2 hours ago, GoEagles614 said:

Major bust? I’d say Reagor and JJAW are insanely higher busts than him. 
 

He could be a weapon/gadget player. Getting screens, YAC situation, blocking and some rushes here and there. Man y’all have some insane standards for a 4th WR. 6’1 220. Solid Short yardage player. 

Yes

major bust

3 hours ago, GoEagles614 said:

Ricks, Ringo, Rodgers, Maddox, Slay, and Bradbury (due for his decent season after a bad season pattern.)
 

I think people are undervaluing our CBs, especially with the dumpster fire that was the defensive scheme and discombobulating last year. If you can replace Maddox/Bradbury with a vet sure. 

The Eagles had 7 CBs or Ss that were bad or terrible last year.  No bad or terrible Linebackers.  Ricks was terrible.  Maddox was terrible.  Bradbury was bad.  Ringo and Slay were average.  Rodgers didn't play.

Ricks, Maddox and Bradbury should be displaced away from playing time by the addition of a CB who is actually GOOD.  None of the CBs were actually good.

All 5 LBs were average tier.   VanSumeren was the best with a 69.5.  both Cunningham and Morrow were slightly behind, but both were slightly above average. Dean and Leonard were slightly below average,  not bad or terrible.

At S,  McCollum was the best, 76,  Blankenship and Byard were both in the 70s. 

7 bad or terrible CB/Ss though.  That was the problem on defense.  Add good CBs.   I like Cooper DeJean, who didn't run, can play CB or S, and there are some unquestionably fast CBs.  The Eagles should be able to get a CB in the 1st who is worth a 1st. 

Ras Compare at RB - Xavier Legette v Isaac Guerendo

Both 9.98 RAS  as RBs

https://ras.football/ras-compare/?&p1=24937&p2=25148&pos=RB

Legette is 9.92 as WR, Guerendo is 9.91.   They're very similar.  Both 221 pounds.  

2 hours ago, ManuManu said:

I bet they see Blankenship as a baseline level starting player who is a good value at his contract. He can be upgraded, but why put valuable resources into it instead of in a more valuable position?

Are we sure about safety value to Fangio?

 

4 hours ago, bpac55 said:

Slay-CB1

Ringo-CB2

Rodgers-Slot

Ricks/Rookie- CB3.

Jobe- CB4

They move Maddox for a late round draft pick. Bradberry is cut. McPhearson is cut and back on the PS. Garner is moved to safety

Jobe and Ricks both had PFFs in the 40s.  Slay and Ringo were average.  Rodgers is a ???

The average of the Eagles WRs last year was bad.  The Eagles should be drafting a CB in the first round,  and that CB should play so well as to get a "good" grade from PFF,  and bring up the average PFF number.  They also should be looking into drafting 2 CBs.

The only position with bad or terrible players last year was CB.  Jobe and Ricks.   Terrible.

No Linebacker was bad or terrible.  All average tier and 3/4 were above average.  No need to replace there.  Dean and VanSumeren could be starting every game.    Your plan has 2 players in the "terrible" category.   2 Alabama udfa CBs with PFFs in the 40s.  I'll say no to that.

6 minutes ago, ToastJenkins said:

Are we sure about safety value to Fangio?

I think Howie will add one good safety. He won’t sign two, which means Blankenship starts. Even in Denver, Fangio started Kareem Jackson for three seasons. It’s not like he was anything better than average. 

2 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

I think Howie will add one good safety. He won’t sign two, which means Blankenship starts. Even in Denver, Fangio started Kareem Jackson for three seasons. It’s not like he was anything better than average. 

Average can be ok. Cant have plus players evrywhere but dont be a liability

2 hours ago, GoEagles614 said:

Major bust? I’d say Reagor and JJAW are insanely higher busts than him. 
 

He could be a weapon/gadget player. Getting screens, YAC situation, blocking and some rushes here and there. Man y’all have some insane standards for a 4th WR. 6’1 220. Solid Short yardage player. 

I'll take another weapony WR with a French sounding name in the 2nd,  because his numbers are great.

