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56 minutes ago, joemas6 said:

Question for the older fans here who have watched the game since the 60s-70s

Staubach, Bradshaw, Tarkenton, Montana,  Elway, Young,  Favre...  I would consider all those QBs as mobile guys.  

This " the game has evolved " BS argument that you need a dual threat at QB...not a statue.   I disagree... I think the top QBs always could move.  Just that we went through an era where Manning and Brady were probably the least mobile of the top QBs who dominated their era...  so the perception is that it's some huge evolution,  when reality is just the slower guys were at the top recently. 

You can throw Brees in there I guess...but even then, Big Ben, Rodgers, Wilson... they all were guys that could move.   

I don't see some big evolution here... it's always been guys that can avoid the sack have been successful.   Still the top guys need to see the field and make the throws.  

 

I think people confuse  QBs who can run and QBs who move well in the pocket. Big Ben needed a calendar to run a 40 but moved in the pocket to escape the rush. Hurts runs well bit i don't think he's particularly good at moving in the pocket to escape the rush

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46 minutes ago, Asg 15 said:

I think people confuse  QBs who can run and QBs who move well in the pocket. Big Ben needed a calendar to run a 40 but moved in the pocket to escape the rush. Hurts runs well bit i don't think he's particularly good at moving in the pocket to escape the rush

Ben 4.75 .... not that slow at all.  

Not really about Hurts either... just the point where the game was never about having statue QBs... just think the timing of Manning and Brady is the reason why it seem so extreme.   

Biggest change is the quick passing...  yes 49ers had the West coast short passing game,was never to the extreme where QB catches the snap and instantly throws the bubble screens. Those plays developed.   Brady and Manning and to an extent Brees took the quick passing to another level.  

Marino had a quick release... still didn't just unload the ball right away, the plays developed. 

Throw in the rule changes where the QB can't get hit anywhere close to before and the CBs can't breathe on the WR....that's the evolution of the game.    Not mobile QBs.   

Fantasy football has glorified it more along with being protected from hits.  But game has always benefited from having a QB that could move, again...few exceptions ( Brady, Manning,  Marino)  

5 minutes ago, joemas6 said:

Ben 4.75 .... not that slow at all.  

Not really about Hurts either... just the point where the game was never about having statue QBs... just think the timing of Manning and Brady is the reason why it seem so extreme.   

Biggest change is the quick passing...  yes 49ers had the West coast short passing game,was never to the extreme where QB catches the snap and instantly throws the bubble screens. Those plays developed.   Brady and Manning and to an extent Brees took the quick passing to another level.  

Marino had a quick release... still didn't just unload the ball right away, the plays developed. 

Throw in the rule changes where the QB can't get hit anywhere close to before and the CBs can't breathe on the WR....that's the evolution of the game.    Not mobile QBs.   

Fantasy football has glorified it more along with being protected from hits.  But game has always benefited from having a QB that could move, again...few exceptions ( Brady, Manning,  Marino)  

In my mind the perfect example of someone who couldn't run  but moved well is Foles

Just the hypothetical since I’ve seen us linked to his name a few times would you give up our first round pick for Surtain from the Broncos 

1 hour ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

Just the hypothetical since I’ve seen us linked to his name a few times would you give up our first round pick for Surtain from the Broncos 

Pick 22 this year...sure.  Especially if there is the idea of unloading both Slay and Bradberry. 

2 hours ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

Just the hypothetical since I’ve seen us linked to his name a few times would you give up our first round pick for Surtain from the Broncos 

Why not. At least you know what you're getting. 

21 hours ago, EaglesTD123 said:

Why not. At least you know what you're getting. 

Very much so with didn’t Fangio coach him his rookie year?

17 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Very much so with didn’t Fangio coach him his rookie year?

I'm not sure. It would be easy to assume it as likely. Then you have the connection of our new defensive backs coach Christian Parker from Denver. 

So it’s being reported Kliff Kingsbury was our front runner for our vacant OC job.

That on that very detailed second meeting where things got very detailed he wanted too much power.

Everybody heard how Siri openly was saying coordinators were going to run things now. So not sure exactly how much power he could have been looking for more than that as an OC?

15 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Everybody heard how Siri openly was saying coordinators were going to run things now. So not sure exactly how much power he could have been looking for more than that as an OC?

I decipher that to read it as Lurie & Howie are running the show. If anyone objects, F it; we'll replace you. 

8 minutes ago, EaglesTD123 said:

I decipher that to read it as Lurie & Howie are running the show. If anyone objects, F it; we'll replace you. 

Not sure that would lend to attracting strong candidates.

Thought of it as a statement to give full credit and respect to any potential coordinator candidates. Not some Bieniemy working as an OC under AR this thing. Ownership of their side of the ball job. Good for working towards promotions to get their own teams if their guys do very well.

Gotta think there are plenty of coaches out there with all kinds of experience. Many quality options don’t see themselves as less deserving than Siri of having their own team. A quality experienced guy will work for long tenured very top coaches. Maybe taking a lesser job under them than they feel they deserve.

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1 hour ago, EaglesTD123 said:

I decipher that to read it as Lurie & Howie are running the show. If anyone objects, F it; we'll replace you. 

We should go back to chip Kelly's smoothies. I think that's the difference maker we need 🤣

5 hours ago, EaglesTD123 said:

I decipher that to read it as Lurie & Howie are running the show. If anyone objects, F it; we'll replace you. 

Yeah... considering they wouldn't let Doug pick his coaches...that was obvious 3 years ago.

5 hours ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Not sure that would lend to attracting strong candidates.

When have they gone for the strong candidat?  They always look for the next dark horse...." smartest guy in the room" mode outsmarting everyone else. 

Eagles are hiring former Tennessee Titans inside linebackers coach Bobby King. 

Here’s a snapshot of his coaching experience:

2010 — Dallas Cowboys assistant linebackers coach/defensive quality control coach

2011 — Houston Texans defensive assistant

2012-2013 — Houston Texans assistant linebackers coach

2014-2016 — San Diego Chargers assistant linebackers coach

2017 — Houston Texans linebackers coach

2018-2020 — Houston Texans inside linebackers coach

2021 — Houston Texans defensive line coach

2022-2023 — Tennessee Titans inside linebackers coach

King overlapped with Nick Sirianni in San Diego for three seasons.

Tracy Rocker firing was the surprise. Were on pace and almost set the sack record the year before. I guess they didn’t think he’s was the major factor in having guys like Fletch, Hargrave and Reddick.

Having a legit QB coach seems like a wise decision.

1 hour ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Having a legit QB coach seems like a wise decision.

Agree... the running ability is there, but the mental work and the fundamentals need a lot of work.

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