3 minutes ago, Godfather said:

Kuper fired yet?

I guess they decided keeping him and Clay is best for the tank.

Just now, vikas83 said:

I guess they decided keeping him and Clay is best for the tank.

Smart move

10 minutes ago, Arsenal79 said:

Let's talk about the OL:

Seems obvious that Landon Dickerson needs to be replaced, so I'd like to see a high pick (2nd or 3rd rounder) at LG to compete for that spot with Micah Morris. We also need a starting RT - Markel Bell may end up good enough but we'd be foolish to count on it.

We're still set at LT with Jordan Mailata unless he retires due to being depressed about losing his friends, and I think they like Drew Kendall, so he'll be the C next year.

That leaves RG. People have been saying we need to replace Tyler Steen because "he sucks"... but I think we're fine there. He's been arguably our best OL these last two years and we can't replace everyone. Once he's surrounded by actual starting-caliber talent instead of practice squad guys he'll look even better.

So my vote is to bring back Steen, unless he breaks the bank. Any other Steen Stans up in here?

I don't think Kendall's job is safe. He's been shaking at times. I wouldn't mind drafting Greg Johnson

I see the new page started about the same time Microsoft online services got compromised today.

Which one of you did it?

7 minutes ago, Godfather said:

I don't think Kendall's job is safe. He's been shaking at times. I wouldn't mind drafting Greg Johnson

I agree Kendall isn't locked in but we prob can't replace everyone in one offseason, and I think they like his chances to start better than Bell or Morris. But if there is a good C prospect available in the draft I'm sure they'll pull the trigger.

O line

Immediate changes

Fire Kuper (into the sun). Hire Paganetti. If not now, fire him at the end of the season. Whether Siri or a new head coach, hire a competent O line coach.

IR Dickerson, then cut/retire after season.

Play Micah Morris to see what he's got. If only a backup next year, then he'll have regular season starting experience which is valuable.

Offseason

Add 2 Guards: Draft and Free Agent (Steen on a cheap deal or another free agent).

Draft Center, let him compete with Kendall. If not an upgrade, Kendall starts and the rookie is a decent backup, or developed for future starter.

OT: Draft. If not a 1st rounder, still take one for depth and competition. If Bell starts next year but not up to par, they can draft OT in 2028.

Don't reach, rebuild both lines in the next 2 drafts. They have a lot of other needs too so view it as a 2 year plan for the roster. Start with free agency, who plugs holes, stick to your draft board and get difference makers, don't reach for need.

They better give DeSean Jackson an honest chance and interview for the HC job this offseason. He has turned Delaware State University's football program around after decades. From the Andy Reid tree. Has played in all sorts of different offenses. Obviously his connection here. But most importantly he has proven himself a great HC.

5 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

They better give DeSean Jackson an honest chance and interview for the HC job this offseason. He has turned Delaware State University's football program around after decades. From the Andy Reid tree. Has played in all sorts of different offenses. Obviously his connection here. But most importantly he has proven himself a great HC.

Lol what?

8 minutes ago, NOTW said:

Add 2 Guards: Draft and Free Agent

TJ Bass is a quality G that would likely start on several teams in the league, he will be a UFA after this season. He has been a high-end backup and average starter when necessary, he is not an elite franchise anchor. Last year DAL was able to keep him with a 2nd RD tender at 5.7m. He will get some looks this offseason.

41 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

I guess they decided keeping him and Clay is best for the tank.

So maybe promoted then?

46 minutes ago, Arsenal79 said:

Let's talk about the OL:

Seems obvious that Landon Dickerson needs to be replaced, so I'd like to see a high pick (2nd or 3rd rounder) at LG to compete for that spot with Micah Morris. We also need a starting RT - Markel Bell may end up good enough but we'd be foolish to count on it.

We're still set at LT with Jordan Mailata unless he retires due to being depressed about losing his friends, and I think they like Drew Kendall, so he'll be the C next year.

That leaves RG. People have been saying we need to replace Tyler Steen because "he sucks"... but I think we're fine there. He's been arguably our best OL these last two years and we can't replace everyone. Once he's surrounded by actual starting-caliber talent instead of practice squad guys he'll look even better.

So my vote is to bring back Steen, unless he breaks the bank. Any other Steen Stans up in here?

Regarding your Mailata point. I believe it was reported last year around this time that he didn’t want to play too much longer, and that was before everything with Stout happened. He took the Stout departure hard as expected. He even still introduced himself as being from Stoutland University against the Commies. Then Lane retires, Cam gets traded, and Dickerson may not be here too much longer. Add in all the losing, and it would not shock me at all if he speeds up his departure a year or two. I’d definitely keep an eye out for a LT.

