Eagles chat with Zach Berman

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Feels like this team has the ability to put it all together, do you see them making a run and reeling off a few wins in the next few weeks?

by John 10/13/2015 2:38:27 PM
They need to, but the schedule is tough in December. I think they can get back to a winning record during the next month.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:38:52 PM
What kind of feel do you feel about players and how they view chip and his way of doing things.
Steve a smith always shooting off bout comments made by former players.
I dont think they play as hard as they do if they dont
Care for coach. This team without a doubt quit on Reid
Why he was let go..

by jimwetz 10/13/2015 2:39:00 PM
The players don't agree with everything Chip does, but I think many of them see the benefits. I don't think the locker room is an issue right now. Not from the players I've talked to, at least.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:39:43 PM
Giants had lots of guys limping around during that 49ers game. Can you tell us which Giants might not play against us?

by Duke 10/13/2015 2:39:45 PM
No, I can't. The game isn't until Monday. The Giants can't even tell you that.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:39:58 PM
Is it just me or has the tempo of the offense really slowed down?

by Jack 10/13/2015 2:39:59 PM
I don't think it's really slowed. They ran a lot of plays on Sunday and remained in no huddle. Clock dipped on some plays, but i don't think they slowed the offense.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:40:26 PM
Zach, do you still feel that the Eagles need to do no worse than go 1-1 over the next 2 games to win the division?

by Ed 10/13/2015 2:41:14 PM
I think they need to win one of their next two games. I don't know about it relative to the division game, but i think they need to be at least 3-4 entering the bye.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:41:47 PM
Five games in and Sam Bradford and Marcus Smith have been credited with the same number of tackles - one. Any signs of optimism on Smith?

by QuimJim 10/13/2015 2:41:52 PM
Smith only played on defense once. He needs to earn more playing time. The optimism is that he got in the game last week. But he wasn't Von Miller out there.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:42:13 PM
Do you think the fact that Bradford doesn't have the ability to make changes at the line is affecting the offense's play? The best QBs in the game all have the ability to audible and that is what makes them so great, being able to dissect the defense and run a different play if they need to.

by Tim 10/13/2015 2:43:24 PM
I've heard that theory. It's certainly plausible. I think it would help, but the Eagles also want to snap quickly. It's a different offense. I don't think that's the problem, but it's something to monitor.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:44:04 PM
Who is your MVP of the defense so far this season? Jenkins? Cox? Other?

Also, just want to say you and Jeff do such a great job covering the Eagles....all your stories are great, keep it up!

by Peter 10/13/2015 2:44:05 PM
Good one. Those are the two candidates. I'd say Jenkins has been the most valuable, Cox has been the best. ...And I appreciate the nice words, Peter. Jeff and I are committed to providing the best Eagles coverage available.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:44:55 PM
Cant tell from television how often are receivers getting behind the defenders?
Ive seen replays where bradford had guys open and not see them or go somewhere else
I realize if under pressure that happens but he seems to have time to look for his options

by jimwetz 10/13/2015 2:45:01 PM
There's been enough separation. Doesn't happen on every play, but there are times when Bradford misses open receivers.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:45:28 PM
Somehow, the Patriots have turned Dion Lewis into a weapon. Did the Eagles miss something or did the light go on for Lewis after he left town?

by GoBotz 10/13/2015 2:45:28 PM
He was a backup here and they liked their depth at the position, so they traded him to Cleveland. Joe Banner was always high on him in Philly, from what I understand.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:46:04 PM
On Dion Lewis, he was fast but didn't put it together. It's been years since he was here, and the Pats can turn anyone into a pass catching RB in that offense (Vereen, Woodhead, etc.)

by Matt 10/13/2015 2:47:28 PM
Bryce Brown became a productive backup running back in 2012, so that was a factor in the Eagles moving Lewis.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:48:55 PM
It seemed Trey Burton was developing as a tight end. Do the Eagles have any 3-TE packages?

by FoxMoldy 10/13/2015 2:48:56 PM
If you have 3 TEs on the field, you can only play 2 other skill position players. That's not the best package. But they do have that in the playbook, where they can go in that direction.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:49:25 PM
Do you really feel that Chip has the ability to eventually get us to a Super Bowl?

by Ed 10/13/2015 2:49:26 PM
With the right quarterback, yes.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:49:33 PM
Chip turned this defense around pretty quickly with Thurmond, Maxwell, and Hicks .. He probably needs another year to get the offense where he wants it.

by Matt 10/13/2015 2:50:45 PM
I don't know if I'd put it that way -- he did a lot of work to the offense, too. But he let go of a lot of productive players. He needs more from his WRs and his QB.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:51:17 PM
I didn't check the snap counts but I don't remember seeing Rowe on the field too much... is he still being given the opportunity on outside?

by Tim 10/13/2015 2:51:19 PM
He's a backup. They prefer Maragos and Biggers in sub packages. Rowe steps in in injury situations.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:51:47 PM
where has Vinny Curry been? I haven't heard his name once this year.

by patrick 10/13/2015 2:52:56 PM
He's a reserve linemen. Hasn't gotten to the quarterback enough, but he's been on the field.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:53:18 PM
Nearly 20 years in with the midnight green uniforms--any chance they get a refresh back to kelly green?

by Gooch 10/13/2015 2:53:22 PM
Not that I'm aware of at this point.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:53:33 PM
To those asking questions about other writers -- you can email them directly if you have questions.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:55:20 PM
Walter Thurmond is also a candidate for best defensive player for eagles in my opinion, he really has been the best free agency signing for us.

by Tim 10/13/2015 2:55:29 PM
He's been productive, but I don't think he's been better than Jenkins or Cox. But he's been an upgrade.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:55:46 PM
Zach, any alonzo update?

by forgot to dvr 10/13/2015 2:55:47 PM
He's running, but still recovering.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:55:53 PM
Five minutes -- give me some quick hitters...

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:55:59 PM
too early for a Monday night prediction?

by Tim 10/13/2015 2:56:57 PM
I need to see who's playing.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:57:02 PM
Would they consider moving matthews outside, he hasnt been slot effective lately

by forgot to dvr 10/13/2015 2:57:20 PM
I would, yes -- especially to get two tight ends on the field.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:57:34 PM
Or two running backs on the field.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:57:41 PM
How worried should we be about our field goal kicker?

by Duke 10/13/2015 2:59:29 PM
Legitimately concerned. Sturgis missed 2 XPs, a 33-yd FG last week. This could be a week-to-week thing to watch.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 2:59:47 PM
Thank you for all the questions. Let's do it again next week.

by Zach Berman 10/13/2015 3:01:01 PM

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