May 12, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, GreenbleedinNC said: https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/roob-observations-devante-parker-dandre-swift-saquon-barkley-carson-wentz/584221/ This "reporter" is a moron if he thinks Ainias Smith won't take over the WR3 spot. He says WR3 may not be on the roster right now and he is totally wrong. Obviously this idiot cannot scout WR's. Best SLOT WR in the draft. he will need to get "NFL acclimated" but that should happen fairly quickly. Then I want this fool fired for stupidity. Only way he won't make an impact is if he is ignored. Hurts needs to make 3(at least) reads,not 1. This guy(Frank) has been around the block, and I can't believe he is this stupid. I fully expect Smith to take the job outright before mid season(if they let him play that is). I don't want another Penny where talent rides pine). Parker can be used in the RZ,but Smith should be used on the way to the EZ and get the bulk of the catches from the slot. Now add in Goedert and Hurts needs to process faster than he has done in the past. With Bark here, I expect to see LESS RPO and more PLAY action passing. If the Oline is solid there is zero reason for Hurts not to be able to make 4 reads and pass decisively. Although Ainias is not the talent of JJ,he has many similar qualities and we would be foolish not to utilize him. Hurts needs to see him. If he can do that A Smith can be a devastating weapon and I would love to roll up this article and ram it down "Roobs" throat. Roob is not a noob but he is a huge boob writing this I think you need to understand ...these guys don't spend 12 months a year on college players like you do. Rookies are a wait and see... to you, he is the " best slot receiver in the draft " to the rest of the world he is a 5th round draft pick...wait and see.
May 12, 20241 yr Author 31 minutes ago, joemas6 said: I think you need to understand ...these guys don't spend 12 months a year on college players like you do. Rookies are a wait and see... to you, he is the " best slot receiver in the draft " to the rest of the world he is a 5th round draft pick...wait and see. Round 5 because slot guys are not the priority and if he doesn't spend the time as I do,then he is in no position to make stupid statements. Just say "we have some promising players who could step up" and be done with it. No need to badmouth the draft picks we have as "that player may not be on the roster". As you said we need to find this out and he stupidly bashed players for no reason before he even knows. Just a poorly written article
May 12, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, GreenbleedinNC said: Round 5 because slot guys are not the priority and if he doesn't spend the time as I do,then he is in no position to make stupid statements. Just say "we have some promising players who could step up" and be done with it. No need to badmouth the draft picks we have as "that player may not be on the roster". As you said we need to find this out and he stupidly bashed players for no reason before he even knows. Just a poorly written article I don't think anyone was " badmouthing" draft picks. Especially dudes that were 5th round. Expectations aren't high there. Certainly not starter level.
May 12, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, GreenbleedinNC said: Round 5 because slot guys are not the priority and if he doesn't spend the time as I do,then he is in no position to make stupid statements. Just say "we have some promising players who could step up" and be done with it. No need to badmouth the draft picks we have as "that player may not be on the roster". As you said we need to find this out and he stupidly bashed players for no reason before he even knows. Just a poorly written article The guys may not be on the roster...that's fact.
May 13, 20241 yr https://sports.yahoo.com/roobs-observations-eagles-3rd-wide-164004439.html During the four years that D’Andre Swift and Saquon Barkley have both been in the league, Swift has more scrimmage yards, more catches, more receiving yards, more rushing touchdowns, more total touchdowns, more yards per carry and more yards per reception. Take a look: Barkley Swift Rushing Yards 2,901 2,729 Rushing Average 4.0 4.6 Rushing TDs 18 23 Scrimmage Yards 3,842 4,141 Receptions 145 195 Receiving Yards 941 1,412 Receiving TDs 6 8 Total TDs 24 31 Still wish we could have kept Swift, different kind of yards
May 13, 20241 yr Author 6 hours ago, joemas6 said: I don't think anyone was " badmouthing" draft picks. Especially dudes that were 5th round. Expectations aren't high there. Certainly not starter level. I think he can start. Why can't he???? It's demoralizing to draftees to say "that guy may not be on the roster yet" Just really poor treatment of kids that have dreams. Slot guys are not in HUGE demand on draft day, so I see no reason he can't start in time. If they fail,let them,but no DAMN WRITER needs to speak of them this way. He needs to STFU and let them succeed or fail. I think "Roob" should be a guy not on the Eagles writing roster. Imagine you are A Smith reading this BULLSHEET. Also awful for Parker,Paris and Howie to read this garbage. Roob should be a Wal-Mart greeter
