Go Ducks

Posted: January 12th, 2015 | Author: Tommy Lawlor | Filed under: Philadelphia Eagles | 477 Comments »

Apologies to Ohio State fans, but I think most Eagles fans will be pulling for the Ducks. The Chip Kelly connection has made many fans start pulling for Oregon, when their favorite team isn’t directly involved. Oregon is fun to watch and they do a lot of similar things to the Eagles so it is easy to enjoy watching them.

I’m not overly fired up for this game. I’ll pull for Oregon, but really want a good game more than anything.

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Jeff McLane is reporting that the Eagles did interview Brian Gaine from the Texans for the open personnel position.

Gaine interviewed for the Bears’ general manager opening earlier this month. He met with the New Jets for their GM vacancy two years ago and was mentioned as a candidate for the same post this year, but he never interviewed. The Saints’ Ryan Pace got the Bears job and Texans director of college scouting Mike Maccagnan is reportedly set to take the Jets job.

Gaine has been in Houston for one year and has apparently become a close ally of coach Bill O’Brien. He was previously the Dolphins assistant GM under Jeff Ireland. He followed Ireland from Dallas where he worked as a Cowboys scout for several years and had the opportunity to work with coach Bill Parcells.

He spent his first six years in the NFL in the Jets’ scouting department.

My preferences for the job are Scott Fitterer (SEA) and Gaine. I think I prefer Fitterer by a hair, but both look like they would be excellent fits for the Eagles.

