21 minutes ago, Freshmilk said:

Blankenship isn't that exciting. Must be nice getting some love on the coattails of DeJean. Blankenship is OK, but he ain't in the same class as Mitchell or DeJean. Honestly, if Blankenship is seeking a CJGJ type of deal, I think we let him test FA after this season.

My feeling is Blankenship understands that with CGJ going for cost control issues, he won't suddenly get paid because he's still here. Doesn't seem to be the kind of kid to think he's all pro calibre player

11 hours ago, D-Shiznit said:

Damn I think I remember that too lol

Cataldi wrote an article about Wentz this week and referenced his retirement, somebody should tell him.

I mean….. it’s splitting hairs at this point.

35 minutes ago, UK Eagle said:

My feeling is Blankenship understands that with CGJ going for cost control issues, he won't suddenly get paid because he's still here. Doesn't seem to be the kind of kid to think he's all pro calibre player

He's "rated" similarly to CJGJ, this may he his only opportunity to cash in. He is likely a good person, but that won't get in the way of trying to get his bag. He's made about $4.5 million in his career, 75% of that is his upcoming 2025 salary. Top tier safeties are getting $15+ annually. If he is 2nd tier, as many think, his asking price starts at $8-$10+ million annually. I don't think the Eagles can pay that. Choices for the future (Carter, Smith, DeJean, Mitchell- maybe Hunt) are all more important than Blankenship.

14 hours ago, eagle45 said:

The Eagles obviously have limited depth at WR, but Wilson should have some serious work to do to justify a roster spot. Due to his body type and leggy routes, by absolute necessity, his entire game has to revolve around utilizing his frame and catch radius to make tough catches in contested spaces. And the reliability of his hands in those exact situations have been his single biggest weakness as a pro.

That's an unplayable combination until he convinces them he has changed.

This is Wilson's make or break camp. He has to show improvement to have an NFL career. I think Ainais Smith likely has to look much better in camp to carve out a role on the team. The good news is that both of these players will receive limited snaps. I also don't think the Eagles' depth is limited compared to other teams around the League.

13 hours ago, mattwill said:

I would put Simms as a top 5 Nepo baby in the sports industry.

2 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

This is Wilson's make or break camp. He has to show improvement to have an NFL career. I think Ainais Smith likely has to look much better in camp to carve out a role on the team. The good news is that both of these players will receive limited snaps. I also don't think the Eagles' depth is limited compared to other teams around the League.

I would put Simms as a top 5 Nepo baby in the sports industry.

He's just doing it for clicks and people fall for it every time. Daniels, Stroud, Herbert and Baker all above Hurts? LMAO

Only six weeks!

1 hour ago, Freshmilk said:

Blankenship isn't that exciting. Must be nice getting some love on the coattails of DeJean. Blankenship is OK, but he ain't in the same class as Mitchell or DeJean. Honestly, if Blankenship is seeking a CJGJ type of deal, I think we let him test FA after this season.

He's not that exciting and not special, but he has become immeasurably important.

The Eagles are a team that expects to win the SB. To have those aspirations, they are reliant on having a top 1-2 defense. That defense is reliant on having a top 1-2 secondary.

That's all about Mitchell and Dejean, but Dejean is position fluid at this point and both are still only in year 2. The other two spots turned over. Blankenship is the elder statesman, the CJGJ appointed leader, and the absolute glue of the position group that the defense leans on that the team leans on to have SB aspirations.

5 minutes ago, mikemack8 said:

He's just doing it for clicks and people fall for it every time. Daniels, Stroud, Herbert and Baker all above Hurts? LMAO

He, like many, are using a dated QB evaluation approach. I would agree that Hurts is behind many QBs as a passer. He doesn't have an elite arm and rarely throws with anticipation. Which is why you see little activity over the middle of the field.

But Hurts' ability to scramble and enhance the running game are only shared by Allen, IMO. He keeps the chains moving. He makes the open throws underneath and has a very good deep ball.

He may not be a top-5 passer, but he is clearly at top-5 QB.

Bengals are apparently changing the language of the contract to void future guarantees

2 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

He, like many, are using a dated QB evaluation approach. I would agree that Hurts is behind many QBs as a passer. He doesn't have an elite arm and rarely throws with anticipation. Which is why you see little activity over the middle of the field.

