28 minutes ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

Even now it sounds like Jamon Brown has a strong chance to start this week and we just signed him off a PS 

A few beat writers have theorized that Driscoll would start at guard if Lane starts at tackle.

I honestly can't make any sense of how they are handling the oline situation. But if Driscoll couldn't handle protections at RT, I don't know how it's going to get any better at RG, where the decisions have to be made even more quickly. And his run blocking isn't going to be any better.

Aaron Donald must be really excited about this coming week. 

I realize Sanders is returning,still we have no viable BU unless Clement grows a pair.he was good once,perhaps it's rust,but we need to cover that spot

1 minute ago, jsb235 said:

A few beat writers have theorized that Driscoll would start at guard if Lane starts at tackle.

I honestly can't make any sense of how they are handling the oline situation. But if Driscoll couldn't handle protections at RT, I don't know how it's going to get any better at RG, where the decisions have to be made even more quickly. And his run blocking isn't going to be any better.

Aaron Donald must be really excited about this coming week. 

I don't think there is a real plan(or like you said it doesn't seem like it),I think they are playing "whoever was hot during practice".Thats not the way to build a team

1 minute ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

I realize Sanders is returning,still we have no viable BU unless Clement grows a pair.he was good once,perhaps it's rust,but we need to cover that spot

Boston Scott was pretty good last year also filling in for Sanders think a ton of it had to do with poor OL play...

1 minute ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

Boston Scott was pretty good last year also filling in for Sanders think a ton of it had to do with poor OL play...

Scott is a scat back,I'm talking about the guy that will get you the first on 3rd and 2 by blasting the D line

3 minutes ago, jsb235 said:

don't know how it's going to get any better at RG, where the decisions have to be made even more quickly. And his run blocking isn't going to be any better.

Think whoever is a RG will have a much easier time when you are next to Lane Johnson and Kielce.... Huge difference when both your Right side starter ha e ZERO playing experience in the nfl 

Just now, GreenbleedinNC said:

Scott is a scat back,I'm talking about the guy that will get you the first on 3rd and 2 by blasting the D line

Scott did extremely well in short yardage last season behind a good OL 

Boston Scott is short but he is by no means small dude is what 5’6-5’7 205 that is a stout man.

I mean I’m 5’11 195 

1 minute ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

Think whoever is a RG will have a much easier time when you are next to Lane Johnson and Kielce.... Huge difference when both your Right side starter ha e ZERO playing experience in the nfl 

Scott did extremely well in short yardage last season behind a good OL 

He's not a replacement for Sanders,don't even compare the 2 lol.He doesn't have the bulk to go head first into a D line.he is a "finesse" RB and while there are plays for him,he's not a grinder

OK I stand corrected,I thought he was a lightweight lol

Just now, GreenbleedinNC said:

He's not a replacement for Sanders,don't even compare the 2 lol.He doesn't have the bulk to go head first into a D line.he is a "finesse" RB and while there are plays for him,he's not a grinder

I never said he was a replacement for Sanders but he isn’t a finesse back his play style is extremely similar to Sanders. Neither guy are bruisers 

1 minute ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

I never said he was a replacement for Sanders but he isn’t a finesse back his play style is extremely similar to Sanders. Neither guy are bruisers 

I still think we are missing that guy,that 250 lb basher that can wear out D lines(like Blount was)

Scott also has the advantage of being short and if we have a decent OL it’s hard for defenders to see him the OL... Sproles had a similar advantage we heard defenders talk about 

So thanks 93 for correcting me,I though Scott was like 180

I think Sanders is a lead back getting him back is key he can do little of everything. Scott As the change of pace is his best role but in a pinch can fill in.

Clement had a rough go but again the OL was terrible his rookie year he also had a nose for the EZ but the OL play was drastically better.

Big thing I’m getting at of the OL can’t block up front won’t matter who is in the backfield 

1 minute ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

I think Sanders is a lead back getting him back is key he can do little of everything. As the change of pace is his best role but in a pinch can fill in.

Clement had a rough go but again the OL was terrible his rookie year he also had a nose for the EZ but the OL play was drastically better.

Big thing I’m getting at of the OL can’t block up front won’t matter who is in the backfield 

When you have a suspect O line,its nice to have a guy that can move the pile

1 minute ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

When you have a suspect O line,its nice to have a guy that can move the pile

Can’t move the pile if he is getting hit 5 yards behind the line

I remember "the fridge" it's 3rd and goal.Perry is in the backfield.EVERYONE knows what's coming.Stopping him is something entirely different lol

Just now, Bleedinggreen93 said:

Can’t move the pile if he is getting hit 5 yards behind the line

If you O line is consistenly that bad,fold up the tent,you dont belong in the NFL

Also doesn’t help that we seem to rarely run north south anymore.... Always going more East west 

1 minute ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

I remember "the fridge" it's 3rd and goal.Perry is in the backfield.EVERYONE knows what's coming.Stopping him is something entirely different lol

If you O line is consistenly that bad,fold up the tent,you dont belong in the NFL

Our OL was damn near that bad and it wasn’t just the rooks(Herbig also)either JP was also pretty bad week 1 

Scott did avg. believe 3.9 yards a carry which considering our OL play isn’t that bad 

Clement not nearly as success but was at 3.2 avg. 

5 minutes ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

Also doesn’t help that we seem to rarely run north south anymore.... Always going more East west 

yeah,as Joe says I am old school.I love the flash of the passing game,still there are times you just gotta bash away.Do that early and often and by the 4th quarter,you could put ME in the backfield.I am from Ohio when "3 yards and a cloud of dust" was the mantra. Everyone says RB's aren't that important anymore.Except when you need one lol

3 minutes ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

Our OL was damn near that bad and it wasn’t just the rooks(Herbig also)either JP was also pretty bad week 1 

JP got paid extra,no need to play now lol

So both Lane and Sanders are back. That's good.

3 minutes ago, matchew88 said:

So both Lane and Sanders are back. That's good.

Brees really caved.I lost all respect for him.I mostly "watch" through the fantasy site now lol. I can get the play by play there.I wanna know how many people it took to make those cardboard cut-out "fans"

Djax planned day off maybe the unfavorable move but I’m ready to get away from all these old heads.

Djax 54% snaps week 1 now a day off... Come on.

Ready for the youth movement. Reagor flashed some think Hightower with game reps and time with Wentz will be fine. Geodart is already a stud in the wings same with Sanders. Ward is a reliable sure handed target 

17 minutes ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

Ready for the youth movement. Reagor flashed some think Hightower with game reps and time with Wentz will be fine. Geodart is already a stud in the wings same with Sanders. Ward is a reliable sure handed target 

Our salary cap situation basically means we are going to have to rely on Reagor and other young guys next year. One writer observed that, on Sunday, there were two routes where the receivers seemed to let up - Reagor on the deep ball and Hightower on the interception - that if they had gone 100 percent from the start would have resulted in completions. He said that it is hard for receivers to adjust to the fact that, in the NFL, the ball might always be coming your way even if you don't think it's going to.

Obviously it was an expensive lesson for us. I am hoping that Ward, who runs every route like it is his last, will be a positive influence.

One note. On the Ertz touchdown, Wentz could have thrown to JJAW. He had beat his man and had a clear line to the back of the end zoen for an easy touchdown, but Wentz waited for Ertz to work open. I just don't think he trusts him yet even though he ran a really good route. Hopefully that will change.

Another note. Ward ran a fantastic deep route on the play where Wentz overthrew him. The idea that he is just a short-yardage wr is nonsense. He had the corner turned three different ways and was in great position to make an easy catch if Wentz makes the throw. So even on a crap day, there were some positives.