2 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Doubtful, but at least that means they don't suspect ACL.

With this teams medical it means his head is still attached. 

7 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

 

Do they really have Jamon Brown though???

I mean they also " have"paper bags blankies and doughnuts...

4 minutes ago, Utebird said:

Yup reminds me a lot of Pinkston as a rookie. If I remember Pinkstons first catch he caught deep down the sideline and instead of continuing to run kind of turned sideways expecting contact slowed up and ran out of bounds.

Hightower has got a good 20 pounds on Pinkston but he runs scared like Pinkston did as a rookie.

Isaac Bruce and tory holt were infamous for hitting the turf like they just got shot in the legs when approaching contact yet when both got deep which they both did often and had their guy behind them they caught the ball stayed upright and out ran the defender behind them.

On both of hightowers long balls he gets minimal yac, the drop he falls down for no reason the second he caught but turns his body sideways after the catch slowing his forward momentum then steps out of bounds. He keeps running he possibly out runs the DB to the end zone. 

Hightower reminds me of a big puppy. I had a pure bred Boxer, he grew pretty fast and was muscular and athletic but goofy and gangly with big feet and about as graceful as a turtle on its back. He was just a big goofy pup that hadn't figured out how his body worked, hopefully hightower grows out of the puppy stage.

I don't mind seeing an athletic rookie get continued opportunities despite clearly being a deer in headlights.  They kind of gave up on Shelton Gibson early, who really looked like an identical player at this point in his career.  Very similar.  In Gibson's case, however, they had other options.

That said, I don't see why they don't mix in a little Watkins.  We know both can run downfield and both aren't ready.  I don't see why they are only seasoning 1 in the frying pan.

3 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Doubtful, but at least that means they don't suspect ACL.

Profootballdoc thought it was his Mcl. Doesn’t know if it’s 2-3 week variety (likely mean back after the bye week) or one similar to what guice had to deal with. 

2 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

He’s played RT before and he might be the swing tackle next year. I don’t see how a game or two emergency plan ruins anything.

Depends what narrative you want to go with.  RT ruined Dillard.  Bouncing around ruined Winston Justice. Too much cross-training ruined JJAW.

I don't necessarily believe all of that, but if you believe Mailata is the LT of the future, you leave him there.  I'm actually intrigued by him at RT with Dillard at LT, so I have mixed feelings on it.

10 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

11.5 snaps

I was gonna be optimistic and go 24.5 

17 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

This is the 4th game in a row he’s said the same thing 

He's an optimistic guy

1 minute ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

Profootballdoc thought it was his Mcl. Doesn’t know if it’s 2-3 week variety (likely mean back after the bye week) or one similar to what guice had to deal with. 

I know everyone says I'm so negative, but all I really care about is that he's healthy for 2021, because this year doesn't matter.

However, if he plays only 10 games this year, there are going to be questions moving forward.

51 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

Three killer drops. Can’t have any of these. 

The last isn't really a 'drop' to me.  That was a contested catch... very different.  

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

OK who’s setting the line for the over/under on DeSean snaps on Thursday

Eagles kick to start the game, Slay gets a pick 6 off Jones in the first drive.  Doug goes for 2, Desean tweaks his hammy on the play.

0 snaps.

Just now, eagle45 said:

I know everyone says I'm so negative, but all I really care about is that he's healthy for 2021, because this year doesn't matter.

However, if he plays only 10 games this year, there are going to be questions moving forward.

I love Miles Sanders talent and ability when on the field but there should’ve been questions last year. I feel like he left three or four games early last year due to injuries that weren’t really serious but they were nagging type of injuries. At this point I think we could say we need a competent back up or even a 1A/1B situation as he is leaving games early

47 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Ugh, there's a name.  Talk about homerism.  Isn't he in jail now?

No, he's out.

7 minutes ago, Utebird said:

Do they really have Jamon Brown though???

I mean they also " have"paper bags blankies and doughnuts...

