2 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

We did the thing 

I am sorry but we would be calling for Carson Strong.  

35 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

Have you seen him? Cunningham in coverage won't be any better. And another weird example to use considering the pressure forced the throw and it ended up landing incomplete.

Cunningham has the advantage of occuying passing lanes in zone coverage.  You have a good point that bringing extra pressure isn't always the wrong answer.  

18 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

Will they be providing cheerleaders? They will look like the ones from the Replacements

Replacements or Longest Yard?

Sorry if already posted/discussed.  Siri's PC yesterday: paraphrasing

• No changes to coaching, he won't take over playcalling
• He laughed at a question about targeting other receivers besides the top 3 (Brown, Smith, Goedert).  He said "what other guys" smugly.  He said the offense runs through those 3 guys, they purposely don't have reads to go to other receivers so it's not a read, it's the plan.  (So does that answer that Hurts isn't missing reads, it's the design?)

7 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Replacements or Longest Yard?

It's Brazil not France

2 minutes ago, NOTW said:

Sorry if already posted/discussed.  Siri's PC yesterday: paraphrasing

• No changes to coaching, he won't take over playcalling
• He laughed at a question about targeting other receivers besides the top 3 (Brown, Smith, Goedert).  He said "what other guys" smugly.  He said the offense runs through those 3 guys, they purposely don't have reads to go to other receivers so it's not a read, it's the plan.  (So does that answer that Hurts isn't missing reads, it's the design?)

It’s basically a high school offense.  Wonderful.  1st maybe 2nd round exit in the playoffs.  Enjoy. 

59 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

 

Yeah I don't get the 5 DL.  Since they started doing that, they have been bad against the run as well as the pass.  Just stop.

4 minutes ago, Cliftoma said:

Yeah I don't get the 5 DL.  Since they started doing that, they have been bad against the run as well as the pass.  Just stop.

I don't like it for the fact that it tips our hand too much. The counter is to drop an Edge into coverage, but if we're doing that, I'd much rather do so as part of a fire zone (e.g. weakside overload), rather than cover-1 or robber, or whatever it is we were in on that particular play.

5 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

I don't like it for the fact that it tips our hand too much. The counter is to drop an Edge into coverage, but if we're doing that, I'd much rather do so as part of a fire zone (e.g. weakside overload), rather than cover-1 or robber, or whatever it is we were in on that particular play.

I don't know what you are saying but it sounds good to me. That's why I would randomly pick my defense in Madden back in the day.

16 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

I don't know what you are saying but it sounds good to me. That's why I would randomly pick my defense in Madden back in the day.

 Meant Reddick or Sweat would be dropping into coverage if we didn't want to bring 5 out of that front. But if we are going to drop an edge, I'd rather see it from a 4 man front, with LBs or DBs blitzing from the weak side and still leaving 7 in coverage. This was a staple of JJ's schemes. 

Compared to offense, defense is so much easier. There are only so many permutations of coverages and gap fits on defense, as opposed to the almost endless route combos and protections on offense across all the various systems. 

1 hour ago, we_gotta_believe said:

 Meant Reddick or Sweat would be dropping into coverage if we didn't want to bring 5 out of that front. But if we are going to drop an edge, I'd rather see it from a 4 man front, with LBs or DBs blitzing from the weak side and still leaving 7 in coverage. This was a staple of JJ's schemes. 

Compared to offense, defense is so much easier. There are only so many permutations of coverages and gap fits on defense, as opposed to the almost endless route combos and protections on offense across all the various systems. 

Why do think they are using this front?  Part of reason I suppose is that they didn't trust their LBs at the time to go sideline to sideline vs the run.  This front does stretch out the DL against outside runs but then you don't have LBs to fill gaps behind. They also probably wanted to generate more pass rush but teams are quick passing us to death.

In addition, dropping a DL into coverage does not seem to working out.  Maybe Smith with his speed could help.  

I'm with you on the 4 DL.  Their biggest problem all year has been defending shorts passes and the middle of the field.  That 5 DL makes no sense considering that weakness as it takes a defender out of the middle of the field and replaces them with DL who is either too slow to cover a RB (or TE).  Opposing offenses are just getting the ball out quick to the middle of the field or the flat before the 5 DL can get home.

