!

People keep saying he's done but you know what, he can't be worse than Page, Allen and Coleman. Still don't know why we got rid of Mikell. As far as leadership goes, will they listen to Dawk? None of these guys have ever played with him. Only Trent Cole and Asante.

dont know but we need to do something to shake things up. DJ Williams is a great LB. Better than any of the ones the eagles have had in 10+ years...

 

[SouthJersey]

Any new news on the rumor about the Eagles potentially trading Denver for DJ Williams?

Interesting...where did you hear this?

in the IDP forumhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/891555-nfl-trade-rumors-eagles-must-follow-through-on-trade-for-dj-williams

price is now a 2nd so it won't happen :(

I just heard on the radio that the deal would be for Williams AND Dawkins.

Dawkins would fill a number of needs on this D with probably the most important being leadership!

According to Les Bowen and a couple other Philly writers on Twitter this whole Dawkins & Williams talk got started from some Adam Schefter bit (not sure if it was tv or print) about "trades that should happen but won't". So apparently this was totally just a hypothetical that caught a bunch of steam by fans and spread on twitter.Jeff McLane

Jeff_McLane Jeff McLane

To clarify, Adam Schefter was just being hypothetical with the Dawkins/Williams trade to the #Eagles. That was no report.

Geoff Mosher

geoffmosher Geoff Mosher

People, relax. @Adam_Schefter said "trades that should happen, but won't ..." There will be no Dawkins press conference in Philly.

Reuben Frank

RoobCSN Reuben Frank

I love Dawk. One of the best players I ever saw. But come on. Please stop. Next time Dawk is here will be when he's added to the Honor Roll.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

According to Les Bowen and a couple other Philly writers on Twitter this whole Dawkins & Williams talk got started from some Adam Schefter bit (not sure if it was tv or print) about "trades that should happen but won't". So apparently this was totally just a hypothetical that caught a bunch of steam by fans and spread on twitter.Jeff McLaneJeff_McLane Jeff McLaneTo clarify, Adam Schefter was just being hypothetical with the Dawkins/Williams trade to the #Eagles. That was no report.Geoff Moshergeoffmosher Geoff MosherPeople, relax. @Adam_Schefter said "trades that should happen, but won't ..." There will be no Dawkins press conference in Philly.Reuben FrankRoobCSN Reuben FrankI love Dawk. One of the best players I ever saw. But come on. Please stop. Next time Dawk is here will be when he's added to the Honor Roll.

It was good while it lasted...I would be shocked if they make any move like this though. Like another poster mentioned I don't think we have the cap room for a deal like this.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Oh come the F on Eagles....

The Seattle Seahawks traded linebacker Aaron Curry to the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday for draft picks in 2012 and another in 2013, a source familiar with deal told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Seattle will receive a seventh-round pick in 2012 and a mid-round conditional pick (fourth or fifth round) in 2013 based on Curry's playing time with Oakland, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

We don't usually agree, but I'm 100% with you here.

 

[delusional]

Oh come the F on Eagles....

The Seattle Seahawks traded linebacker Aaron Curry to the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday for draft picks in 2012 and another in 2013, a source familiar with deal told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Seattle will receive a seventh-round pick in 2012 and a mid-round conditional pick (fourth or fifth round) in 2013 based on Curry's playing time with Oakland, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

We don't usually agree, but I'm 100% with you here.

Someone did mention a reason they may not have gone after this trade is because of contract reasons. In other news, Dunlap left practice, may not be able to play sunday. Back spasms. Herremans MOVED to LT & JUSTICE took snaps at RT but apparently with an noticeable limp. I swear I just mentioned how F'ed they are if either Todd or Dunlap got hurt because they have ZERO depth at T.

edit: going to try to edit again, last again made my post a wall of text & broken coding

From Jeff McLane and Jonathan Tamari @ philly.com

If Justice can't play, Evan Mathis, a college tackle, is a potential option at right tackle. In that scenario, center Jason Kelce could fill in at guard, which would open the door for Jamaal Jackson to return at center. All of this, of course, hinges on Dunlap's health. If he is healthy Sunday, the offensive line set up will remain the same as last week.

