Didn’t sleep, nothing to really say but hats off to the Phillies. That’s an whoopin a soul snatching whoopin. 

11 minutes ago, mattwill said:

https://www.ajc.com/sports/mike-check-blog/phillies-better-than-braves-in-october-again/LMX5G6ZHIZC2RHRHPZM2YRAWPQ/

Phillies better than Braves in October, again

NLDS following same script as 2022

 

PHILADELPHIA—The big, bad Braves lineup looks overmatched. The pitching depth they boasted about all season is nowhere to be found. The Braves could neither generate much offense nor stop the barrage of homers by the Phillies in Game 3. They appeared rattled by the rowdy, loud crowd at Citizens Bank Park.

I'll be happier reading this sort of thing after a Phils win tonight. The Braves are still a great team. Strider is a very good pitcher. With that being said, Schwarber is due. Lead off HR to set the tone coming our way.

15 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

He's lucky Reagor was in that draft otherwise he'd be the biggest WR bust relative to draft position

This post made me go back to the WRs from that class.  I'd argue Mims and Hamler might be the biggest relative to draft position.  2nd round draft picks, under 650 yards for their career.  Both are practically out of the league.

1    12    Las Vegas Raiders    Henry Ruggs 
1    15    Denver Broncos    Jerry Jeudy 
1    17    Dallas Cowboys    CeeDee Lamb 
1    21    Philadelphia Eagles    Jalen Reagor 
1    22    Minnesota Vikings    Justin Jefferson
1    25    San Francisco 49ers    Brandon Aiyuk     
2    33    Cincinnati Bengals    Tee Higgins     
2    34    Indianapolis Colts    Michael Pittman Jr.
2    42    Jacksonville Jaguars    Laviska Shenault 
2    46    Denver Broncos    K. J. Hamler     
2    49    Pittsburgh Steelers    Chase Claypool
2    57    Los Angeles Rams    Van Jefferson 
2    59    New York Jets    Denzel Mims 
3    81    Las Vegas Raiders    Bryan Edwards
3    92    Baltimore Ravens    Devin Duvernay 
4    128    Buffalo Bills    Gabe Davis 
4*    142    Washington Redskins    Antonio Gandy-Golden 
5    151    Los Angeles Chargers    Joe Reed
5    161    Tampa Bay Buccaneers    Tyler Johnson 
5    165    Jacksonville Jaguars    Collin Johnson 
5    166    Detroit Lions    Quintez Cephus     
5    168    Philadelphia Eagles    John Hightower 
5    171    Houston Texans    Isaiah Coulter 
5    173    Chicago Bears    Darnell Mooney 
5    176    Minnesota Vikings    K. J. Osborn 
6    187    Cleveland Browns    Donovan Peoples-Jones
6    200    Philadelphia Eagles    Quez Watkins 
6    201    Baltimore Ravens    James Proche 
6    207    Buffalo Bills    Isaiah Hodgins 
6*    212    Indianapolis Colts    Dezmon Patmon
6*    214    Seattle Seahawks    Freddie Swain
7    217    San Francisco 49ers    Jauan Jennings
7    220    Los Angeles Chargers    K. J. Hill     
7*    252    Denver Broncos    Tyrie Cleveland 

 

 

6 minutes ago, just relax said:

As a general rule of thumb, yes. But they're not close to competing yet so what does it matter if they trade within the division? Take the best offer.

It doesn't seem to me that their FO necessarily operates rationally all of the time.  Also, these rumors may be coming from Jeudy's agent and not the Broncos.  

16 hours ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

30 years as a Philly sports fan and I think Hurts and Harper are the two most "Philly” athletes I’ve seen here in my lifetime. And they’re co-existing at the same time. Really is something that you can’t take for granted. 

Kelce, I would argue, though Hurts is a close second on the Eagles.

9 minutes ago, paco said:

This post made me go back to the WRs from that class.  I'd argue Mims and Hamler might be the biggest relative to draft position.  2nd round draft picks, under 650 yards for their career.  Both are practically out of the league.

