8 hours ago8 hr 4 hours ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:The thing about Nolan Smith is that fans have just kind of assumed that he would be back after the bye, but I don't recall the Eagles ever giving any definitive timeline on his injury. It wouldn't surprise me if he's not ready til after Thanksgiving.But yes, I did kind of forget about his roster spot needing to be cleared.Nolan himself made a post right before the NYG game that said something like "One more week”, so we’ll see.
7 hours ago7 hr 10 hours ago, Wentz_Era said:Maybe, but what makes him elite is his versatility. If the addition allows both to move inside and out, that’s awesome. But i highly doubt after the clips we’ve gotten over the past few weeks that moving him outside and limiting his play making ability is on the table.Well there's no way we signed Carter to play outside corner, he's been primarily a nickel his whole career, his outside snaps have been limited, it's questionable that Carter would even be an upgrade outside. They have to have signed him to shift Coop outside, even if it's only temporary.
7 hours ago7 hr I can see the trade for Carter simply being an insurance policy in the event that they are forced to move DeJean to the outside. At least they would have a veteran option that allows them to give that a try if it becomes absolutely necessary. They could also go that route against specific opponents. They really didn't give up much of anything so it isn't a super expensive policy.
6 hours ago6 hr 25 minutes ago, DrPhilly said:I can see the trade for Carter simply being an insurance policy in the event that they are forced to move DeJean to the outside. At least they would have a veteran option that allows them to give that a try if it becomes absolutely necessary. They could also go that route against specific opponents. They really didn't give up much of anything so it isn't a super expensive policy.Yup….I believe Bennett will get a shot outside first. Cooper would only go out there as a last resort.
5 hours ago5 hr 8 hours ago, pgcd3 said:Evan Mathis was like that at OG. PFF grades are largely in the right direction but not individually reliableAt that’s right. Evan Mathis was very good, but he wasn’t prime Larry Allen. PFF would tell you otherwise.
5 hours ago5 hr Carter raises the floor of the defense, because as we saw in the first Giants game, we couldn't survive a single injury to Quinyon/Cooper.
4 hours ago4 hr 14 hours ago, Iggles_Phan said:@NCiggles @we_gotta_believe @e-a-g-l-e-s eagles!Well, you're not older than me but still.
4 hours ago4 hr 2 hours ago, DrPhilly said:I can see the trade for Carter simply being an insurance policy in the event that they are forced to move DeJean to the outside. At least they would have a veteran option that allows them to give that a try if it becomes absolutely necessary. They could also go that route against specific opponents. They really didn't give up much of anything so it isn't a super expensive policy.I agree. This is a upside move for a player that provides more depth at a position where they need more depfh. I do think Vic is moving the CBs more. He's playing more man coverage and shifting around Quinyon and Cooper. Carter may give them some flexibility to use those coverages.
4 hours ago4 hr One thought on trading Metchie. The team must be positive about Gipson and Cooper enough that trading Metchnie won't impact KR or WR positions. The slight impact of using the waiver system
3 hours ago3 hr 8 hours ago, mattwill said:In some ways Douglas and Ricks are similar. Good coverage skills, but slow.Give a little respect to Rasul, he's way better than Ricks. Rasul has played in the NFL for a decade, he has 19 career interceptions. I'd love to have him back
3 hours ago3 hr 53 minutes ago, Mike31mt said:Give a little respect to Rasul, he's way better than Ricks. Rasul has played in the NFL for a decade, he has 19 career interceptions. I'd love to have him backRicks would uave a similar career if given a chance. He is without question better than Adoree and Ringo.
2 hours ago2 hr 25 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:I was told that Jalen Hurts is a 1st read merchant.It would be better if you framed it as Hurts can't throw to his first read on most routes, AJ Brown, because he isn't getting open. @HazletonEagle will frame this as Hurts not adjusting the play call at the line because he can't read the coverage pre-snap. I prefer to blame Patullo and his lack of ability to design pass routes that allow for easy first read options.
2 hours ago2 hr 24 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:Ricks would uave a similar career if given a chance. He is without question better than Adoree and Ringo.Without even thinking about Ricks I would say "I doubt it."Off the top of my head I bet there aren't more than like 15-20 true outside corners playing right now that have been consistent starters since 2017.
2 hours ago2 hr That chart tells me two things: Steichen is really good, and Anthony Richardson is really bad.
2 hours ago2 hr Author 2 minutes ago, NCiggles said:It would be better if you framed it as Hurts can't throw to his first read on most routes, AJ Brown, because he isn't getting open. @HazletonEagle will frame this as Hurts not adjusting the play call at the line because he can't read the coverage pre-snap. I prefer to blame Patullo and his lack of ability to design pass routes that allow for easy first read options.But when the first read hits, it is the third-most successful. Who gets credit for that?
2 hours ago2 hr AJ Brown is open on almost every play. You just need a strong enough arm to whip it in there. He doesn't create separation like Smith but he will catch anything thrown around his area. Hurts doesn't have the arm strength to be throwing it someone like AJ if he isn't be wide open, most of the time.
2 hours ago2 hr 4 minutes ago, Khani1 said:AJ Brown is open on almost every play. You just need a strong enough arm to whip it in there. He doesn't create separation like Smith but he will catch anything thrown around his area. Hurts doesn't have the arm strength to be throwing it someone like AJ if he isn't be wide open, most of the time.Soo you're saying he's not open then? Why would you force something into an incredibly tight window when you have other options after your first read? Hurts can't get past his first read!! Hurts continues through his progressions... Hurts should force it to his first read!! What exactly is it that you all want from him? Turn the ball over more?
2 hours ago2 hr 26 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:But when the first read hits, it is the third-most successful. Who gets credit for that?The Blog.
1 hour ago1 hr Just a quick OL comment. Toth has gotten a lot of positive comment here of late and rightfully so. What seems to have gone more or less unnoticed is that Dickerson looks like he is all the way back. He was a monster against the Giants
1 hour ago1 hr 10 minutes ago, just relax said:Just a quick OL comment. Toth has gotten a lot of positive comment here of late and rightfully so. What seems to have gone more or less unnoticed is that Dickerson looks like he is all the way back. He was a monster against the GiantsNot that it's super surprising, but the quality of this offense really seems to depend almost entirely on the health/play of the OL. Even too end talents like Hurts/Brown/Smith/Barkley can't overcome it when the OL is overmatched.
1 hour ago1 hr 38 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:Uncovering the tough stories!Welcome to my world.
1 hour ago1 hr 4 minutes ago, DEagle7 said:Not that it's super surprising, but the quality of this offense really seems to depend almost entirely on the health/play of the OL. Even too end talents like Hurts/Brown/Smith/Barkley can't overcome it when the OL is overmatched.Oline performance is near the top in importance, but so is unpredictability, imo.I think another reason the line is better, besides improved health, is having more under-center plays helps them quite a bit
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