This is a mess. The oline has to be happy as hell the LBs & S play is so bad because they are the elephant in the room. I am surprised Vick has played as well as he has considering. People been praising the Oline lately saying they are playing well...compared to before they are getting better but that better is still bad, which is sad.

 

[netnalp]

Philadelphia Eagles: Sixth round pick Jason Kelce has played every snap so far at center and has allowed 10 total pressures – three more than the next highest number.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/13/32-teams-32-observations-6/

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Philadelphia Eagles: Sixth round pick Jason Kelce has played every snap so far at center and has allowed 10 total pressures – three more than the next highest number.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/13/32-teams-32-observations-6/

I can't open the link since I'm at work...how much further is he ahead of the next center?

 

[Bushead]

Philadelphia Eagles: Sixth round pick Jason Kelce has played every snap so far at center and has allowed 10 total pressures – three more than the next highest number.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/13/32-teams-32-observations-6/

I can't open the link since I'm at work...how much further is he ahead of the next center?

the link only has 1 observation for each team - doesn't really show the full grading, it was just the note about the Eagles. It says three more than the next guy, which would be 7 however.

 

[delusional]

Not surprised at the Kelce thing. I stilll don't understand why he was giving starter status over a vet like Jackson.

 

[jasvic]

Philadelphia Eagles: Sixth round pick Jason Kelce has played every snap so far at center and has allowed 10 total pressures – three more than the next highest number.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/13/32-teams-32-observations-6/

I can't open the link since I'm at work...how much further is he ahead of the next center?

the link only has 1 observation for each team - doesn't really show the full grading, it was just the note about the Eagles. It says three more than the next guy, which would be 7 however.

Problem is I don't know where that ranks for all teams, unless they're saying he has the most and the next guy is 3 behind? Need a reference point.

 

[netnalp]

Philadelphia Eagles: Sixth round pick Jason Kelce has played every snap so far at center and has allowed 10 total pressures – three more than the next highest number.

http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/13/32-teams-32-observations-6/

I can't open the link since I'm at work...how much further is he ahead of the next center?

the link only has 1 observation for each team - doesn't really show the full grading, it was just the note about the Eagles. It says three more than the next guy, which would be 7 however.

Problem is I don't know where that ranks for all teams, unless they're saying he has the most and the next guy is 3 behind? Need a reference point.

my guess would be he's the highest for centers in the league with 10 pressures, otherwise they'd have probably mentioned some other stat.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Can't remember a bigger game in October. A loss effectively ends the season for the Eagles in my mind. 0-2 in the division, 1-5, and they'd have NE and the Jets plus Dallas x2 to play. 9-7 would be the best case scenario, and 8-8 far more likely.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Can't remember a bigger game in October. A loss effectively ends the season for the Eagles in my mind. 0-2 in the division, 1-5, and they'd have NE and the Jets plus Dallas x2 to play. 9-7 would be the best case scenario, and 8-8 far more likely.

Id feel so much better if we were home and they weren't coming off of a bye.

 

[delusional]

They havent won at home since week 13 last season ....^

 

[mike303]

I've watched every snap and here's what I've noticed.

As is with all things Reid, he is trying to jam a square peg in a round hole. He (& Castillo) have a defensive scheme where Asomugha, one of the two best man coverage guys is always in a zone. He is a tremendous bump and run guy because of his long arms. This scheme almost never utilizes him in that. Then last week, several times I watched Samuel (an undersized zone corner who is lousy in bump & run) get beat trying to jam bigger receivers on the line.

As has been said here many times, the wide 9 is fine, but we don't have the LBs for it. The WIP guys made an interesting point, where else in the world do you hire a D-Line coach BEFORE you hire the coordinator? It probably caused most interested coordinator prospects to look elsewhere knowing they wouldn't get to utilized their own scheme.

