1 minute ago, Alphagrand said:

Gainwell stung him again, which was funny.

Like deja vu - that was great.

31 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

Yup.  The Pitts/Chase/Waddle/Smith discussion was replaced with Slater/Surtain/Horn.

 

I actually liked slater more than most. I wouldn’t have been through the roof about it but i did love his versatility and thought he’d be a good olineman and could start from day one.  He might turn out to be better than i thought. Chargers nailed their first two picks. 

35 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

I hope Dillard keeps facing fastballs until the trade deadline (I figure Brian Burns is a favorable matchup in this regard, although he's certainly a better test than Frank Clark's backup).

Yup, he's been lucky he faced a LB in Dallas and a smaller DE in KC, he's struggled with anchoring against power so until he shows he can block a guy that weighs more than 250 lbs I'm going to hold my praise.

Was frustrating watching him get out in front and to the second level to block absolutely no one 

One can see the athleticism and quickness but he hasn't put it together.

Where as when Mailata gets out on the move he murders dudes.

Elijah Riley has been protected again, but not brought up to the game day roster.  If they like him that much, push up and release Mac McLain.

40 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

Hurts is a backup. 

31 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

Neat. Not sure where Roob got those numbers from or why he used 8 points specifically. Oh right, he's cherry picking.

Here are some actual numbers. For his career:

In 0-7 point games, he completes 51.69 percent for 773 yards and a 80.2 rating. He has an average Y/A of 6.55 with 4 TDs

In 8-14 point games, he completes 63 percent for 523 yards and a 99.1 rating. He has an average Y/A of 8.44 with 3 TDs

In 15+ point games, he completes 65 percent for 932 yards and a 93.2 rating. He has an average Y/A of 8.25 with 6 TDs

So what does that tell us? When games are close, he statistically performs his worst. As games get out of hand, he suddenly is able to pass the ball more effectively for more yards and more TDs (see also: garbage time). Now that 15+ margin includes the Falcons game as well, but we all know he's been on the end of getting blown out far more often then blowing a team out.

In other words, you and Roob can post whichever cherry picked stats you want to. Those of us watching know better.

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

I actually liked slater more than most. I wouldn’t have been through the roof about it but i did love his versatility and thought he’d be a good olineman and could start from day one.  He might turn out to be better than i thought. Chargers nailed their first two picks. 

I believe the general consensus (exceptions noted) was Slater would have been great value at #12, but we wanted a pick with more juice.

1 minute ago, Swoop said:

Neat. Not sure where Roob got those numbers from or why he used 8 points specifically. Oh right, he's cherry picking.

Here are some actual numbers. For his career:

In 0-7 point games, he completes 51.69 percent for 773 yards and a 80.2 rating. He has an average Y/A of 6.55 with 4 TDs

In 8-14 point games, he completes 63 percent for 523 yards and a 99.1 rating. He has an average Y/A of 8.44 with 3 TDs

In 15+ point games, he completes 65 percent for 932 yards and a 93.2 rating. He has an average Y/A of 8.25 with 6 TDs

So what does that tell us? When games are close, he statistically performs his worst. As games get out of hand, he suddenly is able to pass the ball more effectively for more yards and more TDs (see also: garbage time). Now that 15+ margin includes the Falcons game as well, but we all know he's been on the end of getting blown out far more often then blowing a team out.

In other words, you and Roob can post whichever cherry picked stats you want to. Those of us watching know better.

Those are games, not game situations.

3 minutes ago, UK Eagle said:

Elijah Riley has been protected again, but not brought up to the game day roster.  If they like him that much, push up and release Mac McLain.

They don't need to elevate a PS player until Saturday.

Also, why not use this scheme anyway?  It allows you to effectively have him available without subjecting him to waivers.

50 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

Just to point out he’s completing 63% of his passes, 3tds, 1 rushing td, 420 yards and 1 int when down 9 or more which the eagles in 3 consecutive games were training by 14 points or more at some point in the 4th quarter. So by numbers 43% of his passing tds, 36% of his passing yards have come in 9+ situation. 

* forgot gainwell had a rushing td not a passing. The fact we’ve scored 5 of our 9 tds on the year when down 10 or more points is not actually good. That’s more than 50% of our tds on the season came when down double digits 

It's always amusing to listen to fans during rebuilds, off-season, blow it up, trade everyone, once the season starts, why do we suck?

