Thank you for coming along. I'm here, ready to chat. Much to discuss two days into camp. I'm at Lincoln Financial Field. Let's get right into it...
Maybe not the QB-INT ratio -- that was historic -- but yards and touchdowns, yes. That "if" is quite the qualifier, though.
Good question, Cody. I'm going to do more to explore this later this week, but he really took a step up on the field and in the weight room in the offseason. He's someone who checks off the boxes they like at the position, and he has starting experience.
It's only two days, so evaluations should be curbed. JaCorey Shepherd is not really under-the-radar, and he's someone I would have said. Raheem Mostert is someone who Chip Kelly pointed out, as is Denzel Rice. Jerome Couplin is another guy I'd pay attention to at this point.
The Eagles are high on him. Some skills there they can develop. A lot of young DBs, though.
I don't know who he's going to get those snaps over, Trevor. They already have 3 good ILBs for two spots. So unless there's a barrage of injury, I don't think Hicks has a big part in the defense this season.
He is getting a chance to start -- at CB. They think he presents more value there. Long-term, I agree with them.
Good points. I don't think he was dealt because of what he said. It was a combination of three factors...1) As you said, the deal got better; 2) He likely wasn't on the team in 2016; 3) They liked their depth more than they did one year ago.
I think someone who is a free agent on Aug. 4 is usually available for a reason. I do think they can bring in someone to compete for that spot, but I would expect Brad Jones to get some time there. Moving Kendricks over just gives you three starting caliber OLBs instead of ILBs.
Plus, I don't Kendricks is a 3-4 OLB.
No, I don't think that. And I think "racist" is a heavy label in which one must be careful assigning. But to a larger question, I don't think race factors into his decisions. I think personality does in some cases, and size does in almost all cases. ...I also think keeping Riley Cooper and releasing DeSean Jackson created ripples that went beyond normal transactions, and opened up questions. But I don't think race factors into Kelly's decisions.
I think he has a decent shot. If they keep 4 RBs, he only needs to beat UDFAs.
Two days in. Moving fine. Been with the 2s. Need a bigger sample size on him.
He did have a drop, but this is the thing -- I try to make observations at this point instead of evaluations. Too small a sample size on all players.
Both are a big part of it. You can say that about the QB on any team, but I don't think the Eagles have good enough depth at S if Thurmond is not good.
I just don't see the benefit for Bradford unless he wants some type of security. Chip has said since the spring the Eagles want an extension. ...Best-case scenario for both sides would be a deal through 2016, but I think if Bradford has a good year, he can cash in with a long-term deal.
Yes, that's how the Eagles have been using him. They'll play him on the outside a bit, but when the Eagles are in 11, he'll be in the slot.
I think they need to play Ertz more. He's too talented to only be on the field for 50 percent of the snaps, and you don't want a situation where he's only in for passing situations. So I think he plays more. As for Celek, I think he'd go along with whatever is best for the team. That's one of the reasons Chip likes him so much.
I'd like to get Lurie's opinion on many topics.
I wouldn't bet my house on this, but my guess is Cooper has more statistical production.
Depends on the secondary. I think the front 7 is fine. They're putting a lot on Thurmond and Carroll.
They were better last season. And their QB is better.
