Here's a stat no one will like:

Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, and Bryce Huff have combined for 12.5 sacks so far this year.

Jalen Carter, Jalyx Hunt, and Nolan Smith have combined for ZERO.

4 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

I mean, he has a guaranteed contract for 2026 so not sure what you mean there.

It is his understanding.

2 minutes ago, NOTW said:

Pryor at LG, Dickerson at Center

Kendall at Center

Lampkin at Center

Big Dom at Center

Anyone but Toth!

Word on the street is that they are bringing back BG. BG at center?

What does FirstTrust think about this? They just lost their newest employee.

13 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

I think BG has more than Robertson... but how long before he's really ready to play? How long before they just throw him in there? How long before he gets hurt as a result?

Storybook ending... not any more.

I thought it was curious that kelce (believe it was him) talking about him coming back last week. He said he was kind of convinced to retire after the SB.

1 hour ago, vikas83 said:

To my untrained eye, I think Steen is better than Becton in pass protection, but clearly not as good in run blocking. Agree he's been our 2nd best lineman this year.

Toth isn't an an NFL player and kills us anytime he's in.

Yup to all

When toth made the final 53 I was definitely scratching my head, coaches say hes valuable because he can do multiple things which as what Reid said about Mahe, difference is mahe wasnt starting games nor was he a backup, he was like the 4th string RB and 6th WR.

He played all 4 special teams and touched the ball like 3 times a game on returns.

Toth should be like the 12th OL never active but hes the first guy off the bench anytime an IOL goes down when he probably wouldnt even be on most teams PS

Hes gotta have nudies of nick and Stout cuz theres no other reason hes on the field

1 hour ago, eagle45 said:

I think we are sorely overestimating what BG may bring to the table in a return. He had one impact game with a few impact plays against like a 3rd string RT last year. Outside of that, he was a 250lb space occupier 1 year and 2 tricep tears ago.

I have never been a giant fan...but..nobody was playing harder and having a bigger impact in key moments last year than BG before he got hurt. He was really producing...until the rest of the D woke up in his absence. I still think his biggest contribution right now is getting all the players heads on straight, especially Carter and Davis. The defense needs level headed leadership right now. If he can also toss in 15 high quality snaps as well...so much the better.

2 hours ago, vikas83 said:

The issue is people just look at us having $11-12 million in cap space this year and start acting like we are wasting money. We need to rollover money to years in the future because we have less cap space than most teams in the next few years. Per Spotrac, we are 18th in 2026 cap space with ~40mm, but that assumes we rollover $12.6mm from 2025. And we don't have a starting TE, or edge players, and guys need extensions (Carter, maybe Nolan and Davis). In 2027, we have the 17th most space at $161 million, but we only have 26 players under contract. And Q and Coop will need deals.

The money will start shifting the to the defense, and Howie is preparing for that.

The whole offseason was trying to get as much money forward as possible. The team know the deals they likely want to make, and they will come with a big $ commit. A growing cap won't stretch so far.

Its why they are trading for lost cost players like Metchie and Bigsby. Its why they won't trade for a Hendrickson because of the money he wants. Its why draft picks are a core of the FOs strategy. I am interested to see if BG has a funky contract to try and stretch the cap out.

1 hour ago, Diehardfan said:

He's been good in pass protection, but I've read quite a few times that he isn't opening holes. We agree Dickerson and Jurgens. It wouldn't make them better, but at least it would improve one spot because we also agree Steen is the 5th OL.

I see improving the OL the fix for quite a few issues. If they can start running behind a better guard who can push the line back (while the others hopefully get healthy) it could save the defense 10-20 snaps a game. With their schedule and the length of the season that could really benefit them.

Also, that guard could let them move Steen to RG if Dickerson can't get his crap together. Maybe there aren't any options out there, but that's 1 on my list.

Eagles fans got spoiled watching Becton have a few highlight plays in the run game every other week and think steen should be doing the same, hes not becton, no guard in the league is but hes been solid. Cant have all pros at every position, its unfortunate dickerson and jurgens have been so bad

1 hour ago, vikas83 said:

To my untrained eye, I think Steen is better than Becton in pass protection, but clearly not as good in run blocking. Agree he's been our 2nd best lineman this year.

Toth isn't an an NFL player and kills us anytime he's in.

Yup. The issue with Steen is fit. If we are going to run our offense the way we did yesterday and be a passing team, then Steen is a perfectly good RG. He kind of reminds me of Todd Herremans.

If we are going to run the ball 25+ times per game, then he's just not the right body type or play style. I'm a little confused as to how Howie and Stoutland didn't anticipate that.

4 hours ago, mattwill said:

I forwarded HE’s thoughts on to the Eagles for their consideration. It would be great if that defensive deployment is already illegal.

6 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:

Brings up a safety issue with that defensive tactic from a different angle. If a player is lined up basically on all fours at the OLs feet, and there are 2 other DL standing up, is that not the definition of high/low? Thats illegal and should be a 15 yard penalty against the defense.

I got an email back from the Eagles saying, "Appreciate the heads up on this, Matt!”

Well done HE!

59 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

The more I think about it, I really think they do nothing at the deadline (assuming BG comes back). Nolan and BG being added to Hunt/Uche/Ojulari/Johnson is 6 bodies at edge, and I'm not sure who they add that can really add value. The only one I think that makes sense at edge is Chubb -- low cost (draft capital and cap) and played for Vic before. Given what Vic asks of his edge players (drop into coverage, be versatile), I don't think you can bring in just anyone. At CB, I don't know who out there could come in and learn a complicated system in time. You see Coop and Q seamlessly trading off coverage, and that's a big ask of a midseason acquisition. I think they try and get Bennett to take the job.

