** Official 2014 Philadelphia Eagles Thread ** (2 Viewers)

[dhockster]

One other thing to consider about Desean from the Eagles point of view: Does he come up big in the playoffs? In 6 playoff games, Desean has had one good game (2008 vs. Ari, 6-92-1), one okay game (2008 vs NYG, 4-81-0) and 4 mediocre/poor games. In addition, under Chip Kelly, he was shut out last year, until the backup CB had to come in because of injury.

I can guarantee Chip is not just considering how players play in the regular season, but also how they play against good competition which they will face in the playoffs.

 

[Insein]

Jeff McLane ‏@Jeff_McLane 5m

Source close to situation said that DeSean Jackson has called a few #Eagles teammates and told them he's staying after talk with Chip Kelly.

So media hype? Back to my original argument?

Just a bizarre story.

 

[dhockster]

If the Eagles keep Desean for now, I think it is possible that they trade him in June when teams get more cap money from June 1st designated cuts.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Jeff McLane ‏@Jeff_McLane 5m

Source close to situation said that DeSean Jackson has called a few #Eagles teammates and told them he's staying after talk with Chip Kelly.

So media hype? Back to my original argument?

Just a bizarre story.

I'm just thinking out loud with this...but is there any chance this is floated by the Jackson camp to make Chip look like an ##### when he's finally dealt?

 

[Insein]

Jeff McLane ‏@Jeff_McLane 5m

Source close to situation said that DeSean Jackson has called a few #Eagles teammates and told them he's staying after talk with Chip Kelly.

So media hype? Back to my original argument?Just a bizarre story.

I'm just thinking out loud with this...but is there any chance this is floated by the Jackson camp to make Chip look like an ##### when he's finally dealt?

Sure why not. Makes as much sense as everything else.

 

[Terpman22]

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[JaxBill]

Jeff McLane ‏@Jeff_McLane 5m

Source close to situation said that DeSean Jackson has called a few #Eagles teammates and told them he's staying after talk with Chip Kelly.

So media hype? Back to my original argument?Just a bizarre story.

I'm just thinking out loud with this...but is there any chance this is floated by the Jackson camp to make Chip look like an ##### when he's finally dealt?

Sure why not. Makes as much sense as everything else.

Wondering if the convo went like this:

Howie: DeSean, I got Chip on the line also.

Chip: 'Sup, dawg.

DJax: Pffft

Howie: Here's the deal: We don't want you back but you need to smile cameras in the meantime.

DJax: Dubbya Tee Eff

Howie: We want to trade you and your sorry-### contract but it's tough to find suitors.

DJax: Dubya Tee eMM eFFF, so release me #####

Howie: No we feel like you're worth a 5th at least and you need to help us.

DJax: 5th?? And why should I help yo sorry ###?

Howie: All of the big free agent money is gone so you'll want to keep your 10 Mil this year., you'll work with us. And we'll try to deal you closer to draft.

Dax: Bleep

DJax Agent (whispering): Didn't you already spend a lot of that?

DJax: Bleep, bleep,.....aw okay.

 

[Snotbubbles]

One other thing to consider about Desean from the Eagles point of view: Does he come up big in the playoffs? In 6 playoff games, Desean has had one good game (2008 vs. Ari, 6-92-1), one okay game (2008 vs NYG, 4-81-0) and 4 mediocre/poor games. In addition, under Chip Kelly, he was shut out last year, until the backup CB had to come in because of injury.

I can guarantee Chip is not just considering how players play in the regular season, but also how they play against good competition which they will face in the playoffs.

I guess Lesean McCoy will be the next guy to get released then. His playoff numbers are abysmal.

 

[babydemon90]

One other thing to consider about Desean from the Eagles point of view: Does he come up big in the playoffs? In 6 playoff games, Desean has had one good game (2008 vs. Ari, 6-92-1), one okay game (2008 vs NYG, 4-81-0) and 4 mediocre/poor games. In addition, under Chip Kelly, he was shut out last year, until the backup CB had to come in because of injury.

I can guarantee Chip is not just considering how players play in the regular season, but also how they play against good competition which they will face in the playoffs.

I guess Lesean McCoy will be the next guy to get released then. His playoff numbers are abysmal.

2 more seasons, then yes. Maybe next offseason, but doubtful.

