9 hours ago, Infam said:

It’s hard to look bad behind our OL, chances are he’ll see some huge holes and has a good time here.

I wonder how much this guy gets to carry the ball at all. He’s probably going to need one of those "play the hot hand” moments to actually get some carries, because he’s definitely the 4th option unless someone gets hurt.

4 hours ago, EagleVA said:

Exactly, dude didn't even make the 9ers practice squad.......HELLO??  I guess nobody's home with moves like this.

KInd of hard to get someone on your PS if he gets claimed off waivers. 

7 minutes ago, brkmsn said:

KInd of hard to get someone on your PS if he gets claimed off waivers. 

Somebody didn't do their research...................

5 hours ago, EagleVA said:

Exactly, dude didn't even make the 9ers practice squad.......HELLO??  I guess nobody's home with moves like this.

Gotta go through waivers to make the PS don’t you?

 

^Beat me to it lol

3 hours ago, EazyEaglez said:

I wonder how much this guy gets to carry the ball at all. He’s probably going to need one of those "play the hot hand” moments to actually get some carries, because he’s definitely the 4th option unless someone gets hurt.

Sanders is already hurt and is guaranteed to get hurt again. Gainwell and Scott aren't worldbeaters. All sermon has to do is be average and he'll get carries over one of those two since they offer just about the same thing as far as style goes

On 9/2/2022 at 10:04 AM, ThinkGreen said:

Couldn't they have signed Sony Michel?? He'd bring experience and short yardage power, unless he'd be another Murray. 

Wow - Michel’s new contract with the Chargers is only $1 MM. I would have rather paid him that and made him our #2 back behind a much injured Sanders. 

5 hours ago, brkmsn said:

KInd of hard to get someone on your PS if he gets claimed off waivers. 

I'm talking about Kevin Harris who's on the Pats PS, he's a much better back than Sermon.

44 minutes ago, eggs said:

Wow - Michel’s new contract with the Patriots is only $1 MM. I would have rather paid him that and made him our #2 back behind a much injured Sanders. 

Can Michel catch... seems like there's always been a premium on pass catching RBs in Philly 

1 hour ago, eggs said:

Wow - Michel’s new contract with the Patriots is only $1 MM. I would have rather paid him that and made him our #2 back behind a much injured Sanders. 

He signed with the Chargers

7 hours ago, EazyEaglez said:

I wonder how much this guy gets to carry the ball at all. He’s probably going to need one of those "play the hot hand” moments to actually get some carries, because he’s definitely the 4th option unless someone gets hurt.

Look, I really hope Sanders stays on the field but at this point I believe it when I see it.

On 9/1/2022 at 4:34 PM, Swoop said:

I think that with our OL the potential with him is sky high, honestly. Just hope he gets there.

It is not as much about the offensive line, as about his inconsistent decision making. He is not the fastest thinker. People think of him as an inside runner because of his size, but this is not the case. The guy did much better on the outside perimeter, running and catching, where he had more space and time to think, then being an inside runner. As long as the coach places him in the right position... he is still a young player with some potential. Considering that he cost us nothing, this is a no brainer.

Unless he can find a way to contribute on special teams, it might be a while before he gets activated for a game. If he gets his chance, I believe Eagles fans will appreciate the effort he puts forth finishing runs. His lack of true speed allows defenders to catch up when he breaks into the open, but he finishes runs in ways that gets the crowd and teammates fired up (similar to Celek with the ball). 

His style would be nice if we needed a second half "closer" to milk the clock with a lead. That extra effort to finish runs is what deflates a tired defense. 

On 9/3/2022 at 12:12 AM, judunno said:

Can Michel catch... seems like there's always been a premium on pass catching RBs in Philly 

Blount didn't need to catch, and he gave us a SB.

3 minutes ago, ThinkGreen said:

Blount didn't need to catch, and he gave us a SB.

He assisted yes. Plus Blount wasn't terrible as a pass catcher. From my recollection we had Ajayi and Clement playing big roles as well.

On 9/2/2022 at 9:49 PM, devpool said:

Sanders is already hurt and is guaranteed to get hurt again. Gainwell and Scott aren't worldbeaters. All sermon has to do is be average and he'll get carries over one of those two since they offer just about the same thing as far as style goes

If  we could play the giants every week he def would be lol

On 9/2/2022 at 12:27 PM, EagleVA said:

I didn't even watch "highlights" becasue I knew they would have been poor, I saw him at OSU.

So, bad move, they want Kevin Harris who's on the Pats practice squad, Belichick know RBs, as do I.

The Patriots have been an RB factory.

On 9/1/2022 at 7:51 PM, jsdarkstar said:

 

He'll definitely be playing to Hurts's ahem, strengths: checkdowns. 

On 9/1/2022 at 7:51 PM, jsdarkstar said:

 

Sheesh if he follows his blocks on that last run he probably scores smh.

His legs seem to go dead on contact.

On 9/1/2022 at 4:22 PM, EagleTen said:

I think he’s had an amazing off season…the ‘22 Eagles are a big upgrade in almost all areas over the ‘21 Eagles!

not only that, were set up in this draft in case Hurts doesnt excel with this team. if hurts proves his worth then we have a ton of ammo for whatever, or kick it.

 @Jenkins27

Eagles have Sermon under contract for 3 years at a very reasonable $880k to $1.3mil per year.

Could be a very good pickup.