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

I’ve heard some stories of him being absolutely shitfaced

I know you’re in AZ, he apparently had a place in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale a few years ago right near all of the bars. I can’t attest to seeing him out there but have seen him at JoJo coffee house and Fashion Square Mall.

I think my favorite random run in was seeing Odell Beckham at Joe’s Pizza at like 2am with a convoy of an entourage. Just rolled right to the front of the line cutting off like 30 drunk people, grabbed a pie and left.

20 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Slants to AJ Brown are a cheat code. Why is this so difficult to do?

This is not rocket science..the opposing defenses are running zone D almost exclusively...to beat a zone defense the offense either counters by overloading the zone with more receivers than defenders, and/or they strategically moving to gaps (horizontal and vertical), Screens can work really well against zone, especially if the opposing team also blitzes. There is a reason why Goedert is so effective...because his zone routes have opportunities in seams and in front of or behind the linebackers.

That is also why Jason Avant has been the very best Eagles receiver over the past 25 year against zone defenses...it is not complicated...find the gaps and square. Running past the line of defenders and coming back to the ball in a gap is a QB's best friend.

Running a WR in a slant against a zone is literally sending him directly into the defensive strength as there will be a guy waiting for him. Talk about hospital balls....what has me frustrated are the plays where the offense send out 4 receivers all on vertical routes and literally run to a defender and turn around...they are not open and Hurts gets stuck unable to deliver the football...also he also seems to only throw to receivers after they enter their gap...he either delivers late or the defense has time to recover and cover up. The routes and play calling against zone D really needs an overhaul.

The best way to beat a man-man D is with rubs, picks, crossers, slants and having WR's who can consistently with their 1-1 matchups. Both Brown and Smith destroy man -man so the defense rarely show them that look. It is not the QB or WRs it is the play calling and route design. Brown has not been running crossers and slants because the defense is dictating the offensive scheme. What the Eagles really need is to improve the running and then spread the defense out horizontally to gain the leverage and that will force teams to run man-man. Again...not complicated...I just don't understand the stubbornness or competency of the playcallers.

1 hour ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

Parent of the year.

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

lol

Hear me out:

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We opened as 1.5 point favorites. The line is now 2.5.

9 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

He's had a few good opening drives, but when defenses adjust to him he has issues and can't adjust himself IMO.

I think the early game effectiveness is tied to the Eagles running scripted plays. The early drives seem to have a nice run/pass balance which suggest that they were strategically assigned. Once the Eagles break from the scripted it becomes a play calling no man's land and Patullo either lacks the skills or experience to adjust and stay out in front with his decision making.

1 minute ago, aptosbird said:

I think the early game effectiveness is tied to the Eagles running scripted plays. The early drives seem to have a nice run/pass balance which suggest that they were strategically assigned. Once the Eagles break from the scripted it becomes a play calling no man's land and Patullo either lacks the skills or experience to adjust and stay out in front with his decision making.

Good point. Especially, since he can't decide what to call and gets them in late. That's why I think a consultant would be good to bring in to help him "script" the next series while the defense is on the field based on what they are seeing.

^That's the mindset that is also holding them back. It's also going to wear the defense out.

They've won the turnover battle and still let loose before. Talk about holding yourself back. God it's frustrating what they do

Interesting schedule this weekend. Chiefs/Broncos are the featured late game on CBS, so Rams/Seahawks is only available in the local markets.

The lead game at 1pm on FOX is Bears/Vikings.

So worst in 3 and outs and he is the best at passing on 3rd down. 

1 minute ago, Diehardfan said:

Good point. Especially, since he can't decide what to call and gets them in late. That's why I think a consultant would be good to bring in to help him "script" the next series while the defense is on the field based on what they are seeing.

I have been suggesting that he move upstairs to the press box and sit with other offensive minds. He needs to see the game differently and change in viewing perspective might help. He also needs the experience and expertise to be prepared 3-4 plays ahead which is why he needs another trusted voice or two to help him with that...it should help him with better sequencing and getting plays called in on time.