 

[dhockster]

One other thing to consider about Desean from the Eagles point of view: Does he come up big in the playoffs? In 6 playoff games, Desean has had one good game (2008 vs. Ari, 6-92-1), one okay game (2008 vs NYG, 4-81-0) and 4 mediocre/poor games. In addition, under Chip Kelly, he was shut out last year, until the backup CB had to come in because of injury.

I can guarantee Chip is not just considering how players play in the regular season, but also how they play against good competition which they will face in the playoffs.

I guess Lesean McCoy will be the next guy to get released then. His playoff numbers are abysmal.

Yes, because that is what I said. Playoff performance is one factor teams use to evaluate players, it is not the only factor. As far as I know, Lesean hasn't jaked it through a season and doesn't have much off the field issues. When you have multiple factors against you, each additional one makes it easier to get rid of you.

 

[Snotbubbles]

One other thing to consider about Desean from the Eagles point of view: Does he come up big in the playoffs? In 6 playoff games, Desean has had one good game (2008 vs. Ari, 6-92-1), one okay game (2008 vs NYG, 4-81-0) and 4 mediocre/poor games. In addition, under Chip Kelly, he was shut out last year, until the backup CB had to come in because of injury.

I can guarantee Chip is not just considering how players play in the regular season, but also how they play against good competition which they will face in the playoffs.

I guess Lesean McCoy will be the next guy to get released then. His playoff numbers are abysmal.

Yes, because that is what I said. Playoff performance is one factor teams use to evaluate players, it is not the only factor. As far as I know, Lesean hasn't jaked it through a season and doesn't have much off the field issues. When you have multiple factors against you, each additional one makes it easier to get rid of you.

What are you trying to say? I'm not sure.

Riley Cooper went on a racist rant last summer. That's a MAJOR issue off the field AND in the locker room. There are current players in the locker room that probably despise Cooper and always will. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

Jeremy Maclin tears up his knee, AGAIN. Doesn't play a down. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

DeSean Jackson has a career year. Makes the ProBowl. Has no issues whatsoever. What do the Eagles do?

 

[Amused to Death]

What are you trying to say? I'm not sure.

Riley Cooper went on a racist rant last summer. That's a MAJOR issue off the field AND in the locker room. There are current players in the locker room that probably despise Cooper and always will. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

Jeremy Maclin tears up his knee, AGAIN. Doesn't play a down. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

DeSean Jackson has a career year. Makes the ProBowl. Has no issues whatsoever. What do the Eagles do?

What do the Eagles do? So far nothing. And I don't know why you assume "no issues whatsoever". Do you forget the sideline argument with his coach? Perhaps that was not an isolated incident. I would bet we know less than 10% of DJax issues with coaches and management. But we'll never know unless 1 side wants to make it public.

 

[Snotbubbles]

What are you trying to say? I'm not sure.

Riley Cooper went on a racist rant last summer. That's a MAJOR issue off the field AND in the locker room. There are current players in the locker room that probably despise Cooper and always will. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

Jeremy Maclin tears up his knee, AGAIN. Doesn't play a down. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

DeSean Jackson has a career year. Makes the ProBowl. Has no issues whatsoever. What do the Eagles do?

What do the Eagles do? So far nothing. And I don't know why you assume "no issues whatsoever". Do you forget the sideline argument with his coach? Perhaps that was not an isolated incident. I would bet we know less than 10% of DJax issues with coaches and management. But we'll never know unless 1 side wants to make it public.

I'm not sure why you assume there are issues, and that's what you going on? A sideline argument with a coach.

I remember one year when the Eagles played the SF 49ers. The Eagles were killing the Niners and George Seifert (I think was the coach), pulled Steve Young. Young went on a 5 minute tirade at Seifert. I'm surprised San Fran didn't release him. Point being, that stuff happens all the time because football players play with emotion. They fight each other at practice. The go after each other on the field. It a physical, emotional game. What happens on the field should be taken with a grain of salt.

 

[Amused to Death]

What are you trying to say? I'm not sure.

Riley Cooper went on a racist rant last summer. That's a MAJOR issue off the field AND in the locker room. There are current players in the locker room that probably despise Cooper and always will. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

Jeremy Maclin tears up his knee, AGAIN. Doesn't play a down. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

DeSean Jackson has a career year. Makes the ProBowl. Has no issues whatsoever. What do the Eagles do?

What do the Eagles do? So far nothing. And I don't know why you assume "no issues whatsoever". Do you forget the sideline argument with his coach? Perhaps that was not an isolated incident. I would bet we know less than 10% of DJax issues with coaches and management. But we'll never know unless 1 side wants to make it public.