Gannon can't perform miracles, he stopped below average offenses, got torched by top offenses, about what you'd expect given the personnel.

Hurts is a work in progress, it takes time for young QBs to slow the game down and understand what they're seeing, especially coming out of today's college game.

We have three inexperienced WRs who are just figuring out things like route running (for Smith, dealing with contact on a regular basis) and trying to develop chemistry with their QB.

The OL is in shambles, but the depth seems to be holding up, which means we're developing some young OL.

This season is about progress, not production.

1 minute ago, austinfan said:

Those are games, not game situations.

What I posted is more specific, but okay.

4 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

They don't need to elevate a PS player until Saturday.

Also, why not use this scheme anyway?  It allows you to effectively have him available without subjecting him to waivers.

I agree, but if you keep protecting while a PS player that you stole inactive, makes me wonder they even claimed him.

Gannon has good enough personnel to not allow 83 points in the last two games. Ridiculous. 

8 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

I believe the general consensus (exceptions noted) was Slater would have been great value at #12, but we wanted a pick with more juice.

Yeah was definitely not the sexy pick. 

2 minutes ago, schuy7 said:

Gannon has good enough personnel to not allow 83 points in the last two games. Ridiculous. 

He has one premier player in Hargrave.

He has a top role player in Sweat.

He has an above average CB in Slay, an average CB in Nelson, an above average NCB in Maddox

The rest of the defense?????

Just now, austinfan said:

He has one premier player in Hargrave.

He has a top role player in Sweat.

He has an above average CB in Slay, an average CB in Nelson, an above average NCB in Maddox

The rest of the defense?????

4 minutes ago, austinfan said:

He has one premier player in Hargrave.

He has a top role player in Sweat.

He has an above average CB in Slay, an average CB in Nelson, an above average NCB in Maddox

The rest of the defense?????

People have been drooling about this defensive line all summer. Hargrave, Cox, Sweat, Barnett. Slay as a top corner. Nelson and Maddox should be at least competent. He has enough personnel to not have his defense look completely lifeless. Dallas smashed them right in the mouth for 4 quarters. Kansas City didn't punt. His scheme is all over the place. His defensive line doesn't look like they know how they want to play.

It's not great personnel, but it shouldn't be a lifeless defense. It's been completely atrocious.

And if Sweat is a role player, and I don't necessarily disagree, then I'm not sure he is worth that contract he just signed.

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

8 minutes ago, austinfan said:

He has one premier player in Hargrave.

He has a top role player in Sweat.

He has an above average CB in Slay, an average CB in Nelson, an above average NCB in Maddox

The rest of the defense?????

Shouldn't Howie be shouldering the blame, then?

Just now, Swoop said:

Shouldn't Howie be shouldering the blame, then?

Nah.

If he's not named Bud Carson or Jim Johnson, our DC will be at fault.

15 minutes ago, austinfan said:

He has one premier player in Hargrave.

He has a top role player in Sweat.

He has an above average CB in Slay, an average CB in Nelson, an above average NCB in Maddox

The rest of the defense?????

Well maybe he should draft better, instead of drafting WR after WR after WR to try and fix the long line of mistakes.

1 hour ago, schuy7 said:

People have been drooling about this defensive line all summer. Hargrave, Cox, Sweat, Barnett. Slay as a top corner. Nelson and Maddox should be at least competent. He has enough personnel to not have his defense look completely lifeless. Dallas smashed them right in the mouth for 4 quarters. Kansas City didn't punt. His scheme is all over the place. His defensive line doesn't look like they know how they want to play.

It's not great personnel, but it should be a lifeless defense. It's been completely atrocious.

You know who gave him these pieces on defense ( @vikas83 i figured you’d appreciate this simpsons reference) 

Our defense probably has average personnel, maybe slightly below without Brandon Graham. They need a draft or two, but the idea that personnel is preventing Gannon from having any kind of success on defense is inaccurate imo.

7 minutes ago, downundermike said:

Well maybe he should draft better, instead of drafting WR after WR after WR to try and fix the long line of mistakes.

Radio silent.

How surprised are you?