Thank you for joining. There's much to discuss after the Eagles' 27-7 win over the Giants. Let's get right to it...We'll be here to chatting for the next 45 minutes.
Good question, Max. The answer is the Eagles made a significant investment in Bradford -- in resources, cap space, and time. They want this to work. But his inconsistency has been a major problem. I thought he turned a corner the last two weeks, but Monday was a step back.
Blocking. It's that simple. The run blocking was not good early in the season. THey're settling in, and it's showing. Murray has a chance to square his body, and they're not playing from behind, so they can run late in the game.
First of all, it's Kelly's offense -- Chip Kelly is the coach. Murray just had 100 yards -- I thought he played well. The hurry-up isn't supposed to fool teams -- it's supposed to create mismatches and tire teams down. But the part of your statement I agree with is the Eagles aren't going far if Bradford looks like this.
Kelce has struggled at times this year. I thought he played well against New Orleans. He needs to play better overall. I don't think eh's too small for the position, though. ...I've been consistent on my stance on the Bradford trade -- I don't think they valued Foles' spot in the deal enough.
I think he can run from shotgun, but I do think he's better when the QB is under center. But I don't think that's been the problem as much as the blocking.
Looks that way -- especially with the way Rodgers and Brady are playing.
Maxwell is not getting beat deep, but he's allowing too many yards underneath. And he needs to cut down on the penalties. I'm not as down on him as others, but he needs to play better.
Cooper has always been good on deep balls -- he tracks balls well in the air. But the scheme opens up deep balls when they play with tempo. That's why it's key to the offense.
I thought the trade made sense. My point was about the compensation. I don't think they placed enough value on Foles' value in the deal. The Rams wanted a QB in return. So I don't know about giving up the second. ...I think Chip stays.
The defense has been outstanding -- especially the past two weeks. If you wrote down the five best players on the team this season, all have been on defense.
You have a point there -- he needs more from his WRs. They really miss Maclin. BUT, the best QBs make the most of their WRs. Look at what Rodgers is doing in GB. Bradford is not making his WRs better.
He was called twice for false start. No excuse. Procedural penalties are a problem.
If you expect Celek to be a receiving threat, your expectations are too high. He's in there as a blocker. And I thought he did fine in that role.
Drew Brees is a top QB, and I thought Eagles did well against him. So I'm not giving them as much of a cruve as you are.
Drops. That's the big issue. He needs to hold onto the ball. He knows it, too
A lot of optimism in Agholor. Huff is still developing as a WR -- he's better with the ball in his hands than finding a way to get the ball in his hands.
I liked the Sports Almanac scene. I used to study that book when I was a kid.
On the Eagles? D MVP is Cox or Jenkins. Offensive MVP is harder to come up with -- maybe Mathews?
New Orleans is a miss, but Brees is still a special QB who torched Dallas. ...The schedule is tougher in the back half. NE, BUF, AZ stretch is huge. Eagles need a cushion before that.
