Eagles 2022-2023 Season

bkeich 2022-09-12 16:00:48 UTC #181

Now I really wish the Eagles had claimed Cooper Rush instead of Ian Book. The Cowboys would be in hysterical trouble if they had done that.

phillychuck 2022-09-12 16:02:46 UTC #182

Maybe we can trade them Ian Book...

LegoDoom 2022-09-12 16:50:30 UTC #183

Cooper Rush had a 90:55 TD:INT ratio in college, went undrafted, and has 63 attempts in the pros while being just short of 29 years old. I'm not sure how much more trouble they could be in.

allentown 2022-09-12 17:27:45 UTC #184

The O-line did a decent job of run blocking, although many of those yards were Hurts scrambling for his life after the pass blocking had crumbled. My comment was directed at the unsatisfactory pass blocking and failure to adapt to the unusual fronts and blitzes employed by Detroit. We have a great offensive-line coach and those woes will be worked on.

LegoDoom 2022-09-12 19:42:16 UTC #185

And Barnett is out for the season with an ACL. He almost has to be cut after the year.

xogfog 2022-09-12 22:42:42 UTC #186

The Barnett Injury is no small thing, they are already short on DE. In the interim, I suppose they will play Willaons in the DE rotation, but they don't even really have one on the practice squad (Matt Leo is not ready for prime time). Their biggest trade chip is also currently on the IR, so not sure what they can do, but there are now two open spots on the 53. Maybe they bring Covey up as he was sure handed and adequate as a punt returner in the Lions game, but I think Howie has to reach into his magic hat.

LegoDoom 2022-09-12 22:55:19 UTC #187

I'm a Milton fan, but agree it's no small thing. They are incredibly thin at DE.

Purduke 2022-09-12 23:11:05 UTC #188

Steven Means is on the Ravens' PS. Always thought he could contribute to a rotation. And a solid person.

Purduke 2022-09-12 23:19:01 UTC #189

Thing that struck me the most with Brown was how well he catches the ball with his hands. I hadn't seen him enough to know that. I remember someone commenting about him being the type of receiver that Hurts really needed given propensities (as opposed to their FA pursuit of Christian Kirk for instance) and I can really see that now.

His being tight with Jalen is a plus, but only if Jalen is the answer wihich I still wonder about. Game still seems fast for him. If the Eagles decide to move on after the season I wonder the impact on team dynamics.

phillychuck 2022-09-13 01:31:50 UTC #190

Tyron Jackson will get Barnett's snaps. He was good in pre-season; interesting to see what he does.

bkeich 2022-09-13 02:10:08 UTC #191

You lose players in almost every game, honestly if we were to lose someone Barnett doesn't bother me as much as about 40 other guys.

17 games, 1 per game is a lot, but if it stays around 1 per 4 games that is a "good" year injury wise. Doesn't sound like we have any other injuries that will keep someone out of game 2.

bkeich 2022-09-13 02:14:51 UTC #192

Since my first Phillies game went so well, we have my first Eagles game in 10 years next Monday.

Going with my 2 Brother's in Law, both great guys, bought tickets for all 3 of us because they have done so much to help this old man over the years. Sadly one of them is a Vikings Fan, so if things don't go our way he will be walking home (to Bethlehem).

If anyone else will be there and wants to meet up we will be tailgating before the game for awhile.

LegoDoom 2022-09-13 13:16:33 UTC #193

DeVonta and Quez are both hands catchers. I think the difference with AJ is that he's physical and can catch and break tackles in tight spaces.

I'm a Hurts fan. Not saying he's the answer, but you're right that his teammates speak highly of him. Couple that with his talent and I think the coaches need to find a way to put him in a position to succeed. I can't help but think that if Reid or Reich were coaches, then we wouldn't be questioning if Hurts was the right QB or not.

bkeich 2022-09-13 19:18:05 UTC #194

I don't really see any question that Hurts is the answer right now and for the next 6-8 years to me. He is a quality QB, we have something in him. He probably will not develop into a QB you want in his 30s as his legs diminish, but right now and for the next 6-8 years he gives us a chance to win any game. He can go deep into the playoffs or even win a SB with the correct players around him, and honestly I think we are close to that.

He needs to spread the ball better and mot bail out as easily as he does, but that will come with time. This guy can play, he was a steal in the 2nd round.

LegoDoom 2022-09-13 19:35:32 UTC #195

I'm not sure I agree about his legs being an issue in his later years. Runners (both sprinters and distance runners) have success in their later 30s. It's not as if he's a RB taking hits every run.

His arm isn't the greatest, but it's plenty strong. I think it boils down to how he recognizes defenses. Everything else is there. He was a top recruit and went to 2 top schools.

I can't argue against spreading out the ball better argument, but I still think it's a coaching issue. They give him one or two options. After that, it's a scramble for your life and find a target. I feel like they are wasting DeVonta because he's such a timing WR. AJ fits very well, though.

xogfog 2022-09-13 20:40:40 UTC #196

phillychuck 2022-09-13 20:47:55 UTC #197

And he's a secret agent for Monday's game!

allentown 2022-09-13 22:10:44 UTC #198

Sprinters and distance runners aren't tackled week, after week, after week for years.

Hard to judge Hurts this week, given the awful pass protection. I hate the Eagles behind-the-LOS screen plays.

LegoDoom 2022-09-13 22:29:54 UTC #199

I believe I addressed that with my post. Is there a study where upper body injuries are bad for the legs? Was there an issue with Deion or Darrell Green getting slower from tackling people?

I would use Vick as an example, but he missed a few years. Still... he rushed for 300+ yards in less than half a season at age 33. You don't really lose speed DeSean Jackson is still plenty fast.

bkeich 2022-09-14 00:11:17 UTC #200

It is shocking how often teams do this.

How well do you remember the playbook?