I'm not sure why you assume there are issues, and that's what you going on? A sideline argument with a coach.

I remember one year when the Eagles played the SF 49ers. The Eagles were killing the Niners and George Seifert (I think was the coach), pulled Steve Young. Young went on a 5 minute tirade at Seifert. I'm surprised San Fran didn't release him. Point being, that stuff happens all the time because football players play with emotion. They fight each other at practice. The go after each other on the field. It a physical, emotional game. What happens on the field should be taken with a grain of salt.

I'm assuming issues, should the Eagles give him away or cut him, because logic says you don't get rid of your best players for pennies on a dollar unless its for ultimate good of the team. And since there have been 2 public incidents (off the top of my head) I'd say there's a likelihood of other, more private, occurrences.

Remember, "there's no way Kelly can be successful with Foles as QB". The sky didn't fall then either.

 

[dhockster]

One other thing to consider about Desean from the Eagles point of view: Does he come up big in the playoffs? In 6 playoff games, Desean has had one good game (2008 vs. Ari, 6-92-1), one okay game (2008 vs NYG, 4-81-0) and 4 mediocre/poor games. In addition, under Chip Kelly, he was shut out last year, until the backup CB had to come in because of injury.

I can guarantee Chip is not just considering how players play in the regular season, but also how they play against good competition which they will face in the playoffs.

I guess Lesean McCoy will be the next guy to get released then. His playoff numbers are abysmal.

Yes, because that is what I said. Playoff performance is one factor teams use to evaluate players, it is not the only factor. As far as I know, Lesean hasn't jaked it through a season and doesn't have much off the field issues. When you have multiple factors against you, each additional one makes it easier to get rid of you.

What are you trying to say? I'm not sure.

Riley Cooper went on a racist rant last summer. That's a MAJOR issue off the field AND in the locker room. There are current players in the locker room that probably despise Cooper and always will. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

Jeremy Maclin tears up his knee, AGAIN. Doesn't play a down. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

DeSean Jackson has a career year. Makes the ProBowl. Has no issues whatsoever. What do the Eagles do?

Look, I am not in the camp of getting rid of Desean Jackson just to get rid of him. He can be a very good WR who can stretch the field to make your whole offense better. However, I also know that he is a pain in the butt, his primary concern is Desean Jackson, and that there are several things about him which might outweigh his performance on the field. I also don't think Chip Kelly is such a one trick pony that his offense will stagnate if Desean is not on the team.

Cooper, as far as I know, only had that one racist incident. He handled it about as well as he could. He got a big break in that Mike Vick and Avant were willing to stand up for him. He then went on to have a career year with a QB who wasn't afraid to throw into tight coverage. The Eagles rewarded him because they figure he can keep doing what he did with Kelly running the offense and Foles throwing the ball. I have no reason to think he can't.

Maclin got a one year deal. The Eagles obviously signed him because Chip Kelly wants to see what he can do with Maclin in this offense.

What are you mad at? That the Eagles might trade or cut Desean Jackson or that they signed Cooper and Maclin to new contracts?

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

You know, one idea floated out there that might just be brilliant is the fact that the Eagles have all the leverage with Jackson now. So the organization was irritated with the comments right after playoff loss, plus the sideline business and god knows what else has happened that we are not privy to. Jackson already got his bonus. He has 10 million reasons to keep his yap shut and play ball now that it's been established that there isn't any hot interest in him due to his number. The team can CUT his ### and then he's looking at getting signed for a fraction of what he could make here in 2014. Anyone think this may have been the case? It's kinda Machiavellian.

 

[Insein]

You know, one idea floated out there that might just be brilliant is the fact that the Eagles have all the leverage with Jackson now. So the organization was irritated with the comments right after playoff loss, plus the sideline business and god knows what else has happened that we are not privy to. Jackson already got his bonus. He has 10 million reasons to keep his yap shut and play ball now that it's been established that there isn't any hot interest in him due to his number. The team can CUT his ### and then he's looking at getting signed for a fraction of what he could make here in 2014. Anyone think this may have been the case? It's kinda Machiavellian.

They had that anyway. This sounded more like he did something to annoy them. They shopped him around and saw it was worth putting up with him for at least another year. Both sides need each other but people are reaching when they say he'll dog it when he's getting paid now. He was going to play hard either way. If not for the Eagles then for himself to maximize his value for next off season if he was cut.

