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Damn, that's rough. Not even a 6th?? That's some terrible ROI on a 1st rounder I'd think, but the kid just can't stay healthy. So I see the frustration.I would take a 7 for him and be thrilled.
Damn, that's rough. Not even a 6th?? That's some terrible ROI on a 1st rounder I'd think, but the kid just can't stay healthy. So I see the frustration.I would take a 7 for him and be thrilled.
At that rate, no. You keep him as a backup.Damn, that's rough. Not even a 6th?? That's some terrible ROI on a 1st rounder I'd think, but the kid just can't stay healthy. So I see the frustration.
But a trade gets his almost $4MM over the next 2 years off your cap (cutting him does not), so if he’s just a below average backup you’re better off trading him for a bag of balls, freeing up cap and rolling with a random below average backup at a non-guaranteed, minimum salary (or use the roster spot on another position and use your PS o-line backups, if needed.)At that rate, no. You keep him as a backup.
Didn't turn it on once. Preseason means nothing. Nice highlights on Devonta though.Guess we didn't care at all about this game
He's been that bad, not even an issue with his health. If he wasn't a 1st round pick I don't think he makes the team this year, and honestly doesn't deserve to no matter where he was drafted, but no way Howie cuts him, so I'm hoping for a trade for anything.Damn, that's rough. Not even a 6th?? That's some terrible ROI on a 1st rounder I'd think, but the kid just can't stay healthy. So I see the frustration.
I was shocked to see so many starters not play. Was that known heading into the game?Guess we didn't care at all about this game
We got invited to go down on the field and hold the flag for the national anthem and my kids still didn't want to fight traffic to go. Hopefully I can call fan services back and see if we can do a real game one of these days.Guess we didn't care at all about this game
That's definitely a cool experience, if you haven't had a chance to do it before. Did it in 2019 before the Seattle regular season game.We got invited to go down on the field and hold the flag for the national anthem and my kids still didn't want to fight traffic to go. Hopefully I can call fan services back and see if we can do a real game one of these days.
Yeah I hear ya. Just kind of expected a bit of fight since we had those glowing reports all weekDidn't turn it on once. Preseason means nothing. Nice highlights on Devonta though.
2. The biggest red flag with Wentz might be that he’s failed to show the ability to improve on his biggest weaknesses. One of those is ball security. Wentz has fumbled 58 times over the past five seasons; that’s eight more fumbles than any other player. And keep in mind that’s in just 68 out of a possible 80 games.
The durability issues have been well-documented. Wentz’s foot injury from this summer has kept him out of training camp and could force him to miss time in the regular season. It’s also unclear what Wentz will look like when he returns. He consistently plays with a “keep every play alive” mentality, which could be even more problematic if he’s playing at less than 100 percent.
And the third issue is Wentz’s accuracy, which has gotten consistently worse. Next Gen Stats tracks completion percentage above expectation. It looks at the probability of a completion on every throw based on distance, separation, pressure and other factors. It then compares a quarterback’s actual completion percentage to his expected completion percentage. Wentz finished in the top 10 in 2017 and 2018 before falling to 23rd in 2019 and 40th in 2020. When his mechanics break down, Wentz fails to make even the “gimme” throws consistently.
3. Hope for the Colts to find the best version of Wentz rests with Reich. One of the most fascinating aspects of their relationship will center on what happens before the snap. Wentz wants to be in control. That can be a good thing or a bad thing. In 2017, teammates credited him with getting the offense to the right calls at the line of scrimmage.
“Carson is unique like that,” Reich told The Athletic. “He wants to be in control. He wants to make the checks. And I love that about him. But it is crystal clear that that has limits. He knows that. He’s like every great quarterback I’ve been around. They want to do it. But they all want limits. ‘Just help me stay in bounds, and give me the freedom to do some things.’ That’s where the sweet spot is. So we’ll provide that. We’ll provide parameters. We’ll provide direction. But when you’ve got a guy out on the field who can put you in the right position at the right time, you’d be foolish not to take advantage of that.”
4. Of course, there’s another side to that. In recent years, there were times when Wentz tried to do too much, the calls didn’t get communicated, and plays broke down.