 I think they were best (a relative term obviously with this D 😅) is when they either had 3 LBs on the field or Brown playing that 3rd LB or big nickel. 

 

56 minutes ago, NOTW said:

Sorry if already posted/discussed.  Siri's PC yesterday: paraphrasing

• No changes to coaching, he won't take over playcalling
• He laughed at a question about targeting other receivers besides the top 3 (Brown, Smith, Goedert).  He said "what other guys" smugly.  He said the offense runs through those 3 guys, they purposely don't have reads to go to other receivers so it's not a read, it's the plan.  (So does that answer that Hurts isn't missing reads, it's the design?)

Pisses me off.  We figured there would be some regression in the offense and defense when Steichen and all our D players got poached, but the reluctance to make changes is a frustrating.  What would hurt in hiring Frank Reich as an offensive consultant to help BJ to call plays a bit better?  Maybe bring in a guy like Jack Del Rio to help Desai figure out how to call defense on 3rd down?

3 hours ago, mikemack8 said:

Football teams in NY have been terrible for so long the media is desperate for ANYTHING positive about them 

The NYC mediat thinks NY teams are always national news and that is the real problem. 

1 hour ago, Sack that QB said:

 

Berman said he thinks Eagles could have an international game next season. Haven't had one in a while and have an extra home game.

My vote is for them doing the Germany game with Frank Reich as the OC.

Since it's the 2nd time Reich is with the team we can't make NSDAP jokes and are limited to jokes about the Weimar Republic.  

2 hours ago, Sack that QB said:

 

Maybe taking the same approach defensively as offensively…looking for the big play on both sides of the ball too often? In this case getting a sack or forced turn over…IDK. How often do they send 5? Is it every 3rd down?

31 minutes ago, Cliftoma said:

Maybe Smith with his speed could help.  

No idea if this would work but when you are 32nd in the league on 3rd down, then I am fine with trying some wacky ish out even in live critical games.  PLAY the youngsters and get faster and suffer mistakes in an attempt to find something good. 

48 minutes ago, EricAllenPick6 said:

Pisses me off.  We figured there would be some regression in the offense and defense when Steichen and all our D players got poached, but the reluctance to make changes is a frustrating.  What would hurt in hiring Frank Reich as an offensive consultant to help BJ to call plays a bit better?  Maybe bring in a guy like Jack Del Rio to help Desai figure out how to call defense on 3rd down?

What is Matt Patricia’s role on this team?

 

Just now, LeanMeanGM said:

 

 

Goodell giving the fans what they want. Everyone wants more international games.  Can't wait until at least half a teams home games are played internationally.

3 minutes ago, Texas Eagle said:

What is Matt Patricia’s role on this team?

Pencil holder for Nick

It's really unacceptable how bad they are. Coaching on that side of the ball has been horrendous. There is no excuse for them to be this bad.

11 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

Goodell giving the fans what they want. Everyone wants more international games.  Can't wait until at least half a teams home games are played internationally.

I think there are about 50 million NFL fans that live out of the US.  It's close to a third of the total viewership.  

15 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

 

100 bucks at some point every team plays 1 international game per year 

1 minute ago, Sack that QB said:

It's really unacceptable how bad they are. Coaching on that side of the ball has been horrendous. There is no excuse for them to be this bad.

Desai is bearing the brunt of the criticism and he should but this points to poor fundamentals.  I think they need to clean house at the assistant level.  

2 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

100 bucks at some point every team plays 1 international game per year 

It makes sense instead of having an odd number of home vs. away games. 

1 hour ago, EricAllenPick6 said:

Pisses me off.  We figured there would be some regression in the offense and defense when Steichen and all our D players got poached, but the reluctance to make changes is a frustrating.  What would hurt in hiring Frank Reich as an offensive consultant to help BJ to call plays a bit better?  Maybe bring in a guy like Jack Del Rio to help Desai figure out how to call defense on 3rd down?

We all want hope but Nick right there is showing why nothing will change . He is cocky and stubborn and will be gone after nex year at this rate. How Jeff and Howie can watch this and not get involved is beyond me.