I waited a day to do this as I was really pissed yesterday. Quite frankly I am still am. The more I read the more I realize just how many media types really don't know football. Its quite funny honestly.
1. Blame for the loss. I would put it 75% on the defense and mostly on Jim Schwartz. Worst breakdown at home since 1985 in the 4th quarter. That can't be overlooked. It can't be overlooked that 2 now in the last 4 games they have let multiple TD leads go. 15% Doug Pederson, the head coach has to take the blame for these meltdowns. Some are killing him for not running the ball, I am not because the Eagles couldn't run the ball all game, they averaged 2.4 ypc. The pass was somewhat working. Why not use the pass as an extension of the run. The only thing I would have done is throw the ball further down the field, the Panthers were playing 8 in the box and man coverage most of the 4th quarter. Block it up and shoot it in the 15-20 yard range. 5% Jake Elliot, I know it was windy but there is no excuse to miss that 36-yard field. On a windy day dominated by defense, you have to hit those. 5% on Carson Wentz, look the guy had a great game, it came down to three plays at the end. Not throwing it to Smallwood, I am not sure he saw him and even if he did, Smallwood has proven to drop the ball too much. I don't think Wentz trusts him so thus at crunch time that ball is only going to Ertz or Jeffrey. This is something Wentz will need to learn going forward. Let's not forget he is still a young QB in this league.
2. Dallas Goedert had a really good game, not only catching the ball but his blocking is really good. I am excited to see this guy develop.
3. Alshon made some sick catches in this game. He is truly showing he is a number 1 wideout.
4. Nice to see Josh Adams get a few carries. We have serious issues at RB right now, Smallwood is not the answer and Clement looks like his injury has slowed him. We need somebody to step up as its killing the offense right now.
5. I thought the officiating was terrible yesterday. Not for the number of flags but their failure to keep the game under control. Eric Reid was an absolute asshole on the field and he was trying to hurt people. He should have been thrown out of the game. The hit on Wentz 5 steps after he handed off the ball was borderline assault. The thing is the ref didn't throw a flag on him for that and it should have been, it was for Ertz piece. He was taking late cheap shots most of the game. I do hope the Eagles send this to the league office and they react, Nobody is above the game and Ried acted like he was yesterday. Aside from that the holding call on Brandon Brooks was absolute bullshit. Cost the Eagles a huge play. The problem I have is they didn't call it the same way for the Panthers.
6. The Eagles defensive issues are scheme related. We talk about Mills slipping and giving up the big play to Smith. But that wasn't the issue in my mind. Its how is Smith allowed to run a deep in at on a 4th in 10 for 12 yards without being touch at the line of scrimmage. Schwartz's scheme is the issue. The corners have to read and react and that just doesn't work, that is why they get killed on double moves. Both of these corners are good press man corners. Have them press man zone read is not working. Btw if they press man they may get more sacks too. How many times have we seen QB's this year get the ball off in under 2.5 seconds just at they are being hit because the receivers are running free?
7. The defense is not producing any turnovers. This is really troubling. They are not flipping the field position. Sure they are not giving up a ton of points but they are not doing the things that winning teams need to do. Just think if Darby catches that INT. Its a nice win sealed by the defense. If they are not producing turnonvers with the way they are playing defense we are not winning many more games this year.
8. Time to give Michael Bennett some props. He is playing really well. He should have 6 sacks on the season (those RPasser penalties were BS).
Overall this team is void of weapons on offense (aside from Wentz, Jeffrey and Ertz) and are poorly coached on defense. The defensive coordinator is not playing to his player's strengths. Doug has his hands full sorting this out. I think Howie has to step in and get Doug a legit RB and possibly another outside WR which will allow Ahgolor to go back to the slot where he belongs. That is going to be hard to do during the season. So maybe we all we got is the right thing for this year.
1. Blame for the loss. I would put it 75% on the defense and mostly on Jim Schwartz. Worst breakdown at home since 1985 in the 4th quarter. That can't be overlooked. It can't be overlooked that 2 now in the last 4 games they have let multiple TD leads go. 15% Doug Pederson, the head coach has to take the blame for these meltdowns. Some are killing him for not running the ball, I am not because the Eagles couldn't run the ball all game, they averaged 2.4 ypc. The pass was somewhat working. Why not use the pass as an extension of the run. The only thing I would have done is throw the ball further down the field, the Panthers were playing 8 in the box and man coverage most of the 4th quarter. Block it up and shoot it in the 15-20 yard range. 5% Jake Elliot, I know it was windy but there is no excuse to miss that 36-yard field. On a windy day dominated by defense, you have to hit those. 5% on Carson Wentz, look the guy had a great game, it came down to three plays at the end. Not throwing it to Smallwood, I am not sure he saw him and even if he did, Smallwood has proven to drop the ball too much. I don't think Wentz trusts him so thus at crunch time that ball is only going to Ertz or Jeffrey. This is something Wentz will need to learn going forward. Let's not forget he is still a young QB in this league.
2. Dallas Goedert had a really good game, not only catching the ball but his blocking is really good. I am excited to see this guy develop.
3. Alshon made some sick catches in this game. He is truly showing he is a number 1 wideout.
4. Nice to see Josh Adams get a few carries. We have serious issues at RB right now, Smallwood is not the answer and Clement looks like his injury has slowed him. We need somebody to step up as its killing the offense right now.
5. I thought the officiating was terrible yesterday. Not for the number of flags but their failure to keep the game under control. Eric Reid was an absolute asshole on the field and he was trying to hurt people. He should have been thrown out of the game. The hit on Wentz 5 steps after he handed off the ball was borderline assault. The thing is the ref didn't throw a flag on him for that and it should have been, it was for Ertz piece. He was taking late cheap shots most of the game. I do hope the Eagles send this to the league office and they react, Nobody is above the game and Ried acted like he was yesterday. Aside from that the holding call on Brandon Brooks was absolute bullshit. Cost the Eagles a huge play. The problem I have is they didn't call it the same way for the Panthers.
6. The Eagles defensive issues are scheme related. We talk about Mills slipping and giving up the big play to Smith. But that wasn't the issue in my mind. Its how is Smith allowed to run a deep in at on a 4th in 10 for 12 yards without being touch at the line of scrimmage. Schwartz's scheme is the issue. The corners have to read and react and that just doesn't work, that is why they get killed on double moves. Both of these corners are good press man corners. Have them press man zone read is not working. Btw if they press man they may get more sacks too. How many times have we seen QB's this year get the ball off in under 2.5 seconds just at they are being hit because the receivers are running free?
7. The defense is not producing any turnovers. This is really troubling. They are not flipping the field position. Sure they are not giving up a ton of points but they are not doing the things that winning teams need to do. Just think if Darby catches that INT. Its a nice win sealed by the defense. If they are not producing turnonvers with the way they are playing defense we are not winning many more games this year.
8. Time to give Michael Bennett some props. He is playing really well. He should have 6 sacks on the season (those RPasser penalties were BS).
Overall this team is void of weapons on offense (aside from Wentz, Jeffrey and Ertz) and are poorly coached on defense. The defensive coordinator is not playing to his player's strengths. Doug has his hands full sorting this out. I think Howie has to step in and get Doug a legit RB and possibly another outside WR which will allow Ahgolor to go back to the slot where he belongs. That is going to be hard to do during the season. So maybe we all we got is the right thing for this year.
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