Eagles 2022-2023 Season

LegoDoom 2022-09-01 23:24:41 UTC #118

This is kind of undermining the point. Yes, the team could call up a WR to return kicks and be a below league average WR, but why is a 4th RB, who doesn't return kicks, added in that spot?

bkeich 2022-09-02 00:04:43 UTC #119

True, I assume they see Sermon as a project / possible talent that could provide more. Maybe he can return kickoffs, not sure, that is much easier than punts, which is a more difficult learned skill.

LegoDoom 2022-09-02 00:09:23 UTC #120

This is unfortunate. He could have been a decent backup or a good trade chip.

LegoDoom 2022-09-02 00:11:31 UTC #121

If it means the team could gain picks for Gainwell or Scott, then I think it's a great lateral move.

phillychuck 2022-09-02 02:22:00 UTC #122

They had to put Sermon on the 53 because they claimed him on waivers. They may demote him to the PS later, and replace him with a wideout.

Dillard's injury puts a lot of pressure on Mailata to stay healthy. Awosika and Sills do not inspire confidence at LT.

LegoDoom 2022-09-02 03:24:59 UTC #123

It still leaves a giant hole at WR and kick coverage depth. I am fine with maximizing value and moving pieces around, but I feel like the eagles needs are face-up at this point.

phillychuck 2022-09-02 03:34:38 UTC #124

They have Allen, Cain, and Covey available at receiver on the PS, and 4 great players on the 53 at that position. There is no giant hole. There is not even a small hole. In fact, they have one of the best WR groups in the entire league. If they lose, it's not going to be because they chose the wrong #5 WR to activate. I seriously don't get what you are trying to say.

LegoDoom 2022-09-02 03:56:05 UTC #125

I'm trying to say they are incredibly thin at WR outside of the 4 on the roster. Let's not pretend that some PS players are a sign of strength.

EDIT: do you think having only 4 WRs and 4 RBs is a good idea in the modern NFL?

phillychuck 2022-09-02 11:10:00 UTC #126

They are carrying 7 WRs. Under the current practice squad rules, where you can elevate two guys every game, PS players ARE your depth. Cain is better than the 5th wide receiver on any NFC East team, better than Reagor (who is #4 on the Vikings), better than the Chief's rookie, etc. And they have two other guys who have shown potential that they are developing. I'm fine with their wide receiver room. Who did you want them to carry? Reagor?

And I can't find a single team that is carrying more than 4 RBs on their 53 on the ESPN depth charts.

LegoDoom 2022-09-02 11:41:28 UTC #127

They are your week-to-week depth.

LegoDoom 2022-09-02 12:05:02 UTC #128

You have an odd fascination with what other teams are doing. The better argument is if RBs or special teams matter in the current/future NFL.

BostonRoss 2022-09-02 13:36:43 UTC #129

If having more than four RBs were important in the current NFL, then the teams in the current NFL would have them.

allentown 2022-09-02 14:02:06 UTC #130

They could have kept Hightower, but didn't view him as a legit #5, I guess. Ward was hurt. They'll coach the guys on the practice squad. They should be able to fill in as 5s, if needed later in season. You have to protect the quality players under your control. Reagor wasn't worth keeping. I'm fine with what they did. They have better WRs this season than last. Reagor played a lot last year and was awful. Arcega-Whiteside was a blocker, who couldn't avoid penalties. The Eagles have moved away from their past draft blunders. That's a good thing. We are actually carrying 4 real WRs this season. That wasn't the case last season.

xogfog 2022-09-02 14:04:35 UTC #131

Taylor went unclaimed and is on the practice squad. Unless there are any more moves coming (I wouldn't put it past Howie), with the Dillard news and the lack of the returner, it's a safe bet the practice squad call ups for week one will be Covey and Clark.

LegoDoom 2022-09-02 14:17:05 UTC #132

Players on the PS are not fully under the teams control.

allentown 2022-09-02 14:21:34 UTC #133

I know. Perfectly fine, IMHO. The natural question back to you is: fine to complain, but be specific. Which two players would you like to see removed from the 53-man roster and which 2 would you want to see added. You can't say Dillard, he wasn't a choice, other than to cut.

LegoDoom 2022-09-02 14:27:40 UTC #134

This all started with Sermon.

allentown 2022-09-02 14:33:31 UTC #135

How so? He is a RB on the roster. If they want to swap him with a RB now on the practice squad, they will be able to do that. Sermon seems a guy worth a shot. You didn't answer either question. Whom would you add to 53-man and whom would you drop? Sermon is young and cheap. Better than Howard on the roster.

LegoDoom 2022-09-02 14:40:58 UTC #136

Almost anyone. What value does Sermon add?

phillychuck 2022-09-02 14:43:38 UTC #137

I don't like Sermon, either. BUT, if they wanted him, they HAD to roster him on the 53 according to the rules. They can give him a run for a couple of weeks and release him if they don't like him or if they like Perrine better.