2 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Wait, I thought only team drills counted for TDs…now we’re including 7v7??

His stats were always for 7v7 and 11v11

1 minute ago, mattwill said:

That's it.  Other than the cut down to 53-players it is going to be a very loooooooooooog week.

They will practice at some point, whether it be just a walk though.  But after next weekend, it will be regular season mode, so limited to no access to practice by the media.

9 minutes ago, EAGLE5 said:

Nothing personal , but the blog sucks and is 100% the reason I'm not very active on the board. Cramming everything into 1 post makes it impossible for those who don't spend hours a day on here to keep up.  Then when post is made about anything,  someone always chimes in with "its been talked about already in the blog". I know I can't be the only person that doesn't engage in conversations because of that.  Blog type post shouldn't be allowed. 

I'm confused.  How does the presence of the blog thread prevent any poster from opening or contributing to the conversation in a specific issue thread?

33 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

So the plan is to open the regular season blog on Monday.

@BigEFly, I won't open a new, separate blog if there are playoff games.

What if there are playoff practices before the season starts?

 

Just now, Connecticut Eagle said:

I would disagree with that facet of your argument.  Keeping track of what has been discussed in here is difficult.  Several topics get intertwined, with a bunch of vitriol mixed in.  It's hard for folks new to the blog to follow a specific topic and understand which posters are attempting to add value versus those just looking to troll.

But to your second part, yes.  If there is a separate thread, discuss away!

Even if you missed the original discussion, you'll quickly be told and can go search for it if you're that interested. Or, if the topic is interesting enough, there's enough in here that will discuss it again. 

11 minutes ago, EAGLE5 said:

Nothing personal , but the blog sucks and is 100% the reason I'm not very active on the board. Cramming everything into 1 post makes it impossible for those who don't spend hours a day on here to keep up.  Then when post is made about anything,  someone always chimes in with "its been talked about already in the blog". I know I can't be the only person that doesn't engage in conversations because of that.  Blog type post shouldn't be allowed. 

Just don't click on the blog? Use any of the other threads for specific topics 

11 minutes ago, UndyTaker said:

No I want to fire him after 2 years. Sirianni didnt take this team anywhere. His most notable act as head coach was giving up the play calling...in his first year...not even half way through the season because the team basically hit rock bottom. We didnt even think we would beat Detroit last year going into that game. The insanely easy schedule at the end of the season and the lack of any decent opponent QBs lead to us being 9-7. The running game that the OC implemented and called got us to 9-7. Jeff Stoutland got us to 9-7. The only thing Sirianni is doing is wearing shirts with different player's faces on them. That ra ra crap aint doing it for me. We need an actual HC who actually knows what hes doing and doesnt need his hand held throughout the season/offseason.

Who is holding his hand?

1 hour ago, UndyTaker said:

lol reading this just randomly made me think....ya know if Sean Payton really wanted to come back and coach....wouldnt the Eagles be a more intriguing and better option than Dallas if he essentially had his choice of QB he could draft in 2023. A top QB prospect with this line and playmakers at WR...Vic Fangio to come in and replace Gannon....one can dream right?

Just no faith in Sirianni for me.

Payton is a scumbag, through and through.

Ditched his job with the Saints in an effort to sneak into MIA (with a certain other scumbag who plays QB) in a scheme that was so ethical it resulted in a suspension to their owner by the league -- which Payton and fellow scumbag should also be serving.  He's already been suspended a full season by the NFL for Bountygate.

He's also pretty damn overrated.  He won one Super Bowl almost 15 years ago with a future HOF QB; other than that his teams generally choked in the playoffs.

Just now, mattwill said:

Who is holding his hand?

Howie Roseman............

 

 

 

 

 

And probably Jalen Hurts.

15 minutes ago, TorontoEagle said:

So help me understand here....we play the Dolphins Saturday. 

Is the team off fully next week? No practices, nothing? 

Then, we ramp up to the regular season starting on Sept 5? Is that the plan? 

