2 hours ago, 4for4EaglesNest said:

I’ll be celebrating a birthday milestone next month.  Any guesses?  Bad news, I’ll be another year older.  Still not old enough to move up to the gold tees.  

40?

20 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

I'm curious to hear about Strong and his knee

 The reporting is non existent, but it doesn’t help that the Press was only allowed at two OTA’s. They did have 6 of them, out of 13.      
 Since Covid, the coverage of all NFL teams has become terrible. 

5 minutes ago, Talonblood said:

Could you make the photo larger? Cause I can't see it.

20 minutes ago, 4for4EaglesNest said:

 No Sammy Haggar, not that old.  

Young enough to wipe your own arse still? 

1 hour ago, LeanMeanGM said:

What am I missing that's making these "throwbacks"? It's the same color rush helmets from last year just wearing their blue top instead of white. I guess they added a red stripe on the arm sleeve but other than that it looks basically the same. 

The Giants regular helmets aren't Navy Blue like they used to be in the 80s/90s.  Their current helmet is a deeper metallic Royal Blue.  Again, I'm a uniform nerd so I pay attention to the smallest details.

I don't play Madden anymore or care about ratings but this is just stupid

 

1 minute ago, LeanMeanGM said:

I don't play Madden anymore or care about ratings but this is just stupid

 

Jamal Adams severely overrated, Fitzpatrick underrated. 

4 minutes ago, 4for4EaglesNest said:

Yep.  Wipe it raw 

What would you like for your bday? Big boob tatted up blonde or a finger painting from RTK?

Since I am known for complaining about everything, I'll throw out there what I see as the second biggest problem on this team.  QB has been debated to death, so after that...

Everyone says that this team has no holes.  They did a good job checking all the boxes with guys that can play.  While there are no glaring weakness, I would also argue that there is no dominant identity or strength.  This is a team with few, if any, true stars that can take over a game.  With respect to AJ Brown, there is no elite weapon on offense.  The running identity (which is a problem unto itself) doesn't even feature a high end running back, with apologies to Miles Sanders.  The fearsome OL run blocks well and has a ton of potential, but they still need to clean up and refine their pass protection.  The defense lacks any truly elite or disruptive players.

I see lots of quality starters, but no players that keep the opposing team up at night, no players that dominate matchups week in and week out.

Star power can't win you a title when you surround your stars with liabilities, but I think this season will show that the Eagles really could use some of that in certain high leverage positions.

4 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

I don't play Madden anymore or care about ratings but this is just stupid

 

Hurts must be a top 10 rb

2 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Since I am known for complaining about everything, I'll throw out there what I see as the second biggest problem on this team.  QB has been debated to death, so after that...

Everyone says that this team has no holes.  They did a good job checking all the boxes with guys that can play.  While there are no glaring weakness, I would also argue that there is no dominant identity or strength.  This is a team with few, if any, true stars that can take over a game.  With respect to AJ Brown, there is no elite weapon on offense.  The running identity (which is a problem unto itself) doesn't even feature a high end running back, with apologies to Miles Sanders.  The fearsome OL run blocks well and has a ton of potential, but they still need to clean up and refine their pass protection.  The defense lacks any truly elite or disruptive players.

I see lots of quality starters, but no players that keep the opposing team up at night, no players that dominate matchups week in and week out.

Star power can't win you a title when you surround your stars with liabilities, but I think this season will show that the Eagles really could use some of that in certain high leverage positions.

I'm not sure Sanders is the future

3 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Since I am known for complaining about everything, I'll throw out there what I see as the second biggest problem on this team.  QB has been debated to death, so after that...

Everyone says that this team has no holes.  They did a good job checking all the boxes with guys that can play.  While there are no glaring weakness, I would also argue that there is no dominant identity or strength.  This is a team with few, if any, true stars that can take over a game.  With respect to AJ Brown, there is no elite weapon on offense.  The running identity (which is a problem unto itself) doesn't even feature a high end running back, with apologies to Miles Sanders.  The fearsome OL run blocks well and has a ton of potential, but they still need to clean up and refine their pass protection.  The defense lacks any truly elite or disruptive players.

I see lots of quality starters, but no players that keep the opposing team up at night, no players that dominate matchups week in and week out.

Star power can't win you a title when you surround your stars with liabilities, but I think this season will show that the Eagles really could use some of that in certain high leverage positions.

I think most acknowledge safety is a wide, gaping hole. Sure, it can be somewhat minimized with scheme, but it's still the biggest hole on the team (without counting QB). 