1    12    Las Vegas Raiders    Henry Ruggs 
1    15    Denver Broncos    Jerry Jeudy 
1    17    Dallas Cowboys    CeeDee Lamb 
1    21    Philadelphia Eagles    Jalen Reagor 
1    22    Minnesota Vikings    Justin Jefferson
1    25    San Francisco 49ers    Brandon Aiyuk     
2    33    Cincinnati Bengals    Tee Higgins     
2    34    Indianapolis Colts    Michael Pittman Jr.
2    42    Jacksonville Jaguars    Laviska Shenault 
2    46    Denver Broncos    K. J. Hamler     
2    49    Pittsburgh Steelers    Chase Claypool
2    57    Los Angeles Rams    Van Jefferson 
2    59    New York Jets    Denzel Mims 
3    81    Las Vegas Raiders    Bryan Edwards
3    92    Baltimore Ravens    Devin Duvernay 
4    128    Buffalo Bills    Gabe Davis 
4*    142    Washington Redskins    Antonio Gandy-Golden 
5    151    Los Angeles Chargers    Joe Reed
5    161    Tampa Bay Buccaneers    Tyler Johnson 
5    165    Jacksonville Jaguars    Collin Johnson 
5    166    Detroit Lions    Quintez Cephus     
5    168    Philadelphia Eagles    John Hightower 
5    171    Houston Texans    Isaiah Coulter 
5    173    Chicago Bears    Darnell Mooney 
5    176    Minnesota Vikings    K. J. Osborn 
6    187    Cleveland Browns    Donovan Peoples-Jones
6    200    Philadelphia Eagles    Quez Watkins 
6    201    Baltimore Ravens    James Proche 
6    207    Buffalo Bills    Isaiah Hodgins 
6*    212    Indianapolis Colts    Dezmon Patmon
6*    214    Seattle Seahawks    Freddie Swain
7    217    San Francisco 49ers    Jauan Jennings
7    220    Los Angeles Chargers    K. J. Hill     
7*    252    Denver Broncos    Tyrie Cleveland 

 

 

Should have probably said "in the first round". Shenault is another one that never lived up to the hype even though he was never a protypical WR.

11 minutes ago, paco said:

This post made me go back to the WRs from that class.  I'd argue Mims and Hamler might be the biggest relative to draft position.  2nd round draft picks, under 650 yards for their career.  Both are practically out of the league.

1    12    Las Vegas Raiders    Henry Ruggs 
1    15    Denver Broncos    Jerry Jeudy 
1    17    Dallas Cowboys    CeeDee Lamb 
1    21    Philadelphia Eagles    Jalen Reagor 
1    22    Minnesota Vikings    Justin Jefferson
1    25    San Francisco 49ers    Brandon Aiyuk     
2    33    Cincinnati Bengals    Tee Higgins     
2    34    Indianapolis Colts    Michael Pittman Jr.
2    42    Jacksonville Jaguars    Laviska Shenault 
2    46    Denver Broncos    K. J. Hamler     
2    49    Pittsburgh Steelers    Chase Claypool
2    57    Los Angeles Rams    Van Jefferson 
2    59    New York Jets    Denzel Mims 
3    81    Las Vegas Raiders    Bryan Edwards
3    92    Baltimore Ravens    Devin Duvernay 
4    128    Buffalo Bills    Gabe Davis 
4*    142    Washington Redskins    Antonio Gandy-Golden 
5    151    Los Angeles Chargers    Joe Reed
5    161    Tampa Bay Buccaneers    Tyler Johnson 
5    165    Jacksonville Jaguars    Collin Johnson 
5    166    Detroit Lions    Quintez Cephus     
5    168    Philadelphia Eagles    John Hightower 
5    171    Houston Texans    Isaiah Coulter 
5    173    Chicago Bears    Darnell Mooney 
5    176    Minnesota Vikings    K. J. Osborn 
6    187    Cleveland Browns    Donovan Peoples-Jones
6    200    Philadelphia Eagles    Quez Watkins 
6    201    Baltimore Ravens    James Proche 
6    207    Buffalo Bills    Isaiah Hodgins 
6*    212    Indianapolis Colts    Dezmon Patmon
6*    214    Seattle Seahawks    Freddie Swain
7    217    San Francisco 49ers    Jauan Jennings
7    220    Los Angeles Chargers    K. J. Hill     
7*    252    Denver Broncos    Tyrie Cleveland 

 

 

Wouldn't Ruggs be considered the biggest bust considering his career is over?

50 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

I thought that, but don't know if they'd trade him within the division. But then again if they think he stinks they may not care.

 

44 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

Be surprised if they dealt him within the division. I think panthers make the most sense. They keep putting out there they want a young receiver to go with Bryce young. Willing to pay for it 

Yeah I wasn’t thinking about them being in the same division.   

2 hours ago, mattwill said:

Thursday morning update on the Predictions for Week Six.  19 predictions recorded with one for a Jets win and the rest for the Eagles triumphing.  Average predicted score is Eagles 30 Jets 14.

The 19 predictions thus far are:

We hope to see predictions this week from the past predictors who missed last week, @BDawk_ASamuel @DevilMayRage @eglz1 @Infam @Ipiggles @Kauai @LeanMeanGM @myerstheman @SkippyX @twistr @Uscg-green

With the Phils in the Playoffs and the Eagles undefeated, we have had some new posters here in the Blog.  Welcome to our merry band of fans.  New participants are always welcome ... both in the Blog itself and in the Weekly Predictions fun.  So come one, come all!

For those who missed it, here is the summary of last weeks results.

 

Fine, I've been busy for a bit and kept forgetting, but I'll go with 30-13 Eagles. Bonus: Sweat with a strip sack

9 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Wouldn't Ruggs be considered the biggest bust considering his career is over?

