1 minute ago, RLC said:

This is a bummer. He's played really well.

That's a huge loss for them up front.  

9 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

His body type is built for OT.  How many DT's or even DE's are 6'8"? I mean that's why he was placed at the position. 

Precisely. His raw talent screamed "offensive tackle" and nowhere else. If someone thinks otherwise, they're not too bright.

Just now, rambo said:

Calais Campbell is the only one that comes to mind.

Yup 

54 minutes ago, Asg 15 said:

I'm sure most of you guys have seen this but for those that haven't

 

 

Wow I hadn’t seen that yet. Thanks for sharing. I hope this guy makes it and if he does end up being a great LT we will probably be 3 years ahead of where we could be if he isn’t.

 

47 minutes ago, Alphagrand said:

He hasn't had much chance -- JAX decided to jettison their "franchise QB" after 3 starts so they could run with a backup because -- he has a mustache, I guess ...... 

 

57 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

His body type is built for OT.  How many DT's or even DE's are 6'8"? I mean that's why he was placed at the position. 

I think he's built to be an OT or a 3-4 DE.  

Weird fact, Mailata is 2 years younger than Dillard. 

So if he pans out, maybe we can get something for Dillard and maybe Driscoll becomes our new Toddfather by being the OL swiss army knife?

1 minute ago, PrinceKelby said:

Weird fact, Mailata is 2 years younger than Dillard. 

So if he pans out, maybe we can get something for Dillard and maybe Driscoll becomes our new Toddfather by being the OL swiss army knife?

Yea, the age difference is pretty big.  He's only 23 years old and he's in year 3.  There's still tons of talent to untap and his potential is very high.

2 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

I think he's built to be an OT or a 3-4 DE.  

I think there's not many 3-4 DE's that are his size.  

2 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Yea, the age difference is pretty big.  He's only 23 years old and he's in year 3.  There's still tons of talent to untap and his potential is very high.

I remember a time not long ago in the blog that people wanted to jettison him because he clearly wasn't developing.  

Just now, NCiggles said:

I think there's not many 3-4 DE's that are his size.  

No, not many.  There aren't that many 6-8 350 lb guys to begin with.  Just thinking that 3-4 DE are usually taller heavier guys.

Alshon has a non-COVID illness and has been out the past few days

They asked what happens to Mailata when Peters gets healthy. Doug said for now it's Mailata's job and they'll deal with that decision when Peters can come back

1 minute ago, bpac55 said:

No, not many.  There aren't that many 6-8 350 lb guys to begin with.  Just thinking that 3-4 DE are usually taller heavier guys.

I think if he wasn't an OT you would put him at DE.  

 

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

 

If the Jets don't play will anyone notice? 

2 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

I think if he wasn't an OT you would put him at DE.  

 

If the Jets don't play will anyone notice? 

Everyone’s fantasy teams that have murray and Hopkins lol 

3 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

They asked what happens to Mailata when Peters gets healthy. Doug said for now it's Mailata's job and they'll deal with that decision when Peters can come back

Also there is no timeline for JP....for a toe.  He's done.  Mailata is our LT for 2020 and hopefully shows he can be the long term solution at LT.

9 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Alshon has a non-COVID illness and has been out the past few days

Starting to look like he likely doesn’t play until possibly week 6 and I’m guessing week 7. 

1 minute ago, bpac55 said:

Also there is no timeline for JP....for a toe.  He's done.  Mailata is our LT for 2020 and hopefully shows he can be the long term solution at LT.

I don't think they can bring him back until 3 or 4 weeks right? Honestly a little worried they will put Peters back in

Just now, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

Starting to look like he likely doesn’t play until possibly week 6 and I’m guessing week 7. 

I'm numb about it. The injuries plus the drama. Damn shame what happened

My point I've been trying to make for a while.  Such bad roster management.

 

 

They tried to get Doug to comment about penalties for failure to follow the protocols. Doug didn't bite

23 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

I remember a time not long ago in the blog that people wanted to jettison him because he clearly wasn't developing.  

*Raises hand*

But to be fair, the Eagles had so much faith in Mailata they traded up for a first-round tackle In 2019, drafted two offensive tackles in 2020 and brought back Peters to be the backup LT. Then Mailata stunk in camp after missing large chunks of developmental time due to serious injury and a pandemic.

Not long ago there was basically nothing to be optimistic about.

 

13 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

*Raises hand*

But to be fair, the Eagles had so much faith in Mailata they traded up for a first-round tackle In 2019, drafted two offensive tackles in 2020 and brought back Peters to be the backup LT. Then Mailata stunk in camp after missing large chunks of developmental time due to serious injury and a pandemic.

Not long ago there was basically nothing to be optimistic about.

Well, I think the Dillard pick was about value vs a plan to take a T.  I do think the Eagles were unsure about Mailata and so far he has started one game.  I think it is too soon to crown him the new savior.  I don't think his development makes OT that much less of a need next offseason.  I guess my point was that Mailata was young and still developing.