But Hurts' ability to scramble and enhance the running game are only shared by Allen, IMO. He keeps the chains moving. He makes the open throws underneath and has a very good deep ball.

He may not be a top-5 passer, but he is clearly at top-5 QB.

Not being a top 5 passer (and probably not even top 10) would normally make it impossible to be a top 5 qb. It's no so much that the QB approach is dated. Mahomes and Allen changed the QB prototype, not Hurts (and he's not their prototype). I don't think Hurts' style and ability play well on just any team, nor do I think it's a blueprint that other teams will or should follow in the future.

The Eagles have constructed a roster and an offense in which that works. All world OL, all world RB...and to add a QB that can run himself (and with power) and manage the RPO....and balanced by a defense that never makes you play aerial catch-up....it all combines for an elite offense and an elite situation. I'm not going to penalize Hurts for that...QB rankings are essentially an inclusive stat and depend on their support structure, so that's fine to call him top 5. But I would argue that the evaluation isn't dated and that Hurts hasn't revolutionized the position. This is a unique situation that works exceptionally well, but it's not the new model.

2 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

He's not that exciting and not special, but he has become immeasurably important.

The Eagles are a team that expects to win the SB. To have those aspirations, they are reliant on having a top 1-2 defense. That defense is reliant on having a top 1-2 secondary.

That's all about Mitchell and Dejean, but Dejean is position fluid at this point and both are still only in year 2. The other two spots turned over. Blankenship is the elder statesman, the CJGJ appointed leader, and the absolute glue of the position group that the defense leans on that the team leans on to have SB aspirations.

Don't deny that he is an OK safety, good teammate, solid leader. Just don't think the Eagles will fork out what it will cost to keep him. And I don't think they get a "loyalty" discount. If he is a good and important as you are suggesting, then I think he prices the Eagles out. On the other hand, I think is is worth in the $6 million range because he can't cover TEs at all, doesn't have great range, but is a good tackler, nose for the ball, good hands, and plays well moving forward.

14 hours ago, mattwill said:

Stuff like this used to bother me, but now? Meh.

Talk to the ring and the SBMVP trophy that Hurts has, something that guys like Herbert and Stroud will likely never win.

14 hours ago, LeanMeanGM said:

That was an Aprils Fools joke

Still a bit surprised the Saints haven't signed Wentz as a backup to Shough. They must think Rattler and Haener have some ability that I don't see.

He'd be very low cost, likely accept the role at this point in his career, and he's stylistically quite similar to Shough so you wouldn't need to change the offense at all if Shough were dinged up or needed to sit and watch.

Interesting possible issue from the House settlement. Think this impacts college basketball, hockey, field and track, soccer and even baseball more than football because football is still a highly American sport. I do think the House revenue, plus a college degree, plus NIL will lessen the amount of players coming out early. Fewer Ewers and more Becks.

2 hours ago, Freshmilk said:

Blankenship isn't that exciting. Must be nice getting some love on the coattails of DeJean. Blankenship is OK, but he ain't in the same class as Mitchell or DeJean. Honestly, if Blankenship is seeking a CJGJ type of deal, I think we let him test FA after this season.

Regarding your bolded sentence, Safety, especially the kind of two high Safety that Fangio’s scheme uses, is a vastly different "class” of position than Boundary CB or the Nickel/Rover/Monster that DeJean plays. When Blankenship is doing his job well, as he consistently does, the opposing DC and QB know that passing in his direction is considerably higher risk than the alternatives in the QB’s progression. So the opportunity for splash plays goes down if he is doing his job correctly (and well). The reason is simple. Unlike a Boundary CB where running with the Receiver means he has to turn his back on the QB, a two-deep Safety can always have his eyes facing the QB, reading his progressions and anticipating where the ball will go. In addition any Receiver coming into his coverage responsibility is also in front of him, so getting beaten is much less likely than for a Boundary CB.

Bottom-line for me, Blankenship isn’t as outstanding as Q or DeJean, but he is in the same class with them.

JMO

8 minutes ago, Alphagrand said:

Still a bit surprised the Saints haven't signed Wentz as a backup to Shough. They must think Rattler and Haener have some ability that I don't see.

