I hope Roseman makes a big move before the bye

[jojodancer]

Like to see Devon Allen to get a crack at it on Special Teams as a gunner and punt/kick returner. Covey has muffed a couple punts so far and let a few drop when they shouldn't have. Don't see why he deserves to keep the job. Also, can send Allen on a few go routes a game. At worst, as a decoy. Covey is a very limited, medium risk-low reward player. Kinda baffled on their thinking overall for that position. 

[UK_EaglesFan89]

I'm sure Howie is looking at what he could do to improve this team. I'm sure he's on the phone to teams to see who he can add and what his options are. But it's got to be the right player and the right price... And I'm not sure who this team could add that is going to hugely increase their chances? And I mean that within reason. Of course adding a stud talent would do that but I'm not sure that kind of player is going to be available. 

[EazyEaglez]

27 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

I'm sure Howie is looking at what he could do to improve this team. I'm sure he's on the phone to teams to see who he can add and what his options are. But it's got to be the right player and the right price... And I'm not sure who this team could add that is going to hugely increase their chances? And I mean that within reason. Of course adding a stud talent would do that but I'm not sure that kind of player is going to be available. 

There’s also something to be said for chemistry. Remember when they traded for Golden Tate, but they couldn’t find a real place to use him? Who do you bench or bring in? I mean if you can get Aaron Donald from a struggling Rams team who’s looking for another shot at a ring for cheap because he’s retiring after the season then sure pull the trigger, but that type of trade isn’t likely. I really don’t see a lot of holes on this roster that makes me feel like Howie must make a move. 

[Peacekeeper]

Team could use a good DE 

If we’re gonna play prevent defense after we get a lead it would be nice to get after the QB especially with how good our secondary is 

That’s the only need I see that really sets us over the top 

[Talonblood]

I would rather have multiple extensions to the players who are already here.

[Swimm]

We need  DE.  Maybe another piece for positional depth wherever . If there was ever  a year to make a deal by the trade deadline this is it. 

[brkmsn]

10 hours ago, Infam said:

He’s cheap this year, his contract has almost no guarantees and he’s a very good receiver. I think his fit would be excellent.

If there was some glaring need, it would be worth considering. He isn't any more explosive than Sanders as a runner. In our offense, we just don't throw to the RBs all that often. He doesn't add anything to the power game (outside of Hurts, we don't have a short yardage specialist). 

Honestly, I can't see any reason to take a healthy Sanders out of the game for CMC. When Sanders needs a breather, we have Scott and Gainwell, both of whom are more than capable of filling in. When we traded for Ajayi, it looked like we were getting a young stud that would become the lead back for the next few seasons if his knee held up. It didn't. This would be more like the Tate trade where we brought in another slot receiver when we already had an abundance of slot receivers. It just created a situation where we had too many of the same thing and the offense struggled to fit the new piece in with the old. 

I'm not sure what the exact details are of CNC's contract, but we would still be on the hook for several million this year. Cutting him after this season would create a large dead cap hit, correct? Keeping him will also be a large cap hit. I seriously can't see Sanders getting that kind of money as a FA next season --- so if it came down to re-signing Sanders or trading for McCaffrey, I think Sanders would allow us to keep more players. If Sanders does get offered crazy money by some team, I think the Eagles are more than ready to roll with Gainwell and draft more depth. 

[Random Reglar]

16 hours ago, eggs said:

We just have one hole - a return man who is a threat to take it to the house. 

Jalen Hurts is the big, bell cow back.  I'm good with it.  Hard to argue with 600 pound squat for your short yardage needs.

However, others might be less comfortable with the QB as the only large running back the team has, even if he has special strength in the legs.

I don't like to criticize in wins,  but we saw Sanders do not quite that good in that short yardage / goal line situation.  

It's feasible that the Eagles could pick up some big back to play the Jordan Howard role.

Covey has been reliable.

[Random Reglar]

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/ForeDO00.htm

If the Panthers are said to be sellers,  then this guy,  Foreman,  might be a good addition at Big Back.  He's 235.

Hasn't played much this year,  hasn't really done all that great,  shouldn't be that expensive, actually probably cheap, 

I like Cam Jurgens in there as Fullback who can carry the ball, instead of sitting and waiting for Kelce to leave, an outcome that I don't particularly like.

There are probably other big backs who could be got cheap.

[Random Reglar]

5 hours ago, jojodancer said:

Like to see Devon Allen to get a crack at it on Special Teams as a gunner and punt/kick returner. Covey has muffed a couple punts so far and let a few drop when they shouldn't have. Don't see why he deserves to keep the job. Also, can send Allen on a few go routes a game. At worst, as a decoy. Covey is a very limited, medium risk-low reward player. Kinda baffled on their thinking overall for that position. 

