18 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

I'm not worried about DeJean as the PR. Yes, he could get injured returning punts. But, any player could get injured on any play. The risk is worth the security he brings to securing the ball. Ideally, they would have found one in Smith, et al. But they didn't. Cooper was always the default fail safe position. They won't make the Greg Lewis mistake, which cost them a game back in the day.

Agreed 100%

20 minutes ago, SkippyX said:

With 16+ 1 practice squads, its never been better for those 54-70 roster guys.

For the 71-90+ guys? They don't really belong

I'm sure a few of them could be good players with enough opportunity but you all watch these games. Great players are not getting cut.

They still have avenues with the UFL and CFL, so the door isn't completely closed... just mostly.

38 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

There is a curse for the SB loser. Something tells me that the SB loss hangover might linger a bit stronger for them given everything. Not to mention, they still really don't have WRs they can count on, and Kelce is getting very long in the tooth. They are due for a crumble. They might not even win their division this year. As much as folks like to rag on Herbert's playoff performance... Jim Harbaugh is a really good coach and will likely help to get them to the point where they aren't so reliant on Herbert being able to out gun the opposing QB.

Chiefs can bounce back. Get younger weapons and fix the Oline

Herbert could end up being the next Rivers

1 hour ago, Sack that QB said:

Don't remember a preseason with this many big name star players having contract issues unresolved. Wonder how many, if any, will be playing week 1.

Who else besides Parsons and Hendrickson?

I wonder when college football gets to the point where there are more commercials than game.

4 minutes ago, metal said:

I wonder when college football gets to the point where there are more commercials than game.

I don't watch it. They haven't don't split screen commercials yet? NFL started that years ago

We've missed plays because of too many commercials

48 minutes ago, pgcd3 said:

The guy you used for PR last year is actually still on the team. Long term is would be better to get someone else but he's still there. Patrick Mahomes played in preseason game 3 and people are afraid of Cooper DeJean returning a few punts.

I agree 100%. If 5-10 175 DeSean Jackson can return punts, there's no reason that Cooper DeJean can't. DeJean PR, Shipley KR. Based on a basic search, the Eagles returned 28 punts last year. DeJean can do that.

37 minutes ago, LacesOut said:

Howie is probably already on the phone with teams. OL depth, S and CB?

One thing to consider is teams talk. I'd imagine Howie has a great pulse on who is getting cut. The problem this year is the Eagles are 32nd when it comes to claims. If Howie wants a player, I'd assume he will try to trade for that player. We can't count on claims this year.

14 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Who else besides Parsons and Hendrickson?

Terry McLaurin.

3 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

One thing to consider is teams talk. I'd imagine Howie has a great pulse on who is getting cut. The problem this year is the Eagles are 32nd when it comes to claims. If Howie wants a player, I'd assume he will try to trade for that player. We can't count on claims this year.

I don't think they really need a S other than a depth upgrade. At CB you'd love a proven starter but from cut guys I don't think you'd do better than Bennett. Vet OL I could see shaking out. DE depth definitely could be a trade.

Underrated Eagles-Cowboys moment is the return of TO and Lito picked off Bledsoe at the end in the endzone for a game winning pass intended for TO and took it over 200 yards back for thr TD and then they played that Lito song.

What I saw:

McCord was up and down, he has the tool kit to play QB in the NFL, but needs a year of coaching, especially going through progressions, recognizing defenses. We'll know if he's a capable #2 next preseason.

Johnson looked solid as a RB, he's PS bound if he's not picked up, showed good vision and didn't overrun (young RBs often just run into the line instead of looking for a hole) Powell and Robinson seemed meh, not sure they even make it to the PS.

Cooks was up and down, probably make the PS as an injury replacement who knows the scheme, but at 27, no upside. Marshall was also so-so, and again, 5th TC, what you see is probably all you get.

Granson should make the 53, reliable receiver in camp and solid ST guy. Muse may make the PS as their only other full -sized TE, I think Jenkins is bubble and Latu is history

Pryor and Kendall are #6 and #7. Toth has the inside track at #8, not the stoutest OG, snaps get you nervous at center, but good athleticism and adequate blocker at C.

Lamm started at RT, whiffed on one pass block, otherwise was fine. Headed to PS as veteran.

Kinnard should make the 53, can play OT and OG and is only 26, but will be vulnerable to a waiver wire pickup.

Hinton was up and down again, he makes the 53 only if Howie thinks he'll be claimed on waivers. A project they'd like to stash on the PS

Keegan played center the 2nd half, no future there, he was consistently beat off the snap and got too high. So he's OG only. Did show good athleticism on the second level. but not enough improvement to worry about losing him.

Green is Warmack redux, high pick who lacks athleticism, fine if blocking straight ahead but no upside.

Not sure Williams and Pierce are even PS material, Pierce was awful at G. Williams was OK but comes down to Stoutland seeing upside.

Hall and Robinson are locks, Robinson played just to give him more experience, needs to get stronger to play DT in the 4-2-5 set. Young is probably PS bound as veteran depth, not athletic enough for 3-4 DE, not powerful enough for NT, Basically a run stopping DT.

