Good signing.

2 former Vikings on defense signed this offseason.  Who new on the defensive coaching staff has the Vikings ties?  

Just now, RememberTheKoy said:

2 former Vikings on defense signed this offseason.  Who new on the defensive coaching staff has the Vikings ties?  

Jonathan Gannon. In fact, his defense is expected to be very similar to Mike Zimmer’s.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meh we shall take it. We need all the help we can get at LB and it means we don't have to force anything in the draft. 

1 hour ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

Meh we shall take it. We need all the help we can get at LB and it means we don't have to force anything in the draft. 

 

Honestly, Howie should be forced to addressed LB in the draft.  Last time we drafted a LB worth a damn was Chip in 2015 drafting Jordan Hicks.  

His run defense was supposedly awful last year. I saw a couple of clips on Twitter that were kinda rough. But he's a major upgrade if his snaps are managed properly. Gives them more athleticism at that position than anyone other than Davion Taylor and will be that guy in the LB room that knows going in what the coaches want (experience with Gannon/Rallis).

I like this move a lot. But not at the expense of drafting a quality LB. 

He’s got to be an upgrade on Gerry surely ?

This is like putting a bandaid on a gaping wound.  But, the reality is the Eagles can't fill all their needs this draft. This move probably means that LB isn't going to be taken with the 1st pick, but we all knew that already based on the positional priority of the FO.  I like JOK and Zaven Collins, but no chance Howie goes LB in Round 1 and probably not Round 2 either.

It’s a start but they still need a lot more 

Eagles are also brining back Jordan Howard. Maybe they actually use him this time. 

Dude actually had a pretty good season last year. Definitely an upgrade over Gerry. 

55 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

Honestly, Howie she be forced to addressed LB in the draft.  Last time we drafted a LB worth a damn was Chip in 2015 drafting Jordan Hicks.  

Jordan Hicks, who everyone was happy to see go when he left because he couldn't stay healthy, and has not missed a game since he left.

13 minutes ago, downundermike said:

Jordan Hicks, who everyone was happy to see go when he left because he couldn't stay healthy, and has not missed a game since he left.

Yeah - I was holing we’d give him another shot as he was very good. Bummer. 

16 minutes ago, EazyEaglez said:

Dude actually had a pretty good season last year. Definitely an upgrade over Gerry. 

So we upgraded over Gerry and we have 3-4 serviceable linebackers. We’ll need to draft a LB but can be strategic about it. 

Love the signing

Really 1 hour? OK, I'll do it.... Super BowlzzzZzZXzzZzz

1 hour ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

Meh we shall take it. We need all the help we can get at LB and it means we don't have to force anything in the draft. 

safe to say he would have been the best backer on this team last season

A LB that can cover?!

Sign me up all day!

Still would like one in RD3 or RD4.

21 minutes ago, vaeagle2 said:

safe to say he would have been the best backer on this team last season

He's a backup-level player whose only positive attribute is that he knows the scheme. if you are expecting someone to be appreciably better than Edwards or Singleton, you are going to be disappointed.  

What's a LB

1 hour ago, EazyEaglez said:

Dude actually had a pretty good season last year. Definitely an upgrade over Gerry. 

Isn't almost everyone an upgrade over Gerry?

 

Watched some tape. In some that he gets "blown off" on a run, its against a Jeff Saturday clone. But he set the edge against the Bears. That's 2 really good Viking players signing for cheap for Gannon.

3 hours ago, Jenkins27 said:

Good signing.

Yeah, I hope he can put up those kind of numbers here this season. Our LB corps is vastly improved.