25 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

The thing is, bouncing wide is the annoying habit that Watkins displayed consistently when he was used as a kickoff returner. It seemed like an "always” thing for him to field the kick, run to about the ten yard line, and then head to the left sideline and get tackled short of the twenty.

I’m convinced that is why he lost that gig. Trusting him at any point to follow blocks inside and show toughness as a runner is asking for failure.

Agreed.   He seems contact averse.  Many WRs are... so it's not shocking.  It is the ones that AREN'T that should be the targets for the WR screens.

Any interest?

7 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Any interest?

If he wants to be "featured" he probably won't get that here. 

We're having a tough time getting Goedert and Devonta targets.

1 hour ago, ManuManu said:

Interesting idea, but I don’t think Howie would be interested in dealing OL depth. 

Oft injured depth WR for an oft injured depth OL with positional versatility.   OL > WR.  No thank you.

13 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Any interest?

I think they’ll give Quez more games to redeem himself, and beyond that OZ should be getting more snaps… for team chemistry reasons I think the match is doubtful.

6 minutes ago, 315Eagles said:

If he wants to be "featured" he probably won't get that here. 

We're having a tough time getting Goedert and Devonta targets.

He would get SNAPS here though as the #3... which is apparently more than he's getting in LA.  That part he'd probably like, and he's got NFL bloodlines, I think he's an upgrade from Watkins for what he was asked to do on Sunday, and he's a far more willing blocker than Watkins.    That said... the price is likely too high... as in the Eagles need to spend what little resources they have on positions of higher priority.  WR3 is a luxury item by comparison.

Eagles:

22 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Any interest?

I don't think he's an upgrade over Zaccheus at this point.  

Micah Parsons is a great player, but when you lose 42-10, it might not be the week to trash talk.

1 hour ago, mattwill said:

I personally do not have a problem with Harper's over aggressive base running in that situation.  His mind was on scoring and he took a calculated risk that Castellanos' hit was over Harris' head.  Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.

Either do i. But that’s not what the article was highlighting about it. 

9 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Oft injured depth WR for an oft injured depth OL with positional versatility.   OL > WR.  No thank you.

I tend to agree with this take but I wonder what they think of Steen.  If they see him as next up at RT, then maybe Driscoll is more expendable.  They do have Johnson who appears to be the back up LT.  They also have LaRaven Clark and Julian Good-Jones on the practice squad.  I don't think Hardman is worth it but maybe he could be used to pick up defensive help.  

Chris Long speaking about the Eagles.  He makes a great point about the complaints that there's something wrong with the Eagles or that they're not blowing teams out.  He compares them to the Patriots when they were winning.  They adjust to the game to use whatever is needed to win. 

It's why I like that Hurts is always focused on winning games regardless of personal stats.  The Patriots weren't usually known for big plays or blowout wins.  A lot of times they would dink and dunk down the field, play methodical and strategic, and not always win by huge score differentials.  But they won.

 

6 minutes ago, RLC said:

Micah Parsons is a great player, but when you lose 42-10, it might not be the week to trash talk.

Yeah, especially when he wasn't a factor.

1 minute ago, NOTW said:

Chris Long speaking about the Eagles.  He makes a great point about the complaints that there's something wrong with the Eagles or that they're not blowing teams out.  He compares them to the Patriots when they were winning.  They adjust to the game to use whatever is needed to win. 

It's why I like that Hurts is always focused on winning games regardless of personal stats.  The Patriots weren't usually known for big plays or blowout wins.  A lot of times they would dink and dunk down the field, play methodical and strategic, and not always win by huge score differentials.  But they won.

 

Not too much to complain about between the 20s, but no team by design is bad in the RZ.

3 hours ago, RLC said:

Devonta's reaction says everything.

Not only was he pissed that Quez couldn't get the 2 yards, I'm sure he's pissed that the coaches decided to go to Quez on an important 3rd down rather than himself. Coaches need to come out next game and feed DeVonta. 

7 minutes ago, RLC said:

Micah Parsons is a great player, but when you lose 42-10, it might not be the week to trash talk.

Especially because they ran all over him all night. 

There is something about playing for the Dallas franchise that just turns guys into complete 🤡.

Parsons being the most recent example.

5 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Not only was he pissed that Quez couldn't get the 2 yards, I'm sure he's pissed that the coaches decided to go to Quez on an important 3rd down rather than himself. Coaches need to come out next game and feed DeVonta. 

I have no problem imagining Smitty getting dropped for a loss on that play after Quez ole’s his block.

3 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Not only was he pissed that Quez couldn't get the 2 yards, I'm sure he's pissed that the coaches decided to go to Quez on an important 3rd down rather than himself. Coaches need to come out next game and feed DeVonta. 

Quez can't block that WR, because again he's soft.

2 hours ago, rrfierce said:

Gainwell was good in the playoffs last year, but he's been extremely average since he's been drafted.

Personally i'd rather see scott used more than gainwell. 

He hasn't even been averaged. He's averaging 3.2 YPC. I don't understand why we have so many Gainwell apologists when he doesn't offer much outside of average play at best. The 1st down catch he had against the Rams was his best play of the year. Other than that he's just totally MEHHH. 

2 minutes ago, Parrot Head said:

There is something about playing for the Dallas franchise that just turns guys into complete 🤡.

Parsons being the most recent example.

Parsons was a dbag at Penn State. His character concerns were masked by his level of play in the NFL. Dude is a POS.

9 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

I tend to agree with this take but I wonder what they think of Steen.  If they see him as next up at RT, then maybe Driscoll is more expendable.  They do have Johnson who appears to be the back up LT.  They also have LaRaven Clark and Julian Good-Jones on the practice squad.  I don't think Hardman is worth it but maybe he could be used to pick up defensive help.  

Correct.  There are very few pieces that would be expendable, so picking up a guy that's, at best, marginally better than what we currently have isn't worth trading a piece we might have to spend.   I see no need to add another WR, but I do see defensive help as a serious concern, so that's where the tradeable pieces should be allocated.  That said, Driscoll may or may not be one of those.  We don't know.   We do know that if Kelce got hurt that the team would have played musical chairs with the OL (According to reports) and that Steen would have gone in at RG, Opeta to LG and then Dickerson to C.  Sounds to me like Steen is a guy that's LT/RG only right now, IF LT is even an option for him at this point.  Driscoll offers far more versatility.   As for Clark and Good-Jones... Clark isn't really that good, but is here for emergencies.  Good-Jones is just an interior guy, IIRC.  So, the OT depth is severely lacking.  Driscoll might really be the only RT option they trust right now.  Trading him might mean that an injury to Johnson would cause a flip of Mailata to RT and insertion of Steen at LT.   Not ideal by any means.

1 hour ago, Aerolithe_Lion said:

Achane will be out for Eagles game! That will be huge

 

 

Asterisk if Eagles win.

2 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

He hasn't even been averaged. He's averaging 3.2 YPC. I don't understand why we have so many Gainwell apologists when he doesn't offer much outside of average play at best. The 1st down catch he had against the Rams was his best play of the year. Other than that he's just totally MEHHH. 

For whatever reason, Gainwell has regressed as a player this season.  His first two years he was a 4.4 yards per carry and a 7.5 yards per reception; this year he's 3.3 and 4.9

3 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Not only was he pissed that Quez couldn't get the 2 yards, I'm sure he's pissed that the coaches decided to go to Quez on an important 3rd down rather than himself. Coaches need to come out next game and feed DeVonta. 

He definitely needs to be a focus of the offense next week against the Jets.