Eagles - Philadelphia Eagles Running Back Breakdown
With LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown leading the way, running back is a position of strength on the Philadelphia Eagles. The team currently carries five running backs and the question is not whether someone will get cut, but rather who.It's no secret that Chip Kelly likes to run the ball, and with an o...
For most of the past few seasons, the safety position for the Eagles has been mostly a misnomer. With a league-high 91 passing touchdowns allowed since 2010, the last level of the Eagles defense ha......
Interestingly enough, the two best free agent seasons are being conducted in KC and Philly. Love the guys they got. Updated draft wish list- Joekel, Fisher, Millner, Geno (let's face it, perfect name for Philadelphia).
Interesting article by Reuben Frank about whether the read-option is a fad or the future of the game. I continue to say "fad" and am surprised to see that I'm in the minority.... again. I hope that I'm wrong.
Until proven so, I expect ... moreInteresting article by Reuben Frank about whether the read-option is a fad or the future of the game. I continue to say "fad" and am surprised to see that I'm in the minority.... again. I hope that I'm wrong.
Until proven so, I expect to continue watching the same 5 franchises with conventional offenses jockeying for the Super Bowl; separated only by which team has the best defense in a given year. While Jeffy and Howie keep waiting with their fingers crossed for lightening to strike! less
cap10tripps It makes sense as an offense. You can run variations without a running qb (see NE Patsies). It does however, put a lot of pressure on your defense. You will need to load up on defensive backs and have a couple play making linebackers.
March 1
craigsmith33 Sf runs similar offense and they made bowl. Cant wait to watch
Good to see the team moving on from Cullen Jenkins. He was OK, but he is not the run stopper we need in this new system. Lets hope that the new TOAST of the town, yes you Namdi, is next to be shown the door...
craigsmith33 Not sure if I want an aging corner, unless he was a nickel player. We got burned enough last year for a lifetime
February 18
theFranchise Woodson has played safety for a few years now. I think he would help any club that can afford him from a leadership standpoint. 1 or 2 year deal max.
February 18
fgramlich I wouldn't mind bringing in Woodson, but I doubt he'd want to go anywhere but a Super Bowl contender.
February 21
cap10trippsI honestly believe the Eagles are a qb away from contending. You see what happened in Washington last season, years after Mike Shannahan had become a joke. That's why I hold onto hope that Foles wins the job and continues to progress from what would've ... moreI honestly believe the Eagles are a qb away from contending. You see what happened in Washington last season, years after Mike Shannahan had become a joke. That's why I hold onto hope that Foles wins the job and continues to progress from what would've been a much more talked about rookie season had he not gone in the same draft as RG3, Luck, and Wilson. A guy like Charles Woodson makes that defense much better from a leadership stand point. Woodson at safety with a guy like Dee Millner to tutor makes my only real worry the qb (albeit it's the biggest worry in sports). less
February 22
fgramlichLike em or not, Washington had a foundation for a decent defense in place. The Eagles defense is a catastrophe. It needs a complete overhaul, switching to a 3-4 will start that process. Not attractive for the likes of Woodson, in my opinion, of cours... moreLike em or not, Washington had a foundation for a decent defense in place. The Eagles defense is a catastrophe. It needs a complete overhaul, switching to a 3-4 will start that process. Not attractive for the likes of Woodson, in my opinion, of course. Though he could be a great presence for a guy like Milliner, I still believe Geno's the pick.
Dixon, Foles, or Vick. Cant say I am overly impressed with any of the three as the QB going into next year but if you were the GM who do you start and why?
cap10trippsI'm ok with the "open competition." If it's even close, you have to go Foles and cut Vick loose. Dixon's intriguing. People forget that a couple years back he started for an injured Roethlisberger, and the Steelers were very excited about him and the a... moreI'm ok with the "open competition." If it's even close, you have to go Foles and cut Vick loose. Dixon's intriguing. People forget that a couple years back he started for an injured Roethlisberger, and the Steelers were very excited about him and the ability he showed. Injuries have plagued him since though, and we already deal with that with the more proven Vick. I'm still hanging onto hope that Foles wins the job.