If Chubb is available they should push for him. Ojulari has been a non-factor and I think part of that has to be how Fangio wants the position played. To me, that's the reason to get Chubb because he has familiarity with the scheme and has had success under Fangio. I think A better pass rush will help the secondary. The secondary plays well as a unit. They have few blown coverages. As much as we complain about Jackosn and Ringo, they are not getting beat deep. They are beat on the route but mostly in position to make a tackle. Look at how abused Rodgers was by AJ and Devonta. We are not seeing that every week.

14 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

I mean, he has a guaranteed contract for 2026 so not sure what you mean there.

1 minute ago, NCiggles said:

If Chubb is available they should push for him. Ojulari has been a non-factor and I think part of that has to be how Fangio wants the position played. To me, that's the reason to get Chubb because he has familiarity with the scheme and has had success under Fangio. I think A better pass rush will help the secondary. The secondary plays well as a unit. They have few blown coverages. As much as we complain about Jackosn and Ringo, they are not getting beat deep. They are beat on the route but mostly in position to make a tackle. Look at how abused Rodgers was by AJ and Devonta. We are not seeing that every week.

Ringo is getting beat deep. PI calls count as the same thing. But yes, I agree, pass rush will help our secondary tremendously

Once the team decided to let Becton walk and start Steen, the whole team thinking should have been we are going to be a passing team first this season. Shouldn't be the process that it has become here. We will get there Im sure. Yesterday was a good start along that path. Very few touches for Barkley in the passing game is a crime.

49 minutes ago, T-1000 said:

Bringing in ONE OF Simmons, CJGJ, or Samuel AND trading for a legit upgrade at CB2, along with getting Smith back from injury and bringing back BG would provide a massive boost to the defense without having to give up much in the way of draft capital. They could probably get a fairly significant upgrade at CB2 for a 4th round pick. Right now there is ZERO depth in the secondary or at edge.

I'm in

16 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Here's a stat no one will like:

Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, and Bryce Huff have combined for 12.5 sacks so far this year.

Jalen Carter, Jalyx Hunt, and Nolan Smith have combined for ZERO.

49 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

I figured he was likely out next week considering the bye was after. Gives him nearly 3 weeks and a day from the time he got hurt to playing his next game (Oct 19 to Nov 10th).

Can the kid from the Rams play this week? I'd take him over Toth.

Would it be that unthinkable to run some 4-3 looks?

SAM - Campbell

MIKE - Baun

WILL - Dean

That’s a helluva trio at LB.

If BG is really coming back then there’s at least 1 prototype 4-3 DE. Carter would feast in the 3 technique.

13 minutes ago, Utebird said:

Eagles fans got spoiled watching Becton have a few highlight plays in the run game every other week and think steen should be doing the same, hes not becton, no guard in the league is but hes been solid. Cant have all pros at every position, its unfortunate dickerson and jurgens have been so bad

Well, now they have spoiled me and I'm high maintenance. I want a bulldozer.

41 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Ok. Now I really am conflicted.

I'm not I'm sad. No matter what he's an all time Eagle, but that was storybook. I love the chance to watch him again, but unless they win again this year it will always be remembered as he should have stayed retired

37 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

Feels like the Phillies with David Robertson. Hoping he has something left in the tank to help contribute

Never understood the consistent love for David Robertson by this front office. That was insanity. BG brings good vibes and calmness. That's how I'm taking that signing. Not the impact on the field really.

5 hours ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Sure, butterfly effect and all... but the Eagles immediately went down the field and just ran out the clock.. they could have even gotten a FG easily and then the Vikes need to get back into the End zone again, something they struggled with a bunch. And who says the Eagles don't score another TD on that last drive. Maybe Hurts floats the deep ball to AJ a little more since a TD makes the game out of reach and he scores on that play.

Ultimately, it wasn't even a catch. There was clear evidence that the ball was jarred loose by the ground. Incomplete by EVERY definition of a catch. And even with those extra points, that's not proof that they win. it wasn't the last play, it wasn't even the last potential scoring drive, as the Eagles were clearly in FG range at the end. Just a bunch of sour grapes... and morons sucking them up.

AJ probably would've scored on that pass if he hadn't literally stopped and given himself up.

4 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

I'm not I'm sad. No matter what he's an all time Eagle, but that was storybook. I love the chance to watch him again, but unless they win again this year it will always be remembered as he should have stayed retired

We have a very clear path to the Superbowl here if we want it. I think he can get another ring against the Chiefs if if if Howie rights himself.

5 hours ago, NOTW said:

Ok stop arguing. Can we talk about some standout players this season?

Smitty and DeJean have been absolutely balling out.

I would add AJ in the clutch. I know throwing so much speeds up the game but it's always fun to watch our play makers with the ball.

5 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

I'm not I'm sad. No matter what he's an all time Eagle, but that was storybook. I love the chance to watch him again, but unless they win again this year it will always be remembered as he should have stayed retired

I am happy to have a BG Mic'd up again... but they need to do it immediately. He might not last a lot of games.

I am sad that that's likely how his last game will end up, exactly as it appeared last regular season with the tricep injury.