They practice.  They just go dark, except part of practice one day a week.  There will be more installs and full schemes but not under the eyes of the Beats.  The practices may even be longer but part of those will be installs that aren’t full speed.  

Blind period for the Beats.  So until the first game, they will be in full speculation mode. 

Do they have a joint practice tomorrow or was today the last one?

3 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Do they have a joint practice tomorrow or was today the last one?

Today was the end of the line, apparently. 

Just now, Bacarty2 said:

I took 7-8 years off(probably more) from Madden and I just couldnt pick it up. It's so complicated for basic stuff. If that makes sense. 

You shouldnt need to hit 11 buttons to change 2 routes. 

Eh I've played nearly every year of it....it's the same buttons every year, so it's 2nd nature to me at this point. 

Well, training camp practices officially over, a game on Saturday, and then the roster trimmed to 53 on Tuesday.

Who do you guys see as surprise cuts/trades or additions to the team via trade before next Tuesday ??

I do think safety will have to be addressed, and after the scare with Slay yesterday, maybe bring in a younger veteran corner.

1 minute ago, downundermike said:

Well, training camp practices officially over, a game on Saturday, and then the roster trimmed to 53 on Tuesday.

Who do you guys see as surprise cuts/trades or additions to the team via trade before next Tuesday ??

I do think safety will have to be addressed, and after the scare with Slay yesterday, maybe bring in a younger veteran corner.

Ugo Amadi

From Reuben Frank today
 

On Wednesday, we shared our list of Eagles training camp disappointments, and today it’s time to turn positive and look at the biggest surprises of camp.

And there are several.

These are based on my own preconceived notions of where everybody on the roster was heading into training camp a month ago. These five guys have shown the biggest jumps from my late July expectations to the late August reality.

Zach Pascal: When the Eagles signed Pascal I thought, OK, good locker room guy, solid special teamer, outstanding blocker, but with this wide receiver corps, he's not catching any passes. I was so wrong. Pascal can play. Since the day he came back from his bout with food poisoning, he’s been making plays all over the field. He’s got good size, runs good routes and he catches everything. I’m still not sure exactly what his role will be, but he will have one. Pascal did average 41 catches the last three years with the Colts, and something in that neighborhood wouldn’t surprise me, even in this deep WR group. Pascal is way better than I expected.

Cam Jurgens: I knew Jurgens was a decent prospect, and I thought if he developed nicely over his rookie year he’d be able to go out there in 2023 if Jason Kelce retired and hold his own as the starting center. What I didn't realize is that this kid is already close to Pro Bowl level if he's not there already. He's that good. Jurgens has gotten a ton of reps while Kelce rehabs that elbow injury, and he’s making people who swore they would never compare a rookie with a future Hall of Famer compare a rookie with a future Hall of Famer. You can’t watch Jurgens – with that same blend of power, leverage, intelligence and athleticism – and not make the comparison. Nobody wants to see Kelce retire, but having a heir apparent like Jurgens will make it a little easier for everyone.

Jack Stoll: Stoll was a big part of the Eagles’ offense last year as an undrafted rookie but only as a blocker. The second half of the year, he played 47 percent of the snaps, but he was only targeted five times, catching four passes. But having a tight end out there who’s not a legit receiving threat makes things easier for defenses because they know they don’t have to play him honestly. Since last year ended, Stoll has really worked hard on his pass receiving skills, and while he’ll never be confused with Zach Ertz, he’s caught the ball well this summer. Stoll did catch 46 passes with a 10.4 average and four TDs his last two full seasons at Nebraska, so it’s not like he’s never done it. But when the Eagles play 12, they’ll be so much more effective if every eligible receiver is a threat. Stoll only has to be serviceable as a receiver, and it looks like he’s on his way there.