February 15
fgramlich Vick needs to go as part of purging the Reid era. Not only does Vick suck, he's part of the cancer that infected this team for the last 3 years. Since Chip is the most brilliant football mind on the continent, he'll surely figure out how much Vick sucks ... more Vick needs to go as part of purging the Reid era. Not only does Vick suck, he's part of the cancer that infected this team for the last 3 years. Since Chip is the most brilliant football mind on the continent, he'll surely figure out how much Vick sucks during camp and get rid of him. Otherwise Kelly's just full of it about the importance of his QB protecting the football. It's clear to me that Foles is not part of the picture, hopefully Howie wins a game of chicken over how much a part of the picture he is. I'll not hold my breath. Dixon is a #3, he's not even a #5 or 6 on 25 of the 31 other teams in the league. Aside from that, I'm in favor of drafting one of these read-option QBs, starting from scratch with a rookie, and losing as many games as possible to land in the top 4 again and secure the read-option QB of Chip Kelly's wet dreams next April... less
theFranchise Jaws is a tad biased, an Eagles optimist if you will ;) I'm leaning the direction of your earlier comment about Vick's unawareness and propensity for turnovers being a liability.
How did eagles resign Vick today. In 2011 didnt he sign 6 yr 100 million dollar contract did they cut him and now are resigning him someone please answer!!
craigsmith33 Lets give this team time. I have some faith vick can be productive
February 11
cap10tripps At least Chip will run the ball. I still think Vick's unawareness and propensity for turnovers make him more of a liability than anything in this offense. I hope I'm wrong.
February 12
fgramlichThe only train of thought that I'm willing to accept with this ridiculous restructuring is that he wants to see how this gimmick scheme of his will actually play out with a mobile QB while he waits for the 2014 Draft... and I can't even stomach that. If ... moreThe only train of thought that I'm willing to accept with this ridiculous restructuring is that he wants to see how this gimmick scheme of his will actually play out with a mobile QB while he waits for the 2014 Draft... and I can't even stomach that. If he actually thinks he can win with or change Vick, he might as well go back to college.
February 12
avifinkelstein Nick Foles is not the best option for the team, especially if the coach doesn't think so. There's no decent quarterbacks in the NFL to be had, nor in the draft. It was the right move. If he sucks, it's not as if the alternative is Tom Brady.
February 13
cap10tripps I thought Foles showed enough to prove he's a better qb. Apparently Ron Jaworski will be the only pocket qb that I'll ever be able to follow on my team.
My initial thoughts on the draft are first to draft Joekel immediately if he's there. If not, take Jones, Lotulelei, or Millner. If Joekel's not there though, I'd like to have a backup plan to trade down, possibly to Arizona for the 7th and 38th picks. ... moreMy initial thoughts on the draft are first to draft Joekel immediately if he's there. If not, take Jones, Lotulelei, or Millner. If Joekel's not there though, I'd like to have a backup plan to trade down, possibly to Arizona for the 7th and 38th picks. This would give the Cards Geno Smith and allow us to grab Millner, Jones, or E.J. Manuel (who I believe is Chip's guy). That's still a bit too high for Manuel, so at this point try and get the Rams' 16th and 22nd picks. These are just a lifelong fan's preferable view of how things shake out. Your initial thoughts on the 4th pick? less
The Philadelphia Eagles hold the No. 4 pick in the 2013 NFL draft. This is our reward for suffering through such a crappy season in 2012. It also makes the draft that much more exciting and fun to discuss their options with a pick that high
RuFiOhhh I honestly don't think he will be starting somewhere next year. His asking price is going to be too much for most teams to take the risk. I think the rest of his career will be as a backup or there is a chance he will be out of football.
