1 hour ago, vikas83 said:

If Reich wants to keep working, it makes a ton of sense. He could implement a lot of the RPO game they used with Nick in 2017 and 2018 as well.

Another name to just throw out there (mainly just for fun, it is a complete longshot) -- Doug Pederson needs a job.

Pederson would be interesting, but strange in working with the guy that replaced him. If I remember correctly, Pederson helped Andy with those trick plays in Superbowl. That makes me think he's a NO! If that's true. At least for me.

1 minute ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

The Chiefs run D is extremely gettable, so I’m not sure where the notion that Saquon can’t piece them up is coming from in the media. Cook ran well against them on Sunday and in their regular season game. Mixon also had good games against them in the playoffs and regular season. 
 

My concern with the defense is them running up-tempo/no huddle. It’s been the weakness for the defense all year and they seem to struggle against it. Reid obviously knows that and I’d expect them to run it. Especially in the second half. 

It's coming from sports media's greatest imbecile -- Nick Wright.

There is a reason other people are passing on it

 

4 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

I'm convinced that he's going to run a fake off of a tush push. Or at least he's dying for the opportunity. So much so that it will be so transparent that the Chiefs will sniff it out. 

If we're lining up in that formation on the KC 20 yard line on third and a long yard, I have zero doubt it's going to be a fake. 

It would be cool to see a direct snap between the legs of Hurts to Saquon...with his speed to the outside, he's gone...call that play say from the 40-50 yard line if you already have a lead...

2 minutes ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

The Chiefs run D is extremely gettable, so I’m not sure where the notion that Saquon can’t piece them up is coming from in the media. Cook ran well against them on Sunday and in their regular season game. Mixon also had good games against them in the playoffs and regular season. 
 

My concern with the defense is them running up-tempo/no huddle. It’s been the weakness for the defense all year and they seem to struggle against it. Reid obviously knows that and I’d expect them to run it. Especially in the second half. 

Time to pull a Buddy Ryan and fake an injury

2 hours ago, we_gotta_believe said:

Yeah I mentioned it in the old blog thread, but we've improved from 2 years ago while they've regressed. It's why I thought we should've been slightly favored instead of them.

Speaking of favorites, here's something that I'm confused about. A week ago, I saw the advanced lines of all four possible Super Bowl matchups. The Eagles were approximately +115 in the money line against both Buffalo and Kansas City. And yet they're now roughly +130. I would have thought the Eagles would have been more highly regarded after a 55 point performance. And yet their odds have gotten worse. It's hard to understand. Were the Chiefs THAT impressive against the Bills? I wouldn't have thought so.

I still suspect the line will drift down to +120 or +115 by next week.

6 minutes ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

The Chiefs run D is extremely gettable, so I’m not sure where the notion that Saquon can’t piece them up is coming from in the media. Cook ran well against them on Sunday and in their regular season game. Mixon also had good games against them in the playoffs and regular season. 
 

My concern with the defense is them running up-tempo/no huddle. It’s been the weakness for the defense all year and they seem to struggle against it. Reid obviously knows that and I’d expect them to run it. Especially in the second half. 

Good point.  To get the right matchup.  

Just now, Diehardfan said:

There is a reason other people are passing on it

 

Yeah I'm not gonna be diplomatic about it. I ripped Steichen when he took the Colts job and said I was disappointed in him and it was a dumb decision. People used the typical "There's only 32 of em!" angle. Nah, F that. Have some self respect and bet on yourself. It's like a guy at the bar who goes home with the first girl who asks him out even if she's a drunken obnoxious mess. Pass on it, Kellen.

2 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

Time to pull a Buddy Ryan and fake an injury

Ha. I think Carter pulled that off last game and took a breather. That usually only happens against the Eagles. Brilliant! One play off and right back in game.

5 hours ago, pisceschica said:

He's got a point about 4th and 2 
 

 

Imma make this my ring tone today

2 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

Speaking of favorites, here's something that I'm confused about. A week ago, I saw the advanced lines of all four possible Super Bowl matchups. The Eagles were approximately +115 in the money line against both Buffalo and Kansas City. And yet they're now roughly +130. I would have thought the Eagles would have been more highly regarded after a 55 point performance. And yet their odds have gotten worse. It's hard to understand. Were the Chiefs THAT impressive against the Bills? I wouldn't have thought so.

I still suspect the line will drift down to +120 or +115 by next week.

It's not that.

The Eagles were MUCH bigger favorites against Washington, so that's why we had the best SB odds. Had more to do with an easy Washington opponent + Buffalo/KC was a toss-up.

The look-a-head line for the SB was AFC -1.5 regardless if Buffalo or KC won.

16 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

I believe so.   But he might be the best ever, he certainly was revolutionary in it.  Deacon Jones claims to still be the all-time sack leader, and was the one who coined the term.  The "Peanut Punch" is gaining similar popularity.   Very unvalued defender, likely due to be mired in Chicago when their teams were fairly terrible.

