4 minutes ago, NOTW said:

Man oh man, 500+ lbs pushing down on those skinny legs… Don’t know how Daniels will ever stay healthy long term

Just now, Saltpeter said:

Man oh man, 500+ lbs pushing down on those skinny legs… Don’t know how Daniels will ever stay healthy long term

Call it 499, don't want to get a cease and desist letter.

2 hours ago, Waiting4Someday said:

Deonte Banks? Good, no… relative to Ringo, might be an upgrade (low bar).

Is he a better special teamer?

1 minute ago, TEW said:

Is he a better special teamer?

No, but he can get his head around and look for the ball (sometimes).

@paco @LeanMeanGM @vikas83

6 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

No, but he can get his head around and look for the ball (sometimes).

OK, but Ringo at this point is a core special teams player. He’s not going to be replaced unless someone can equal or better his special teams work.

2 minutes ago, NOTW said:

@paco @LeanMeanGM @vikas83

It’s still amazing how Howie basically told the league "I figured out the Contra cheat code. This is what it is” and half the GM’s/Owners just refuse to use it

Just now, NOTW said:

Ok without knowing F all about drills and what this means...that was smooth looking as hell

7 minutes ago, NOTW said:

Fridge? thats the pee walk to the bathroom

2 hours ago, Alphagrand said:

Deshaun Watson named Browns starting QB.

From a football perspective …. of course — Sanders is not a viable NFL starting QB. From a long term plan perspective I think I’d have let Sanders fail, start 0-5 then watch the 2027 QB class.

Would Manning pull an Eli if Browns tried drafting him?

11 minutes ago, TEW said:

OK, but Ringo at this point is a core special teams player. He’s not going to be replaced unless someone can equal or better his special teams work.

So replacement level? Just face it kid is a Jag

8 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

It’s still amazing how Howie basically told the league "I figured out the Contra cheat code. This is what it is” and half the GM’s/Owners just refuse to use it

Up up down down left right left right B A select start…

2 minutes ago, ToastJenkins said:

So replacement level? Just face it kid is a Jag

Jag corner, yes. Jag gunner, no. I don’t think the eagles would degrade their special teams for a slight upgrade of the 6th corner on the roster.

5 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Would Manning pull an Eli if Browns tried drafting him?

He should of he wants any kind of career

14 minutes ago, TEW said:

OK, but Ringo at this point is a core special teams player. He’s not going to be replaced unless someone can equal or better his special teams work.

If Gush has Sydney Brown athleticism, then I’d like to see how he does as a gunner..

12 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

It’s still amazing how Howie basically told the league "I figured out the Contra cheat code. This is what it is” and half the GM’s/Owners just refuse to use it

It’s the owners. Because while it’s a clever way to distribute cap hits over a contract in a way that minimizes that percentage of cap space used in a given year, it requires the owner to pay more real world cash and to do it up front and guaranteed.

It’s a competitive edge because it is cash flow poor.

1 minute ago, TEW said:

It’s the owners. Because while it’s a clever way to distribute cap hits over a contract in a way that minimizes that percentage of cap space used in a given year, it requires the owner to pay more real world cash and to do it up front and guaranteed.

It’s a competitive edge because it is cash flow poor.

So you don't anticipate the Bengals utilizing this strategy anytime soon eh?

On 8/23/2026 at 4:09 PM, Sack that QB said:

Blocking isn't the issue for Stowers. He could be horrendous as a blocker, if he was a dynamic pass catcher he'd find his way on the field. The reason he won't and isn't standing out at all so far is he's been bad as a receiving TE too. He was drafted as a "Convert who can't block but is a special pass catcher, he just needs to learn the position" but he hasn't shown the ability to get open or shake defenders. He's just not a smooth athlete. Don't see it with him, didn't see it in college, but we shall see in time.

For the football gods’ sake, second preseason game, third week of practice. He’s still at that level where he is thinking. We are a ways from the start of the season. So instead of bemoaning, let’s celebrate that his blocking is better than the awful that was anticipated. Look how much better second year players are performing, for the most part.

24 minutes ago, TEW said:

It’s the owners. Because while it’s a clever way to distribute cap hits over a contract in a way that minimizes that percentage of cap space used in a given year, it requires the owner to pay more real world cash and to do it up front and guaranteed.

It’s a competitive edge because it is cash flow poor.

I agree but it’s still silly. Like Jones probably has twice the net worth as Lurie and we’re talking about billions. But he’s either too stubborn or stupid to do the same. I’d imagine Lurie is roughly in the middle when it comes to these owners and cash but no one else wants to do it. Then again, Jed York paid $140 for a trailer park smash so who knows.

I don’t see the Eagles adding any players that have any real cost to them. Exchanging depth only. I think Howie’s strategy will center around signing Hunt, Q and Cooper next offseason which means they really just need to go young/cheap at other spots

4 hours ago, mattwill said:

Their starting Safeties are currently DeJean and Mukuba. Which one would you be replacing?

I’m with you on your TE suggestion. The challenge is finding a player who fits that description. As you scan the 32 NFL rosters, how many teams have a backup TE that you would be glad the Eagles had instead of Mundy?

Dejean is not a starting safety. They only play in base about 15% of the time. The other 85% of the time he will be at slot corner and Epps will be on the field. Nice try though.

They need someone who can catch passes if Goedert gets hurt. That isn't Calcaterra, that sure as hell isn't Mudnt, and it doesn't look like Stowers is anywhere close to ready.

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5 hours ago, mattwill said:

Their starting Safeties are currently DeJean and Mukuba. Which one would you be replacing?

I’m with you on your TE suggestion. The challenge is finding a player who fits that description. As you scan the 32 NFL rosters, how many teams have a backup TE that you would be glad the Eagles had instead of Mundy?

I read the 49ers are 4 or 5 deep at TE

2 hours ago, BigEFly said:

For the football gods’ sake, second preseason game, third week of practice. He’s still at that level where he is thinking. We are a ways from the start of the season. So instead of bemoaning, let’s celebrate that his blocking is better than the awful that was anticipated. Look how much better second year players are performing, for the most part.

My take on him would've been the same if he didn't play in the preseason or in camp. It's what I felt watching him in college and I've seen nothing to change my opinion on him.

1 hour ago, T-1000 said:

Dejean is not a starting safety. They only play in base about 15% of the time. The other 85% of the time he will be at slot corner and Epps will be on the field. Nice try though.

They need someone who can catch passes if Goedert gets hurt. That isn't Calcaterra, that sure as hell isn't Mudnt, and it doesn't look like Stowers is anywhere close to ready.

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