Eagles chat with Zach Berman

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Will the Cowboys really miss DeMarco Murray or is their OL so good any RB can thrive?

by Joe 5/26/2015 4:29:12 PM
They'll miss him because Murray is a good player, but I think they can find a productive runner behind that line. It's a really good run-blocking line. Murray is a top RB, though, so I don't think the backs they have now will compare to him

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:29:50 PM
Based on acquisitions via trade, free agency and the draft, if you are judging/projecting from a talent and depth prospective, which positional group do you see being a strength that was not considered so last season.

by TonyFly 5/26/2015 4:29:53 PM
Good question. ILB is very strong -- not just starters, but depth. That's a group I'd point to off the top of my head.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:30:22 PM
For some reason, I think Chip likes the distraction of Tebow. Do you agree?

by DB 5/26/2015 4:30:54 PM
I don't think he likes it. I just don't think he cares about it.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:31:05 PM
how much better do you think the defense will be? This is the key for the Eags to take the next step. I like the additions they made but we all know about time to gel...

by Stew 5/26/2015 4:31:15 PM
If they're fine at safety, they'll be better. I really like the front 7.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:31:30 PM
If Chips wins a SB w/ Bradford, does that make Andy and Donovan look bad?

by Riley 5/26/2015 4:31:33 PM
I don't think it would have anything to do with them. Andy and Donovan had an outstanding run. If Chip wins one with Bradford, though, it obviously affects how they're viewed in Eagles history.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:32:26 PM
Dawkins. First ballot HOF? Second Year?

by DB 5/26/2015 4:32:31 PM
I'd need to view who is also on the ballot that year.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:32:43 PM
Who has a better passer rating, more yards, more wins this year: Bradford or Foles

by Chip 5/26/2015 4:32:44 PM
If Bradford is healthy -- Bradford.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:32:52 PM
Is this year going to be just a long term tryout for Bradford since he hasn't been signed to an extension yet? Or is he just a stopgap until Chip gets who he wants?

by rob 5/26/2015 4:32:57 PM
Neither -- I think if healthy, he gives them a better chance to win. And they'll worry about 2016 during the offseason.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:33:14 PM
In your crystal ball , when do you think we can expect to see Bradford running the offense

by John 5/26/2015 4:33:17 PM
I think he starts the first preseason game.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:33:28 PM
Right now, who can you see Agholor turning out to be based on what you have seen from his college days?

by Riley 5/26/2015 4:33:44 PM
Reggie Wayne-ish.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:34:29 PM
And that's best-case scenario.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:34:43 PM
Was there interest in Barksdale? I know you had mentioned him as a possible vet to add. Any other linemen out there that could still be had?

by Chris 5/26/2015 4:34:54 PM
Not that I'm aware of.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:34:59 PM
Who has more receptions, yards, TD's this year: Agholor or Desean

by Chip 5/26/2015 4:35:01 PM
DeSean.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:35:05 PM
Since the Patriots play at Dallas in week four, don't we want the Brady suspension to be reduced. Any chance?

by Mendham 5/26/2015 4:35:14 PM
If you're an Eagles fan, yes, you would want Brady in the lineup vs. Dallas.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:35:28 PM
What happens first, Sixers make playoffs, Eagles win SB or Ruben Amaro gets fired?

by Riley 5/26/2015 4:35:32 PM
Of those 3, probably Ruben getting fired. It's a long road for the Phillies.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:35:54 PM
If Eli Manning becomes a free agent next year, is Chip interested?

by Mendham 5/26/2015 4:36:01 PM
I don't see Eli leaving the Giants.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:36:12 PM
Do you think they should convert Rowe to safety or one of the other guys? Or do they roll the dice with Wolff again.

by Stew 5/26/2015 4:38:30 PM
I'd rather see Rowe at safety this year because they badly need a starting-caliber one. BUT, if you think Rowe can be a top CB, you keep him at CB. More premium position, harder to find that size.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:39:15 PM
Even if Bradford is healthy, could you see minimal reps all 4 preseason games to protect the knee? Like one or two series or a quarter each game?

by Riley 5/26/2015 4:39:21 PM
I think you need to let him play.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:39:34 PM
Do you think Jaylen Watkins can beat out Earl Wolf at Safety. Wolf to me lacks the mental toughness but seems like he has some talent

by ray 5/26/2015 4:39:37 PM
Sure, but I haven't seen Watkins at safety much. I think that competition is wide open.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:39:55 PM
We obviously haven't seen him perform yet....but with hindsight of the draft, would you take Maclin at the 10+ M per year or still roll the dice with Agholor and the cap savings towards defense

by Chris 5/26/2015 4:40:03 PM
I don't think cap savings went to defense. I think cap savings went to Murray. And I've been on record saying I would have kept Maclin.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:40:26 PM
Why do you and your colleagues keep saying that Kendricks won't start this season? First of all, he's the only healthy ILB on the roster right now, Second, he played great last season. I know everyone keeps talking about how Ryans got an extension, but lets be realistic, I don't think he got any new money, he was scheduled to make $6 million this season, and the Eagles simply gave him a one year extension and spread the $6 million over 2 years, rather than ask him to take a pay cut or cut him outright. Also, they can cut Ryans after this season if they want, so essentially, they did give him a pay cut. Maybe they want to trade Kendricks, but it's hard to trade someone for a 2nd round draft pick who's 2nd team on the depth chart!! I know some people want to talk about Kendricks missing 3 games last season, but Ryans missed over half the season! It makes a lot of business sense not to give Kendricks an extension right now, they probably want him to prove it one more season. Your thoughts?

by Marvin 5/26/2015 4:41:14 PM
I've never written he won't start this season, Marvin. I've written it's undetermined how playing time will be split. So I disagree with the premise of the question. ...As for Ryans' new deal, they lowered his cap number, but they also guaranteed him $6.5M. I think Kendricks and Alonso make a lot of sense as starters, but I also wonder what Ryans' role would be in that situation.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:43:42 PM
Do you see Mariota in Philly after his rookie contract?

by John 5/26/2015 4:43:59 PM
I can't predict five years in the future. I think he'll be good, so I'll say no.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:44:13 PM
Do you see the Eagles D improving this year? If yes, where do you rank them - top 20?

by Mendham 5/26/2015 4:44:24 PM
If secondary (and safety in particular) is fine, then yes -- improved, and top 20 in scoring D.

by Zach Berman 5/26/2015 4:44:47 PM

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