November 2Nov 2 4 hours ago, LacesOut said:How much more $ do some of these people actually need, though?Stupid premise. Laurie doesn't need any 'extra playoff money'. Nor does Howie. They are richer than God.Players and Coaches get a few extra bucks, but, would the embarrassment of getting your butt kicked in a NFL playoff game on National TV 'offsett' and extra $18K or so they may get?Telling a rich man he doesn’t need more money, and you think he will listen?
November 2Nov 2 5 hours ago, LacesOut said:How much more $ do some of these people actually need, though?Stupid premise. Laurie doesn't need any 'extra playoff money'. Nor does Howie. They are richer than God.Players and Coaches get a few extra bucks, but, would the embarrassment of getting your butt kicked in a NFL playoff game on National TV 'offsett' and extra $18K or so they may get?It's always better to be playing in week 19 than to already have your locker cleaned out. It also looks better on your resume if you're looking for work somewhere else --- which you probably might be if you aren't playing in week 19.
November 2Nov 2 The fact is that the Philadelphia Eagles is a business......ticket sales, merchandise, TV playoff money all provide revenue.No, Lurie does not think about making extra money........but I'm sure he wants to win and the team gets a lot of positive media exposure. But the business management part of the company is always looking to improve revenue and profit.But Lurie and Roseman have been around a while, and they doubt the season will get any better. But they also know the NFL can be crazy, especially in a bad division. I think they were looking at the Washington and Giants games coming up, held out some hope they could win those games, go into the Bye and get healthier. But the loss to Washington and now the probably loss to the giants, makes is crystal clear they won't come back from 2-7, regardless of what the rest of the division does.Which is why I think Roseman now starts to work the trade market as much as possible. And it probably starts the internal talks about coaching changes, QB changes and all the possible replacements.
November 2Nov 2 Back to the Topic, Tanner gets one more game. Coming out of the bye, it’s Milton time. See what happens. It can’t get any worse. So, if it’s incrementally better, maybe they have their QB2 in Milton for next season. And win a couple of games. Maybe play a spoiler role somewhere down the road this season.
Wednesday at 07:28 PM4 days 16 minutes ago, Seventy_Yard_FG said:Milton is starting Sunday; per multiple sourcesPlayoffs here we come! Nah, it's a move that they should make anyway...but surprised they didn't do that over the bye. Will be intriguing to see on Sunday
Wednesday at 07:31 PM4 days Alternate theory of why Milton is starting THIS week instead of after the bye...Trade bait! He puts on a show for 1 game, someone might be willing to give up something for him. Chess, not checkers
Wednesday at 08:04 PM4 days 31 minutes ago, EaglesAddict said:Alternate theory of why Milton is starting THIS week instead of after the bye...Trade bait! He puts on a show for 1 game, someone might be willing to give up something for him. Chess, not checkers I think it's also a final effort thing, where, if they win then there's a slim chance at the division. But a loss cements just giving up on the season.
Wednesday at 08:23 PM4 days It's not all Tanner's fault he was thrown in the fire but things are bad and Nick is just trying to inject some energy. Milton is a little more mobile and looked okay in Dallas in the preseason. Tanner got 3 games and they feel Milton is the better chance going forward. It is what it is. Yes we love watching the team but for Lurie, it's still a business and all these losses are not good for the business. I get Milton doesn't have a lot of experience but his mobility is probably why he's getting the start.
Wednesday at 08:27 PM4 days Sirianni On Monday: "We will not be making a change at QB."Sirianni On Wednesday: "Joe Milton will be starting at QB."This team is a joke 😂
Wednesday at 09:32 PM4 days I believe this is Milton's first start in the NFL. Should be interesting to watch.
Wednesday at 10:12 PM4 days What’s even happened there? Sirianni says no change at QB then 2 days later they make a change at QB? I know Sirianni rarely reveals much but this seems off? My guess is he’s not made the decision?
Wednesday at 10:16 PM4 days Can’t help but to feel this wasn’t a choice Nick wanted to make. Kind of smells like a desperation move, but we will see what Mannion can do after his third quarter back.
Wednesday at 10:17 PM4 days 3 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:What’s even happened there? Sirianni says no change at QB then 2 days later they make a change at QB? I know Sirianni rarely reveals much but this seems off? My guess is he’s not made the decision?I don’t believe this is a Nick choice. This is the type of move that could end a locker room so I can’t help but feel like Nick’s already lost that room.
Wednesday at 11:10 PM4 days 51 minutes ago, EazyEaglez said:I don’t believe this is a Nick choice. This is the type of move that could end a locker room so I can’t help but feel like Nick’s already lost that room.That’s certainly the takeaway I’ve got. Why would Nick say no change and then 2 days later make a change. We can’t believe anything he says from now on.
Thursday at 06:31 AM4 days 2 hours ago, T-1000 said:Wait what, you mean Tanner Brady is getting replaced?We couldn’t wait to see Jalen gone for a guy who got benched after three starts.
Thursday at 01:07 PM3 days 14 hours ago, EazyEaglez said:I don’t believe this is a Nick choice. This is the type of move that could end a locker room so I can’t help but feel like Nick’s already lost that room.I think it's just a clear and obvious example that Lurie and Howie make the calls. It's why I don't believe that Nick is imposing "his" offense into Mannion's scheme, but rather the FO is the one doing so.
Friday at 12:03 AM3 days My read is Howie and Lurie think this team is a shitshow and they will need to clean house after the season. So now its onto to 2 maybe 3 things:Evaluate players - who to invest in and keep and who to trade / cut.Put talent on tape, especially quarterback. If they want to get an elite offensive mind into the Head Coach spot its easiest if that coach is excited about who they can build around at QB. Joe Milton presents BY FAR the highest upside.Maybe they can squeeze out a more pleasant / competitive team to get excited about and win some more games and keep it close in a way that fans etc see a brighter future. It's Philly so as bad as it is now the environment can get FAR worse both outside the team and inside.
Friday at 04:22 AM3 days proveagle said- "My read is Howie and Lurie think this team is a shitshow and they will need to clean house after the season."It's either THAT, or this org has lost its mojo and is now in decline the the next 10 years.
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