May 13, 20241 yr Author 6 hours ago, joemas6 said: The guys may not be on the roster...that's fact. The guy may be on the roster is also fact. SLOT guys are not premier positions,so there is no reason to spend a high pick if you don't need to(and why he was on my mock LATE albeit in round 4). JJ was quite exceptional,but he is also capable outside. A Smith is probably not. He will be limited to the slot. Why draft anyone after round 4 then with this loser mentality? Mailata was undrafted, was he bashed for that?? By his "standards" Blank should not be on the roster. How many other guys did we get IN or after round 5 that made the roster? This is plain stupidity to make this statement before you even know. Like I said,if he fails he does,but he doesn't need any "help" from brainless fools. We should never have signed Parker or Paris either because they may not be on the roster either. In fact, after round 4, let's fold up the tent on draft day and bash Howies FA selections while we are at it
May 13, 20241 yr Author 1 hour ago, mjkline1958 said: That and the Gnats QB and OL suck Excellent point
May 13, 20241 yr Author 6 hours ago, joemas6 said: Certainly not starter level. Don't tell Mailiata or Blankenship,they are unaware of that
May 13, 20241 yr Author BTW Kelce was drafted in round 6. He should never have made the roster, let alone become a starter
May 13, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, mjkline1958 said: https://sports.yahoo.com/roobs-observations-eagles-3rd-wide-164004439.html During the four years that D’Andre Swift and Saquon Barkley have both been in the league, Swift has more scrimmage yards, more catches, more receiving yards, more rushing touchdowns, more total touchdowns, more yards per carry and more yards per reception. Take a look: Barkley Swift Rushing Yards 2,901 2,729 Rushing Average 4.0 4.6 Rushing TDs 18 23 Scrimmage Yards 3,842 4,141 Receptions 145 195 Receiving Yards 941 1,412 Receiving TDs 6 8 Total TDs 24 31 Still wish we could have kept Swift, different kind of yards You gotta stop this. Swift was a pro bowl RB going into his 2nd contract...he was looking for real money. He got it. He wasn't going to sign at backup RB money. What this shows.... is OL is the driving force behind the stats. Detroit and Philly lines are night and day compared to that awful NYG OL!
May 13, 20241 yr 47 minutes ago, GreenbleedinNC said: I think he can start. Why can't he???? It's demoralizing to draftees to say "that guy may not be on the roster yet" Just really poor treatment of kids that have dreams. Slot guys are not in HUGE demand on draft day, so I see no reason he can't start in time. If they fail,let them,but no DAMN WRITER needs to speak of them this way. He needs to STFU and let them succeed or fail. I think "Roob" should be a guy not on the Eagles writing roster. Imagine you are A Smith reading this BULLSHEET. Also awful for Parker,Paris and Howie to read this garbage. Roob should be a Wal-Mart greeter Sure...he can start. Could also be one of the other vets....or another WR. That's why the post was that an interesting position to watch was the 3rd receiver. That's what the article said...there wasn't any " badmouthing " here. " an interesting battle to watch" isn't badmouthing, why would you take it as such?
May 13, 20241 yr 49 minutes ago, GreenbleedinNC said: The guy may be on the roster is also fact. SLOT guys are not premier positions,so there is no reason to spend a high pick if you don't need to(and why he was on my mock LATE albeit in round 4). JJ was quite exceptional,but he is also capable outside. A Smith is probably not. He will be limited to the slot. Why draft anyone after round 4 then with this loser mentality? Mailata was undrafted, was he bashed for that?? By his "standards" Blank should not be on the roster. How many other guys did we get IN or after round 5 that made the roster? This is plain stupidity to make this statement before you even know. Like I said,if he fails he does,but he doesn't need any "help" from brainless fools. We should never have signed Parker or Paris either because they may not be on the roster either. In fact, after round 4, let's fold up the tent on draft day and bash Howies FA selections while we are at it Yes.... " may" or maybe not.... correct. Unknown....and an interesting spot to watch. Correct.
May 13, 20241 yr 17 minutes ago, GreenbleedinNC said: BTW Kelce was drafted in round 6. He should never have made the roster, let alone become a starter Awesome... find me the badmouthing?
