Eagles are an average team, by any objective measure. They just got through the tough part of the schedule, now there's not one team they can't beat except Dallas with Dak, and we'll see what Dallas fields in week 18.

If the OL holds up, especially if Brooks returns in a few weeks, they are one of the best run blocking units in the NFL. And there's aren't a lot of good run defenses left on the schedule, NO and Denver. And a solid running game makes life easier for any young QB - Hurts is no worse than a dozen QBs currently starting the NFL.

As far as defense, Herbert is the only legitimate starter they face until Dallas, and he's in a serious funk. Jets (Wilson), Giants (2) (D Jones), Washington (2) (Heinicke), Denver (Bridgewater), NO (Hill). Gannon can be more aggressive, start Edwards at MLB to stop the run, play his safeties up more and blitz more.

First 8 games, Dak, Brady, Mahomes, Carr - we gave up 144 points, other four QBs 47 points.

So they could go 4-5 or 7-2 the rest of the way. But they have a legitimate shot at the last wildcard, not enough to mortgage anything, but enough to keep the team motivated.

2 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

Oh no. There was a fatality. 

Hopefully he's ok but why be out at 3:40AM on Monday/Tuesday when its not even a bye week

13 minutes ago, WentzFan11 said:

We’re obviously trading for Watson. Boom. 

 

32 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Again, NO. 

 

32 minutes ago, Alphagrand said:

I think he knows already that Foles has refused a trade back to Philly; it's just part of a schtick.

 

20 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

 

But, is the situation fluid? 

1 minute ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Hopefully he's ok but why be out at 3:40AM on Monday/Tuesday when its not even a bye week

Was he driving? Then wait for the blood alcohol test.

3 minutes ago, austinfan said:

Eagles are an average team, by any objective measure. They just got through the tough part of the schedule, now there's not one team they can't beat except Dallas with Dak, and we'll see what Dallas fields in week 18.

If the OL holds up, especially if Brooks returns in a few weeks, they are one of the best run blocking units in the NFL. And there's aren't a lot of good run defenses left on the schedule, NO and Denver. And a solid running game makes life easier for any young QB - Hurts is no worse than a dozen QBs currently starting the NFL.

As far as defense, Herbert is the only legitimate starter they face until Dallas, and he's in a serious funk. Jets (Wilson), Giants (2) (D Jones), Washington (2) (Heinicke), Denver (Bridgewater), NO (Hill). Gannon can be more aggressive, start Edwards at MLB to stop the run, play his safeties up more and blitz more.

First 8 games, Dak, Brady, Mahomes, Carr - we gave up 144 points, other four QBs 47 points.

So they could go 4-5 or 7-2 the rest of the way. But they have a legitimate shot at the last wildcard, not enough to mortgage anything, but enough to keep the team motivated.

2 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Hopefully he's ok but why be out at 3:40AM on Monday/Tuesday when its not even a bye week

Yikes. 

2 minutes ago, austinfan said:

So they could go 4-5 or 7-2 the rest of the way. But they have a legitimate shot at the last wildcard, not enough to mortgage anything, but enough to keep the team motivated.

I had to go to the dictionary and get the actual definition of "legitimate":

4 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Hopefully he's ok but why be out at 3:40AM on Monday/Tuesday when its not even a bye week

Hmmm ..... we could come up with a Top 10 List for this one

Been saying this for awhile but with how the schedule plays out the Eagles will be in the running for that 7th seed. 

 

 

5 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Hopefully he's ok but why be out at 3:40AM on Monday/Tuesday when its not even a bye week

He's 22 years old, wealthy, and living in Vegas....I don't find it surprising at all. 

17 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

You forgot the zzzzzzzz. Urlacherzzzzzz

Heard Larry Fitzgerald is at the Philly airport 

Nono it was Lavar Arrington at the airport!!

1 minute ago, TorontoEagle said:

He's 22 years old, wealthy, and living in Vegas....I don't find it surprising at all. 

Same

Howie is a piece of crap who should be selling his ass off right now.

1 hour ago, EaglePhan1986 said:

We’re 3-5. Panthers are currently in the final playoff spot and we beat them. 
 

Now is the time… 4pm is the last chance to get it done… bring him back and let’s go for another ring.. 

 

In all seriousness a wild card birth wouldn’t be out of the question with our schedule down the stretch.

Without a doubt, better starting QB's than Hurts:

Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, Matthew Stafford, Russel Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott, Tom Brady, Josh Allen, Derek Carr, Justin Herbet, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow (13)

Better but closer:

Ryan Tannehill, Carson Wentz, Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins, Matt Ryan, Baker Mayfield (6)

Arguable, but I'd lean over Hurts:

Daniel Jones, Ben Rothlisberger, Teddy Bridgewater (3)

 

 

1 minute ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Without a doubt, better starting QB's than Hurts:

Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, Matthew Stafford, Russel Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott, Tom Brady, Josh Allen, Derek Carr, Justin Herbet, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow (13)

Better but closer:

Ryan Tannehill, Carson Wentz, Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins, Matt Ryan, Baker Mayfield (6)

Arguable, but I'd lean over Hurts:

Daniel Jones, Ben Rothlisberger, Teddy Bridgewater (3)

 

 

Idk pretty unproven 

8 minutes ago, TorontoEagle said:

He's 22 years old, wealthy, and living in Vegas....I don't find it surprising at all. 

Didn't say I was surprised. I'm saying its stupid. 

1 hour ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

sadly they have a chance cause everyone after the top 6 in the nfc stinks. And the saints likely see a drop off with siemian or hill out there. Plus we have a bunch of winnable games against the broncos, saints (without Jameis now), jets, giants twice and Washington twice. Might only take 8-9 to get in. Still only see the eagles get six wins as their ceiling tho 
 

Every couple of years a 10-win team wouldn’t make the playoffs, and now sadly the dreck is reserved a spot every year. Not better, just more profitable.

 

Lots of smoke for something that's not going to happen. 

1 minute ago, 4for4EaglesNest said:

I’d have every VD known to man.  

I thought you did already? 

Just now, LeanMeanGM said:

 

If they get him would they be trade deadline wieners… 

3 minutes ago, 4for4EaglesNest said:

I’d have every VD known to man.  

Don’t forget a pile of Coke that would make Tony Montana jealous…, hmm, maybe that’s just me. 

6 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

Idk pretty unproven 

Like unproven how? SB Winner, like unproven how is he not better than Hurts by a mile without a doubt? 

What? 

3 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

If they get him would they be trade deadline wieners…