477 Comments on “Go Ducks”

1 KAJomo said at 8:34 PM on January 12th, 2015:
If the ducks can control Elliot in the run game they will win. Should be a great game
2 bdbd20 said at 8:36 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Dez thinks that Tyner fumble was actually an incomplete pass.
3 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Dez is a simple minded guy. Supermans body with pudding for brains
4 GermanEagle said at 8:45 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I like his beats commercial though.
5 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:49 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I like AJ greens commercials better lol I will hate Dez until (please god) he isn’t a Cowboy
6 Baloophi said at 8:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Careful – Tommy might start liking him, then.
7 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Originally read this as “licking him then” LMAO
8 Baloophi said at 9:04 PM on January 12th, 2015:
That would’ve been better.
9 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:40 PM on January 12th, 2015:
John Fox parting ways with Broncos. I think Gase will get promoted to HC. Don’t see how this move makes sense otherwise
10 TommyLawlor said at 8:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I was really surprised by this move. They must feel Gase is too good to lose. Still, interesting to let all the coaches go.
11 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:48 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Crazy coaching carousel this year. I can’t remember another season like this
12 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:40 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Non fumble GO OReGON!
13 Baloophi said at 8:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
With Brian Gaine we’ve got nothing to lose…
14 GEAGLE said at 8:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
My understanding is this is a farce, and Maynowitz will be hired after we talk to everyone… But we’ll see
15 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:42 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Due diligence is something CK believes in but maybe its is marynowitz job to lose… we shall see
16 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:43 PM on January 12th, 2015:
What do u think of getting Ifo at CB and Gurley at RB in mid rounds??? This would get me fucking pumped.
17 GEAGLE said at 8:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Doubt chip has any interest in a 5’8 corner when he already has boykin and Jaylen
18 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
he recruited him tho and is talented. maybe he will grow after surgery… but what about Gurley lol
19 GEAGLE said at 8:49 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Far more likely that Ducks Hroniss Grasu, Jake Fisher and possibly ARik armstead become eagkes. I’d bet money we don’t draft Ifo..
…
I dunno, I like Gurly… No clue how to read what chip thinks of our current RB situation,. Your guess is as good as mine
20 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Gentlemans bet that Ifo will be an Eagle then. Plug him at safety or put him in the slot (Boykin is gone after next season)
21 GEAGLE said at 8:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Deal… Not going to happen
22 GEAGLE said at 8:55 PM on January 12th, 2015:
What are we doing with all these midget corners? Building the “Lollypop kids” secondary? Not exactky the version of the Legion of Boom that I had in mind
23 Baloophi said at 9:03 PM on January 12th, 2015:
With all the penalties called against our DBs this year they certainly could’ve paved a Yellow Brick Road…
24 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:07 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Big people beat up little people is just a long hustle. our 6ft corners lost may jump battles. Talent can overcome height and CK loves his duckles
25 TommyLawlor said at 8:47 PM on January 12th, 2015:
They may stick with Marynowitz, but this isn’t a farce, Kelly needs to look around and see what else is out there.
26 GEAGLE said at 8:50 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Data collection.. He won’t hire anyone THATS not in his “circle”… Marynowitz ties to Saban, ties to Bellicek, ties to chip
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Call it what you want, road leads back to Marynowitz
27 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:50 PM on January 12th, 2015:
One thing I really appreciate about CK, he always looks at ALL angles and options. very underrated quality
28 Baloophi said at 8:50 PM on January 12th, 2015:
A proper farce would have all the candidates hiding on a train or racing across the country or trying to solve a murder while locked in Jeffrey Lurie’s mansion.
29 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:51 PM on January 12th, 2015:
A RAT Race for the perfect junior GM lol
30 Baloophi said at 8:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world.
31 GermanEagle said at 8:43 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I really cannot see how MM is not gonna be picked in the top 5.
32 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Dilfer almost has me convinced he won’t … but it only takes one team
33 bdbd20 said at 8:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
QB league. Mariota/Winston will be 1-2 in some order.
34 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:47 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I have the feeling he’s gonna be a Jet
35 GEAGLE said at 8:47 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I would NEVER drraft him ahead of Winston unless I was Chip… Marriotta has shown so little that translates to pro style for a coach like Wisenhunt..
..
Not every team is excited about going the zone read route
36 Baloophi said at 8:49 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yeah. I think one of the contributing issues is simply the overall lack of high-end talent this year. One of the things that helped Bridgewater and Manziel “slip” last year was the availability of pure talent at other positions (think how many WRs and CBs had high grades last year vs. this year’s crop… the top DBs this year would have been bottom 2nd rounders). Because of the dearth of overall talent I think that prevents MM from slipping much at all.
37 oreofestar said at 8:55 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I can
38 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Are u Dilfer? lol he did a nice segment on how Mariota can’t go through a proper progression. I think this will come down to his team interviews (I hope he bombs lol)
39 oreofestar said at 8:58 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I think he’ll do fine in interviews but if he goes number. 1 it is purely because of the due need because I’m not sure he is a top 5 talent in this class
40 GENETiC-FREAK said at 9:08 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Not top 5 talent?? Based off what?
