Eagles chat with Zach Berman

3rd & 7 37yd

do you think Matthews fits better in this offense than Murray? would you ever move murray to get a deep threat?

by TSDowntown 10/21/2015 1:59:20 PM
I think Mathews is a really talented player -- he was a top 15 pick. His issue has been staying healthy and wear-and-tear. But as far as natural talent, you can't dispute it with Mathews. Not to take anything away from Murray -- I think it's a good combination. ...And Murray isn't getting traded. Tough to trade a new contract.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:00:16 PM
Specifically, in terms of stats, what does Bradford need to do the rest of the way this season for Chip to resign him?

by Norm Snead 10/21/2015 2:00:17 PM
Cut down on INTs.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:00:24 PM
I have this overriding feeling that come the 2nd half of the season Bradford and the offense are going to start clicking and we'll go on a 6-7 game win streak. Am I right?! I sure hope so...

by David R 10/21/2015 2:00:28 PM
If you are, they'll be a dangerous out in the playoffs. Because I don't think the defense is going to regress.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:00:43 PM
I assume Sproles is ok? Looked like he hit his head pretty hard.

by DB 10/21/2015 2:00:48 PM
Yes, he went back in the game.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:00:52 PM
Any status on Kiko? Do you think he gets back on the field

by matt 10/21/2015 2:00:54 PM
This year? Yes. He's been running in practice, but still hasn't practiced.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:01:04 PM
Is shaking the rust off / getting adjusted to new teammates and system valid excuses for Bradford's poor play after in game 6 against the Giants?

by Norm Snead 10/21/2015 2:01:06 PM
No, it's not. If that's the case, they should have played him more in the preseason.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:01:22 PM
Do you think Maxwell will ever play up to his contract?

by Norm Snead 10/21/2015 2:01:27 PM
Well, he received that contract based on the marketplace -- not his skill set. I think he'll be a good cornerback here. I don't think he'll be a top 5 CB.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:01:55 PM
If Carroll and Thurmen continue the rest of the season as they have played so far in each case what will it cost to being them back?

by Norm Snead 10/21/2015 2:02:00 PM
Good question. Both are free agents and will command starter dollars. I couldn't tell you the cost at this point.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:02:21 PM
Does Peters have another year in him barring serious injury?

by Norm Snead 10/21/2015 2:02:32 PM
Let's see how this season goes. But I'll say yes -- I'll give Jason Peters the benefit of the doubt. He's earned that much.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:02:56 PM
Zach, Let's be honest, with all the new players in key spots (QB, OL, Secondary) it has taken the Birds a few weeks to come together. I'll take the optimistic fan's approach and say we win vs. a soft Panthers team and go into the bye week 4-3 and looking much better-what say you?

by Bird Brain 10/21/2015 2:04:14 PM
I wouldn't call the panthers soft. That team is 5-0 and beat Seattle on the road. But 4-3 or 3-4, I think they're in decent position. I thought they needed to be at least 3-4 going into the bye in this division, because I think 9 wins can win the division. But 4-3 is obviously much better.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:05:01 PM
I actually liked Sam's decision on the Ertz int. Landon Collins is a liability in coverage. It definitely looked like Ertz got two hands on the ball. Your thoughts?

by DB 10/21/2015 2:05:56 PM
I thought the decision was fine. I thought the pass wasn't.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:06:21 PM
With Bradford constantly missing his receivers. Were the reports about his arm strength and accuracy grossly misrepresented (esp. the accuracy)?

by SeenGreen 10/21/2015 2:06:38 PM
That came from the coaching staff. They think he's really accurate. He hasn't been this year.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:06:54 PM
I miss the camaraderie and cohesiveness of the Eagles during the McNabb era. Who's stepping up to lead this team, who gets everyone fired up and ready to play in the locker room, and how long before this team starts to benefit on the field from the intangibles off the field?

by Rusty 10/21/2015 2:10:12 PM
I don't think leadership is the problem here. Jenkins, Ryans, Barwin, Kelce -- all those players are good leaders.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:10:38 PM
Bradford supposedly is a very accurate passer. Have you heard a specific reason he or have a theory he has not shown that? Apparently 70% of his passes in his tenure in St. Louis were under 10 yards?

by Norm Snead 10/21/2015 2:10:44 PM
Comfort in offense and getting back from injury. But that shouldn't be an excuse at this point.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:11:02 PM
Knowing what you know now, would you rather go the rest of the season with Foles or Bradford?

by Norm Snead 10/21/2015 2:11:04 PM
Bradford.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:11:07 PM
Zach, this is how I view it........get to 4-4 at the break.......then from that point on, Bradford has no more excuses.......he can throw only 6 more picks in the last 8 games and the offense by that time needs to catch up to the defense. 5 home games in last half of the season.....we go 6-2 and finish 10-6...............you agree?

by Dane 10/21/2015 2:11:15 PM
The break is after this week, so they'll be either 3-4 or 4-3. But Bradford's excuses are wearing thin. He needs to play better. And if they can get to 10-6, that'd be a good situation considering the way they started the season. 7-3 the rest of the way would be a good situation, and would give them a home playoff game.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:12:05 PM
Will Chip resign Bradford?

by Norm Snead 10/21/2015 2:12:06 PM
A lot left in that story.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:12:18 PM
I'm actually a Nats fan. I imagine most of your fans are Phillies fans. This Mets team is fascinating. Any thoughts regarding their place in history?

by DB 10/21/2015 2:12:24 PM
The Mets? It shows you what happens when you build around power arms.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:12:35 PM
What has Marcus Smith done? Is he showing anything when he plays?

by SeenGreen 10/21/2015 2:13:07 PM
Not enough. He hasn't been much of a contributor yet.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:13:20 PM
A few minutes, give me some quick htiters...

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:13:31 PM
From what I've noticed, it seems like Bradford is trying to make touch passes instead of just letting it rip... step into the pass and air it out and let the wr's go get the ball... a lot of underground balls..

by TJ 10/21/2015 2:13:36 PM
Interesting. You may have a point. He is short on passes. I'll ask him about it.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:14:30 PM
Do you think our secondary has actually improved immensely or do you think it's inflated by great D-Line and Linebacker play? Do you think Maxwell can be the shutdown corner we paid him to be?

by TH Philly 10/21/2015 2:14:33 PM
I think it's improved. Jenkins is playing at another level, and the other 3 have been upgrades.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:14:51 PM
But it all works together.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:14:55 PM
The Panthers safeties are Kurt Coleman and Roman Harper. Ertz and Matthews have to be licking their chops.

by DB 10/21/2015 2:15:27 PM
Maybe so, but those linebackers roam the middle of the field.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:15:50 PM
Thank you for all the questions. We'll be back next week.

by Zach Berman 10/21/2015 2:16:04 PM

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