He'd be very low cost, likely accept the role at this point in his career, and he's stylistically quite similar to Shough so you wouldn't need to change the offense at all if Shough were dinged up or needed to sit and watch.

Didn’t Wentz retired this past spring?

25 minutes ago, Alphagrand said:

Still a bit surprised the Saints haven't signed Wentz as a backup to Shough. They must think Rattler and Haener have some ability that I don't see.

He'd be very low cost, likely accept the role at this point in his career, and he's stylistically quite similar to Shough so you wouldn't need to change the offense at all if Shough were dinged up or needed to sit and watch.

He clearly does not have a good reputation around the league as a good guy to have in the lockerroom, certainly not for any sort of mentor role on the bench.

22 minutes ago, mattwill said:

Regarding your bolded sentence, Safety, especially the kind of two high Safety that Fangio’s scheme uses, is a vastly different "class” of position than Boundary CB or the Nickel/Rover/Monster that DeJean plays. When Blankenship is doing his job well, as he consistently does, the opposing DC and QB know that passing in his direction is considerably higher risk than the alternatives in the QB’s progression. So the opportunity for splash plays goes down if he is doing his job correctly (and well). The reason is simple. Unlike a Boundary CB where running with the Receiver means he has to turn his back on the QB, a two-deep Safety can always have his eyes facing the QB, reading his progressions and anticipating where the ball will go. In addition any Receiver coming into his coverage responsibility is also in front of him, so getting beaten is much less likely than for a Boundary CB.

Bottom-line for me, Blankenship isn’t as outstanding as Q or DeJean, but he is in the same class with them.

JMO

Blankenship is kind of the glue that holds everything together. Not the most talented etc, but allows others to do their thing. And unfortunately, the going rate is the going rate in the NFL. But somewhat offset if Brown or Mukuba are playing next to him.

24 minutes ago, mattwill said:

Regarding your bolded sentence, Safety, especially the kind of two high Safety that Fangio’s scheme uses, is a vastly different "class” of position than Boundary CB or the Nickel/Rover/Monster that DeJean plays. When Blankenship is doing his job well, as he consistently does, the opposing DC and QB know that passing in his direction is considerably higher risk than the alternatives in the QB’s progression. So the opportunity for splash plays goes down if he is doing his job correctly (and well). The reason is simple. Unlike a Boundary CB where running with the Receiver means he has to turn his back on the QB, a two-deep Safety can always have his eyes facing the QB, reading his progressions and anticipating where the ball will go. In addition any Receiver coming into his coverage responsibility is also in front of him, so getting beaten is much less likely than for a Boundary CB.

Bottom-line for me, Blankenship isn’t as outstanding as Q or DeJean, but he is in the same class with them.

JMO

Yeah, I'll disagree. I think he is limited. That does not make for an awful player, and can make a decent player, just one that isn't a priority in a capped sport.

One of the things I'm going to enjoy watching next season is the Daniels and Commies bandwagon crashing and burning. It's going to be a joy to follow all season long. Major fall from grace season incoming.

1 minute ago, Sack that QB said:

One of the things I'm going to enjoy watching next season is the Daniels and Commies bandwagon crashing and burning. It's going to be a joy to follow all season long. Major fall from grace season incoming.

It's possible he doesn't have a sophomore slump

Though they did build like they're in a win now mode rather than building on a foundation

14 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

It's possible he doesn't have a sophomore slump

Though they did build like they're in a win now mode rather than building on a foundation

I didn't even think he was good as a rookie. Total fraud. And he will be exposed.

2 hours ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Lurie must be cash strapped. I hate this.

Once upon a time, fans could go to Training Camp any day they wanted for free and enjoy it together... roam freely about checking out the different drills... catching up with other fans. Then Chip Kelly came and they went to NovaCare only... and opened up 'Flight Night' for free. But now they are charging people? . As a kid, my parents couldn't afford tickets, but once a summer my dad would make sure that I'd get a day at TC. What do kids do now to see the team up close?

1 minute ago, Sack that QB said:

I didn't even think he was good as a rookie. Total fraud. And he will be exposed.

69% 3568yds 25TD 9INT

891yds rushing 6TD

Not bad for a rookie