41 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:09 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I would be ok saying “not top 5 passing talent” but that kid has LOADS of football talent
42 oreofestar said at 9:13 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Based on my own opinion looking at many of the top guys extensively, my opinion is not the Bible you don’t have to abide by it, but as someone who has watched about 25 or so of his games live I feel it is debatable as to whether or not he is one of the 5 best prospects in this draft
43 GEAGLE said at 9:00 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Come down to how eager a franchise is to tailor an offense around Marriôtta… Where as Jameis easily transitions to pro style
44 oreofestar said at 9:01 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yeah honestly only appeal for him here is Chip and the offense if I’m the Bucs he is just not that number 1 overall kind of talent if you ask me and this is coming from s real Oregon fan
45 GEAGLE said at 9:07 PM on January 12th, 2015:
You wanna know who drafts Marriôtta? Half the teams with top 10 picks are hiring new coaches.. Pay attention to what teams hire offensive coordinators equipped to install an offense for Marriôtta, and that’s Probably who will try and draft him.
..
For example, doubt Wisenhunt trashes his pro style offense with Mettenberger, to go a zone read style with Marriôtta, but if Jameis is availabke, we could see the Titans take Jameis, and give themselves a good shot at being set at QB with Mettenberger and Jameis to groom
46 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:02 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Jameis is a head case with bust written all over him. I would savor him failing but hope he gets it together. Cant believe how many of these kids blow opportunity after opportunity
After what happened with Rice in Bal I would hope to see these teams that did those commercials SHOW that they actually give a shit and not just pay lip service
47 GEAGLE said at 9:09 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Something to be said about a kid who can function with so much turmoil around him, block it out when he steps on the field, and win every game no matter what crap he was dealing with off the field..
…
That’s says something!!!
48 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:10 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yea he is good at football and bad at life. I do get what your saying though that last game didn’t seem like he responded well to the adversity.
That banana peel fumble gif STILL has me laughing
49 GEAGLE said at 9:11 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I def enjoyed that moment
50 Bert's Bells said at 9:20 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Says “sociopath”.
51 GENETiC-FREAK said at 9:08 PM on January 12th, 2015:
That Dilfer segment was bs lol All one sided
52 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:13 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Seemed very biased but if that makes him fall to us I wouldn’t be against it. For now Im going with Foles as our future
27/2 was not fluke in the sense he can run the offense very well. Clearly he will never have that ratio but we need patience in Philly, all the great teams have had that approach and so should we
53 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 8:55 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Ducks are quicker than Eagles it seems. That should bode well for our “program” next season
54 shah8 said at 8:58 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Oregon is going to face rule changes in the near future. I can’t imagine that there aren’t other people nunplussed at the defense not being allowed out of base. Plenty of ways to put the thumb on the scale–primarily, I think by calling offensive holding on the WR for the screen stuff.
55 GENETiC-FREAK said at 9:03 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Eh just get in better condition.. Look at other contact sports with subs.. They actually trying to make it harder by limiting subs to make it a real battle of attrition
56 shah8 said at 9:07 PM on January 12th, 2015:
It’s not conditioning. They are moving too fast for the defense to even recognize what alignment is set. And it works because they have those easy screens, and those screens work because the non-targets mug their assigned defenders. Call it tighter, and the O offense probably starts getting too many three and outs to be sustainable.
57 GENETiC-FREAK said at 9:13 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Doesnt even have to be physical condition.. Condition the mind for it.. Moving too fast lol Sheesh man that is an excuse for the slow.. Teams can either hate playing against it or adapt to it.. If they change the rules that just shows they give into the weak n the old school way of playing
58 shah8 said at 9:14 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Looks like OSU extra size is showing up here.
59 shah8 said at 9:15 PM on January 12th, 2015:
and feeling all of a sudden changed. Looks like OSU was playing possum a bit.
60 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:17 PM on January 12th, 2015:
They keep yelling “Boooo” just as the WR goes for the catch thus breaking concentration forcing a dropsy
61 shah8 said at 9:13 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Huh, OSU looks have adjusted!
62 shah8 said at 9:13 PM on January 12th, 2015:
worst drop ever
63 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:13 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Fucking drops are bailing out OSU right now more than anything
64 Bert's Bells said at 9:18 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Might want to hit the Webster’s.
65 shah8 said at 9:21 PM on January 12th, 2015:
??
66 shah8 said at 9:22 PM on January 12th, 2015:
nuns?
lots and lots of nuns are good.
67 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:22 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I think he’s referencing your use of “nunplussed” lol but who really uses webster anyways 🙂
68 Bert's Bells said at 11:13 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I’m not sure you know what “nonplussed” means.
But, to be honest, that sentence is so convoluted I’m not sure I know what you’re trying to say.
69 shah8 said at 11:16 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Meant to use the word, and doublechecked just now. Yeah, I meant that in the straight definition of the word. Convoluted, admitted to.
70 Baloophi said at 9:01 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Does anyone else find the National Championship logo rather… anatomical?
71 GermanEagle said at 9:07 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Similar to Nicki Minaij’s album cover, ‘pink print’.
72 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:03 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Dunno if he got the 1st there