“You try to go too far, you try to do too much, it’s miscommunication, you’ve got too much going on,” Reich said. “You’ve got a really smart quarterback, but the whole team needs to be able to play at the same speed. And you’ve got young guys who are on the roster for the first time. He’s a six-year vet. It’s our job as coaches. That’s part of the parameters that we need to set. ‘Hey, you have freedom to do a lot of stuff, but here’s the reins. And when we pull back, don’t resist. Just understand that’s our job.’ And he’s all-in on that. He’s all-in on the whole process. He knows that we believe in him in those situations, that we believe in him enough to give him the reins during the course of a game.”
Reich coached Wentz for two years and knows that managing this dynamic will be crucial to the Colts’ success.
“There’s uncomfortable moments,” he said. “We’re both pretty stubborn. We get in a disagreement, and it goes a step further than, ‘Oh that feels weird. We really don’t agree on this.’ But it’s always fine. We work through that stuff. Obviously as the coach, I’m always gonna have the last say. But I never try to use that position. I want it to be a collaborative thing. But there is a chain of command. That chain of command has to be followed for it to work.
I thought the Cowboys/Texans game was on last night so I tuned in for a little bit. Singleton made every tackle. He blew up a screen pass fighting through 3 alleged blockers. (Whoever number 67 for the Pats is- he’s gone. Missed two easy blocks on smaller people).Alex Singleton should just be called the Tackling Machine
As an outsider it doesn’t make any sense to me. That dude was a beast when was in the starting line up and the other dude, is it Greg Ward or something? Some no-name backup WR who did nothing but bail them out and played his heart out for them and they stopped playing him.Not an Eagles fan but how does Fulgham not even make the team? Dude balled out for a good stretch last year (I realize they were short handed)
Yea guy has talent but apparently a 10 cent head. Doesn't seem to put the work in at practice. Probably why he hasn't caught on yet in the league. He might still make the team but he's not doing himself any favors.As an outsider it doesn’t make any sense to me. That dude was a beast when was in the starting line up and the other dude, is it Greg Ward or something? Some no-name backup WR who did nothing but bail them out and played his heart out for them and they stopped playing him.
I may not have a clue what I’m talking about but it seems weird from afar.
Yep. There’s a lot of players who just look at this as a job and not because the love the game. That will keep you doing the bare minimumYea guy has talent but apparently a 10 cent head. Doesn't seem to put the work in at practice. Probably why he hasn't caught on yet in the league. He might still make the team but he's not doing himself any favors.
The new coaching staff doesn't care what he did over a 3 game stretch last seasonAs an outsider it doesn’t make any sense to me. That dude was a beast when was in the starting line up and the other dude, is it Greg Ward or something? Some no-name backup WR who did nothing but bail them out and played his heart out for them and they stopped playing him.
I may not have a clue what I’m talking about but it seems weird from afar.
Yea guy has talent but apparently a 10 cent head. Doesn't seem to put the work in at practice. Probably why he hasn't caught on yet in the league. He might still make the team but he's not doing himself any favors.
The new coaching staff doesn't care what he did over a 3 game stretch last season
The first part makes no sense, Carson has no weaknesses. Just ask him. <_<Hey, I know this song!! Some snippets rom the Athletic's Sheil Kapadia, on his recent visit to Colts camp:
Can't remember where I read it, but Kelce, Lane and Mailata were due to start but were pulled when Jalen was scratched with the bad stomachI was shocked to see so many starters not play. Was that known heading into the game?
Seems fair.Interesting ESPN article ranking all the position groups in the league. Here's how we fared:
QB: 29
RB: 25
WR: 27
TE: 4
OL: 5
DL: 11
EDGE: 12
LB: 29
CB: 14
S: 11
Overall: 25
ehh, i think they got too much of the off-season narrative with these rankings. we really suggesting there are only 2 teams in the league with worse QB situation then the rest of the league? i get they are closer to the bottom then the top of the league, but even with so many questions about Hurts, i would rather have him then 10 other QB situations around the league.Interesting ESPN article ranking all the position groups in the league. Here's how we fared:
QB: 29
RB: 25
WR: 27
TE: 4
OL: 5
DL: 11
EDGE: 12
LB: 29
CB: 14
S: 11
Overall: 25
Not sure how to take this. I wish my buddy who posted on the Phillies board who did great O Line study and takes was here to explain this a bit more or if Schwartz is right.Joe Flacco didn't help out his OL according to Kansas City tackle Mitchell Schwartz
Damn, that's rough. Not even a 6th?? That's some terrible ROI on a 1st rounder I'd think, but the kid just can't stay healthy. So I see the frustration.