Career is over because he killed someone.  His second year he was on pace for 1,139 yards.

 

If he wasn't a moron he could be in WR20 conversations today, IMO

10 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Should have probably said "in the first round". Shenault is another one that never lived up to the hype even though he was never a protypical WR.

Fair enough.

34 minutes ago, paco said:

This post made me go back to the WRs from that class.  I'd argue Mims and Hamler might be the biggest relative to draft position.  2nd round draft picks, under 650 yards for their career.

1    12    Las Vegas Raiders    Henry Ruggs 
1    15    Denver Broncos    Jerry Jeudy 
1    17    Dallas Cowboys    CeeDee Lamb 
1    21    Philadelphia Eagles    Jalen Reagor 
1    22    Minnesota Vikings    Justin Jefferson
1    25    San Francisco 49ers    Brandon Aiyuk     
2    33    Cincinnati Bengals    Tee Higgins     
2    34    Indianapolis Colts    Michael Pittman Jr.
2    42    Jacksonville Jaguars    Laviska Shenault 
2    46    Denver Broncos    K. J. Hamler     
2    49    Pittsburgh Steelers    Chase Claypool
2    57    Los Angeles Rams    Van Jefferson 
2    59    New York Jets    Denzel Mims 
3    81    Las Vegas Raiders    Bryan Edwards
3    92    Baltimore Ravens    Devin Duvernay 
4    128    Buffalo Bills    Gabe Davis 
4*    142    Washington Redskins    Antonio Gandy-Golden 
5    151    Los Angeles Chargers    Joe Reed
5    161    Tampa Bay Buccaneers    Tyler Johnson 
5    165    Jacksonville Jaguars    Collin Johnson 
5    166    Detroit Lions    Quintez Cephus     
5    168    Philadelphia Eagles    John Hightower 
5    171    Houston Texans    Isaiah Coulter 
5    173    Chicago Bears    Darnell Mooney 
5    176    Minnesota Vikings    K. J. Osborn 
6    187    Cleveland Browns    Donovan Peoples-Jones
6    200    Philadelphia Eagles    Quez Watkins 
6    201    Baltimore Ravens    James Proche 
6    207    Buffalo Bills    Isaiah Hodgins 
6*    212    Indianapolis Colts    Dezmon Patmon
6*    214    Seattle Seahawks    Freddie Swain
7    217    San Francisco 49ers    Jauan Jennings
7    220    Los Angeles Chargers    K. J. Hill     
7*    252    Denver Broncos    Tyrie Cleveland 

 

 

Donovan People-Jones was probably the best value.  

1 hour ago, LeanMeanGM said:

 

 

Makes me think of that 😂

24 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Should have probably said "in the first round". Shenault is another one that never lived up to the hype even though he was never a protypical WR.

He was reasonably productive in Jax.  He just kind of fell apart in Carolina.  

Just now, NCiggles said:

He was reasonably productive in Jax.  He just kind of fell apart in Carolina.  

Think he ends up like Patterson. League doesn't know what to do with him, goes to a team that plays him at RB and he's fine. Don't know why that hasn't happened yet full-time.

6 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

He was reasonably productive in Jax.  He just kind of fell apart in Carolina.  

For a high second round pick he never had more than 100 yards in a game and only 7 out of 30 with more than 50 yards in Jax. And then was traded for a 6th and a 7th round picks before his 3rd year. 

He's a unique skill set you have to build into an offense, not a guy you can just plug in anywhere to be fair though.

59 minutes ago, GoEagles614 said:

Jets defense is no joke. I think Hurts won’t be as explosive, going to have to take a lot of dink and dunk, gets really tough in the red zone. Jake Elliot 3 FGs all chip shots under 45. Just expecting some slop. Likely going to be a rain game. 

if we can’t dominate Zach Wilson idk what kind of hope I have  

 

Thanks for the response.  I'm more optimistic than you are, but your explanation makes sense

Sorry @Iggles_Phan, no Siposs for you

46 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

I'll be happier reading this sort of thing after a Phils win tonight. The Braves are still a great team. Strider is a very good pitcher. With that being said, Schwarber is due. Lead off HR to set the tone coming our way.

The thing that was most interesting about it was/is that it is from the Atlanta Journal/Constitution.

52 minutes ago, just relax said:

As a general rule of thumb, yes. But they're not close to competing yet so what does it matter if they trade within the division? Take the best offer.

I tend to think if the offers are relatively close they are gonna go with a team outside the division. 

No Slay or Evans again

 

 

Dear god....  

 

Just now, paco said:

Cole McDonald had a farm

26 minutes ago, twistr said:

Fine, I've been busy for a bit and kept forgetting, but I'll go with 30-13 Eagles. Bonus: Sweat with a strip sack

Recognizing that lots of us are really busy, that is why I included the reminder.  It is supposed to be fun.  Thanks fore joining in!