Kelce is not good right now. Jackson should be in there. Kelce may be good some day, but shouldn't be playing right away. Watkins was okay (despite the killer penalty which was iffy). He may have a decent future. Peters was playing outstanging before he got hurt. King Dunlop even played surprisingly well behind him. Other than the short yardage debacles (100% Reid's fault) and a few poor turnovers the offense has been solid. McCoy has been truly unbelievable and is becoming one of the best and most exciting backs in the league.

Casey Matthews is terrible and shouldn't get back on the field in 2011. I think everyone hoped he would be half the player his brother is, but it's just not there. Brian Rolle has been very solid against the run and fantastic in coverage. Rolle and Chaney are playing way above where they were drafted and are actually improving the defense.

The biggest problem is without question the strong safety spot. Coleman shouldn't be on the roster. Page is average on his best day, a true journeyman. I have hope for Nate Allen. He may develop into a solid starter, but we shouldn't be hoping for the next Dawkins there. You can attribute at least one critical huge play or touchdown to easy, must-make tackles or blown coverages attributable to Coleman or Page in each game. These are all one score games and that position is responsible for at least three losses.

 

[eoMMan]

So if the Eagles finish at .500 or lower, does Reid get fired?

 

[Novice2]

Marshall and Sapp hillarious on NFL network. RIP Rocky

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Not pretty but I'll take it! Shady is a star!

 

[renesauz]

MUCH better effort by the defense today.

Meanwhile....losses to San Fran and Buffalo not looking so bad.........

 

[crewmember]

No reason they shouldn't win their next 3 games after the bye. Cowboys SNF at home, Bears MNF at home, Cards at home.

 

[mike303]

I've watched every snap and here's what I've noticed.As is with all things Reid, he is trying to jam a square peg in a round hole. He (& Castillo) have a defensive scheme where Asomugha, one of the two best man coverage guys is always in a zone. He is a tremendous bump and run guy because of his long arms. This scheme almost never utilizes him in that. Then last week, several times I watched Samuel (an undersized zone corner who is lousy in bump & run) get beat trying to jam bigger receivers on the line. As has been said here many times, the wide 9 is fine, but we don't have the LBs for it. The WIP guys made an interesting point, where else in the world do you hire a D-Line coach BEFORE you hire the coordinator? It probably caused most interested coordinator prospects to look elsewhere knowing they wouldn't get to utilized their own scheme.Kelce is not good right now. Jackson should be in there. Kelce may be good some day, but shouldn't be playing right away. Watkins was okay (despite the killer penalty which was iffy). He may have a decent future. Peters was playing outstanging before he got hurt. King Dunlop even played surprisingly well behind him. Other than the short yardage debacles (100% Reid's fault) and a few poor turnovers the offense has been solid. McCoy has been truly unbelievable and is becoming one of the best and most exciting backs in the league.Casey Matthews is terrible and shouldn't get back on the field in 2011. I think everyone hoped he would be half the player his brother is, but it's just not there. Brian Rolle has been very solid against the run and fantastic in coverage. Rolle and Chaney are playing way above where they were drafted and are actually improving the defense. The biggest problem is without question the strong safety spot. Coleman shouldn't be on the roster. Page is average on his best day, a true journeyman. I have hope for Nate Allen. He may develop into a solid starter, but we shouldn't be hoping for the next Dawkins there. You can attribute at least one critical huge play or touchdown to easy, must-make tackles or blown coverages attributable to Coleman or Page in each game. These are all one score games and that position is responsible for at least three losses.

I rip Coleman and he pulls down three picks. In two weeks I'll rant about Castillo's scheme and then maybe he'll put people where they need to be. Coleman still can't tackle, but the first two picks were beauties.Today was refreshing but still alarming. They won, but Washington is terrible. Grossman came back to being Grossman and Beck was ineffective. A mediocre QB running the Washington offense would have been enough to win. Washington has the worst skill people in the league. Gaffney? Armstrong? Hightower? Those guys wouldn't make 3/4 of NFL rosters. I still think we're terrible, but this will buy Andy two weeks of positive talk in the local media.