1 minute ago, Mike030270 said:

They've won the turnover battle and still let loose before. Talk about holding yourself back. God it's frustrating what they do

How about stressing LONG sustained drives that keeps their defense fresh and keeps the other team from scoring 

On 11/12/2025 at 9:06 AM, LeanMeanGM said:

Kafka gets it

One of the rare cases where it makes sense to take a teams QB and top 3 pass catchers AND the opposing defense in DFS.

4000+ yards

5 TDs

2 rushing TDs

7 INTs

12 sacks

PS Something else that just hit me about what Nick said....who gives a crap if they don't turn the ball over if they turn the ball over on downs by punting quickly. It's the same damn thing, Nick. 

2 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

Its a big reason why we are 7-2.

TO Margin rank:

2022 - 3rd
2023 - 27th
2024 - 6th
2025 - T8th

13 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

We opened as 1.5 point favorites. The line is now 2.5.

Guessing it has to do with the Lions injuries. Haven't seen the report for today yet but yesterday they had a ton of guys who were DNP.

3 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

PS Something else that just hit me about what Nick said....who gives a crap if they don't turn the ball over if they turn the ball over on downs by punting quickly. It's the same damn thing, Nick. 

Field position.

Also, that fumble at the end of a successful drive on MNF kinda sucked, didn't it?

7 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

So worst in 3 and outs and he is the best at passing on 3rd down. 

That stat is directly because they don't throw it often 3rd and long.

I'm a proponent of throwing it 3rd and long and being less risk averse. But I think it's probably likely he wouldn't have the best passer rating if they were.

1 minute ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

Field position.

Also, that fumble at the end of a successful drive on MNF kinda sucked, didn't it?

It did, but things like that happen. I'm not sure how they could have prevented it past him sliding. You are right about the field position but it puts the defense right back out there when they are the worst in the league at 3 and outs. There is middle ground between being careful and going into a shell. They are way over the line IMO.

29 minutes ago, aptosbird said:

This is not rocket science..the opposing defenses are running zone D almost exclusively...to beat a zone defense the offense either counters by overloading the zone with more receivers than defenders, and/or they strategically moving to gaps (horizontal and vertical), Screens can work really well against zone, especially if the opposing team also blitzes. There is a reason why Goedert is so effective...because his zone routes have opportunities in seams and in front of or behind the linebackers.

That is also why Jason Avant has been the very best Eagles receiver over the past 25 year against zone defenses...it is not complicated...find the gaps and square. Running past the line of defenders and coming back to the ball in a gap is a QB's best friend.

Running a WR in a slant against a zone is literally sending him directly into the defensive strength as there will be a guy waiting for him. Talk about hospital balls....what has me frustrated are the plays where the offense send out 4 receivers all on vertical routes and literally run to a defender and turn around...they are not open and Hurts gets stuck unable to deliver the football...also he also seems to only throw to receivers after they enter their gap...he either delivers late or the defense has time to recover and cover up. The routes and play calling against zone D really needs an overhaul.

The best way to beat a man-man D is with rubs, picks, crossers, slants and having WR's who can consistently with their 1-1 matchups. Both Brown and Smith destroy man -man so the defense rarely show them that look. It is not the QB or WRs it is the play calling and route design. Brown has not been running crossers and slants because the defense is dictating the offensive scheme. What the Eagles really need is to improve the running and then spread the defense out horizontally to gain the leverage and that will force teams to run man-man. Again...not complicated...I just don't understand the stubbornness or competency of the playcallers.

Superb.

20 minutes ago, Diehardfan said:

So worst in 3 and outs and he is the best at passing on 3rd down. 

Lots of coward’s draws

1 minute ago, DaBirds said:

Lots of coward’s draws

And scrambles.

2 minutes ago, DaBirds said:

Lots of coward’s draws

I love how this is the solution of the owners instead of, you know, listening and improving things for your players?