3 hours ago, Diehardfan said:

From the replies on social media it's not just the logo so much as another CEO trying to screw up her brand. They evidently are remodeling as well along with some posts supporting things we don't need to get into in this section. Younger people who went with their parents will continue going there without a logo change and remodel. They have been in business for a long time. Don't make moves that loses customers.

Almost every consumer oriented business changes their branding at some point, certainly the ones with lots of locations. I can’t think of an eatery that hasn’t. Remodel interiors is a significant part of that. Hell, look at the Eagles, for example.

We have a Cracker Barrel here. If it remodels it’s interior, it will be behind the McDonald’s, Chick-FIL-A, state liquor store, Arby’s, Starbucks, both grocery stores and Walmart, all since the Cracker Barrel last changed. The stuff on the wall looks like American Pickers and just about as dusty and old.

This is all nonsense. I can’t imagine all the customers Standard of New Jersey err Humble Oil and Refining, err Esso or Enco (depending if east or west in the U.S.) err Exxon must have lost through the years. Hope they keep the tiger tails or I’m going to have to quit being a customer.

Just now, BigEFly said:

Almost every consumer oriented business changes their branding at some point, certainly the ones with lots of locations. I can’t think of an eatery that hasn’t. Remodel interiors is a significant part of that. Hell, look at the Eagles, for example.

We have a Cracker Barrel here. If it remodels it’s interior, it will be behind the McDonald’s, Chick-FIL-A, state liquor store, Arby’s, Starbucks, both grocery stores and Walmart, all since the Cracker Barrel last changed. The stuff on the wall looks like American Pickers and just about as dusty and old.

This is all nonsense. I can’t imagine all the customers Standard of New Jersey err Humble Oil and Refining, err Esso or Enco (depending if east or west in the U.S.) err Exxon must have lost through the years. Hope they keep the tiger tails or I’m going to have to quit being a customer.

I didn't bring up the topic, but like the story I just posted talking about them losing $200 million in value it doesn't sound like a smart decision. It's not so much they changed the logo and the interior as to why linked to a few social media posts that we don't need to get into in this area. Dumb move by the CEO. Their target audience is evidently pissed off so she missed the mark.

Honestly, I don't see why people go there anyway. Food is fine, but you get the same at most diners back home. There used to always be a long wait as well. I couldn't care less what happens to them.

6 hours ago, brkmsn said:

I disagree. Situational football is why we were run heavy in the second half. We usually were leading games by then and our defense was strong. Hurts' overall passing stats reflect fewer overall attempts, not lower averages per attempt. In fact, he had his highest TD%, highest yards per attempt, 2nd lowest INT% (despite those first four games where certain fans panicked), and produced his highest passer rating.

Some fans look at the run stats and want to use it to knock the passing. It was part of a gameplan that produced a championship season. Arguably, the defense benefitted the most by the run game. If we didn't have such production in the run, would the defense have had as much rest and been able to play as well as they did? See the Tampa game for your answer.

It's always been funny to me when we compare Hurts 2022 season (considered an MVP season) to his 2023 and 2024. Even in 2023 he had several key stats that were better than 2022 but the interceptions are what hurt his numbers the most. All 3 seasons his amount of sacks has been about the same (38, 36, 38).

Of course with Barkley they ran more last year, why wouldn't they? Team rushing yards from 2022 to 2024 went from: 2509 to 2190 to 3048.

Eagles fans traditionally have LOVED strong defense and running game. We had that last year, relied heavily on the run, but had a QB that was efficient and won games and won the Super Bowl. And executed the passing game when it counted. But some fans were critical because the QB wasn't leading in passing stats. I do agree there was a stretch in the regular season where he had issues in decision making and hesitancy, some missing open receivers and taking sacks instead of throwing it away. I think he was overcorrecting from the interceptions the prior season. By season's end, he was more comfortable and he played great in the playoffs and Super Bowl.

Regarding the consistency point, I would like to see him be consistent in decision making, sometimes that doesn't show up on the main stat sheet. Such as timing, not missing open receivers, getting rid of the ball or rush forward for a positive gain rather than take a sack for loss of yards. I think at his level now, these aren't major criticisms but areas for him to improve to get even better, which is something he always talks about. Also that comment he made about taking the straight jacket off of him was interesting. Hopefully this season he feels more comfortable in executing the offense without worrying about overcorrecting for mistakes.

24 minutes ago, TEW said:

He was WR 4 on this team…

That’s his role. Excellent blocker off the bench and gives you an instant size mismatch.

So he’s a bigger Hank Baskett, at best.

If a WRs best trait is blocking, I’m not too worried about it

Long live Jerry

With Wilson done, having a WR with blocking ability like Metchie is a nice option to have in house.

31 minutes ago, Cliftoma said:

The blocking ability you mentioned is why he is seen as someone who could help out in a TE type role.

But he’s not even that type of blocker. Hes not driving DEs and LBs from a spot. He’s overwhelming 200 pound corners in space. Totally different type of blocking.

30 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

5

Dotson and Metchie are 3 and 4.

Wilson may have even been 6 after Cooper.

No, he was the 4th WR.

1 hour ago, Diehardfan said:

From the replies on social media it's not just the logo so much as another CEO trying to screw up her brand. They evidently are remodeling as well along with some posts supporting things we don't need to get into in this section. Younger people who went with their parents will continue going there without a logo change and remodel. They have been in business for a long time. Don't make moves that loses customers.

Depends, if the short term loss amounts to longer term gains, then it is worth it. However, their brand is changing because they aren't making the money they need to make. Losing market share. Their stock is down over 50% the past 5 years. Its down because they have been losing customers long before these changes. Their profit margins are below 2% not hitting quarterly/annual targets. Other KPIs suck as well. Their model hasn't been working. Can't continue to do the same thing and expect better outcomes.