I like Covey.  He has some versatility that others don't have.  To this point, that versatility just hasn't been needed.  You point out Allen's versatility.  True.  But, much in the way that Coveys versatility hasn't been needed,  neither would Allen's.  

The Eagles are 6-0.   Covey has been solid.  Not great.  Mid.  Hasn't kept the Eagles from winning every single game. 

I'm looking forward to seeing Tyree Jackson,  for an additional potent versatile weapon.  At 6-0,  it's difficult to argue need for anything. 

[Talonblood]

Someone mentioned....Covey. That made me sleepy. G'nite EMB.

[EagleMatt]

DE is the only position i hope they upgrade for the right price.

[EagleMatt]

1 hour ago, Random Reglar said:

Jalen Hurts is the big, bell cow back.  I'm good with it.  Hard to argue with 600 pound squat for your short yardage needs.

However, others might be less comfortable with the QB as the only large running back the team has, even if he has special strength in the legs.

I don't like to criticize in wins,  but we saw Sanders do not quite that good in that short yardage / goal line situation.  

It's feasible that the Eagles could pick up some big back to play the Jordan Howard role.

Covey has been reliable.

Dont forget Sermon

[GoBirds2020]

We must make a run for Bradley Chubb. We’re one edge rusher injury from being significantly thin at that position and we’re still reliant on a guy in BG that’s in the twilight of his career and coming off a major injury. 
 

Chubb is in the last year of his rookie deal and will likely not get his fifth year option exercised because the Broncos aren’t happy with the fact that he’s never gotten through a full season. The Broncos are desperate for draft picks so a second or third rounder will get it done. 
 

While some may cringe at the idea of giving away a 2nd for a player who’s had injury issues, I think, considering the bevy of picks we have, it’s a low risk high reward move for a very very good edge rusher that can make an immediate impact. 

[FranklinFldEBUpper]

2 hours ago, Random Reglar said:

I like Covey.  He has some versatility that others don't have.  To this point, that versatility just hasn't been needed.  You point out Allen's versatility.  True.  But, much in the way that Coveys versatility hasn't been needed,  neither would Allen's.  

The Eagles are 6-0.   Covey has been solid.  Not great.  Mid.  Hasn't kept the Eagles from winning every single game. 

I'm looking forward to seeing Tyree Jackson,  for an additional potent versatile weapon.  At 6-0,  it's difficult to argue need for anything. 

I don't think Allen has shown any versatility. In fact, far from in. People are salivating over him based on three plays. He caught a bomb for a touchdown. As a gunner, he ran downfield and made a hit on a punt returner. As a gunner, he ran downfield and recovered a fumble. That's it. That's all he has shown as a football player. Forget the track stuff, which admittedly was great in its own right. But as a football player, all he has shown at all is that he can run fast in a straight line. That doesn't really mean squat. We've never seen him return a kickoff. And his skill set doesn't suggest he'd be a good punt returner. Punt returners need to have wiggle and quick change of direction, which is not anything that Allen has displayed.

Could he be used on offense to run downfield on long pass attempts? Yeah, I guess so. But Quez Watkins does the same thing, so what would be the point?

[Penn7980]

DE could use another addition.  Sweat is the only regular player.  Graham still plays well, but on limited snap counts.  His leadership is still valuable.  Reddick is a LB but rushing the QB is his specialty.  So he counts as one as well.  Behind them, we are not particularly rich.  Barnett is on IR and he may not be in the picture next season.  Adding someone who could play a major roll could be good for the season and beyond.  Howie has hit on a few good FAs of late.  He may have some targets to pursue, but be sure to work with the coaches to identify the right player.

 

[Infam]

8 hours ago, brkmsn said:

If there was some glaring need, it would be worth considering. He isn't any more explosive than Sanders as a runner. In our offense, we just don't throw to the RBs all that often. He doesn't add anything to the power game (outside of Hurts, we don't have a short yardage specialist). 

Honestly, I can't see any reason to take a healthy Sanders out of the game for CMC. When Sanders needs a breather, we have Scott and Gainwell, both of whom are more than capable of filling in. When we traded for Ajayi, it looked like we were getting a young stud that would become the lead back for the next few seasons if his knee held up. It didn't. This would be more like the Tate trade where we brought in another slot receiver when we already had an abundance of slot receivers. It just created a situation where we had too many of the same thing and the offense struggled to fit the new piece in with the old. 

