Well that was a buzzkill or really was it? Its preseason, only 12 starters who started in the Super Bowl started for us in that game. No game planning etc. So lets not get too up or down for this game. Honestly, I watched the game on TIVO as I was at the debacle of a Phillies 24-4 loss. So I was able to really stop and go back and watch some things.
1. Big V. had his worst game I have seen him play. He simply could not handle Clayborns speed at all. Not sure what to think of Big V. dude started on a Super Bowl winning team and played excellent. This is somewhat concerning to me. I get its the preseason but that was just a horrible performance. Even when he was playing later in the game he didn't look so hot. Maybe he is hurt and we don't know it. But he really looked bad. Got Nick hurt and the thing is if Nick gets that ball off Wallace had Gilmore beat down the sideline by several yards could have been a big play.
2. The injuries are really starting to pile up. I think the Eagles should be looking to bring in a Vet WR and RB this week. I also would look at bringing in another Vet DT. Depending on how hurt Rodgers is they may need another Tight End (Hello Brent how you doing).
3. I thought Sudfeld played really well. He drove them down the field against their 1st team defense & 2nd team defense and put 20 points on the board. Threw for over 300 yards and had 3 Td's. I know that the "had an Interception" but man that was not his fault at all. Matt Jones BTW should be let go today.
4. The penalties right wrong or indifferent are really starting to hurt this team. Let's take the fact that the NFL seems to be honing on Eagles as examples for the helmet rule, they still had 7 other penalties in the game. The Helmet rule is going to determine the outcome of many games this year. Its nowhere near consistently called and honestly is the worst rule they have ever come up with. I don't understand how its called in one instance but not another.
5. Shelton Gibson looks like this teams 4th receiver, Mack Hollins really had not shone me much over the past year plus. Gibson's route running greatly improved but his speed is something that really complements the other receivers on this team.
6. I think the young defensive backs (Maddox & Jones) are really playing well. The defensive line is not getting much pressure so its hard to play DB but I saw many passes broken up and two guys staying with their receivers almost like glue. Now Maddox did get beat for a TD and Jones did get beat a few times but overall they both are playing very well.
7. Josh Sweat looks like a real find. He is really quick off the ball, New England is not a good team to judge sacks against because of their quick passing game but he was in the backfield a ton.
8. Doug looked really pissed at halftime last night. Interesting enough the Eagles came out and played much better in the second half. I would expect a much better performance against the Browns next week.
Question if Foles is more seriously hurt than let on, who starts game one? Could we really be faced with Sudfeld starting and Hackenberg as the backup.
1. Big V. had his worst game I have seen him play. He simply could not handle Clayborns speed at all. Not sure what to think of Big V. dude started on a Super Bowl winning team and played excellent. This is somewhat concerning to me. I get its the preseason but that was just a horrible performance. Even when he was playing later in the game he didn't look so hot. Maybe he is hurt and we don't know it. But he really looked bad. Got Nick hurt and the thing is if Nick gets that ball off Wallace had Gilmore beat down the sideline by several yards could have been a big play.
2. The injuries are really starting to pile up. I think the Eagles should be looking to bring in a Vet WR and RB this week. I also would look at bringing in another Vet DT. Depending on how hurt Rodgers is they may need another Tight End (Hello Brent how you doing).
3. I thought Sudfeld played really well. He drove them down the field against their 1st team defense & 2nd team defense and put 20 points on the board. Threw for over 300 yards and had 3 Td's. I know that the "had an Interception" but man that was not his fault at all. Matt Jones BTW should be let go today.
4. The penalties right wrong or indifferent are really starting to hurt this team. Let's take the fact that the NFL seems to be honing on Eagles as examples for the helmet rule, they still had 7 other penalties in the game. The Helmet rule is going to determine the outcome of many games this year. Its nowhere near consistently called and honestly is the worst rule they have ever come up with. I don't understand how its called in one instance but not another.
5. Shelton Gibson looks like this teams 4th receiver, Mack Hollins really had not shone me much over the past year plus. Gibson's route running greatly improved but his speed is something that really complements the other receivers on this team.
6. I think the young defensive backs (Maddox & Jones) are really playing well. The defensive line is not getting much pressure so its hard to play DB but I saw many passes broken up and two guys staying with their receivers almost like glue. Now Maddox did get beat for a TD and Jones did get beat a few times but overall they both are playing very well.
7. Josh Sweat looks like a real find. He is really quick off the ball, New England is not a good team to judge sacks against because of their quick passing game but he was in the backfield a ton.
8. Doug looked really pissed at halftime last night. Interesting enough the Eagles came out and played much better in the second half. I would expect a much better performance against the Browns next week.
Question if Foles is more seriously hurt than let on, who starts game one? Could we really be faced with Sudfeld starting and Hackenberg as the backup.
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