Imagine getting bent out of shape over Fing Cracker Barrel

2 minutes ago, Freshmilk said:

Depends, if the short term loss amounts to longer term gains, then it is worth it. However, their brand is changing because they aren't making the money they need to make. Losing market share. Their stock is down over 50% the past 5 years. Its down because they have been losing customers long before these changes. Their profit margins are below 2% not hitting quarterly/annual targets. Other KPIs suck as well. Their model hasn't been working. Can't continue to do the same thing and expect better outcomes.

Well, they successfully became a crap show on social media and are driving away customers. They didn't choose their approach wisely. Alienating their current customer base isn't the only option nor a smart choice while trying to make changes.

48 minutes ago, TEW said:

I don’t know why people obsess over making Wilson a TE. That’s not his game at all. You want him out wide on an island against a corner he’s got 6 inches on.

I agree. He's a decent blocker and mismatch nightmare in terms of height. There's no reason to bring him inside where he's not going to have the same advantages.

4 minutes ago, DEagle7 said:

Imagine getting bent out of shape over Fing Cracker Barrel

Imagine getting bent out of shape because a blonde with big boobs is in an ad.

3 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

Well, they successfully became a crap show on social media and are driving away customers. They didn't choose their approach wisely. Alienating their current customer base isn't the only option nor a smart choice while trying to make changes.

I fail to see how the change alienates anyone but sometimes I forget how many people are dumb sheep. Some reactionary grifters that drive engagement by feigning outrage about dumb-s feigned some outrage. People whose amygdalla's are triggered by the feigned outrage are now mad because someone told them to be mad about it. It is all too stupid.

1 minute ago, Diehardfan said:

Well, they successfully became a crap show on social media and are driving away customers. They didn't choose their approach wisely. Alienating their current customer base isn't the only option nor a smart choice while trying to make changes.

Customers are leaving because the product is mediocre and has been for years. Social media uproar for a couple days isn't the problem. For people who can't tolerate change, they will scream loudly for a couple days until their miniscule attention span demands social media outrage for another meaningless issue.

Just now, NCiggles said:

I fail to see how the change alienates anyone but sometimes I forget how many people are dumb sheep. Some reactionary grifters that drive engagement by feigning outrage about dumb-s feigned some outrage. People whose amygdalla's are triggered by the feigned outrage are now made because someone told them to be mad about it. It is all too stupid.

I'm not someone with a pitchfork or someone who eats their crap either, but evidently people are pissed. My point is when a CEO makes moves that ends up in a social media crap storm like this they probably weren't the best moves.

1 minute ago, Freshmilk said:

Customers are leaving because the product is mediocre and has been for years.

Can't argue with that. Same story with lots of restaurants. CB is like the food you get at a tourist trap. Not horrible, but mediocre and you are left going why did we choose that place?

7 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

Imagine getting bent out of shape because a blonde with big boobs is in an ad.

When did I do that?

Just now, DEagle7 said:

When did I do that?

There was a huge thing with American Eagle a few weeks ago where people were flipping out saying it was about eugenics. No, it was just old fashioned big boobs being used to market something.

3 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

Imagine getting bent out of shape because a blonde with big boobs is in an ad.

Just as f'ing dumb. Of course, I never saw any MSNBC spots on the boob nature of the ad. It seemed like there were months of Fox Entertainment clips telling me how many liberals hated the ads because she was blonde.

Just now, Diehardfan said:

I'm not someone with a pitchfork or someone who eats their crap either, but evidently people are pissed. My point is when a CEO makes moves that ends up in a social media crap storm like this they probably weren't the best moves.

It's a social media crapstorm because social media is a crapstorm. They just wanted to re-brand because they are losing business. Like other chain restaurants they are struggling. The move wasn't because they wanted to remove the cracker from the logo.

I refuse to believe there is a real outrage over this Cracker Barrel update and not some manufactured outrage by chronically online people like the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad.

15 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

Imagine getting bent out of shape because a blonde with big boobs is in an ad.

I might get bent, but it's a natural response to stimuli.

8 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

There was a huge thing with American Eagle a few weeks ago where people were flipping out.

Lol. Seems like a certain network took a very small amount of backlash on social media and tried to make it seem like one side was flipping out.

News flash: Liberals love big ol’ honkers too.

8 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

Just as f'ing dumb. Of course, I never saw any MSNBC spots on the boob nature of the ad. It seemed like there were months of Fox Entertainment clips telling me how many liberals hated the ads because she was blonde.

It's a social media crapstorm because social media is a crapstorm. They just wanted to re-brand because they are losing business. Like other chain restaurants they are struggling. The move wasn't because they wanted to remove the cracker from the logo.

Beat me to it. That network loves to take some fringe nonsense and accuse everyone of having the same beliefs.

4 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

There was a huge thing with American Eagle a few weeks ago where people were flipping out saying it was about eugenics. No, it was just old fashioned big boobs being used to market something.

Cool. Well unless said chesty blonde seig heiled her way across the screen then people who got bent out of shape over that one are idiots too. Happy?

5 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

Just as f'ing dumb. Of course, I never saw any MSNBC spots on the boob nature of the ad. It seemed like there were months of Fox Entertainment clips telling me how many liberals hated the ads because she was blonde.

I looked it up and it was all placed like The NY Post talking about it.

Professional crap stirrers targeting low attention span rubes. I seriously doubt a significant number of real people give AF.

That chick also sells soap with her bathwater in it