Andre Dillard: He’s gotten benched, he’s gotten hurt, he’s been labeled a bust, he’s been the object of constant trade rumors. But now in Year 4, the Eagles’ 2019 1st-round pick has finally had a decent summer. He seems more focused and less concerned with outside noise as well as bigger and stronger physically, and he’s practiced and played at a consistently high level. It still wouldn’t shock me if the Eagles trade Dillard, but unless the offer is sizeable – say, a 3rd-round pick or a conditional 4 would do it – it makes sense to keep him because this is a team with deep playoff aspirations and if something did happen to Jordan Mailata now you have a guy who can step in and protect Jalen Hurts’ blind side. Not a lot of teams have a backup left tackle you feel good about, but the Eagles do now. It took a while, but something finally clicked for Dillard. Good for him.

Shaun Bradley: Jim Johnson used to say how he always watched special teams looking to see if any of the Eagles’ young defensive players stood out. He figured if you’re fast, physical and productive on special teams, you just might have the qualities to be effective on defense. Bradley is one of those guys who definitely got your attention the last two years on special teams, and this year he’s really shown a lot of growth on defense. Now in his 3rd year, the former Rancocas Valley Red Devil and Temple Owl has been active as a linebacker, where he’s able to use that athleticism to make plays. The Eagles are deeper at linebacker than they have been in a while, and I’m not sure there’s an immediate role on defense for Bradley, but he's really come a long way as a linebacker.

HONORABLE MENTION: Jack Anderson is the latest no-name late-round offensive lineman that Jeff Stoutland has worked wonders with. He’s given the 2nd offense impressive reps at both center and guard. Isaac Seumalo is way beyond where I expected for a guy coming off a torn Achilles and a position switch. Second-year late-round defensive guys Patrick Johnson, Tarron Jackson and Marlon Tuipulotu have all made huge jumps. I knew James Bradberry was decent, but he’s better than I thought. He’s just so consistent and solid. Rookie 6th-round tight end Grant Calcaterra missed three weeks with a hammy, but before and after the injury he’s been very impressive running routes and catching the football. And I thought Deon Cain was just another camp body, but he's really shined as a receiver both in practice and in the games. He’s earned a roster spot but probably won’t get one

2 minutes ago, downundermike said:

Well, training camp practices officially over, a game on Saturday, and then the roster trimmed to 53 on Tuesday.

Who do you guys see as surprise cuts/trades or additions to the team via trade before next Tuesday ??

I do think safety will have to be addressed, and after the scare with Slay yesterday, maybe bring in a younger veteran corner.

I'd be interested to see the number of trades for late-round picks and how many of our cuts get snatched up by other teams.  It would be real good indicator of our roster quality.

2 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Ugo Amadi

Hilarious.  Looking at some articles, Ronald Jones Jr could be a surprise cut in KC.  If Sanders hammy lingers into the season, I would bring him in.

 

16 minutes ago, UndyTaker said:

Howie Roseman............

 

 

 

 

 

And probably Jalen Hurts.

General Managers are the Generals.  Head Coaches are Colonels.  Assistant Coaches are Lieutenants.  Colonels customarily defer to Generals.

1 minute ago, mattwill said:

General Managers are the Generals.  Head Coaches are Colonels.  Assistant Coaches are Lieutenants.  Colonels customarily defer to Generals.

Once the season starts, it is Nicks show, and he should not be deferring to the GM on anything in regards to game plan, who will play etc.

Howie needs to sit in his office, crunch numbers and look for possible additions to make the team better.

Agree with that Pascal take.  I have a feeling he is our 3rd most productive WR.

Seems like a good WR for a QB like Hurts because hes aggressive and has strong hands, he'll fight for the ball and we'll need a fair amount of that

38 minutes ago, downundermike said:

So, like, things you need in real games...........................

In real games there are also things called downs and field goals friendo (am I a pillar now?)

8 minutes ago, downundermike said:

Well, training camp practices officially over, a game on Saturday, and then the roster trimmed to 53 on Tuesday.

Who do you guys see as surprise cuts/trades or additions to the team via trade before next Tuesday ??

I do think safety will have to be addressed, and after the scare with Slay yesterday, maybe bring in a younger veteran corner.

I am hoping that Harris is traded … Reagor is traded … Dillard is traded for a conditional 2 that can convert to a 1 if he hits certain milestones and/or is extended.