EazyEaglez Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 21 hours ago, ManchesterEagle said: I agree with pretty much everything you say about this setting us back, but although Howie has a lot of faults, I don't think he's stupid enough to make this deal and if he was, I don't think there is any way Lurie lets him with these allegations still live. For all we know Lurie could be pushing for the move. Lurie doesn’t care about some bad PR, but we do know he’s involved in personnel decisions and we also know Howie doesn’t mind taking the heat for him, and Howie scapegoating others. Howie may look like the face of a move for Watson, but it could be Lurie the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchesterEagle Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, EazyEaglez said: For all we know Lurie could be pushing for the move. Lurie doesn’t care about some bad PR, but we do know he’s involved in personnel decisions and we also know Howie doesn’t mind taking the heat for him, and Howie scapegoating others. Howie may look like the face of a move for Watson, but it could be Lurie the whole time. The recent I thought Lurie might be against it is that he is well known movie producer. With all the Weinstein stuff, I would have thought he would have wanted to stay completely away from making Watson the face of his franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyEaglez Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 hours ago, ManchesterEagle said: The recent I thought Lurie might be against it is that he is well known movie producer. With all the Weinstein stuff, I would have thought he would have wanted to stay completely away from making Watson the face of his franchise. If that were true there would be zero rumors and the Eagles would simply shut it down. I really doubt they would still be in the mix for this guy if 11 were still here. I really do hope it’s all some kind of smoke screen. I don’t see any good coming from trading for Watson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchesterEagle Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, EazyEaglez said: If that were true there would be zero rumors and the Eagles would simply shut it down. I really doubt they would still be in the mix for this guy if 11 were still here. I really do hope it’s all some kind of smoke screen. I don’t see any good coming from trading for Watson. I should have qualified. I think that's the case for now. I think if his cases get resolved the Eagles may have interest and are probably hoping he lasts until next year so that they can have a bit of certainty on his cases and a chance to take a look at Hurts. Ultimately Watson puts the Eagles in a big hole in terms of turning over an aging roster and he would be a nightmare, particularly this year under the salary cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 9:38 PM, ManchesterEagle said: I should have qualified. I think that's the case for now. I think if his cases get resolved the Eagles may have interest and are probably hoping he lasts until next year so that they can have a bit of certainty on his cases and a chance to take a look at Hurts. Ultimately Watson puts the Eagles in a big hole in terms of turning over an aging roster and he would be a nightmare, particularly this year under the salary cap. Howie is definitely interested. I just don't think there's any doubt about that. I mean they potentially have a need at QB, they can't be all in on Hurts at this point and Watson is a very talented QB who could be available. Whether they would make the move (this year or next) is another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle45 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 If you are one of the "I know everything, I'm connected, I told you so" guys in the media, it makes sense to lay it out there early that the Eagles are in hot pursuit of Watson. This was always going to be a long process, so if they end up with him, you can say you said it and called it at the beginning. And if they don't, you can just walk away from it over time and say they intended to get him and just finally backed out because of some unforeseen revelation with the legal issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 hours ago, eagle45 said: If you are one of the "I know everything, I'm connected, I told you so" guys in the media, it makes sense to lay it out there early that the Eagles are in hot pursuit of Watson. This was always going to be a long process, so if they end up with him, you can say you said it and called it at the beginning. And if they don't, you can just walk away from it over time and say they intended to get him and just finally backed out because of some unforeseen revelation with the legal issues. Yeah it is a bit of a win win situation really for those media guys. Because ultimately this is out of their control but they can say that the Eagles are interested because on some level they do. It may not be strong interest but there's some form of interest there no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchesterEagle Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 hours ago, eagle45 said: If you are one of the "I know everything, I'm connected, I told you so" guys in the media, it makes sense to lay it out there early that the Eagles are in hot pursuit of Watson. This was always going to be a long process, so if they end up with him, you can say you said it and called it at the beginning. And if they don't, you can just walk away from it over time and say they intended to get him and just finally backed out because of some unforeseen revelation with the legal issues. 1 hour ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: Yeah it is a bit of a win win situation really for those media guys. Because ultimately this is out of their control but they can say that the Eagles are interested because on some level they do. It may not be strong interest but there's some form of interest there no doubt. The only reputable report I’ve seen states that the Eagles are "monitoring the situation” They should be monitoring the situation, he’s a top 10 QB. But there is no way we should be trading for him until next year at the earliest, given the allegations and the cap issues. Yes we have some extra draft picks, but that Wentz pick is going to be a second now and we badly need to replace some of our older players, particularly on D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, ManchesterEagle said: The only reputable report I’ve seen states that the Eagles are "monitoring the situation” They should be monitoring the situation, he’s a top 10 QB. But there is no way we should be trading for him until next year at the earliest, given the allegations and the cap issues. Yes we have some extra draft picks, but that Wentz pick is going to be a second now and we badly need to replace some of our older players, particularly on D. Exactly and that's kind of my point bud. Of course they are interested because at this point they should be. A lot of teams should be interested in him. Doesn't mean they or we will end up getting him but it's a safe thing to report that we are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGnabb Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 He's worked hard all training camp. He's had to put up with media reports about him being replaced. Every pass has been dissected beyond belief. Jalen said this was his 5th Offensive system in the last 4-5 years. With all that, he's still looking forward and getting ready. On the Eve of the Eagles First Preseason game. Maybe this could be the beginning of the Jalen Era. