*Official 2020 Philadelphia Eagles Thread* Humanity will never recover from the most horrible event to happen in the last 100 years: Doug Pederson pla (2 Viewers)

[G-King]

When do you just punt the season and try to get the highest draft pick you can? IMO, Dallas really crapped the bed by winning this week.

Whoever wins this division isn't doing themselves any favors. 

I don’t know DH, but I think tanking games on purpose does way more damage than good. First off you are assuming that Philly, or ANY team is going to hit on their first round draft pick. That’s not anywhere close to a 100% guarantee (especially in Philly), and we all know you can’t predict the injury factor for any of them. So to say “let’s quit trying and lose games so we can draft higher than our division rivals” doesn’t guarantee a stud draft, just guarantees that you told your team they are losers. Cowboys drafted 17th last year and was gifted CeeDee. No way he should have fell to them, but good players fall all the time. Consequently the Ryan Leafs, Jamarcus Russell, Andre Wadsworth types (showing my age now) end up busting to the teams who may also have told themselves “let’s quit and lose out, so to draft high”. So the difference between drafting 5/6/7 doesn’t really mean that much more success than drafting 18/19/20. However, for a team like Dallas I think the fact that they lost their leader, a QB who was leading the league and having a pro bowl year, but could still manage to fight to get better to the point they win the division- shows the team that they MATTER. That they fought the odds and weren’t told to be quitters. That speaks volumes about the confidence the coaches have in them and something to build on. Are the Cowboys or whoever wins the East going to get throttled and knocked out first round? Very probable. But a division title and a hard fought season that ends up with a 20ish draft spot seems much better than having a team that coaches, owners and players are a bunch of quitters hoping that their 5th round pick is the sole Savior to what ails them. Picks dont guarantee winners , but quitting guarantees losers. That is 100%.

 

[Insein]

I don’t know DH, but I think tanking games on purpose does way more damage than good. First off you are assuming that Philly, or ANY team is going to hit on their first round draft pick. That’s not anywhere close to a 100% guarantee (especially in Philly), and we all know you can’t predict the injury factor for any of them. So to say “let’s quit trying and lose games so we can draft higher than our division rivals” doesn’t guarantee a stud draft, just guarantees that you told your team they are losers. Cowboys drafted 17th last year and was gifted CeeDee. No way he should have fell to them, but good players fall all the time. Consequently the Ryan Leafs, Jamarcus Russell, Andre Wadsworth types (showing my age now) end up busting to the teams who may also have told themselves “let’s quit and lose out, so to draft high”. So the difference between drafting 5/6/7 doesn’t really mean that much more success than drafting 18/19/20. However, for a team like Dallas I think the fact that they lost their leader, a QB who was leading the league and having a pro bowl year, but could still manage to fight to get better to the point they win the division- shows the team that they MATTER. That they fought the odds and weren’t told to be quitters. That speaks volumes about the confidence the coaches have in them and something to build on. Are the Cowboys or whoever wins the East going to get throttled and knocked out first round? Very probable. But a division title and a hard fought season that ends up with a 20ish draft spot seems much better than having a team that coaches, owners and players are a bunch of quitters hoping that their 5th round pick is the sole Savior to what ails them. Picks dont guarantee winners , but quitting guarantees losers. That is 100%.

I don't think they have to try to lose games at this point. The next 4 are heavy underdog games. With the way they're playing, there's no way they win let alone compete. The Dallas and Washington games could also be losses depending on how improved those teams are with Dalton and Smith at QB. Eagles could lose at this rate while trying to win.

 

[need2know]

Wentz alone has cost us at least 3 games.  

But the crappy defense and playcalling has been almost as bad.  Its a total team failure.   Need new players and coaches asap

 

[Insein]

Wentz alone has cost us at least 3 games.  

But the crappy defense and playcalling has been almost as bad.  Its a total team failure.   Need new players and coaches asap

Don't forget special teams. 

 

[Insein]

Doug a bit snarky in his replies today. Turned it off after he said Jason Peters is the LT going forward. 

 

[styleride85]

And I stand by my position that you could combine all 4 teams and still produce a losing team lol

You're not wrong. Currently the best QB is Daniel Jones.

Disagree here and think this is more of a clickbate statement.  The below team would crush people.