And while I agree with your post overall, my thought is that between Brown/Smith/Goedert, at least one (and hopefully all 3) emerges as a true "elite" threat. The issue is all 3 are tied to the anchor that is Jalen Hurts. It's a really interesting scenario; can the shipmates be good enough to keep the captain afloat? Or is the captain so incompetent that even the best crew can't help him?  

1 minute ago, Mike030270 said:

I'm not sure Sanders is the future

Kenny Brooks

8 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Since I am known for complaining about everything, I'll throw out there what I see as the second biggest problem on this team.  QB has been debated to death, so after that...

Everyone says that this team has no holes.  They did a good job checking all the boxes with guys that can play.  While there are no glaring weakness, I would also argue that there is no dominant identity or strength.  This is a team with few, if any, true stars that can take over a game.  With respect to AJ Brown, there is no elite weapon on offense.  The running identity (which is a problem unto itself) doesn't even feature a high end running back, with apologies to Miles Sanders.  The fearsome OL run blocks well and has a ton of potential, but they still need to clean up and refine their pass protection.  The defense lacks any truly elite or disruptive players.

I see lots of quality starters, but no players that keep the opposing team up at night, no players that dominate matchups week in and week out.

Star power can't win you a title when you surround your stars with liabilities, but I think this season will show that the Eagles really could use some of that in certain high leverage positions.

How star studded was the team that won Super Bowl LII? I seem to recall them being pretty well balanced.

 

1 minute ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

How star studded was the team that won Super Bowl LII? I seem to recall them being pretty well balanced.

 

I'd say that Cox was a legit star in 2012, as was Wentz, who was replaced by Foles playing like a star.  The rest of the team was balanced, for sure.

9 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Since I am known for complaining about everything, I'll throw out there what I see as the second biggest problem on this team.  QB has been debated to death, so after that...

Everyone says that this team has no holes.  They did a good job checking all the boxes with guys that can play.  While there are no glaring weakness, I would also argue that there is no dominant identity or strength.  This is a team with few, if any, true stars that can take over a game.  With respect to AJ Brown, there is no elite weapon on offense.  The running identity (which is a problem unto itself) doesn't even feature a high end running back, with apologies to Miles Sanders.  The fearsome OL run blocks well and has a ton of potential, but they still need to clean up and refine their pass protection.  The defense lacks any truly elite or disruptive players.

I see lots of quality starters, but no players that keep the opposing team up at night, no players that dominate matchups week in and week out.

Star power can't win you a title when you surround your stars with liabilities, but I think this season will show that the Eagles really could use some of that in certain high leverage positions.

S, LB are still weaknesses IMO. The DE's are overrated. I think the D got better but I don't think they are THAT much better like most think. 

TE looks bad if Goedert misses any time. I also think O-line depth took a hit and could end up being a concern. They lost a starter and top reserve this offseason. Last year was considered a "generally healthy" year but if we miss as many players along the O-line in theory we could be having to start Jack Anderson or Kayode Awusika. 

Just now, LeanMeanGM said:

S, LB are still weaknesses IMO. The DE's are overrated. I think the D got better but I don't think they are THAT much better like most think. 

TE looks bad if Goedert misses any time. I also think O-line depth took a hit and could end up being a concern. They lost a starter and top reserve this offseason. Last year was considered a "generally healthy" year but if we miss as many players along the O-line in theory we could be having to start Jack Anderson or Kayode Awusika. 

I think the DE's will be what they have been every year for the last 15 years...good but not great.  They play the run well, Sweat will have his handful of explosive plays, Graham and Barnett will get their handful of effort pressures and sacks.  Reddick (LB) and Milton Williams (DT), if Gannon can get creative, can figure into the picture here too.

Any unit on any team is 1-2 injuries away from being a big problem.  That is certainly true of our DE group, considering that all 3 of our top 3 guys are an elevated risk to miss substantial time.

 

3 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

S, LB are still weaknesses IMO. The DE's are overrated. I think the D got better but I don't think they are THAT much better like most think. 

TE looks bad if Goedert misses any time. I also think O-line depth took a hit and could end up being a concern. They lost a starter and top reserve this offseason. Last year was considered a "generally healthy" year but if we miss as many players along the O-line in theory we could be having to start Jack Anderson or Kayode Awusika. 

Depends how you view Seumalo I suppose. I think he could be good, and I think Jurgens could be a very nice addition. I think the position group that worries me the least is OL actually. In Stout I Trust. 