They always seem to get a few absolutely trash oline men. Brown is in the category of Stacy Andrews and Demetress Bell

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

I love Miles Sanders talent and ability when on the field but there should’ve been questions last year. I feel like he left three or four games early last year due to injuries that weren’t really serious but they were nagging type of injuries. At this point I think we could say we need a competent back up or even a 1A/1B situation as he is leaving games early

We already put a second round pick in him, which despite our reputation for neglecting the position, is actually a bit more than most would do.  I don't think another high draft pick is a viable option.

If we had viable weapons in the passing offense, we'd be less handcuffed dealing with interchangeable parts at RB when someone goes down.

There are Leanord Fournette's that fall out of trees if you shake them hard enough.  Just pick up one of them next offseason.  This year, they decided to entrust the backup role to a RB who doesn't belong in the NFL in Clement.  I guarantee there are >5-10 practice squad RB's across the league right now who move better than he can.

10 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

I don't mind seeing an athletic rookie get continued opportunities despite clearly being a deer in headlights.  They kind of gave up on Shelton Gibson early, who really looked like an identical player at this point in his career.  Very similar.  In Gibson's case, however, they had other options.

That said, I don't see why they don't mix in a little Watkins.  We know both can run downfield and both aren't ready.  I don't see why they are only seasoning 1 in the frying pan.

Yup,seems coaches really like hightower. After reagor went down doug said they would rely on JJaw the next few weeks. The next game Hightower led the WRs snaps, watkins was still on IR then but now that he's back he's not seeing much if any snaps. 

I think I'd rather see watkins on the field than JJaw but it is what it is. 

Once desean and alshon are back be interesting to see the game day actives and how many they keep on the roster.

I imagine will be 5 active WR for gameday with fulgham ward hightower jackson and alshon. If alshon can't go it will be JJaw.

As much as alshon is a headache he's better on one leg than JJaw and at this point better than a rookie watkins as well.

Once reagor comes back are they really going to keep 8 WRs in the roster.

I imagine they cut someone with hopes of putting on PS my first cut would be JJAW, I wouldnt risk watkins,  if JJAW gets claimed who cares.

7 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Depends what narrative you want to go with.  RT ruined Dillard.  Bouncing around ruined Winston Justice. Too much cross-training ruined JJAW.

I don't necessarily believe all of that, but if you believe Mailata is the LT of the future, you leave him there.  I'm actually intrigued by him at RT with Dillard at LT, so I have mixed feelings on it.

Then throw Peters at RT and ruin him lol. He’ll probably ask for more money which is the only hold up 

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

I love Miles Sanders talent and ability when on the field but there should’ve been questions last year. I feel like he left three or four games early last year due to injuries that weren’t really serious but they were nagging type of injuries. At this point I think we could say we need a competent back up or even a 1A/1B situation as he is leaving games early

I wouldn't count on Sanders for the future. It's a little cold blooded but I think we need to start doing that with players getting injured. Stop being emotional. Same goes for Brooks and Lane. I think the team needs to look for their replacements

7 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

I know everyone says I'm so negative, but all I really care about is that he's healthy for 2021, because this year doesn't matter.

However, if he plays only 10 games this year, there are going to be questions moving forward.

Ditto.  This year doesn't matter.  However I'm concerned that Doug and/or Howie will try to rush him back in desperation to get a win against a turrible Giants team on a short turn around.

The prudent move would be to sit him until after the bye.

5 minutes ago, manz2821 said:

They always seem to get a few absolutely trash oline men. Brown is in the category of Stacy Andrews and Demetress Bell

Demetress Bell,that dude sucked.

Too bad his backstory made alot sympathetic to him, good kid, sucked at football

3 minutes ago, Utebird said:

Yup,seems coaches really like hightower. After reagor went down doug said they would rely on JJaw the next few weeks. The next game Hightower led the WRs snaps, watkins was still on IR then but now that he's back he's not seeing much if any snaps. 

I think I'd rather see watkins on the field than JJaw but it is what it is. 

Once desean and alshon are back be interesting to see the game day actives and how many they keep on the roster.