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyEaglez Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Not going to over value or under value his first preseason action as a pro. I thought he might have gotten more time than he did though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 3 hours ago, EazyEaglez said: I thought he might have gotten more time than he did though. Not in the first game. If they play a full half it will be next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyEaglez Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 8:23 AM, downundermike said: Not in the first game. If they play a full half it will be next week. It doesn’t really matter that much regardless. I don’t think anything we see in these preseason games will tell us much about their plans for any of these players or how good they will or won’t be during the season. The year the Lions lost every game they went undefeated in the preseason. That lets you know how meaningless these games are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwestbrook36 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, EazyEaglez said: It doesn’t really matter that much regardless. I don’t think anything we see in these preseason games will tell us much about their plans for any of these players or how good they will or won’t be during the season. The year the Lions lost every game they went undefeated in the preseason. That lets you know how meaningless these games are. Pats went defeated in the preseason and went undefeated regular season. Sam Bradford looked like the QB everyone wanted him to be when he was drafted the first preseason here.... Well you know the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyEaglez Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, Bwestbrook36 said: Pats went defeated in the preseason and went undefeated regular season. Sam Bradford looked like the QB everyone wanted him to be when he was drafted the first preseason here.... Well you know the rest. That’s my point too. Preseason mean little for most of the players on the squad. It mostly matters to players on the bubble or battling for roster spots. Most positional jobs are locked up well before the season starts. Rarely do you ever see a guy at the start of preseason locked in at a roster spot lose his job come the first week of the season except Sam Bradford, because he got traded. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPIDER-MAN Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bwestbrook36 said: Pats went defeated in the preseason and went undefeated regular season. Sam Bradford looked like the QB everyone wanted him to be when he was drafted the first preseason here.... Well you know the rest. Yeah I don't take much stock into team records during the preseason.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPIDER-MAN Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 I want Siriani to play Hurts a full preseason game. Every snap. Just like Parcells did with Romo in 2006. If you want to see what he can do, let Hurts loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwestbrook36 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, SPIDER-MAN said: I want Siriani to play Hurts a full preseason game. Every snap. Just like Parcells did with Romo in 2006. If you want to see what he can do, let Hurts loose. Idk man, seems kind of scary lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyEaglez Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Bwestbrook36 said: Idk man, seems kind of scary lol Yeah if they think Hurts runs for his life now that’s exactly what would happen there. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchesterEagle Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 23 hours ago, SPIDER-MAN said: I want Siriani to play Hurts a full preseason game. Every snap. Just like Parcells did with Romo in 2006. If you want to see what he can do, let Hurts loose. 23 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said: Idk man, seems kind of scary lol 22 hours ago, EazyEaglez said: Yeah if they think Hurts runs for his life now that’s exactly what would happen there. 😂 Yeah absolutely not. Give him a half against the Pats and maybe a series or two in the last pre-season game if D Smith isn't back by then. But like it or not, Hurts is our QB for this year. We will have plenty of time to see what he can do. I don't want to risk him in a pre-season game playing with scrubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOORDA Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/14/2021 at 12:15 PM, SPIDER-MAN said: I want Siriani to play Hurts a full preseason game. Every snap. Just like Parcells did with Romo in 2006. If you want to see what he can do, let Hurts loose. I don’t want him on the field unless the starting unit is on the field with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EazyEaglez Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 4 hours ago, ManchesterEagle said: Yeah absolutely not. Give him a half against the Pats and maybe a series or two in the last pre-season game if D Smith isn't back by then. But like it or not, Hurts is our QB for this year. We will have plenty of time to see what he can do. I don't want to risk him in a pre-season game playing with scrubs. That’s exactly why I don’t want him playing a full meaningless preseason game with a bunch of hack backups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchesterEagle Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Hurts today in 11v 11 v Pats - 16/17 for a TD with another TD to Reagor apparently wrongly overruled. Forget Watson, we need to give this guy a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XoqTionR Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 9 hours ago, ManchesterEagle said: Hurts today in 11v 11 v Pats - 16/17 for a TD with another TD to Reagor apparently wrongly overruled. Forget Watson, we need to give this guy a chance. He's the second coming of Cunningham. What made me eagle in 1st place. Unorthodox ability, incredible athlete, capable of anything. If giving a chance and kept on right track he has potential to be one of the greats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipples Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I don’t know if Hurts is the guy, but he’s easy to root for. Has a good attitude, work ethic, appears to be a strong leader. He’s the kind of guy you want to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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