 

 

Here's what pro-football-reference has.  The FF is fumbles forced, regardless of which team recovered it.  The FR is fumbles recovered, against regardless of which team fumbled it.  And Fmb is how many times the player fumbled, regardless of which team recovers. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TillCh20.htm

Seems to match the every 4 games thing, but they must not have been recovered that frequently by the Bears... which isn't surprising.   A lot might have just gone out of bounds as he was punching a lot of times along the boundary.

I mean, if they recovered even just half of the ones he forced, he's still gotta be up there at one of the best ever at generating turnovers.

9 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Did you hear what he said about it?  I trust his words versus a 3rd party's interpretation.  He's a great guy and a great leader.  The Eagles can ask, but as with Dawkins, both are better off with their path diverging from football.   Both serve something higher than self, city or team.

Maybe. I would still ask though. 🙂

4 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

And yet they're now roughly +130.

Where are you seeing that? I'm seeing +105 and +110.

4 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

It's like a guy at the bar who goes home with the first girl who asks him out

I need to start going to the bars you guys go to...or start going to bars regularly I guess...the first girl? you mean more than one will ask me home/out?

3 hours ago, Freshmilk said:

Agree, we let them have Ertz and outside of the McLaurin TD their WRs did nothing.  However,  Kelce is much better than Ertz.  He can turn an 8 yard reception into 25 yards.

Good chance to limit that YAC with 1) using Coop because he is storng and tackles well and 2) take inside leverage and try and force the play to the outside or give you a cheat step if it stays to the inside.

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I still want outside leverage from the other CBs but need to do something for the middle and I think that is why you cheat to the inside against Kelce.

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I suspect Vic is working on spacing as well, perhaps tightening it a few steps in the middle. 

4 hours ago, RLC said:

We could just promote Doug Nussmeier to OC. OC of the Eagles >>> OC of the Saints.

I'd like to get slowik if possible or kubik like others have mentioned but that's not a bad idea either 

1 minute ago, jamiller said:

Good chance to limit that YAC with 1) using Coop because he is storng and tackles well and 2) take inside leverage and try and force the play to the outside or give you a cheat step if it stays to the inside.

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I still want outside leverage from the other CBs but need to do something for the middle and I think that is why you cheat to the inside against Kelce.

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I suspect Vic is working on spacing as well, perhaps tightening it a few steps in the middle. 

That first drive from KC on Sunday is what I imagine them doing vs the Eagles with fast throws to negate the DL.

12 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Yeah I'm not gonna be diplomatic about it. I ripped Steichen when he took the Colts job and said I was disappointed in him and it was a dumb decision. People used the typical "There's only 32 of em!" angle. Nah, F that. Have some self respect and bet on yourself. It's like a guy at the bar who goes home with the first girl who asks him out even if she's a drunken obnoxious mess. Pass on it, Kellen.

I resemble that remark.

9 minutes ago, Swoop said:

Here's where I'm at:

The Chiefs are going to score. Our defense has been elite all season and can play with the best of them, but this is Mahomes and Reid with extra time to prepare. It would be silly to think we can shut them down, but I haven't seen that suggested in here.

This game is going to be on Hurts/Moore's shoulders. Spags is a hell of a DC and he's going to disguise and blitz frequently. We have to, HAVE TO, be cognisant of that and beat it consistently. Sure, the Chiefs have a good defense and will make plays as well, but they need to make them pay.

*If* they're able to do that, the run game should flourish with Barkley and Hurts using his legs as well. We need to play our game and control the clock. Mahomes isn't "scary" if he's on the sideline. Get a lead, protect the ball, play our game.

If we can manage to do that, I could see a 31-21 type of game. We have the talent. We have some experience. This is not going to be easy, but it's doable. The world would have you convinced that the Eagles winning would be a major upset, as if we don't belong here.

We'll see.

All of that. The Eagles can beat pressure by running right at it. Own the LOS and control the ball. The Eagles are thriving on turnovers throughout the playoffs, but the Chiefs just don't make many mistakes. Turnovers will make or break the game.

10 minutes ago, RLC said:

It's not that.

The Eagles were MUCH bigger favorites against Washington, so that's why we had the best SB odds. Had more to do with an easy Washington opponent + Buffalo/KC was a toss-up.

The look-a-head line for the SB was AFC -1.5 regardless if Buffalo or KC won.

I think you're misinterpreting what I said. I wasn't talking about the Eagles having the best odds of the four teams. I know that they did, and I understand fully -- as do you -- why that was the case. Beating Washington was more likely, etc.

What I'm saying is that I saw the predicted money line odds of all four possible matchups. The Eagles were +115 against both KC and Buffalo. Washington was much higher than that. Maybe around 2.0 or so. I believe they were bigger underdogs against KC compared to the Bills whereas we were identical. 

12 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

Where are you seeing that? I'm seeing +105 and +110.

vegasinsider.com all week. Haven't checked today.

1 minute ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

vegasinsider.com all week. Haven't checked today.

That's what I use too. Haven't seen any of the listed books put out a number that high. I don't check it daily, but even the line movement tracking page only shows +114 as the longest ML for us.

If Moore goes I think we make a run on McCown.  No real rhyme or reason just my guess