May 13, 20241 yr Author 1 hour ago, joemas6 said: Sure...he can start. Could also be one of the other vets....or another WR. That's why the post was that an interesting position to watch was the 3rd receiver. That's what the article said...there wasn't any " badmouthing " here. " an interesting battle to watch" isn't badmouthing, why would you take it as such? I’d expect Parker to get the first crack at it, but I also think there’s a fair chance that the guy who ultimately ends up as the Eagles’ third receiver is someone who isn’t on the roster yet. Basically saying no one we have is good enough,that is badmouthing. He is in no position to make that call and he needs to shut up and stop being disrespectful before the competition even begins. It's rude and unnecessary. He has no clue how any of them will perform especially the new kid
May 13, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, GreenbleedinNC said: I’d expect Parker to get the first crack at it, but I also think there’s a fair chance that the guy who ultimately ends up as the Eagles’ third receiver is someone who isn’t on the roster yet. Do you think Parker can move inside on the majority of snaps bud? I know they’ll want to move everyone around a bit but you’ve got to think Smith and AJ are going to be on the outside like 75% of the time in most games?
May 13, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, GreenbleedinNC said: I’d expect Parker to get the first crack at it, but I also think there’s a fair chance that the guy who ultimately ends up as the Eagles’ third receiver is someone who isn’t on the roster yet. Basically saying no one we have is good enough,that is badmouthing. He is in no position to make that call and he needs to shut up and stop being disrespectful before the competition even begins. It's rude and unnecessary. He has no clue how any of them will perform especially the new kid He is basically saying it's an unknown... how do you not see that? There is a "chance" ..how is that badmouthing anyone saying he doesn't know who will get the #3 spot?
May 13, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: Do you think Parker can move inside on the majority of snaps bud? I know they’ll want to move everyone around a bit but you’ve got to think Smith and AJ are going to be on the outside like 75% of the time in most games? I think Parker...when he is on the field, will be outside... and one of the other 2 move in the slot. Both can play there. I think they mix it up with all these other WRs and use them all a little, and in different ways. I'm not too concerned about as much as being curious and interested to see how they all perform. I don't think they need a clear #3. Think it's a limited chance they get another WR to come in and take the majority of #3 snaps. However, it would be ideal if they do get a clear #3 who really performs well. And ideally it is one of the rookies. With it being even more ideal if it is GB's round 5 slot guy. I think their plan is to allow the rookies some time to develop, and it's probably why Roob is thinking there is a possibility of an outside guy coming in if the young guys are developmental and Campbell and Parker underperform. It's absolutely possible. None are locks to perform at a standout level. " chance" of anything really.
May 13, 20241 yr Author 7 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: Do you think Parker can move inside on the majority of snaps bud? I know they’ll want to move everyone around a bit but you’ve got to think Smith and AJ are going to be on the outside like 75% of the time in most games? Sure, Parkers age probably keeps him inside,but he could also be an outside BU or a relief guy I would think. He would also be(Parker) another big target in the RZ. But I hope they do move them around some.I'm not sure how much slot experience DeVonta has,but he could be a wild man there on a few plays with the 2 big possession guys out. I would like to see this type mix from time to time,simply to exploit the weakness of opposing D's
May 13, 20241 yr Author 6 hours ago, joemas6 said: He is basically saying it's an unknown... how do you not see that? There is a "chance" ..how is that badmouthing anyone saying he doesn't know who will get the #3 spot? I see it differently. When he says "that guy may not be on the roster" to me that is slamming all the guys we have including the guys Howie brought in in FA. It's like "welcome to Philly but you're not making the team" and I feel his wording was awful. Round 5 KIDS(as far as football goes they are KIDS) have dreams of playing in the NFL, just like round 2 guys. Ainias Smith fully expects to be our future slot guy. I'm sure Howie figured he would draft a slot WR at some point,but brought in Parker and Paris because they are veterans who are already up to NFL speed. The KIDS need to learn that stuff. but then again he slammed those 2 by saying they may not make the team either. At this point I don't see Howie going out and getting another WR unless the deal is ridiculous. So one one of these guys will be the slot,or maybe they rotate them,but to say"that guy may not be on the roster: was out of line to me. Just say something like "with all the guys we brought in, it will be an interesting competition to see who will be the slot guy" That's all he needed so say. Leave the "he may not be on the roster out" It sounds negative when he has no idea how they will do in camp. It's a slam to the players that are competing for that spot. That's like telling Kelce 12 years ago that our center is probably not on the roster. He simply needed to leave that negativity in his head and not put it on paper
