Tough first game draw for the Eagles. I believe the Redskins are the best team in the division. What I think will happen.
1. The Eagles defense will not look good. The Eagles have switched systems from a 4-3 wide nine to a 3-4. The Redskins offensive line is a good one and its returning the same starters as last year. There is something to be said for continuity. Alfred Morris will be able to pretty much at will at the Eagles especially running straight at Trent Cole. In fact they ran straight at Trent Cole alot last year. However Shannahan is going to anxious to see Griffen throw the ball and that will result in the Eagles keeping the game close for the first 3 quarters.
2. The Eagles offense will have its moments that they will look very good, and its moments where they will be confused. The last we saw Mike Vick he didn't look so good in the 3rd preseason game after looking like Super man in the first two. The answer to how he will play wll be somewhere inbetween. However the Eagles sport a pretty good offensive line themselves, it has its IF, If Peters stays healthy, IF Heremens can transition to RG and IF Lane Johnson doesn't play like a rookie. They will open up the ground game which is a bread and butter of Chip Kelly.
3. The Eagles special teams have been real good in the preseason and I believe they will be just as good tonight.
Overall I see a 28-17 Redskins win, I actually see the Eagles out in front by the end of the third quarter 17-14, but Griffen shakes off the rust and a long run by Morris puts this game out of reach.
1. The Eagles defense will not look good. The Eagles have switched systems from a 4-3 wide nine to a 3-4. The Redskins offensive line is a good one and its returning the same starters as last year. There is something to be said for continuity. Alfred Morris will be able to pretty much at will at the Eagles especially running straight at Trent Cole. In fact they ran straight at Trent Cole alot last year. However Shannahan is going to anxious to see Griffen throw the ball and that will result in the Eagles keeping the game close for the first 3 quarters.
2. The Eagles offense will have its moments that they will look very good, and its moments where they will be confused. The last we saw Mike Vick he didn't look so good in the 3rd preseason game after looking like Super man in the first two. The answer to how he will play wll be somewhere inbetween. However the Eagles sport a pretty good offensive line themselves, it has its IF, If Peters stays healthy, IF Heremens can transition to RG and IF Lane Johnson doesn't play like a rookie. They will open up the ground game which is a bread and butter of Chip Kelly.
3. The Eagles special teams have been real good in the preseason and I believe they will be just as good tonight.
Overall I see a 28-17 Redskins win, I actually see the Eagles out in front by the end of the third quarter 17-14, but Griffen shakes off the rust and a long run by Morris puts this game out of reach.
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