As far as DE's go...I think the nice thing we have is depth. But to E45's point, no "elite" DEs. But if Reddick can provide double digit sacks (not saying he will, just if he can); it would go a long way I think in terms of how good our DL will be. Jordan Davis's impact may also be significant, though it remains to be seen. I'm actually very optimistic that our DL will be greatly improved. 

10 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

How star studded was the team that won Super Bowl LII? I seem to recall them being pretty well balanced.

 

Wentz was a flat out stud all year until his injury.  Foles played lights out when it mattered.  Malcolm Jenkins, Zach Ertz, Lane Johnson, Fletcher Cox were all at the top of their positions.  

Bradam and Kendricks made impact plays at LB.  

That team was more than well balanced.  They had the right guys in their prime at the same time.

1 minute ago, TorontoEagle said:

Depends how you view Seumalo I suppose. I think he could be good, and I think Jurgens could be a very nice addition. I think the position group that worries me the least is OL actually. In Stout I Trust. 

As far as DE's go...I think the nice thing we have is depth. But to E45's point, no "elite" DEs. But if Reddick can provide double digit sacks (not saying he will, just if he can); it would go a long way I think in terms of how good our DL will be. Jordan Davis's impact may also be significant, though it remains to be seen. I'm actually very optimistic that our DL will be greatly improved. 

Hard to view Seumalo as anything but an eventual IR designee at this point. Jurgens might be good but I would be really surprised if they cross trained him enough to play G. I think he's going to be an emergency G you play if you have to on gameday if anything. I don't doubt Stoutland at all, just think he might have a harder time than usual after losing Brooks/Herbig while still having injury concern players like Seumalo/Driscoll as the top of the depth chart guys. 

5 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Hard to view Seumalo as anything but an eventual IR designee at this point. Jurgens might be good but I would be really surprised if they cross trained him enough to play G. I think he's going to be an emergency G you play if you have to on gameday if anything. I don't doubt Stoutland at all, just think he might have a harder time than usual after losing Brooks/Herbig while still having injury concern players like Seumalo/Driscoll as the top of the depth chart guys. 

The right side of the OL is definitely an injury concern.  Lane and Seumalo are both risks to miss significant time.  Behind them, Driscoll can't stay healthy and Jurgens would have to settle in at RG.  It would also be unique to have a massive LG in Dickerson and a lightweight sub 300lb RG in Jurgens.

1 hour ago, Mike030270 said:

I don't recall an injury to his arm. I've seen plenty of videos of him throwing bombs with ease

Exactly and I don't think we will hear about his knee unless it's bothering him.  It's not like he's limited or seeing a doctor now about it.  

8 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

The right side of the OL is definitely an injury concern.  Lane and Seumalo are both risks to miss significant time.  Behind them, Driscoll can't stay healthy and Jurgens would have to settle in at RG.  It would also be unique to have a massive LG in Dickerson and a lightweight sub 300lb RG in Jurgens.

I have my doubts about whether they would even play Jurgens at Guard.  My guess is that Opeta would be next in line.  

11 hours ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

How star studded was the team that won Super Bowl LII? I seem to recall them being pretty well balanced.

 

I don't think they necessarily had any "stars", but Wentz was elite that season and played at an MVP level before going down so he lifted everybody up on offense. That's why it's even more important for Hurts to take the next step this season. I think Brown-DeVonta-Goedert is a very similar comp to Alshon-Agholor-Ertz from 2017. Maybe even better. And very good QB play will turn them into stars this season. Particularly Goedert. I think he's in for a big season this year. 

The biggest problem with this team is the coaching...they too didn't win any games with winning records. I think they are getting too big of a pass...this isn't a coaching staff with a few years experience together and adding a couple of coaches per year. It is still an ensemble cast.

What are the realistic chances of success bringing in people from all over the league and gelling in two seasons....with all the coaches working out?  

Siriani changed the entire scheme and gave up play calling responsibilities by midseason. The offense has no identity going into year two and the speculated offense plays to the QB's weaknesses.

The defense has added new pieces to be excited about, but Gannon may find himself over-complicating the overall scheme by balancing multiple formations and personnel packages. It too lacks identity.

The offense and defense were all exposed last year, and special teams are horrible. They have not addressed the ST at all this offseason...unless they want to hold a roster spot for Covey. 

There are question marks everywhere yet people are looking at the roster and projecting a top ten team with a divisional title. The coaching staff has a lot of growing up to do first.