 

[thayman]

I've watched every snap and here's what I've noticed.As is with all things Reid, he is trying to jam a square peg in a round hole. He (& Castillo) have a defensive scheme where Asomugha, one of the two best man coverage guys is always in a zone. He is a tremendous bump and run guy because of his long arms. This scheme almost never utilizes him in that. Then last week, several times I watched Samuel (an undersized zone corner who is lousy in bump & run) get beat trying to jam bigger receivers on the line. As has been said here many times, the wide 9 is fine, but we don't have the LBs for it. The WIP guys made an interesting point, where else in the world do you hire a D-Line coach BEFORE you hire the coordinator? It probably caused most interested coordinator prospects to look elsewhere knowing they wouldn't get to utilized their own scheme.Kelce is not good right now. Jackson should be in there. Kelce may be good some day, but shouldn't be playing right away. Watkins was okay (despite the killer penalty which was iffy). He may have a decent future. Peters was playing outstanging before he got hurt. King Dunlop even played surprisingly well behind him. Other than the short yardage debacles (100% Reid's fault) and a few poor turnovers the offense has been solid. McCoy has been truly unbelievable and is becoming one of the best and most exciting backs in the league.Casey Matthews is terrible and shouldn't get back on the field in 2011. I think everyone hoped he would be half the player his brother is, but it's just not there. Brian Rolle has been very solid against the run and fantastic in coverage. Rolle and Chaney are playing way above where they were drafted and are actually improving the defense. The biggest problem is without question the strong safety spot. Coleman shouldn't be on the roster. Page is average on his best day, a true journeyman. I have hope for Nate Allen. He may develop into a solid starter, but we shouldn't be hoping for the next Dawkins there. You can attribute at least one critical huge play or touchdown to easy, must-make tackles or blown coverages attributable to Coleman or Page in each game. These are all one score games and that position is responsible for at least three losses.

I rip Coleman and he pulls down three picks. In two weeks I'll rant about Castillo's scheme and then maybe he'll put people where they need to be. Coleman still can't tackle, but the first two picks were beauties.Today was refreshing but still alarming. They won, but Washington is terrible. Grossman came back to being Grossman and Beck was ineffective. A mediocre QB running the Washington offense would have been enough to win. Washington has the worst skill people in the league. Gaffney? Armstrong? Hightower? Those guys wouldn't make 3/4 of NFL rosters. I still think we're terrible, but this will buy Andy two weeks of positive talk in the local media.

Washington is worse than the record indicates. The wins against a beat up Giants St. Louis and Arizona were not that inspiring. I have always thought Reid was a pretty good coach, and hated the skins facing you guys twice a year. Today the Eagles should have blown out the Redskins, I've heard alot of frustration from Eagle fans about the lack of adjustment going into the second half and you guys are spot on.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

No reason they shouldn't win their next 3 games after the bye. Cowboys SNF at home, Bears MNF at home, Cards at home.

Because they're playing the Cowboys the first game after the bye, I like their chances. I also think they'll handle ARI. I don't like the CHI game though, I think Forte will murder them in the middle.

 

[dhockster]

I've watched every snap and here's what I've noticed.As is with all things Reid, he is trying to jam a square peg in a round hole. He (& Castillo) have a defensive scheme where Asomugha, one of the two best man coverage guys is always in a zone. He is a tremendous bump and run guy because of his long arms. This scheme almost never utilizes him in that. Then last week, several times I watched Samuel (an undersized zone corner who is lousy in bump & run) get beat trying to jam bigger receivers on the line. As has been said here many times, the wide 9 is fine, but we don't have the LBs for it. The WIP guys made an interesting point, where else in the world do you hire a D-Line coach BEFORE you hire the coordinator? It probably caused most interested coordinator prospects to look elsewhere knowing they wouldn't get to utilized their own scheme.Kelce is not good right now. Jackson should be in there. Kelce may be good some day, but shouldn't be playing right away. Watkins was okay (despite the killer penalty which was iffy). He may have a decent future. Peters was playing outstanging before he got hurt. King Dunlop even played surprisingly well behind him. Other than the short yardage debacles (100% Reid's fault) and a few poor turnovers the offense has been solid. McCoy has been truly unbelievable and is becoming one of the best and most exciting backs in the league.Casey Matthews is terrible and shouldn't get back on the field in 2011. I think everyone hoped he would be half the player his brother is, but it's just not there. Brian Rolle has been very solid against the run and fantastic in coverage. Rolle and Chaney are playing way above where they were drafted and are actually improving the defense. The biggest problem is without question the strong safety spot. Coleman shouldn't be on the roster. Page is average on his best day, a true journeyman. I have hope for Nate Allen. He may develop into a solid starter, but we shouldn't be hoping for the next Dawkins there. You can attribute at least one critical huge play or touchdown to easy, must-make tackles or blown coverages attributable to Coleman or Page in each game. These are all one score games and that position is responsible for at least three losses.