 

[Amused to Death]

You know, one idea floated out there that might just be brilliant is the fact that the Eagles have all the leverage with Jackson now. So the organization was irritated with the comments right after playoff loss, plus the sideline business and god knows what else has happened that we are not privy to. Jackson already got his bonus. He has 10 million reasons to keep his yap shut and play ball now that it's been established that there isn't any hot interest in him due to his number. The team can CUT his ### and then he's looking at getting signed for a fraction of what he could make here in 2014. Anyone think this may have been the case? It's kinda Machiavellian.

They had that anyway. This sounded more like he did something to annoy them. They shopped him around and saw it was worth putting up with him for at least another year. Both sides need each other but people are reaching when they say he'll dog it when he's getting paid now. He was going to play hard either way. If not for the Eagles then for himself to maximize his value for next off season if he was cut.

I don't think anyone's saying he'll dog it. What I've said is that we don't know what is being said between Roseman and Joel Segal. What we do know is there was a public incident with the WR coach and Jackson publicly said he wanted a new contract. Would he holdout or dog it? We don't know. But his current deal was negotiated by Rosenhaus who no longer represents him. New agent may want a piece of a new deal. It happens. And we don't know to what lengths he would advise Jackson to go. Maybe talks got a bit contentious with Segal. Maybe Segal started hinting at trouble that could become a distraction.

Do you really think you know all the details? I doubt it so why criticize either side without all the facts? Relax let this run its course. IF they suck next year, then ##### about it. I think Kelly will be able to make the offense work with or without DJax.

 

[Snotbubbles]

One other thing to consider about Desean from the Eagles point of view: Does he come up big in the playoffs? In 6 playoff games, Desean has had one good game (2008 vs. Ari, 6-92-1), one okay game (2008 vs NYG, 4-81-0) and 4 mediocre/poor games. In addition, under Chip Kelly, he was shut out last year, until the backup CB had to come in because of injury.

I can guarantee Chip is not just considering how players play in the regular season, but also how they play against good competition which they will face in the playoffs.

I guess Lesean McCoy will be the next guy to get released then. His playoff numbers are abysmal.

Yes, because that is what I said. Playoff performance is one factor teams use to evaluate players, it is not the only factor. As far as I know, Lesean hasn't jaked it through a season and doesn't have much off the field issues. When you have multiple factors against you, each additional one makes it easier to get rid of you.

What are you trying to say? I'm not sure.

Riley Cooper went on a racist rant last summer. That's a MAJOR issue off the field AND in the locker room. There are current players in the locker room that probably despise Cooper and always will. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

Jeremy Maclin tears up his knee, AGAIN. Doesn't play a down. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

DeSean Jackson has a career year. Makes the ProBowl. Has no issues whatsoever. What do the Eagles do?

Look, I am not in the camp of getting rid of Desean Jackson just to get rid of him. He can be a very good WR who can stretch the field to make your whole offense better. However, I also know that he is a pain in the butt, his primary concern is Desean Jackson, and that there are several things about him which might outweigh his performance on the field. I also don't think Chip Kelly is such a one trick pony that his offense will stagnate if Desean is not on the team.

Cooper, as far as I know, only had that one racist incident. He handled it about as well as he could. He got a big break in that Mike Vick and Avant were willing to stand up for him. He then went on to have a career year with a QB who wasn't afraid to throw into tight coverage. The Eagles rewarded him because they figure he can keep doing what he did with Kelly running the offense and Foles throwing the ball. I have no reason to think he can't.

Maclin got a one year deal. The Eagles obviously signed him because Chip Kelly wants to see what he can do with Maclin in this offense.

What are you mad at? That the Eagles might trade or cut Desean Jackson or that they signed Cooper and Maclin to new contracts?

I'm not mad at anything. I just find your reasoning to jettison your best WR to be ridiculous.

 

[Terpman22]

I have a theory. They just extended Peters to a nice sized deal, Cooper, traded for Sproles AND extended him. Desean let his case be known already after the season, whatever. After all this happens, the new agent and Desean call in looking for new money. I think that is what annoyed them and Chip does not want to deal with a guy who isn't willing to play for only 10 mil this season, while he is still building his program and scouting players.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@eaglescentral: The Eagles have $75.017 million committed to their offense in 2014. That's the most in the NFL by $5 million. (And Nick Foles earns 700K.)