QB: Daniel Jones
RB: Ezekiel Elliott, Miles Sanders
WR: Amari Cooper, Terry McLaurin, CeeDee Lamb
TE: Dallas Goedert
OT: Lane Johnson, Morgan Moses
G: Zack Martin, Brandon Scherff
C: Jason Kelce

DL: Jonathan Allen, Fletcher Cox, Leonard Williams
LB/Edge: Brandon Graham, Demarcus Lawrence, Blake Martinez, Leighton Vander Esch, Chase Young
CB: James Bradberry, Kendall Fuller
S: Rodney McLeod, Jabrill Peppers

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Its a total team failure.   Need new players and coaches asap

Yep. Start with the HC and see what we can do. 

We have seen what Wentz is capable of with good coaching. Maybe he fell of a cliff and is beyond repair but we have to start with a coaching change first IMO

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Disagree here and think this is more of a clickbate statement.  The below team would crush people.

QB: Daniel Jones
RB: Ezekiel Elliott, Miles Sanders
WR: Amari Cooper, Terry McLaurin, CeeDee Lamb
TE: Dallas Goedert
OT: Lane Johnson, Morgan Moses
G: Zack Martin, Brandon Scherff
C: Jason Kelce

DL: Jonathan Allen, Fletcher Cox, Leonard Williams
LB/Edge: Brandon Graham, Demarcus Lawrence, Blake Martinez, Leighton Vander Esch, Chase Young
CB: James Bradberry, Kendall Fuller
S: Rodney McLeod, Jabrill Peppers

7-9 at best with Jones at QB and that defense  

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Doug a bit snarky in his replies today. Turned it off after he said Jason Peters is the LT going forward. 

Here’s what you missed:

Doug Pederson was asked why Alshon Jeffery is on the team. 

“He’s part of the offense. He’s coming off injury. We have to get him in the game a little bit more. That’s on me to get him in the game.” 

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Jordan Mailata in 273 snaps as starting LT against Pittsburgh, Baltimore, 49ers, and Giants:
- 3 sacks, 3 QB hits, 8 total pressures allowed

Jason Peters in 47 snaps at LT vs Browns:
- 3 sacks, 3 QB hits, 7 total pressures allowed
 

Oh, and that Garret guy didn’t play

 

[G-King]

I don't think they have to try to lose games at this point. The next 4 are heavy underdog games. With the way they're playing, there's no way they win let alone compete. The Dallas and Washington games could also be losses depending on how improved those teams are with Dalton and Smith at QB. Eagles could lose at this rate while trying to win.

I don’t disagree with this, I just disagree with any team, in any division, ever saying “I quit, so let’s draft higher.”

 

[Insein]

Here’s what you missed:

Doug Pederson was asked why Alshon Jeffery is on the team. 

“He’s part of the offense. He’s coming off injury. We have to get him in the game a little bit more. That’s on me to get him in the game.” 

I think I'm leaning towards Doug has to go. Never thought I'd get here. This is feeling like those early mccarthy years post super bowl. If we can get ahead of that now instead of keeping him around for another 5, that'd be great.

 

[styleride85]

7-9 at best with Jones at QB and that defense  

That is absolutely ridiculous.  That team is stacked with pro bowlers.  They would walk into a super bowl

 

[JetMaxx]

Jordan Mailata in 273 snaps as starting LT against Pittsburgh, Baltimore, 49ers, and Giants:
- 3 sacks, 3 QB hits, 8 total pressures allowed

Jason Peters in 47 snaps at LT vs Browns:
- 3 sacks, 3 QB hits, 7 total pressures allowed
 

Oh, and that Garret guy didn’t play

I’m out

 

[need2know]

I think I'm leaning towards Doug has to go. Never thought I'd get here. This is feeling like those early mccarthy years post super bowl. If we can get ahead of that now instead of keeping him around for another 5, that'd be great.

I keep thinking how quickly lurie got rid of chip when it started to really sour.  i think it may be sooner rather than later.   Just because you won a superbowl 3 years ago doesn't mean you get to destroy the team.  He looks clueless and has for more than this season.  

 

[need2know]

Jordan Mailata in 273 snaps as starting LT against Pittsburgh, Baltimore, 49ers, and Giants:
- 3 sacks, 3 QB hits, 8 total pressures allowed

Jason Peters in 47 snaps at LT vs Browns:
- 3 sacks, 3 QB hits, 7 total pressures allowed
 

Oh, and that Garret guy didn’t play

Peters must have pictures of doug doing something crazy

 

[Insein]

Peters must have pictures of doug doing something crazy

Or Lurie is overriding Doug on who starts. Which is a way bigger problem.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

I don't think they have to try to lose games at this point. The next 4 are heavy underdog games. With the way they're playing, there's no way they win let alone compete. The Dallas and Washington games could also be losses depending on how improved those teams are with Dalton and Smith at QB. Eagles could lose at this rate while trying to win.

