1 hour ago, just relax said:

The OL goes as soon as the center starts his snap. They are not off-side when they do this. People have complained about Lane jumping the snap, and Peters before him. Then they went to the film and determined they were not moving early. It did look like the guards may have moved early on the last TD but it was impossible to see Jurgens' hands so I can't say for sure.

I thought that as well. Its very difficult to see them leaving early in real time. Slow motion yeah you can see it better.

We should have signed Bosa. I kept calling for it.

3 hours ago, Waiting4Someday said:

The false starts were real - but are our guards also setting up too far forward into the neutral zone? The refs have to do their job and bring order to the chaos. Our sins are well documented in the last week but the opposing defenses have increasingly been creeping up, barking and desperate to stop the shove.

I have felt that it would be a wise use of resources for the Eagles to go back to the available video of all the Tush Pushes they have run and determine what proportion of them have penalty situations by either side of the LOS. Once armed with the video and statistical evidence, they can pick the time to share that evidence. My expectation is that last Sunday's snaps were much more an exception rather than a regular occurrence.

With that said, the issues the Commissioner has with the Tush Pushes are not logical, but rather visceral.

At the same time, the issues that the most vocal opponents have is that they recognize the competitive advantage the play gives the Eagles, so their objections are both logical and visceral.

1 hour ago, RememberTheKoy said:

We should have signed Bosa. I kept calling for it.

Not looking good for Jalyx Hunt.

3 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Not looking good for Jalyx Hunt.

Very surprised for his slow start. I thought he was going to be really good this year after how rapidly he came on and improved as he got more playing time when he finally started getting playing time right at the end of the season into the playoffs.

Still early in the season though and he didn't get any preseason action despite being so young and inexperienced. I think he comes on real strong in the second half of the year like Nolan Smith did in year 2.

4 hours ago, Waiting4Someday said:

I’m going to meet you halfway; rather than being creative I expect the offense to go back to 11 personnel shotgun with a dose of QB runs and deep balls along the sidelines. This will create the space required so that Saquon can find daylight and deliver a throwback performance.

Well that’s more creative than the 1920’s passing game we’ve watched thus far.

13 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

Very surprised for his slow start. I thought he was going to be really good this year after how rapidly he came on and improved as he got more playing time when he finally started getting playing time right at the end of the season into the playoffs.

Still early in the season though and he didn't get any preseason action despite being so young and inexperienced. I think he comes on real strong in the second half of the year like Nolan Smith did in year 2.

He hasn't really stood out as been bad against the run, so if he's physically holding his own but not rushing the passer...it's possible that will come around. Nolan Smith was one of the more abrupt light off to on examples I've ever seen...would be great if he pulls that in the 2nd half.

12 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

He hasn't really stood out as been bad against the run, so if he's physically holding his own but not rushing the passer...it's possible that will come around. Nolan Smith was one of the more abrupt light off to on examples I've ever seen...would be great if he pulls that in the 2nd half.

Yeah I don't even think it will take that long for him popping off. Again I think the lack of preseason play really hurt him for a guy who really hardly played for most of last year anyway. I think the singing and emergence of Za'Darious will only push him too.

My only real worry on defense is that CB spot outside opposite of Quinyon. Mukuba worries me too vs TEs but he seems to be enough of a playmaker to make up for it like CJGJ was a playmaker for occasionally letting up a deep shot. Jordan Davis is the best DT on the team right now and that makes me really exciting for when Carter finally is able to turn it on. I remember being very unimpressed with Carter last year through 2 weeks and then he had one of the most dominant games I've seen from a DT week 3 against the Saints. Hope we get to see that again from him this week. But Carter playing back like Carter along with Jordan Davis where he now is (as I always said he would get to) is really exciting for the potential of this already all time great championship defense.

3 hours ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

"One of the colder ones” implies there may have been an even colder one. Man, I don’t know about that!

Easily the coldest game i was ever at….

And they say the play isnt aesthetically pleasing. Here it is as a work of art. I say, its spectacular.

21-21 Iowa v Rutgers at the half… of course the Hawkeyes have some exciting performances.

32 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

21-21 Iowa v Rutgers at the half… of course the Hawkeyes have some exciting performances.