 

[babydemon90]

@eaglescentral: The Eagles have $75.017 million committed to their offense in 2014. That's the most in the NFL by $5 million. (And Nick Foles earns 700K.)

Which speak a lot to how bad we drafted defensive talent from 2009-2011, that none of them have been worth resigning to decent contracts...

 

[Bigboy10182000]

I have a theory. They just extended Peters to a nice sized deal, Cooper, traded for Sproles AND extended him. Desean let his case be known already after the season, whatever. After all this happens, the new agent and Desean call in looking for new money. I think that is what annoyed them and Chip does not want to deal with a guy who isn't willing to play for only 10 mil this season, while he is still building his program and scouting players.

And Kelce.

I'd be interested in the timeline of events after reading the above. Was it after the Speoles deal that this all started?

 

[Ash]

So I was looking at this mock draft on drafttek.com and it has Johnny Manziel dropping to Philly at #22.

If Manziel is there at #22, does Philly take him? I would think they'd go either WR (depending on DJax situation) or OLB/DE.

You think Green Bay, Dallas, Chicago and Detroit all pass on him?

I have no idea who will take Manziel. If he's there, does Philly? Of all the teams you listed, Philly seems to be the least set at QB (at least in terms of long-term contract obligations).

The chances of us taking Manziel are 0% IMO. I think they'll consider him in round 3 if he were still on the board.

Everyone keeps coming back to this idea that Kelly wants a mobile QB. What I think makes this offense go is good, quick decisions both pre and post snap. Reading coverage and correctly counting box numbers is critical for running the package plays, being able to quickly work deep into progressions to find the guy who's beaten his single coverage matchup are both start and finish type abilities in executing this offense.

Having watched this spread work for a season now I'm convinced quick and accurate decision making and accuracy are the key QB attributes, mobility is a nice to have but no more.

Manziel seems like the polar opposite of that, he's a sandlot player, who doesn't seem to have ever really had to work within a structured offense. A lot of his highlight reel seem to be broken, ad lib plays.

Vick early in his career was a great athlete and a mediocre QB, Manziel seems like he'll start out as a good athlete and a mediocre QB. Whether he develops will depend on how coachable he is and how he handles a year or two of limited success.

 

[Ash]

You know, one idea floated out there that might just be brilliant is the fact that the Eagles have all the leverage with Jackson now. So the organization was irritated with the comments right after playoff loss, plus the sideline business and god knows what else has happened that we are not privy to. Jackson already got his bonus. He has 10 million reasons to keep his yap shut and play ball now that it's been established that there isn't any hot interest in him due to his number. The team can CUT his ### and then he's looking at getting signed for a fraction of what he could make here in 2014. Anyone think this may have been the case? It's kinda Machiavellian.

They had that anyway. This sounded more like he did something to annoy them. They shopped him around and saw it was worth putting up with him for at least another year. Both sides need each other but people are reaching when they say he'll dog it when he's getting paid now. He was going to play hard either way. If not for the Eagles then for himself to maximize his value for next off season if he was cut.

This. Whatever's going on it obviously isn't football related. Would be dangerous to get rid of him I think, it turns an above average position group into a below average group. I actually think Jackson really improved in terms of effort on the field the last 2 years, he even makes a decent effort to run block even though he's not exactly great at it.

I'm not convinced Maclin suddenly turns into a star either, the first 4 years of his career were set up perfectly for that to happen, and he never rose above solid #2 type numbers, and didn't seem to progress beyond what he did as a rookie.

Plus, I still think he's soft. Happy to be proved wrong though, just don't see guys in Year 6 suddenly doing things they haven't done before very often.

 

[Ash]

What are you trying to say? I'm not sure.

Riley Cooper went on a racist rant last summer. That's a MAJOR issue off the field AND in the locker room. There are current players in the locker room that probably despise Cooper and always will. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

Jeremy Maclin tears up his knee, AGAIN. Doesn't play a down. What do the Eagles do? New contract.

DeSean Jackson has a career year. Makes the ProBowl. Has no issues whatsoever. What do the Eagles do?

What do the Eagles do? So far nothing. And I don't know why you assume "no issues whatsoever". Do you forget the sideline argument with his coach? Perhaps that was not an isolated incident. I would bet we know less than 10% of DJax issues with coaches and management. But we'll never know unless 1 side wants to make it public.

I'm not sure why you assume there are issues, and that's what you going on? A sideline argument with a coach.

