PFF's top 5 rookies after week 1:

1. Jalen Carter (DL, 92.1)
2. Keeanu Benton (DL, 86.1)
3. Henry To'oTo'o (LB, 84.3)
4. Will Anderson Jr. (Edge, 83.1)
5. Peter Skoronski (G, 81.3)

PFF's top 5 rookies after week 2:

1. Jalen Carter (DL, 90.2)
2. Bijan Robinson (RB, 86.1)
3. Ivan Pace Jr. (LB, 85.2)
4. Puka Nacua (WR, 85.0)
5. Christian Gonzalez (CB, 82.6)

PFF's top 5 rookies through week 3:

1. Jalen Carter (DL, 93.2)
2. Ivan Pace Jr. (LB, 84.9)
3. Christian Gonzalez (CB, 84.4)
4. Puka Nacua (WR, 83.8)
5. Peter Skoronski (G, 81.3)

*Snap count threshold applied by PFF.

Thursday morning Update:

12 predictions recorded ... 11 for an Eagles win and 1 for the Commies.  Average predicted score Eagles 31 Commies 14

 

Eli Manning Wants Taylor Swift As ManningCast Guest for Chiefs Game

Taylor Swift completely took over the NFL news cycle this weekend when she visited Arrowhead Stadium and saw the Chiefs dominate the Bears amid rumors she’s dating Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce. And if Eli Manning gets his way, she’ll be on another NFL broadcast in the near future. 

While talking to Sports Illustrated’s Robin Lundberg, Manning was asked about the latest buzz around Swift, and he made a pitch to have her appear on the ManningCast for an upcoming Monday Night Football game. 

"I think she would be a popular guest,” Manning said. "Now that she’s a football fan and going to Chiefs games and connecting with Travis Kelce, our next Chiefs game—that’s an easy ask. We’ll have to see if she wants to come on the show.”

Sure enough, there’s a perfect date for her to make an appearance if she were so inclined. Although Swift appeared in Kansas City to support Kelce and the Chiefs, the Pennsylvania native is a noted Eagles fan. And the ManningCast is scheduled to cover the Monday Night Football game on Nov. 20 when the Eagles will visit the Chiefs. 

Not only is this a Super Bowl LVII rematch, but Kelce’s brother, Jason, is Philadelphia’s All-Pro center. It would be a perfect stage for Swift to make an appearance with the Mannings since she won’t be able to be there in person. According to The Eras Tour website, she will be performing in Brazil at that time. 

It’s a big ask, but Manning knows it would be must-watch TV. 

https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/09/26/eli-manning-wants-taylor-swift-appear-manningcast-chiefs-mnf-game

From the ESPN piece on Eagles decision to draft Carter:

Described by teammates, coaches and team employees as quiet and guarded, Carter can be a challenge to get a read on, especially as he adapts to a new environment. That task has been made easier with a group of former Georgia players known as the Philly Dawgs: Davis, Dean, Smith and cornerback Kelee Ringo.

Georgia's coaching staff, sources said, felt Carter was a different person when around Davis, who has remained a strong influence to this point on the pro level.

"Knowing those signs. Knowing when he doesn't feel like talking, knowing when he doesn't feel like being bothered with. It's just little stuff like that," Davis said of how his outgoing personality blends with Carter, who is more introverted. "Everybody has their days. Human nature. If you can pick up on that body language, if you can pick up on how he's feeling. I've been with him so long I know what kind of day he's having."

Other veterans, meanwhile, have also been assisting Carter. Graham was one of the first people to approach Carter when he came into the building and was quick to show him the ropes. And Cox has been a constant in his ear.

"Fletch is a very good guy," Carter said. "He talks to me every day, calls me. Even when we were [on break] he was calling me every day, checking on my weight. He's been doing that ever since."

Cox and Graham are in the twilight of their careers. One of the reasons the Eagles brought them back for their 12th and 14th seasons, respectively, is to show the up-and-coming players how to attack their crafts. They have both legacy and another Super Bowl run on the line, double the reason to pour their energy into bringing the best out of Carter.

"I told him, I'm trying to get him paid for his family," Graham said, "so just make sure you come in and follow me, follow the guys because we've got a good group, and get to work."

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38317184/philadelphia-eagles-2023-draft-decision-jalen-carter

 

Fascinating stuff. Carter really is in the best possible position he could have ever dreamed of.

@mattwill  Eagles 27 Washington 17

PREDICTION: Penny doesn't dress and Eagles fans lose their minds.

3 minutes ago, D-Shiznit said:

From the ESPN piece on Eagles decision to draft Carter:

Georgia's coaching staff, sources said, felt Carter was a different person when around Davis, who has remained a strong influence to this point on the pro level.