That was kind of my point. I'm not a betting man but, if I were, I wouldn't bet on the Eagles to win more than one more game this season. They don't have to throw any games, they're just not good.

 

[JetMaxx]

Or Lurie is overriding Doug on who starts. Which is a way bigger problem.

This

 

[Bigboy10182000]

That is absolutely ridiculous.  That team is stacked with pro bowlers.  They would walk into a super bowl

You’re too into this. 

We’d have to have a much more nuanced conversation. Who’s coaching, OC, depth etc. As it stands now you have some awesome skill players and OL lead by Daniel Jones and a defense that seems to be more name recognition than production at this point for a decent amount of them

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Peters must have pictures of doug doing something crazy

Or Lurie is overriding Doug on who starts. Which is a way bigger problem.

It’s just the Doug way. 

Its why we kept Sproles as a player than coach

Its why he told coaches they’re safe

Its why he says he has to get Jeffery in

Its why Agholor kept being ran out there. Why JJAW is still on the field 

If he picked you as a starter in July/August you are locked into that spot no matter what. He is Mr Loyalty  

 

[Bigboy10182000]

I keep thinking how quickly lurie got rid of chip when it started to really sour.  i think it may be sooner rather than later.   Just because you won a superbowl 3 years ago doesn't mean you get to destroy the team.  He looks clueless and has for more than this season.  

The biggest difference is that Chip lost the locker room. I don’t get the impression yet with Doug, but give it 3-4 more losses in a row and we may be there. 

Hes been declining ever since the SB. The second he went for 2 down 4 that was the final nail for me. You are so far removed from any rational thought at that point you are beyond  saving. 

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Watching Derek Carr last night is why I still have hope for Wentz. It shows you what a good coach and scheme can do for a player. There’s so many other examples of this around the league. 
 

And if he is done hopefully we covered our ### with Hurts. 

 

[Insein]

The biggest difference is that Chip lost the locker room. I don’t get the impression yet with Doug, but give it 3-4 more losses in a row and we may be there. 

Hes been declining ever since the SB. The second he went for 2 down 4 that was the final nail for me. You are so far removed from any rational thought at that point you are beyond  saving. 

The going for 2 down 4 was the least of my concerns. It's his inability to honestly assess his players without loyalty bias and his stubbornness in the playcalling.

Someone today mentioned that Doug keeps saying "we gotta figure this out and make adjustments." What adjustments has he made... like at all? He has basically run the same offensive game plan for 10 games straight. Literally. Just look back at all the games. How can we expect to win when the coach doesn't even acknowledge that something is wrong.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

The going for 2 down 4 was the least of my concerns. It's his inability to honestly assess his players without loyalty bias and his stubbornness in the playcalling.

Someone today mentioned that Doug keeps saying "we gotta figure this out and make adjustments." What adjustments has he made... like at all? He has basically run the same offensive game plan for 10 games straight. Literally. Just look back at all the games. How can we expect to win when the coach doesn't even acknowledge that something is wrong.

The going for 2 stood out to me because normally he’s always been cool under pressure. He was always good at deciding on when to be aggressive and when not to be. While the loyalty is a huge flaw, that decision was just another domino that fell and was it for me. Even his aggressive decisions seem stupid and manufactured.

 

[babydemon90]

That was kind of my point. I'm not a betting man but, if I were, I wouldn't bet on the Eagles to win more than one more game this season. They don't have to throw any games, they're just not good.

My prediction before the last two was 5 wins.

I thought they would win one of the Giants/Browns game though.  Still not sure though. Possible they luck into one unexpected win along the way, then win one of Wash/Dal.

Six wins will win the division though. Who can get to 7?  Everyone is at 3 - are any of these teams winning 4 out of 6?

Dal/Wash - one of these will win next week and get one.

Dal will prob beat Cinci. So if they can win three out of five (Was, NYG, Phi, Bal, SF) - that might be the easiest path forward.

Philly - no chance to win 4 more. (Sea, GB, NO, Was, AZ, Dal) - yikes.  Two is a stretch. Four is an impossibility.

NYG - Can prolly beat the Burrow-less Bengals, so there's one for them too. Three more out of (Sea, AZ, Cleveland, Bal, Dal)? Maybe two of those...

