3 minutes ago, RLC said:

Play Jordan Mailata at LT. He's only going to get better with reps. If Lane is playing, you can protect Jordan with the following:

• TE Chips
• RB Chips
• Running the ball
• Ghost motion to hold the DE
• Play-action
• 3-5 step drops
• Screens

Let Driscoll be the OT backup & Pryor the OG backup.

I think of you just want a dark horse to become the next hall of fame player. It doesn't work that way hardly ever

Even if you start the season with Jason Peters at LT...he's not going to be playing every snap! So when he inevitability gets hurt, who goes in?

7 minutes ago, RLC said:

Play Jordan Mailata at LT. He's only going to get better with reps. If Lane is playing, you can protect Jordan with the following:

• TE Chips
• RB Chips
• Running the ball
• Ghost motion to hold the DE
• Play-action
• 3-5 step drops
• Screens

Let Driscoll be the OT backup & Pryor the OG backup.

Why do you hate Carson Wentz?

2 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

Why do you hate Carson Wentz?

Why does Jason Peters?

6 minutes ago, RLC said:

Even if you start the season with Jason Peters at LT...he's not going to be playing every snap! So when he inevitability gets hurt, who goes in?

The back-up and that's the way it's supposed to work. Jordan can't even block our 3rd string guy at the moment. Starting d ends will kill him and Carson too

5 minutes ago, RLC said:

Why does Jason Peters?

It’s business. He’ll be the LT eventually. Starting Mailata is malpractice and you’re choosing to tie a hand behind your back offensively. Why do that?

1 hour ago, 4for4EaglesNest said:

Been there.  Done that.  He's not interested in anything.  He hasn't eaten since Friday.  Took him in to get fluids, xray and bloodwork yesterday.  Taking him in again today to get results and next steps.  At least he's laying down now and not throwing up all over the house like sunday night.  

 

1 hour ago, NCiggles said:

Sorry to hear that about your dog.  Our dog is 14 and has kidney failure.  We are at the point of knowing it's just a matter of weeks.  It's hard to see them suffering. 

As someone who had to put one of my dogs down back in March, I feel for both of you.

19 minutes ago, RLC said:

Play Jordan Mailata at LT. He's only going to get better with reps. If Lane is playing, you can protect Jordan with the following:

• TE Chips
• RB Chips
• Running the ball
• Ghost motion to hold the DE
• Play-action
• 3-5 step drops
• Screens

Let Driscoll be the OT backup & Pryor the OG backup.

To be fair outside of us getting Reiff I think those tactics are going to be used regardless. Ala Vaitai in 2017/2018.

Just now, DEagle7 said:

To be fair outside of us getting Reiff I think those tactics are going to be used regardless. Ala Vaitai in 2017/2018.

Big V > Jordan

31 minutes ago, DEagle7 said:

Rank these LT options in order of preference:

1) Sign Reiff to a multi year deal

2) Sign Reiff to a 1 year deal

3) Sign another FA to try out at LT.

4) Let Pryor/Mailata/Driscoll battle it out for LT. Pray. 

5) Pay Peters to move to LT, use an in house replacement for RG

6) Pay Peters to move to LT, look for a free agent RG

I still believe this needs to be thought out in the context of Peters not being here.  Dillard was drafted to be the Eagles LT, but surely there was a contingency plan in place if he were to be injured.  I don't believe 38 year-old Jason Peters should have been Plan A, nor should be.  You've got to let the young guys develop.  If that's Driscoll or Pryor or whoever -- I don't think it's Mailata, but we'll see.  The Eagles just aren't getting a LT in here off the street for less than $8-9M.  

Roll with the young guys, but don't pray.  Take appropriate steps to help them -- chip, use TE help, move Wentz out of the pocket.  

I would also consider Jared Veldheer if he wants to still play/is in shape.

12 minutes ago, greend said:

The back-up and that's the way it's supposed to work. 

Yes, that is how it is supposed to work, except the back up want's his contract redone.

5 minutes ago, greend said:

Big V > Jordan

No question. But my point is all of our in house options will require that kind of support at LT. Even JP at this point. Not sure it will be adequate for guys like Mailata or Pryor but still. 

7 minutes ago, downundermike said:

Yes, that is how it is supposed to work, except the back up want's his contract redone.

The question was. "What do we do if J.P. get's injured and goes off the field"?  So I highly doubt J.P.'s backup is wants his contract re-done.

How would this look if McLane never publishes his story and we don't have this notion that JP is demanding to be paid more?

Peters starts, Pryor starts, and this all was handled behind closed doors.  How many would have been overly pissed that Peters got a pay increase to move back to his old position?

1 minute ago, Green Dog said:

How would this look if McLane never publishes his story and we don't have this notion that JP is demanding to be paid more?

Peters starts, Pryor starts, and this all was handled behind closed doors.  How many would have been overly pissed that Peters got a pay increase to move back to his old position?

If that's what the coaching staff thinks is the best option I wouldn't be upset at all ...... but I didn't want Peters back after last season, so I'm also open to other options.

Lane Johnson hasn't practiced in over a week, since before Dillard got hurt.

Is it too far fetched to move him to LT and have Driscoll or Pryor play RT?  Would that just be stupid to move even more pieces?  Is RT still the obsolete position?  Protecting Carson's backside should be priority #1.  

Just thinking outside the box with this o-line mess.

4 minutes ago, greend said:

The question was. "What do we do if J.P. get's injured and goes off the field"?  So I highly doubt J.P.'s backup is wants his contract re-done.

My point. the back up is supposed to step in and play, as you said.  Currently, the back up is demanding more money to do his job.

Just now, bpac55 said:

Lane Johnson hasn't practiced in over a week, since before Dillard got hurt.

Is it too far fetched to move him to LT and have Driscoll or Pryor play RT?  Would that just be stupid to move even more pieces?  Is RT still the obsolete position?  Protecting Carson's backside should be priority #1.  

Just thinking outside the box with this o-line mess.

Why not just give Driscoll a shot at LT.

i think Mailata is more likely to be cut than to start at LT

1 minute ago, downundermike said:

My point. the back up is supposed to step in and play, as you said.  Currently, the back up is demanding more money to do his job.

Why not just give Driscoll a shot at LT.

I know what your point is, but it wasn't the discussion.  But if you want to know the truth I have no problem paying a guy that is moving from r.g. to starting l.t. a little more dough. I would definitely tie it to playing time though 

1 minute ago, downundermike said:

My point. the back up is supposed to step in and play, as you said.  Currently, the back up is demanding more money to do his job.

Why not just give Driscoll a shot at LT.

I like his potential, just not sure you want a rookie or rugby player protecting the backside.  Play him at RT for now to get adjusted to the speed of the NFL.

It will never happen. 

2 minutes ago, greend said:

I know what your point is, but it wasn't the discussion.  But if you want to know the truth I have no problem paying a guy that is moving from r.g. to starting l.t. a little more dough. I would definitely tie it to playing time though 

So if Malik Jackson plays more at DE, should he ask for a raise ??

4 minutes ago, ToastJenkins said:

i think Mailata is more likely to be cut than to start at LT

He won't get cut but he might have a season ending hangnail.

Hey, WTF?  My last two posts have been taken down.

1 minute ago, Desertbirds said:

Hey, WTF?  My last two posts have been taken down.

were they properly masked, sir?

https://twitter.com/davenewworld_2/status/1299874056318210050?s=20