Ras compare wr 7.01 vs 9.92 Legette
https://ras.football/ras-compare/?&p1=18213&p2=25148&pos=WR
 

9 hours ago, ToastJenkins said:

Average can be ok. Cant have plus players evrywhere but dont be a liability

I think Blankenship is or can be an average starter. He’ll look better in a real system where people know what they’re doing because they’re coached correctly.

3 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:

I guess Garrett Greenfield is out in the open now with a 38'' vertical for an OT. 

https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/03/03/nfl-combine-2024-ol-winners

BEFORE SDSU: Honored twice as his team’s most valuable offensive lineman at Rock Valley High School, while also seeing action on the defensive line ... in addition, he played basketball and baseball at the prep level ... three-time Academic Achievement honoree

 

4 minutes ago, Random Reglar said:

Jobe and Ricks both had PFFs in the 40s.  Slay and Ringo were average.  Rodgers is a ???

The average of the Eagles WRs last year was bad.  The Eagles should be drafting a CB in the first round,  and that CB should play so well as to get a "good" grade from PFF,  and bring up the average PFF number.  They also should be looking into drafting 2 CBs.

The only position with bad or terrible players last year was CB.  Jobe and Ricks.   Terrible.

No Linebacker was bad or terrible.  All average tier and 3/4 were above average.  No need to replace there.  Dean and VanSumeren could be starting every game.    Your plan has 2 players in the "terrible" category.   2 Alabama udfa CBs with PFFs in the 40s.  I'll say no to that.

Jobe and Ricks both had their struggles playing in a backfield that saw changing faces almost weekly. Ricks was asked to move inside some when he wasn't even worked there in TC. For an URFA his PFF grade isn't a surprise. He did show some flashes last year and made the occasional play. I definitely think there's hope for him to develop in time. Jobe was more of a disappointment since he had 1 NFL learning year prior to the season and he didn't really show anything in his limited time. 

Both guys can still get better, but based on last season, I believe Ricks is the better prospect.

 

That said, I'd still like to draft another CB.

3 minutes ago, brkmsn said:

Jobe and Ricks both had their struggles playing in a backfield that saw changing faces almost weekly. Ricks was asked to move inside some when he wasn't even worked there in TC. For an URFA his PFF grade isn't a surprise. He did show some flashes last year and made the occasional play. I definitely think there's hope for him to develop in time. Jobe was more of a disappointment since he had 1 NFL learning year prior to the season and he didn't really show anything in his limited time. 

Both guys can still get better, but based on last season, I believe Ricks is the better prospect.

 

That said, I'd still like to draft another CB.

Yep. We almost have to draft a corner with a premium pick. Even if Ringo develops, we need to have Slay’s replacement ready for 2025. If we don’t, and Ringo fails to take the next step, 2025 looks really bad for us. 

3 hours ago, GoEagles614 said:

Major bust? I’d say Reagor and JJAW are insanely higher busts than him. 
 

He could be a weapon/gadget player. Getting screens, YAC situation, blocking and some rushes here and there. Man y’all have some insane standards for a 4th WR. 6’1 220. Solid Short yardage player. 

if you're saying that he could be the big running back the Eagles have been refusing to get,  he was 227 pounds at the Combine.  No running back at this years combine was 227+ and ran the 40.

And I do like the idea of weapony receiver.   Interesting though that AJ Brown is similar to both guys. 6'0-6'1  220+,  a WR the size of a big back.

3 hours ago, bpac55 said:

Read the breakdown. It's really kind of neat. There are basically 2 new touchbacks that force the kicking team to kick the ball to the returner.

-If they kick it in to the end zone, touchback to the 35.

-It has to clear the 20 in the air or it's automatically at the 40.

The only way the touchback is the 20 yard line is if the ball hits between the 20 and GL and rolls in to the end zone. That's a huge gamble for the returner to let the ball hit and roll. 

With these changes, Covey would be a better kick returner. a kick return would be more like a punt return.