Was - Beat the Cowboys last time, so maybe one there. Then (Pit, SF, Sea, Car, Phi) - So, maybe if they beat Dal, they can beat SF, Car, Phi. Tough to see them pulling that out though.

Next weeks Dal-Was is actually going to be pretty interesting, as I think those two have the best chance here. Winner of that game will be the division lead, and prob will have the best odds to win the division. 

 

[BassNBrew]

So if you were trying to win next week would you take Carson or Cam as your starting QB?

 

[dhockster]

I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.

"Game over, man, GAME OVER!!"

 

[dhockster]

I don’t disagree with this, I just disagree with any team, in any division, ever saying “I quit, so let’s draft higher.”

I don't think the Eagles are saying that. I think the Eagle's fans are saying that. Plus with the coaching and QB play being the worst in the division it doesn't really matter if they quit or not. 

 

[G-King]

I don't think the Eagles are saying that. I think the Eagle's fans are saying that. Plus with the coaching and QB play being the worst in the division it doesn't really matter if they quit or not. 

I would hope not, however the rumors of players and coaches saying it amongst themselves when their teams are in a failing state have been around for awhile. They will always publicly say they play to win, but their actions may say another.
Frankly, Dallas’ Zeke getting paid and not caring enough to protect the ball, and Philly’s Peters standing around like a statue after his pay raise suggest they may both have that attitude. I don’t get it.

 

[Insein]

So if you were trying to win next week would you take Carson or Cam as your starting QB?

Cam. And I don't even know who they're playing.

 

[styleride85]

So if you were trying to win next week would you take Carson or Cam as your starting QB?

Carson.  Garbage time vs an awful Seattle secondary, and a coach who refuses to run the ball.

 

[DJackson10]

I’m sure your cousin’s boyfriend, the deli guy and the head cashier agree that it’s mental. So you need to see ANOTHER terrible performance to bench him??
 

I'm sure you could be a little more mature about have a sports debate then you are right now 

 

[DJackson10]

You don’t bench your 100+ million dollar starting qb to clear his head unless he gets hurt. 

Doug’s head is what needs to be cleared. 

Sanders and the running game are always inconsistently used. 

They finally find a WR who can catch and never draw up plays for him. Zero targets in the first half is ridiculous 

Peters inserted right back in when he’s back 

He went for 2 down 4

Last 5 games we are 12 of 56 on 3rd down. How many 3rd down plays have you said “what play is THAT?!”

The league figured Doug out. Plain and simple. He’s loyal to a fault with no eye for coaching talent and his in game decisions are eroding.

Ive seen what Wentz can do in a competent scheme so I know the potential is there. Yes he’s played like trash this season. Wentz isn’t the star I thought he was going to be but a ton of his and the teams struggles all seem coaching related to me. 

Don't agree with you a lot but I do agree with all of this right here 

 

[DJackson10]

You brought your occupation into the discussion. Not me. 

Yeah I brought it up in the sense of hey I didn't really see the game I was just listening to it for the most part of what I could 

 

[DJackson10]

Yeah well he looked very Doug’ish yesterday trying to lose his game

’17 happened like a lot of Super Bowls IMO. You have a new coach who doesn’t have a lot of tape for other teams, a couple hot players and some luck along the way. It took a ball going right through Julio’s hands, in the end zone, to win that game. Foles and Doug are hot in the next two games and it’s history. 

Mills probably should've been called for DPI on one of those throws to Julio as well. Vikings weren't as great as everyone thought they were and their QB was a cinderella story that the clock stuck 12 on. 

 

[fred_1_15301]

Mills probably should've been called for DPI on one of those throws to Julio as well. Vikings weren't as great as everyone thought they were and their QB was a cinderella story that the clock stuck 12 on. 

Yup the Vikings still haven’t recovered from that beatdown lol

 

[DJackson10]