I remember one year when the Eagles played the SF 49ers. The Eagles were killing the Niners and George Seifert (I think was the coach), pulled Steve Young. Young went on a 5 minute tirade at Seifert. I'm surprised San Fran didn't release him. Point being, that stuff happens all the time because football players play with emotion. They fight each other at practice. The go after each other on the field. It a physical, emotional game. What happens on the field should be taken with a grain of salt.

I remember this, it was awesome to watch as a fan of the winning team. I respected Young though, for wanting to keep fighting. Don't know what the fight was about between Jackson and Bicknell but probably wasn't "Let me back on the field so I can keep trying to win the game", which makes it completely different.

 

[Ash]

Funny story I heard Jeremiah Trotter say on the radio re player/coach fights. Said it happens more often than you think, but mostly in the dressing room. There was a game where Trot wasn't playing well in the first half, was getting blocked a lot of different ways and having trouble reading what was coming from where. Jim Johnson was getting into him between every series, telling him to get his head out of his ### and play better.

At halftime Johnson got into him again, Trotter said (paraphrased) "I'd had enough of him riding me, so I charged him and 3 guys had to hold me back. I probably wasn't gonna do nothing, but I'd had enough" Said he got angry and played a lot better in the second half (which I'm sure was the intention).

My favorite part? "I probably wasn't gonna do nothing"

 

[ShaHBucks]

You know, one idea floated out there that might just be brilliant is the fact that the Eagles have all the leverage with Jackson now. So the organization was irritated with the comments right after playoff loss, plus the sideline business and god knows what else has happened that we are not privy to. Jackson already got his bonus. He has 10 million reasons to keep his yap shut and play ball now that it's been established that there isn't any hot interest in him due to his number. The team can CUT his ### and then he's looking at getting signed for a fraction of what he could make here in 2014. Anyone think this may have been the case? It's kinda Machiavellian.

They had that anyway. This sounded more like he did something to annoy them. They shopped him around and saw it was worth putting up with him for at least another year. Both sides need each other but people are reaching when they say he'll dog it when he's getting paid now. He was going to play hard either way. If not for the Eagles then for himself to maximize his value for next off season if he was cut.

This. Whatever's going on it obviously isn't football related. Would be dangerous to get rid of him I think, it turns an above average position group into a below average group. I actually think Jackson really improved in terms of effort on the field the last 2 years, he even makes a decent effort to run block even though he's not exactly great at it.

I'm not convinced Maclin suddenly turns into a star either, the first 4 years of his career were set up perfectly for that to happen, and he never rose above solid #2 type numbers, and didn't seem to progress beyond what he did as a rookie.

Plus, I still think he's soft. Happy to be proved wrong though, just don't see guys in Year 6 suddenly doing things they haven't done before very often.

You jogged my memory on an article from last offseaon. http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/maclin-expects-be-more-involved-under-kelly

 

[ShaHBucks]

Way too much discounting a healthy Maclin as a talent on the boards

 

[Ash]

Way too much discounting a healthy Maclin as a talent on the boards

How so? Maclin has shown he's good for 65/850/8 type numbers, and that's with an elite deep threat opposite him. Expecting anything better is reaching. He has more talent than that and he might come to life and fulfill that potential, but expecting veteran players to suddenly outperform their mean is more like wishing than planning.

I like Jackson, Maclin and Cooper as a group but Maclin, Cooper and Ertz/Rookie/Benn/StreetFA is a lot less appealing.

 

[Ash]

You know, one idea floated out there that might just be brilliant is the fact that the Eagles have all the leverage with Jackson now. So the organization was irritated with the comments right after playoff loss, plus the sideline business and god knows what else has happened that we are not privy to. Jackson already got his bonus. He has 10 million reasons to keep his yap shut and play ball now that it's been established that there isn't any hot interest in him due to his number. The team can CUT his ### and then he's looking at getting signed for a fraction of what he could make here in 2014. Anyone think this may have been the case? It's kinda Machiavellian.

They had that anyway. This sounded more like he did something to annoy them. They shopped him around and saw it was worth putting up with him for at least another year. Both sides need each other but people are reaching when they say he'll dog it when he's getting paid now. He was going to play hard either way. If not for the Eagles then for himself to maximize his value for next off season if he was cut.

This. Whatever's going on it obviously isn't football related. Would be dangerous to get rid of him I think, it turns an above average position group into a below average group. I actually think Jackson really improved in terms of effort on the field the last 2 years, he even makes a decent effort to run block even though he's not exactly great at it.