I rip Coleman and he pulls down three picks. In two weeks I'll rant about Castillo's scheme and then maybe he'll put people where they need to be. Coleman still can't tackle, but the first two picks were beauties.Today was refreshing but still alarming. They won, but Washington is terrible. Grossman came back to being Grossman and Beck was ineffective. A mediocre QB running the Washington offense would have been enough to win. Washington has the worst skill people in the league. Gaffney? Armstrong? Hightower? Those guys wouldn't make 3/4 of NFL rosters. I still think we're terrible, but this will buy Andy two weeks of positive talk in the local media.

Look, let's take something positive from the game. To beat the Redskins, you take away their running game, and make Grossman beat you. The Eagles did that very effectively. Heck, even Nnamdi made a big hit on Cooley to stop a first down.Still too many mistakes that could have cost them against a better team, but let's take the win, get healthy for two weeks, and start playing better football against the Cowboys.

 

[dhockster]

No reason they shouldn't win their next 3 games after the bye. Cowboys SNF at home, Bears MNF at home, Cards at home.

No reason they COULDN'T win their next 3 games. To say "should" about this team with the amount of mistakes they make, is overstating things.

 

[renesauz]

I saw some huge positives in that game. LBs and safeties played MUCH better. O-line pass protection was better, while still not good. Vick didn't make any big mistakes (I'm not counting an INT off a deflection obviously).

The run defense was actually stout, and the tackling by everybody was generally solid.

It felt like the offense should have put a few more points on the board, but overall this was the Eagles team we expected to see this year.

Dallas fans are ripping their coach right now, but Dallas played pretty well in NE, and Chicago's Forte will present a huge challenge. If Philly is going to make a run, those two home games have to be WINS. Tough opponents, but not only do we have the home field (not that that seems to mean much for the Eagles), but Dallas is the first game after the bye, and we match up very well against Chicago.

 

[loose circuits]

washington's defense is pretty freakin' good when you consider what they've put together with Kerrigan & Orakpo on the outside. We had to shuffle the OL once again and Vick had to deal with a lot of pressure which is understandable. I thought considering the circumstances (down to 3rd string OT's bascially) we held up decent. Watkins did completely whiff on a blitz where he looked inside while the guy ran right through his outside- Kelce didn't need help

McCoy is a beast and could be the best back in the league right now. His ability to cut 3 holes over in a blink of an eye is amazing and his vision isn't far behind. This kid may end up being better than Westbrook

 

[JuSt CuZ]

Not pretty but I'll take it! Shady is a star!

Feed Shady = WinGet Pass happy with Vick = LoseDo you think Reid finally noticed that?

 

[Snotbubbles]

Not pretty but I'll take it! Shady is a star!

Feed Shady = WinGet Pass happy with Vick = LoseDo you think Reid finally noticed that?

What do you think? Gameplan calls for 60 passes after the bye.

 

[bushdocda]

Not pretty but I'll take it! Shady is a star!

Feed Shady = WinGet Pass happy with Vick = LoseDo you think Reid finally noticed that?

Nope.

 

[SouthJersey]

Philly beat writers are on twitter saying Assante is being shopped aggressively at the deadline.

I assume if we make a move all we're getting back are picks?? There aren't any disgruntled OL, LBs or Safties who could be traded at this point are there?