I imagine will be 5 active WR for gameday with fulgham ward hightower jackson and alshon. If alshon can't go it will be JJaw.

As much as alshon is a headache he's better on one leg than JJaw and at this point better than a rookie watkins as well.

Once reagor comes back are they really going to keep 8 WRs in the roster.

I imagine they cut someone with hopes of putting on PS my first cut would be JJAW, I wouldnt risk watkins,  if JJAW gets claimed who cares.

The only good reason to play Alshon and DeSean is to pump and dump.  Show they are healthy (lol) and can produce, then ship them to a contender for whatever we can get by the deadline.

4 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

I wouldn't count on Sanders for the future. It's a little cold blooded but I think we need to start doing that with players getting injured. Stop being emotional. Same goes for Brooks and Lane. I think the team needs to look for their replacements

Even if not a full replacement, we still need another starting quality RB just because of normal attrition.  A guy like Ajayi or Howard in the recent past.  Clement and Scott don't cut it, although Scott has a role as a 3rd down back.

Since we're not a contender this year anyway it doesn't matter that much.  If we want to contend next year its a must.

12 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

The last isn't really a 'drop' to me.  That was a contested catch... very different.  

It was minimally contested. He didn’t contact the ball or his arms. His arm around the waist didn’t do much either. 

That’s a drop in my book. 

8 minutes ago, Utebird said:

Yup,seems coaches really like hightower. After reagor went down doug said they would rely on JJaw the next few weeks. The next game Hightower led the WRs snaps, watkins was still on IR then but now that he's back he's not seeing much if any snaps. 

I think I'd rather see watkins on the field than JJaw but it is what it is. 

Once desean and alshon are back be interesting to see the game day actives and how many they keep on the roster.

I imagine will be 5 active WR for gameday with fulgham ward hightower jackson and alshon. If alshon can't go it will be JJaw.

As much as alshon is a headache he's better on one leg than JJaw and at this point better than a rookie watkins as well.

Once reagor comes back are they really going to keep 8 WRs in the roster.

I imagine they cut someone with hopes of putting on PS my first cut would be JJAW, I wouldnt risk watkins,  if JJAW gets claimed who cares.

Hightower looks very promising with his ability to get open consistently, including deep.  We need to give him as many reps as possible this year to get through the rookie jitters.

Best case we go into next year confident in Reagor, Fulgham, and Hightower as our top 3 WRs, and therefore don't need to force picks at the position.

34 minutes ago, Mike31mt said:

I think yours is the majority opinion

My counterpoint would be franchises like Green Bay, Seattle, New Orleans, New England, Pitt, Baltimore, etc who are in contention damn-near every year.  You don't have to suck to build a good team in the NFL, I refuse to make excuses for the FO because they dont have a top 10 pick

It's funny, because how many teams are actually in "purgatory"? The NFL isn't like the other leagues, most teams can make extremely quick turnarounds, or just jump in record due to luck (records in games decided by less than 7 points for instance). Drafting well is far more important than where you actually pick. Yes, picking higher gives you a better chance of picking a good player, but it's no guarantee of anything. Coaching means more in the NFL than it does in probably any sport. Since the Super Bowl, we've drafted Goedert, Dillard and Reagor with our first picks. Goedert looks like the TE for the next 10 years (though perhaps a bit injury prone), Dillard is a toss up but did show ability to play LT, and Reagor is also a toss up but didn't look lost out there in his extremely limited time. 

I'm with you Mike, I'd much rather make the playoffs and have a chance than to just give up and start hoping for a high draft pick. If we were in a division with a team that was sitting at 5-0, yeah, maybe the mindset changes. But that's not our situation at all. 

3 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

It was minimally contested. He didn’t contact the ball or his arms. His arm around the waist didn’t do much either. 

That’s a drop in my book. 

Ok.  Well, we use different books then.  To me, a drop is when you are untouched and there's no defender hanging on your back.  Sanders' and Hightower's were drops.  Fulgham's was a contested catch.  It was by no means an 'easy' catch either.  Its a play that many NFL players make, and many others don't.