February 5
theFranchise I'd take him over anything Arizona has at this point ;)
February 7
Chip MullenWhat a joke the Iggles are! Hiring an over-matched college coach and following it up with the Browns stiff......LOL......nice club you have there but what do you expect when you have an accountant running the team. You chumps are suckers if you think ther... moreWhat a joke the Iggles are! Hiring an over-matched college coach and following it up with the Browns stiff......LOL......nice club you have there but what do you expect when you have an accountant running the team. You chumps are suckers if you think there is any success on the horizon. 60 more years- GUARENTEED!!!!!!
Is anybody else getting the feeling that Manuel's going to be the pick? I still think it's gotta be Joekel if he's there, but if Fat Andy's smart, he won't be.
cap10trippsI just have a feeling Chip's going to take whichever qb he sees as his guy, and I believe that to be Manuel. My preference is that he builds his system around Foles and grabs Millner if Joekel's not there. I'd be cool with Lutelelei or Jones if they're ... moreI just have a feeling Chip's going to take whichever qb he sees as his guy, and I believe that to be Manuel. My preference is that he builds his system around Foles and grabs Millner if Joekel's not there. I'd be cool with Lutelelei or Jones if they're going to a 3-4.
January 24
chrislong EJ Manuel sucks. Overrated QB on an overrated team, FSU. I pray we don't waste the pick on him, but who knows.
February 5
cap10tripps Definitely too high for Manuel. He impressed at the senior bowl though. Possible they trade down from 4 or up from the 2nd round if he's Kelly's guy.
February 5
Chip Mullen D. Dixon sound familiar? He will be on the team.
February 7
cap10tripps Yeah, they're working on a deal to make him a backup. If they bring back Vick, I will be officially skeptical, if not slightly disturbed by Chip Kelly at this point.
Jeffy got his guy! I wonder who was the true driving force behind putting a gimmick product on the field? Walrus or Jeffy. A gimmick offense always loses to a talented, disciplined, conventional defense. Chip Kelly may have success early, but once the... moreJeffy got his guy! I wonder who was the true driving force behind putting a gimmick product on the field? Walrus or Jeffy. A gimmick offense always loses to a talented, disciplined, conventional defense. Chip Kelly may have success early, but once the system's exposed then disciplined, conventional defenses - there's usually two in the playoffs (and one of them is usually the friggin Giants) - will shut the Eagles down.
craigsmith33 Frank you are being a negadelphian! Im not going to rip this until we see it fail. Lets give it a chance
January 18
fgramlichI hope I'm proven wrong. Donovan proved me wrong, and I accepted that. Vick proved me right. I don't care to take the time to wait until December (when the rest of the league figures out the trick) to have a strong opinion on this hire. Its not about ... moreI hope I'm proven wrong. Donovan proved me wrong, and I accepted that. Vick proved me right. I don't care to take the time to wait until December (when the rest of the league figures out the trick) to have a strong opinion on this hire. Its not about negadelphia. They didn't hire my guy, they're chasing the dragon, and I'm pissed. I have no desire to watch 62-51 football games, that defense does not win in the end. If they'd hired Bradley I'd be doing a jig down Broad St!
January 19
chrislongWe all wanted change, have stated it for multiple seasons.. Here it is, let time tell if this was the right hire, or wrong. Looking at some of the 'new' offenses this year, the pistol formation has started to creep into the play books. Belichek grilled ... moreWe all wanted change, have stated it for multiple seasons.. Here it is, let time tell if this was the right hire, or wrong. Looking at some of the 'new' offenses this year, the pistol formation has started to creep into the play books. Belichek grilled Chip about ideas to run the uptempo and it worked (until last night). We don't have to run a gimmick offense that ESPN has portrayed we will, just some speed and an adequite QB who can read the defense and get rid of the ball quickly will work (everything Vick isn't). less
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