I'm not convinced Maclin suddenly turns into a star either, the first 4 years of his career were set up perfectly for that to happen, and he never rose above solid #2 type numbers, and didn't seem to progress beyond what he did as a rookie.

Plus, I still think he's soft. Happy to be proved wrong though, just don't see guys in Year 6 suddenly doing things they haven't done before very often.

You jogged my memory on an article from last offseaon. http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/maclin-expects-be-more-involved-under-kelly

I'd love to see him go 80/1200/10 and I think he has the talent to be that kind of player. We'll see what happens.

 

[cstu]

I'm not convinced Maclin suddenly turns into a star either, the first 4 years of his career were set up perfectly for that to happen, and he never rose above solid #2 type numbers, and didn't seem to progress beyond what he did as a rookie.

Plus, I still think he's soft. Happy to be proved wrong though, just don't see guys in Year 6 suddenly doing things they haven't done before very often.

Maclin has had 3 years with more yardage than Reggie Wayne ever had through age 25 - and he never had Peyton Manning from day one like Wayne.

Wayne didn't have his breakout year until age 26, the same age Maclin turns in a couple of months.

 

[Pickle Rody]

@eaglescentral: The Eagles have $75.017 million committed to their offense in 2014. That's the most in the NFL by $5 million. (And Nick Foles earns 700K.)

This post reminded me of something that I heard Sal Pal tell Mikey Miss yesterday during an afternoon radio interview......Sal Pal said the Eagles have paid Vick over $48.7 million "real cash" during the last 4 years to play a total of 40 games, for a record of 20-20 during that span, with no playoff wins. That's a little over $1.2 million per game. Just a little food for thought, kids.....

 

[Insein]

I'm not convinced Maclin suddenly turns into a star either, the first 4 years of his career were set up perfectly for that to happen, and he never rose above solid #2 type numbers, and didn't seem to progress beyond what he did as a rookie.

Plus, I still think he's soft. Happy to be proved wrong though, just don't see guys in Year 6 suddenly doing things they haven't done before very often.

Maclin has had 3 years with more yardage than Reggie Wayne ever had through age 25 - and he never had Peyton Manning from day one like Wayne.

Wayne didn't have his breakout year until age 26, the same age Maclin turns in a couple of months.

Well if we're pulling random unrelated situations out of no where, Anquan boldin jumped out as a rookie and caught 101 passes for 1377 yds. He had 3 out if his first 4 years with 1200 yds or more. That was with no one at qb.

 

[Snotbubbles]

I'm not convinced Maclin suddenly turns into a star either, the first 4 years of his career were set up perfectly for that to happen, and he never rose above solid #2 type numbers, and didn't seem to progress beyond what he did as a rookie.

Plus, I still think he's soft. Happy to be proved wrong though, just don't see guys in Year 6 suddenly doing things they haven't done before very often.

Maclin has had 3 years with more yardage than Reggie Wayne ever had through age 25 - and he never had Peyton Manning from day one like Wayne.

Wayne didn't have his breakout year until age 26, the same age Maclin turns in a couple of months.

Well if we're pulling random unrelated situations out of no where, Anquan boldin jumped out as a rookie and caught 101 passes for 1377 yds. He had 3 out if his first 4 years with 1200 yds or more. That was with no one at qb.

I'm certainly not discounting a healthy Maclin. Maclin IMO is irrelevant to the Desean Jackson conversation. It doesn't have to be Jackson OR Maclin. It can be Jackson AND Maclin.

Just heard Evan Mathis is on the trading block. dhockster, how did Mathis perform in the playoffs?

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Not sure this will show up but here is the PFF chart for Mathis

 

[Terpman22]

So Mathis is on the block too?

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@ZBerm: Q: "Do you want DeSean on the team?" A: "I like DeSean. DeSean did a really nice job for us. But we're always going to do what's best..."

@ZBerm: "...for the organization." Take from that what you will.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@lawlornfl: Updates on DeSean Jackson and Evan Mathis. Life is never boring for the #Eagles, their fans or the media. http://t.co/n0tGNEPWzK

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@JasonLaCanfora: Chip Kelly finished up an hour with the media. Was peppered with questions about DeSean Jackson. I'm still less than convinced he'll be back

 

[ShaHBucks]

I'm not convinced Maclin suddenly turns into a star either, the first 4 years of his career were set up perfectly for that to happen, and he never rose above solid #2 type numbers, and didn't seem to progress beyond what he did as a rookie.