"Knowing those signs. Knowing when he doesn't feel like talking, knowing when he doesn't feel like being bothered with. It's just little stuff like that," Davis said of how his outgoing personality blends with Carter, who is more introverted. "Everybody has their days. Human nature. If you can pick up on that body language, if you can pick up on how he's feeling. I've been with him so long I know what kind of day he's having."

Other veterans, meanwhile, have also been assisting Carter. Graham was one of the first people to approach Carter when he came into the building and was quick to show him the ropes. And Cox has been a constant in his ear.

"Fletch is a very good guy," Carter said. "He talks to me every day, calls me. Even when we were [on break] he was calling me every day, checking on my weight. He's been doing that ever since."

Cox and Graham are in the twilight of their careers. One of the reasons the Eagles brought them back for their 12th and 14th seasons, respectively, is to show the up-and-coming players how to attack their crafts. They have both legacy and another Super Bowl run on the line, double the reason to pour their energy into bringing the best out of Carter.

"I told him, I'm trying to get him paid for his family," Graham said, "so just make sure you come in and follow me, follow the guys because we've got a good group, and get to work."

 

Fascinating stuff. Carter really is in the best possible position he could have ever dreamed of.

I hope when Cox and Graham finally hang it up that they get paid to stay around the organization. They are pillars.

And you are right. Carter is in the perfect situation to succeed. He will be a perennial All-Pro if this continues.

@mattwill Eagles win 38-10

Bonus: Goedert scores TD

Rewatched that Bucs game, yeah man Carter is the real deal. If he avoids trouble He’s going to dominate in the league for a long time. Also very satisfied with Jordan Davis so far, he’s stepped up. I really like how the young guys on the defense have been playing. Mainly Carter, Davis, and Blankenship. If Nakobe Dean, Nolan Smith, Sydney Brown start to pan out we’ll have a very exciting young core on the defensive side to build on. 
 

Haven’t been paying attention to Jurgens much, what’s the consensus on him so far?

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Birds 20  Skins 13

 

Carter with two sacks

3 hours ago, Dwide Schrude said:

Rewatched that Bucs game, yeah man Carter is the real deal. If he avoids trouble He’s going to dominate in the league for a long time. Also very satisfied with Jordan Davis so far, he’s stepped up. I really like how the young guys on the defense have been playing. Mainly Carter, Davis, and Blankenship. If Nakobe Dean, Nolan Smith, Sydney Brown start to pan out we’ll have a very exciting young core on the defensive side to build on. 
 

Haven’t been paying attention to Jurgens much, what’s the consensus on him so far?

Jurgens has been solid, IMO. Seems he's starting to get better as the season goes on. 

Think he'll do nicely when Kelce hangs em up

34 - 10  Eagles

300 yds Passing for Hurts

Over 4 sacks for the Defense

 

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Eagles - 34

Washington team - 17

Eagles have 4 takeaways.

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The game where it clicks

Eagles 37

Skins 17

Hurts x3 passing TDs

Nolan Smith gets a sack

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Eagles 21 Commanders 20. Eagles score go ahead TD with less then a minute on the clock.

10 hours ago, ToastJenkins said:

So what money comes free when BG and kelce retire?

17 million dead cap hit (approx.) and don't forget Cox, that's another 9 million dead cap hit (that is assuming none of them are back next year)......but the Eagles are 59 million under the cap next year.  I've said it before, will say it again.....do not ever worry about the cap.  Howie and his team know more about the cap than anyone of us or all of us combined.  

30 minutes ago, Talkingbirds said:

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Eagles 21 Commanders 20. Eagles score go ahead TD with less then a minute on the clock.

That would be disturbing- despite the history of WAS playing us tough from time to time.

@mattwill Eagles 38  Commies 17

Bonus: Smith and Goedert each score a TD.

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Eagles 27

Commodes 16

Bonus: Eagles don't turn the ball over

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Birds 31

Commies 13

6 total sacks by D

Eagles 35

Commanders 13

Reddick 2 sacks

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Eagles 34-13

Washington is going to attempt to do exactly what they did last year.  Which is run the ball and try to keep our Offense off the Field.  Only problem is our Run Defense is much stronger this year it seems.  Also pressuring Sam Howell is a must.  He can be forced into rushed decisions and mistakes.  Expecting the crowd is rocking too

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Eagles 25

Redskins 21

40 minutes ago, KINGnabb said:

Washington is going to attempt to do exactly what they did last year.  Which is run the ball and try to keep our Offense off the Field.  Only problem is our Run Defense is much stronger this year it seems.  Also pressuring Sam Howell is a must.  He can be forced into rushed decisions and mistakes.  Expecting the crowd is rocking too

I'll think they'll try to do that with short passes to RBs

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Washington 27

Eagles 24

Hurts fumbles

(For those wondering I never pick the Eagles to win and always pick Hurts to fumble)