May 13, 20241 yr Author 6 hours ago, joemas6 said: He is basically saying it's an unknown... how do you not see that? There is a "chance" ..how is that badmouthing anyone saying he doesn't know who will get the #3 spot? He didn't say he didn't know,he said "that guy may not be on the roster". But maybe that guy IS on the roster. How does he know??? Even Ngata could be the slot,or Covey. it's just stupid to make the statement he made. We have 5 or more guys competing for the slot,but he seems pretty sure "that guy is not on the roster"???? Just poorly worded and he needs to know better than this. That is my opinion and obviously you have yours,but if I'm a writer I don't want to quash a kids dreams nor tell the pros we got in they may not make the grade. it's demeaning to them and not necessary. if they fail and we cut them,then write what you want,not before. Right now they are all Eagles competing for a job. I think Roob should "probably not be on the Eagles writers staff"
May 13, 20241 yr Author 7 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: Do you think Parker can move inside on the majority of snaps bud? I know they’ll want to move everyone around a bit but you’ve got to think Smith and AJ are going to be on the outside like 75% of the time in most games? I love all the possibilities. Covey was the #2 returner last year,so I think he sticks on ST's. Possibly an "emergency" slot guy. Ainias Smith can also do that ST gig,so there is another competition. Campbell and Ngata probably the weakest links. Paris wasn't used much before so it's hard to know what he is capable of,but if he wasn't used much,maybe there was a reason for that. Ngata IDK because I don't go to camps,but he's been here awhile and needs to step up to make the team IMO. Neither of these 2 would be world ending if we cut them. I would like to see Ainias from the 20,then Parker in the RZ. The slot spot is a bit easier to learn because it doesn't require as extensive of a route tree to learn. A rookie slot has a better chance of making the team and I'm sure Ainias will know most of the slot route trees from Texas A&M as the pros run similar plays. I think the kid was a great addition and will solidly be the slot guy once he gets there.Anias impressed me right away as a slot guy when I started my research(and Malik Washngton as well as McCaffrey) Being limited to the slot,he was never in my mind a #1 or #2. I had him as a round 4,so getting him in 5 was good value IMO. This will all shake out in camp but I suspect even if A Smith doesn't play he will make the team,but I fully expect he will be a contributor early or win the slot start outright. I had him or Malik as my 2 top slot guys in that draft. He seems to have the good hands Quez didn't and we know how costly some of Quez's drops were. I'm excited to see this offense. It's was boring,pedestrian and vanilla. Moore will open this up and it should be fun to watch this team again
May 13, 20241 yr 38 minutes ago, GreenbleedinNC said: I see it differently. When he says "that guy may not be on the roster" to me that is slamming all the guys we have including the guys Howie brought in in FA. It's like "welcome to Philly but you're not making the team" and I feel his wording was awful. Round 5 KIDS(as far as football goes they are KIDS) have dreams of playing in the NFL, just like round 2 guys. Ainias Smith fully expects to be our future slot guy. I'm sure Howie figured he would draft a slot WR at some point,but brought in Parker and Paris because they are veterans who are already up to NFL speed. The KIDS need to learn that stuff. but then again he slammed those 2 by saying they may not make the team either. At this point I don't see Howie going out and getting another WR unless the deal is ridiculous. So one one of these guys will be the slot,or maybe they rotate them,but to say"that guy may not be on the roster: was out of line to me. Just say something like "with all the guys we brought in, it will be an interesting competition to see who will be the slot guy" That's all he needed so say. Leave the "he may not be on the roster out" It sounds negative when he has no idea how they will do in camp. It's a slam to the players that are competing for that spot. That's like telling Kelce 12 years ago that our center is probably not on the roster. He simply needed to leave that negativity in his head and not put it on paper " he may not be on the roster " meaning the guy that ultimately ends up being the #3 WR .... It's possible....if the idea is the 2 draft picks are developmental.... and Campbell and Parker don't do anything to stand out. " there is a chance " absolutely.
May 13, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, joemas6 said: " he may not be on the roster " meaning the guy that ultimately ends up being the #3 WR .... It's possible....if the idea is the 2 draft picks are developmental.... and Campbell and Parker don't do anything to stand out. " there is a chance " absolutely. I mean.. if Parker or Campbell don't do enough .. why isn't there a chance either one could get cut....so that we bring in another vet WR ? He didn't say the rookies are going to get cut. Obviously if they are developmental...they will stick. But Parker and Campbell are one year tryouts...they could easily be replaced immediately if they don't look good ASAP.
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