Plus, I still think he's soft. Happy to be proved wrong though, just don't see guys in Year 6 suddenly doing things they haven't done before very often.

Maclin has had 3 years with more yardage than Reggie Wayne ever had through age 25 - and he never had Peyton Manning from day one like Wayne.

Wayne didn't have his breakout year until age 26, the same age Maclin turns in a couple of months.

General rule of thumb is most good WR breakout at 26

 

[babydemon90]

So Mathis is on the block too?

I thought Mathis was one of our best OL?

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@EliotShorrParks: The #Eagles, at least publicly, are not even pretending to want DeSean. They don't even seem interested in lying about it.

@ZBerm: Chip just finished after an hour. Said many positive things about DeSean. Emphasized he likes DeSean, but will do what's best for the team

@howardeskin: If @eagles G Evan Mathis is actually on trade block hard to believe a 32 year old Guard would get very much in trade. Rather c Mathis here

@LesBowen: Source close to situation confirms NFL Net report RE Evan Mathis --Eagles would like him 2 play 4 less than $5 m owed this yr, he wants more

@EliotShorrParks: "All I want to do is score a lot of points"-- Chip #Eagles

@EliotShorrParks: "Nick is our quarterback," -- Chip Kelly. #Eagles

@GeoffMosherCSN: Chip reiterates faith in Nick Foles as the QB going into the future.

@howardeskin: Think its obvious listening to @eagles HC Chip Kelly he will build a team the way he wants regardless of player star power.

@GeoffMosherCSN: Chip has made several positive comments about DeSean. What he hasn't done, given every opportunity, is slam dunk say DeSean will be back.

@LesBowen: Chip mentions a bunch of Eagles whose work ethic stands out. When prompted, includes DeSean. Says sideline blowup at Minn wasn't a big deal.

@Jeff_McLane: Chip Kelly reeled off players w/ great work ethics and didn't initially mention DeSean. So I asked does he and Kelly said, yes.

@GeoffMosherCSN: Asked about DeSean's work ethic, Chip said DeSean was as good as anyone in that area.

@howardeskin: Wonder if @eagles WR Desean Jackson still thinks he will b back w team after listening 2 Chip Kelly who was uncomfortable speaking 2 media

@GeoffMosherCSN: Chip very insistent on his "big people" philosophy at CB. Insists Boykin is best suited at slot, says very happy w/his outside CBs + length.

@howardeskin: When HC Chip Kelly says offense is not predicated on one player. Clearly believes offense can b Very good w/o DeSean Jackson.

@Jeff_McLane: Again, money quote. RT @Jeff_McLane: Chip Kelly: "I like DeSean, but we're always going to do what's best for the organization."

@EliotShorrParks: Gut feeling from hearing Chip: He would put up way more of a fight to keep Mathis than he will or has for Jackson. #Eagles

@howardeskin: Every reason to believe @eagles are trying and may trade Desean Jackson. Chip Kelly said nothing this morning that said he was back

@LesBowen: Chip on safeties in free agency: we looked at everybody. Malcolm Jenkins best fit.

@GeoffMosherCSN: League source confirms to me that Mathis is looking for a new deal.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@EliotShorrParks: Chip says he is excited about Barkley next season, and being able to work with from day one being healthy #Eagles

@LesBowen: Chip on Matt Barkley: I think Matt came along. Excited about where he is, full offseason, etc.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@GeoffMosherCSN: How will Chip handle players with contract demands? He said he'll handle it when it comes up.

@GeoffMosherCSN: Chip said he hasn't talked to Evan Mathis re: report he wants new deal. He vehemently says he doesn't think Mathis will cause problems.

@LesBowen: Chip seems surprised to hear of report there may b contract problem w/Evan Mathis. Says he doesn't worry about Mathis' attitude, preparation

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@LesBowen: Chip says he hasn't talked to Evan. "There's a story for you..."

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@EliotShorrParks: Take from it what you will, but Kelly raved about Mathis on first question. With DeSean, hardly anything outside of "I like him, but..."

 

[Insein]

So they're shopping him but not getting offers they like.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

So they're shopping him but not getting offers they like.

I may be in the minority but I dont expect him dealt until draft day

 

[Insein]

So they're shopping him but not getting offers they like.

I may be in the minority but I dont expect him dealt until draft day

I can see that. They missed their first chance. Draft day is the last chance to get any value.