Wetjen can really squirt through the hole!

2 hours ago, mattwill said:

I have felt that it would be a wise use of resources for the Eagles to go back to the available video of all the Tush Pushes they have run and determine what proportion of them have penalty situations by either side of the LOS. Once armed with the video and statistical evidence, they can pick the time to share that evidence. My expectation is that last Sunday's snaps were much more an exception rather than a regular occurrence.

With that said, the issues the Commissioner has with the Tush Pushes are not logical, but rather visceral.

At the same time, the issues that the most vocal opponents have is that they recognize the competitive advantage the play gives the Eagles, so their objections are both logical and visceral.

The hit is already out on the play. As you said, there is no logic to be used in this circumstance. Lurie, Roseman, Siri, whoever can send tape to the league showing defensive lines being offsides but it will be ignored. The machine has been set in motion in an attempt to drum up enough support to try to get the play banned. The league is already doing this through their mouth pieces like Schefter and Blandino.

But anyone with half a brain can spot that out and it’s what pisses me off the most. It’s clearly a referee issue, not one stemming from the actual play. It’s based off of emotion, not logic which is what the most frustrating part is.

What I don’t understand is why are they allowed to vote on this play every year? They voted on it after last season, it passed, shouldn’t there be a certain amount of time before you’re allowed to re-vote on something like this?

1 hour ago, HazletonEagle said:

And they say the play isnt aesthetically pleasing. Here it is as a work of art. I say, its spectacular.

1 hour ago, eagle45 said:

He hasn't really stood out as been bad against the run, so if he's physically holding his own but not rushing the passer...it's possible that will come around. Nolan Smith was one of the more abrupt light off to on examples I've ever seen...would be great if he pulls that in the 2nd half.

Yep, in general I think it’s fair to critically evaluate what has transpired with an individual or the team but last year was a great example that things can change as the season goes on so making permanent proclamations is silly

44 minutes ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

The hit is already out on the play. As you said, there is no logic to be used in this circumstance. Lurie, Roseman, Siri, whoever can send tape to the league showing defensive lines being offsides but it will be ignored. The machine has been set in motion in an attempt to drum up enough support to try to get the play banned. The league is already doing this through their mouth pieces like Schefter and Blandino.

But anyone with half a brain can spot that out and it’s what pisses me off the most. It’s clearly a referee issue, not one stemming from the actual play. It’s based off of emotion, not logic which is what the most frustrating part is.

What I don’t understand is why are they allowed to vote on this play every year? They voted on it after last season, it passed, shouldn’t there be a certain amount of time before you’re allowed to re-vote on something like this?

When you’re right and your right then you’re right.

2 hours ago, GoEagles614 said:

Well that’s more creative than the 1920’s passing game we’ve watched thus far.

At this point I'm OK with a 1920s offense as long as they STOP RUNNING ON EVERY SINGLE 2ND AND SHORT!!!!!!!!!

Someone should make Patullo play Madden over and over again like Joshua playing tic tac toe until he gets it.

13 minutes ago, SkippyX said:

like Joshua playing tic tac toe until he gets it.

Wow! A "Wargames" reference! Bravo to you, Sir!!!

The Jalen Carter effect, even when he isn't fully in shape yet.

7 hours ago, RememberTheKoy said:

Oh my god. Just paid my credit cards for the month. I ended up paying nearly $300 on beer at the Eagles home opener. That rain delay was dangerous.

Have you considered being less poor?

14 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

Have you considered being less poor?

poor for what?

1 hour ago, RememberTheKoy said:

The Jalen Carter effect, even when he isn't fully in shape yet.

The rep at about 3:20. Wow.

8 hours ago, TEW said:

Then add in intermittent sprinting, and do so while dribbling a ball with your feet and kicking accurate passes and shots on goal.

Naaaaahhh. No one would believe that.

@mattwill 27-17 Birds, satisfying win including a 40+ yd Saquon rushing score.

7 hours ago, vikas83 said:

Have you considered being less poor?

Sometimes doing things that will have consequences just feels more exciting. Spending without consequences sounds boring.

#swipeswipeswipe #moneyisforlosers