I don’t know DH, but I think tanking games on purpose does way more damage than good. First off you are assuming that Philly, or ANY team is going to hit on their first round draft pick. That’s not anywhere close to a 100% guarantee (especially in Philly), and we all know you can’t predict the injury factor for any of them. So to say “let’s quit trying and lose games so we can draft higher than our division rivals” doesn’t guarantee a stud draft, just guarantees that you told your team they are losers. Cowboys drafted 17th last year and was gifted CeeDee. No way he should have fell to them, but good players fall all the time. Consequently the Ryan Leafs, Jamarcus Russell, Andre Wadsworth types (showing my age now) end up busting to the teams who may also have told themselves “let’s quit and lose out, so to draft high”. So the difference between drafting 5/6/7 doesn’t really mean that much more success than drafting 18/19/20. However, for a team like Dallas I think the fact that they lost their leader, a QB who was leading the league and having a pro bowl year, but could still manage to fight to get better to the point they win the division- shows the team that they MATTER. That they fought the odds and weren’t told to be quitters. That speaks volumes about the confidence the coaches have in them and something to build on. Are the Cowboys or whoever wins the East going to get throttled and knocked out first round? Very probable. But a division title and a hard fought season that ends up with a 20ish draft spot seems much better than having a team that coaches, owners and players are a bunch of quitters hoping that their 5th round pick is the sole Savior to what ails them. Picks dont guarantee winners , but quitting guarantees losers. That is 100%.

Couldn't agree more one of the biggest reasons I hate tanking 

 

[DJackson10]

Disagree here and think this is more of a clickbate statement.  The below team would crush people.

QB: Daniel Jones
RB: Ezekiel Elliott, Miles Sanders
WR: Amari Cooper, Terry McLaurin, CeeDee Lamb
TE: Dallas Goedert
OT: Lane Johnson, Morgan Moses
G: Zack Martin, Brandon Scherff
C: Jason Kelce

DL: Jonathan Allen, Fletcher Cox, Leonard Williams
LB/Edge: Brandon Graham, Demarcus Lawrence, Blake Martinez, Leighton Vander Esch, Chase Young
CB: James Bradberry, Kendall Fuller
S: Rodney McLeod, Jabrill Peppers

You forgot SLay in there at CB. I know Bradberry is having a good year but Slay will shut down the opposing teams best Player. Allow Fuller to play the Nickel 

 

[styleride85]

You forgot SLay in there at CB. I know Bradberry is having a good year but Slay will shut down the opposing teams best Player. Allow Fuller to play the Nickel 

Sure.  Either way, as fun as it is to say you couldn't build a good nfce team, it's a killer roster.

 

[DJackson10]

I keep thinking how quickly lurie got rid of chip when it started to really sour.  i think it may be sooner rather than later.   Just because you won a superbowl 3 years ago doesn't mean you get to destroy the team.  He looks clueless and has for more than this season.  

Lurie acted quickly because Chip lost the locker room. Literally had guys on National TV quitting on the coach in the Washington Game. Duce was also going to Lurie constantly with what players were telling him concerns wise about Chip 

 

[DJackson10]

Watching Derek Carr last night is why I still have hope for Wentz. It shows you what a good coach and scheme can do for a player. There’s so many other examples of this around the league. 
 

And if he is done hopefully we covered our ### with Hurts. 

Been on the DC bandwagon for yrs. always thought he was better with a better coach and scheme 

 

[Insein]

Sure.  Either way, as fun as it is to say you couldn't build a good nfce team, it's a killer roster.

The real trick is who's going to coach it?

 

[DJackson10]

The going for 2 down 4 was the least of my concerns. It's his inability to honestly assess his players without loyalty bias and his stubbornness in the playcalling.

Someone today mentioned that Doug keeps saying "we gotta figure this out and make adjustments." What adjustments has he made... like at all? He has basically run the same offensive game plan for 10 games straight. Literally. Just look back at all the games. How can we expect to win when the coach doesn't even acknowledge that something is wrong.

Did they at least keep the tempo up on offense from last week? Really couldn't tell from Merrel yesterday 

 

[styleride85]

The real trick is who's going to coach it?

Rivera for sure.  No?

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Next week:

Metcalf: 8-140-2

JJAW: inactive or 0 catches

This thread: lots more hand-wringing

 

[Insein]

Next week:

Metcalf: 8-140-2

JJAW: inactive or 0 catches

This thread: lots more hand-wringing

Not much hand ringing when it's a sure thing. 

 

[Pigskin Fanatic]

if we weren't in this thread all the time and if we didn't know what a cluster mess it is in philly, on paper this looks like a west coast east coast trappy game for the hawks. i mean, it's 2020, stranger things have happened, insert your optimistic pun here, it's the NFL, any given Sunday, etc etc, no?

vegas early line +5 1/2 / 51.

 

[Insein]

Eagles do play tougher in primetime and when everyone has completely written them off. But no I think this goes chalk. 

 

[modogg]

fine, guess i will be a fan of Trey Wingo and Schlereth for at least a few weeks:

trey wingo   @wingoz

Philly fans are in many ways the best. Because they can take it for what it is.. no bs

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