I'm not sure what the exact details are of CNC's contract, but we would still be on the hook for several million this year. Cutting him after this season would create a large dead cap hit, correct? Keeping him will also be a large cap hit. I seriously can't see Sanders getting that kind of money as a FA next season --- so if it came down to re-signing Sanders or trading for McCaffrey, I think Sanders would allow us to keep more players. If Sanders does get offered crazy money by some team, I think the Eagles are more than ready to roll with Gainwell and draft more depth. 

I get what you’re saying but I don’t see it that way. I think the more explosive weapons on offense the better. McCaffrey isn’t your average pass catching RB, he’s a receiving weapon that can run with the ball. More like Brown than Sanders.

And that we don’t throw it much like that has a lot to do with how well the RBs can run actual routes. Respect for Sanders recent play but that never was his strong suit.

I think he would add another piece that keeps opponents guessing if we run it or pass it, and is able to do both at a very high level - if healthy. Thus he is a perfect fit here. And for the healthy part: he is cheap this year and then the next three he got 1M guarantee. So very much a low risk proposal. If the trade comp isn’t too crazy. But hey, that’s a good contract to trade for if he’s ok with it staying that way to play for us.

[GoEagles614]

23 hours ago, downundermike said:

Yes, Covey is averaging 6.6 per return.

DJ has not averaged more than that since 2011, 11 years ago.

Covey also has a couple of muffs and gets obliterated almost everytime he gets the ball lol. 

[GoEagles614]

I vote for Robert Quinn from the Bears, vet, can add depth the pass rushing rotation, locked up for multiple seasons, team friendly deal after this season. Probably a later pick. 
 

Antonio Gibson from WAS for a pick would also be nice. He’s seemed to fall out of favor, he runs hard, has good hands, and would be a foot compliment to the backs we have, without losing anything. 

Another tight end could be in the cards, but I’m not sure where they’d come from. With Kyle Pitts being meh this season, might be worth a first rounder and conditional future pick to bring him over. Falcons would never do this, but his 13 catches is abysmal for someone that talented.

Lastly, with Dillard getting healthy, might be able to pull a last minute trade to get him out of here to somewhere he can actually play. 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, GoEagles614 said:

I vote for Robert Quinn from the Bears, vet, can add depth the pass rushing rotation, locked up for multiple seasons, team friendly deal after this season.

He would have cap hits of 13.9 and 12.9 million in 23 and 24.  Not very team friendly for a guy who will be 33 and 34 years old.

[GoEagles614]

5 minutes ago, downundermike said:

He would have cap hits of 13.9 and 12.9 million in 23 and 24.  Not very team friendly for a guy who will be 33 and 34 years old.

The bears eat the dead cap, Eagles can release him at the end of the season, or restructure his deal to void out later years, or give him a signing bonus.

More likely deal for the rest of 2022, and have the rights to him if they want him, or release him for nothing.

[jojodancer]

15 hours ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

I don't think Allen has shown any versatility. In fact, far from in. People are salivating over him based on three plays. He caught a bomb for a touchdown. As a gunner, he ran downfield and made a hit on a punt returner. As a gunner, he ran downfield and recovered a fumble. That's it. That's all he has shown as a football player. Forget the track stuff, which admittedly was great in its own right. But as a football player, all he has shown at all is that he can run fast in a straight line. That doesn't really mean squat. We've never seen him return a kickoff. And his skill set doesn't suggest he'd be a good punt returner. Punt returners need to have wiggle and quick change of direction, which is not anything that Allen has displayed.

Could he be used on offense to run downfield on long pass attempts? Yeah, I guess so. But Quez Watkins does the same thing, so what would be the point?

Don't think Covey is an NFL player in the long term. Too small. Gets devoured on every tackle and thought he had more shiftyness & a higher gear. Reminds me of Reagor, in that you are looking for something dynamic and we hardly really see it. His so called strengths of being sure handed & decisive are not exactly holding up. Next man up for me on that one...

[DawkinsOwnage03]

 Chinn

[Guest]

12 minutes ago, DawkinsOwnage03 said:

 Chinn

The guy we should of drafted instead of Hurts

[EagleVA]

On 10/18/2022 at 2:33 AM, Infam said:

If it was me looking from the outside I’d say: Get McCaffrey. 

Then I would suggest to try for Clelin Ferrell.

What’s your opinion? Make a move or sit tight? 

I'd leave McCaffrey alone, he's an excellent back when healthy but even still, he's not what we need,  we need power runners.

If Ferrell can be had for next to nothing he's worth a try but the Raiders declined his 5th year option, so think Reagor's WR production for Ferrell's DE production.....next to nothing......the NFL is a different animal.