57 minutes ago, Arsenal79 said:

So my vote is to bring back Steen, unless he breaks the bank. Any other Steen Stans up in here?

20 minutes ago, EmeraldArcher7154 said:

Lol what?

The two season before they hired DeSean they went 1-10 and 1-11. The last time they finished a season with a winning record (6-5) was back in 2012. The last time they had at least back to back winning seasons was 2006 and 2007. DeSean is in his second year coaching there. His records so far? 8-4 in 2025 and 6-4 so far now in 2026. They have more wins in 2 seasons with Desean with the 2nd season not even over yet than they do in their 5 previous seasons combined from before him.

29 minutes ago, NOTW said:

O line

Immediate changes

Fire Kuper (into the sun). Hire Paganetti. If not now, fire him at the end of the season. Whether Siri or a new head coach, hire a competent O line coach.

IR Dickerson, then cut/retire after season.

Play Micah Morris to see what he's got. If only a backup next year, then he'll have regular season starting experience which is valuable.

Offseason

Add 2 Guards: Draft and Free Agent (Steen on a cheap deal or another free agent).

Draft Center, let him compete with Kendall. If not an upgrade, Kendall starts and the rookie is a decent backup, or developed for future starter.

OT: Draft. If not a 1st rounder, still take one for depth and competition. If Bell starts next year but not up to par, they can draft OT in 2028.

Don't reach, rebuild both lines in the next 2 drafts. They have a lot of other needs too so view it as a 2 year plan for the roster. Start with free agency, who plugs holes, stick to your draft board and get difference makers, don't reach for need.

What’s the point of firing Kuper to hire Paganetti? He’s just a guy who couldn’t last more than two years as a run game coordinator and spent only 3 as an assistant line coach. He’d likely be worse than Kuper

46 minutes ago, Joe Ball said:

I see the new page started about the same time Microsoft online services got compromised today.

Which one of you did it?

I think the entire coaching staff, to a man, is about to get whacked in the offseason. So they probably don’t see much point in singling out 1-2 guys with changes right now.

9 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

I think the entire coaching staff, to a man, is about to get whacked in the offseason. So they probably don’t see much point in singling out 1-2 guys with changes right now.

How many coaches were also here when Siri got hired in 21? I feel like every coach that got hired with him are all gone.

13 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

I think the entire coaching staff, to a man, is about to get whacked in the offseason. So they probably don’t see much point in singling out 1-2 guys with changes right now.

As it should be. They need a clean slate. No one will want to come here to join a lame duck staff that is hanging on by a thread. So it's a full reset on the coaching staff next year, or they have to hire people even worse than what they have now.

I wonder if the Eagles drafted a RT with their first pick in this upcoming draft, if Bell could handle sliding inside to RG. I’m not giving up on Bell at RT, but if a blue chip talent is available at tackle that could be an interesting idea. Might be able to replicate what we had in 2024 with Becton and Lane.

2 minutes ago, Appalachian_Eagle said:

I wonder if the Eagles drafted a RT with their first pick in this upcoming draft, if Bell could handle sliding inside to RG. I’m not giving up on Bell at RT, but if a blue chip talent is available at tackle that could be an interesting idea. Might be able to replicate what we had in 2024 with Becton and Lane.

I know part of the answer is "it’s preseason” but I still can’t understand how a guy can look that good and then look this bad.

5 minutes ago, Appalachian_Eagle said:

I wonder if the Eagles drafted a RT with their first pick in this upcoming draft, if Bell could handle sliding inside to RG. I’m not giving up on Bell at RT, but if a blue chip talent is available at tackle that could be an interesting idea. Might be able to replicate what we had in 2024 with Becton and Lane.

He’s too long and tall to play G imo

5 minutes ago, DaBirds said:

I know part of the answer is "it’s preseason” but I still can’t understand how a guy can look that good and then look this bad.

I don’t think he’s been that bad. Especially considering the circumstances. He has definitely taken his lumps but I think he will get better the more he plays

1 hour ago, NOTW said:

(Steen on a cheap deal or another free agent).

Gross - I really hope Howie doesn’t bring back Steen just because of familiarity. Move on - he is the definition of meh

5 minutes ago, Joe Ball said:

He’s too long and tall to play G imo

Becton was 6’7 and Bell is 6’9. They both hovered around 350lbs. I would be interested to see if he could do it, but you’re probably right. He may be too big to be able to get the proper leverage from inside

2 minutes ago, kiwieagle said:

Gross - I really hope Howie doesn’t bring back Steen just because of familiarity. Move on - he is the definition of meh

Agreed. I’m not a fan of Steen. Definition of JAG. Move on