I think athleticism for OL is overrated. I'd rather have an athlete at the position than not all things equal, but 40 time for an OL is kinda useless. Very rarely will any OL be in full sprint on a football field. Or their leaping ability. For OL it's all about raw power, technique, and lateral fluidity, quickness. And of the measurables, arm length I guess.

I'd rather have an OL with raw power and great technique with limited athleticism(as long as they weren't some statue who can't move) than some athletic freak who lacks power and technique.

Could the Bears theoretically add Wilkins & Burns this offseason? They have 78 mil in cap space. That’d be kinda insane 

1 hour ago, ManuManu said:

I think Blankenship is or can be an average starter. He’ll look better in a rral system where people know what they’re doing because they’re coached correctly.

Remains to be seen, i guess

i think he knows his job on a given play. Just doubt he has the physical ability to execute 

The defensive back seven needs at least two bonafide starters acquired in free agency, whether that be safety, CB, or LB.  Howie typically doesn’t like going into the draft with any glaring needs to fill.

My guess is a free safety, a LB (one better than Morrow), and quite possibly a free agent RB if Swift is priced out of reach.  

I think if they’re going to pay a big corner, you just hope for Jaylon Johnson this free agency. He’s plenty talented enough and next year his cap hit will be near Slay + Bradbury who expire next year. He’s also 2 years younger than Sneed and won’t require addition trade assets to get him. Fits the scheme very well. 

6 hours ago, GoEagles614 said:

I think him getting torched in coverage doesn’t matter about the other safety. Unless you’re wanting him to guard TEs and be a box guy, he just lacks the ability to cover deep and doesn’t seem to transition well when someone makes a cut. He’s okay in the red zone, and willing to fill run gaps. But he’s pretty uninspiring otherwise.

Yes

7 hours ago, Sack that QB said:

I think athleticism for OL is overrated. I'd rather have an athlete at the position than not all things equal, but 40 time for an OL is kinda useless. Very rarely will any OL be in full sprint on a football field. Or their leaping ability. For OL it's all about raw power, technique, and lateral fluidity, quickness. And of the measurables, arm length I guess.

I'd rather have an OL with raw power and great technique with limited athleticism(as long as they weren't some statue who can't move) than some athletic freak who lacks power and technique.

I do not agree. Stoutland in particular among OL coaches has his players on the move a lot. A lot. What makes Kelce such a great player is his ability to run. And as for your last sentence, you can build power and teach technique. You can't create athleticism.

I’ve been looking at 2025. I have a hard time believing Reddick will be on the team. The Eagles only have 25M in cap space for 2025. Trading him now saves 15M in cap space for 2025 and 1.3M for 2024. The decision will be by the 15th. He has a 1M roster bonus due.

I also believe the Eagles take the cap space hit on Bradberry this year instead of next year. 

20 minutes ago, just relax said:

I do not agree. Stoutland in particular among OL coaches has his players on the move a lot. A lot. What makes Kelce such a great player is his ability to run. And as for your last sentence, you can build power and teach technique. You can't create athleticism.

Yeah, I was reading that post and disagreeing with everything he said. It’s almost categorically wrong. 

The reason we can call basically any run play is because our OL is so athletic. 

9 hours ago, ManuManu said:

I think Howie will add one good safety. He won’t sign two, which means Blankenship starts. Even in Denver, Fangio started Kareem Jackson for three seasons. It’s not like he was anything better than average. 

If Blankenship was a FA from another team, would anyone be clamoring for the Eagles to sign him to start? He's OK but he's limited. He doesn't do anything special. I know you can't have stars across the board but that doesn't mean you can't bring in competition. I think at the very least, bringing in a player who could push Blankenship only helps this team. If you say commit to Blankenship as the starter, any player brough in is going to be a less talented, backup level player. Having Blankenship as the measuring stick just seems short sighted. 

I know that money and resources are a big part of it and they just can't pay for 2 high end starting safeties but IMO, they should spend on a top safety, bring in someone to push Blankenship and then draft a safety with high end starting potential. Eventually their top FA and draft pick are starting and Blankenship is safety 3, which I think he's better suited for.