The others, well, look for waiver pickups. Sykes is too small right now, at 26 he isn't adding strength. Evans got moved one on one, NT has to defeat blocks and even hold up against double teams. Rogers is a camp body, really bad.

Uche didn't play, which suggests he's #3 edge. think Johnson beats Ojulari and Okoronowko based on STs. Powell flashed outside quickness, but is PS bound, needs a year to learn how to pass rush, doubt he's athletic enough for 3-4 OLB. Mathis showed a little, but at 26 not much upside.

Mondon will be stashed, and spend a lot of time in the weight room, but he is a potential starter down the road.

Probably contest between Gant and Dixon for a PS spot, both quick and undersized, both young enough to develop.

McWilliams had an awful 4th Q, missed tackle, holding penalty but he has a job locked down, Bennett showed tight coverage. Nickerson will make PS as veteran backup but they won't waste a 53 on him at 30. Ricks is history, he's regressed.

McCollum showed enough to beat out Sam and Cine if they keep 5 safeties, Cine might make the PS as a veteran, I think Sam is gone.

Overall, you can see why Howie is stockpiling draft picks in the middle rounds, while this team has a great 30 or so, when you get to the end of the roster and PS development guys, they're a little thin.

So he might trade a couple picks for depth the next few days, he's not going to find much on the waiver wire to help the 53, though he always seems to find a good PS candidate or two.

16 minutes ago, TEW said:

Terry McLaurin.

That's right. Forgot about him

Who cracks first?

19 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

I agree 100%. If 5-10 175 DeSean Jackson can return punts, there's no reason that Cooper DeJean can't. DeJean PR, Shipley KR. Based on a basic search, the Eagles returned 28 punts last year. DeJean can do that.

That’s not the best comparison as Jackson was the full time PR for only two seasons before they started using him more situationally. From his 5th year to the end of his career he only had 20 more returns.

21 minutes ago, TEW said:

Terry McLaurin.

Cam Heyward kinda too.

1 hour ago, Iggles_Phan said:

I'm not worried about DeJean as the PR. Yes, he could get injured returning punts. But, any player could get injured on any play. The risk is worth the security he brings to securing the ball. Ideally, they would have found one in Smith, et al. But they didn't. Cooper was always the default fail safe position. They won't make the Greg Lewis mistake, which cost them a game back in the day.

It’s not just injury though. Vic is going to have him on D playing 100% of the snaps, in multiple positions. He could probably handle it but he’s got a ton on his plate already. It would make sense to find ways to take some off, give him a breather and focus on D.

1 minute ago, LeanMeanGM said:

It’s not just injury though. Vic is going to have him on D playing 100% of the snaps, in multiple positions. He could probably handle it but he’s got a ton on his plate already. It would make sense to find ways to take some off, give him a breather and focus on D.

I wonder if Moron wins a surprise PS spot for PR duties. And when he is out of call ups, Kielan Robinson gets signed to the PS.

There are two kinds of Eagles fans currently: Fans who want Cooper Dejean returning punts (Big dummies) and fans who don't want Cooper Dejean returning punts (Smart guys).

16 minutes ago, T-1000 said:

There are two kinds of Eagles fans currently: Fans who want Cooper Dejean returning punts (Big dummies) and fans who don't want Cooper Dejean returning punts (Smart guys).

So were the Eagles dumb for having him return punts last year?

Just now, jsb235 said:

So were the Eagles dumb for having him return punts last year?

They had Slay, CJGJ, and Rodgers last year so while losing him to an injury would have hurt they could have managed. Hell Maddox is probably even an upgrade to whomever ends up being the backup slot as well. BIG difference from that to a secondary with Adore Jackson starting, Kelee Ringo one spot away from starting, and a rookie in Mukuba who has been hurt twice during the pre-season or Sydney Brown starting at S.

Nice try though.

2 minutes ago, T-1000 said:

They had Slay, CJGJ, and Rodgers last year so while losing him to an injury would have hurt they could have managed. Hell Maddox is probably even an upgrade to whomever ends up being the backup slot as well. BIG difference from that to a secondary with Adore Jackson starting, Kelee Ringo one spot away from starting, and a rookie in Mukuba who has been hurt twice during the pre-season or Sydney Brown starting at S.

Nice try though.

They seemed to have all of the guys you mentioned when the defense was playing bad before DeJean was inserted in the starting lineup.

1 hour ago, TEW said:

Terry McLaurin.

A few others recently ended their hold-ins like Cam Heyward in Pittsburgh.

A kicker somewhere... but he's a kicker.

Stick Dotson at PR if anything.

5 hours ago, RememberTheKoy said:

My prediction is the Eagles will be trading a 4th for Kenny Pickett.

5 hours ago, RememberTheKoy said:

My prediction is the Eagles will be trading a 4th for Kenny Pickett.

Or wait 'til he's cut. Unless the Eagles were concerned about somebody else jumping ahead of them.

2 hours ago, Mike030270 said:

I don't watch it. They haven't don't split screen commercials yet? NFL started that years ago

We've missed plays because of too many commercials

I've seen 'em do picture-in-picture. I wonder if they got complaints about missing plays.