I remember Baldinger or Fran Duffy commenting on this last year. If I find it I'll post.Not sure how to take this. I wish my buddy who posted on the Phillies board who did great O Line study and takes was here to explain this a bit more or if Schwartz is right.
I thought the Cowboys/Texans game was on last night so I tuned in for a little bit. Singleton made every tackle. He blew up a screen pass fighting through 3 alleged blockers. (Whoever number 67 for the Pats is- he’s gone. Missed two easy blocks on smaller people).
The tackles are backing up with edge rushers charging forward. Gotta think that the deeper the drop the more of a disadvantage to the guy going in reverse.Not sure how to take this. I wish my buddy who posted on the Phillies board who did great O Line study and takes was here to explain this a bit more or if Schwartz is right.
McPherson also has a lot of work to do as well. From what I was told he was abused all week in practices and didn’t look good last night either.
Yeah baldy does some really good Line tape. My cousin usually posts them which is when I see themI remember Baldinger or Fran Duffy commenting on this last year. If I find it I'll post.
The tackles are backing up with edge rushers charging forward. Gotta think that the deeper the drop the more of a disadvantage to the guy going in reverse.
This sounds right. And it was Baldinger that gave a good rundown on this last year in his weekly twitter feed with Fran Dunphy. Thanks for the info.Depends on the technique and the blocking scheme if I remember. There are designed blocks for that where the QB can step in the pocket. I can't explain it as well as others. Given I don't know the play calling or the scheme the team is going to or is running its also a little harder to figure out as well.
One of the disadvantages with a completely new staff is you don't know what you are looking for yourself.
This sounds right. And it was Baldinger that gave a good rundown on this last year in his weekly twitter feed with Fran Dunphy. Thanks for the info.
McPherson also has a lot of work to do as well. From what I was told he was abused all week in practices and didn’t look good last night either.
I’m a big Singleton fan! He could the Eagles version of Dallas’ “Old School” Bill Bates. Great guy who knows what it’s like to earn and work.Sad thing is Eagles cut him before they HAD TOO BRING HIM BACK and that preseason he was our best LB. Eagles accidentally got themselves a very good LB. Plus a fantastic story and person to boot. His Sister is part of the special olympics and he does a lot with them too. They are very close. I honestly might look into investing in his Jersey
Great guy too. Couple of my friends are close with him and he worked his ### off up here to get into the NFL and I love to see him crushing it.I’m a big Singleton fan! He could the Eagles version of Dallas’ “Old School” Bill Bates. Great guy who knows what it’s like to earn and work.
Not sure how many people listen to the sports radio garbage here these days but, Mikey Miss reported on his show Sal Pal won't be a regular guest on 97.5 this year like he always is. Not sure if it has anything to do with the Week 17 fiasco where Sal Pal said the Eagles should be investigated for tanking the final game. When he was pressed on his comments on the Mikey Miss Show Sal backed off the comments and bottled up. After awhile he just hung up without a word saying he was done. This isn't a confirmed reason but it is speculated by crossing broad this could be part of the reason.
This is actually an indicator that we could do better than expected if the QB play is competent or better.Interesting ESPN article ranking all the position groups in the league. Here's how we fared:
TE: 4
OL: 5
DL: 11
EDGE: 12
CB: 14
S: 11
Ya, but in today's NFL, QB, RB and WR are pretty important.This is actually an indicator that we could do better than expected if the QB play is competent or better.
No big loss. Sal Pal has been on the downside of his career the last few years. He probably needs to retire. Not that I like Mikey Miss at all but Sal was out of line in that interview.
Does Devonta look like he's going to break out? Right now I have him on my bench as my WR 4.
Good O-Lines make RBs better. Good QBs make WRs better -- hence why good QB play is crucial to what I said.Ya, but in today's NFL, QB, RB and WR are pretty important.