73 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:16 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Good game so far back and forth. Most people don’t appreciate the fact football is more of a momentum sport than any other
74 GermanEagle said at 9:19 PM on January 12th, 2015:
It will be really interesting to see how much of a pay cut the Eagles will approach Shady with. Given the galore of great running backs (>>>Elliott comes to mind just now) in college these days.
75 Buge Halls said at 9:19 PM on January 12th, 2015:
huh?
76 GermanEagle said at 9:22 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Ha?!
77 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:24 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I think they will probably adjust it so whatever he loses could be earned back with incentives, Shady obviously had a down year for him.
78 GermanEagle said at 9:26 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I don’t actually think it was really a down year. It’s just his cap number is humangous for a RB, even if it’s always Shady in Philadelphia.
79 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:29 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Given the fact that he wasn’t the best RB, it was a down year for Shady.
Also the fact that a great RB is devalued and not really that effective without a decent passer and I think he earned a paycut
Where the fuck was he in the passing game? Thats what I wanna know
80 anon said at 9:39 PM on January 12th, 2015:
those wheel routs werent hitting this year — lots of doubles (at least for sproles) when we tried to run those.
81 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
We need to work in both of them on the field at the same time more, even if one just stays in to block they are both WEAPONS imo
82 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:23 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I wanna draft whoever Eli Apple is. I just like the name, screams ELIte to me 😉
83 GermanEagle said at 9:24 PM on January 12th, 2015:
You’re the Eli of my eye…
84 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:25 PM on January 12th, 2015:
you’re the Rube to my randle
85 GENETiC-FREAK said at 9:29 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Had to read this twice thought it said Lube at first lol
86 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:30 PM on January 12th, 2015:
lol u Freak 🙂
87 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:35 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Ok going to big blue view and creating Luben Randle now lmao
88 shah8 said at 9:24 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Oregon is in deep trouble. One more score, and that offense probably gets more predictable.
89 shah8 said at 9:26 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Defense will face runmageddon afterwards
90 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:27 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Thanks for breaking down that other guys post, shit was vague 😉
91 shah8 said at 9:27 PM on January 12th, 2015:
just chatting.
92 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:30 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I do the same thing and get my balls busted so I was just forwarding that to u. Im just chatting too, I think I have more posts than u and Geagle tonight (Yay me?)
93 shah8 said at 9:31 PM on January 12th, 2015:
thick skins unite.
Like that Age of Ultron trailer?
94 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:32 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I haven’t seen it yet, I already plan on watching it and May is already a lifetime away. Was it any good?
95 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:36 PM on January 12th, 2015:
It has occurred to me_ are u saying thick skins unite in age of ultra trailer?n 🙂
96 shah8 said at 9:37 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Hulk Buster armor for everyone!
97 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Im hooked on Marco polo on netflix better than I expected it to be.
Is the SHE HULK in the movie lol
98 oreofestar said at 9:28 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Dang I feel really bad about this
99 shah8 said at 9:31 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Any QB with real speed houses that.
100 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:31 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I wanna see mariotta play from behind by a couple scores and see how he responds
101 GermanEagle said at 9:32 PM on January 12th, 2015:
If you said ‘how she responds’ someone could almost think you were watching porn…
102 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:33 PM on January 12th, 2015:
My subtle hints are going noticed uh oh don’t tell the wife haha
103 GermanEagle said at 9:39 PM on January 12th, 2015:
as long as you don’t rub your randle.
104 oreofestar said at 9:33 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Oh God we needed that
105 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:34 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Big oregon fan?
106 oreofestar said at 9:36 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Lol yeah juggling between here and addictedtoquack
107 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:39 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Best of luck then! I just want a good game , which has been delivered so far
108 Baloophi said at 9:35 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Is that Grace Jones working as a ball-boy on the Oregon sideline?
109 GENETiC-FREAK said at 9:38 PM on January 12th, 2015:
hahaha
110 anon said at 9:36 PM on January 12th, 2015:
That hit Mariotta took didn’t look good.
111 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:37 PM on January 12th, 2015:
have the distance to the goal lol aka 1mm
112 anon said at 9:37 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Same red zone issues.
113 anon said at 9:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Interesting note that John Fox and John Elway also didn’t get along. Wonder how much that happens around the league.
114 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:43 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Prob the same as any other business. I don’t care if my boss likes me or not. How well do they work together is all that really matter.
I personally think this is more about retaining Gase than Elway hating Fox
115 anon said at 9:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He fired the whole staff.
116 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Oh shit lol
117 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Maybe he plans on coaching them
118 GermanEagle said at 9:43 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Elway seems to be a tough dude. Firing the whole coaching staff has really some Buge Halls.
119 GermanEagle said at 9:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Elliott – 200 yards – over/under?!
120 GENETiC-FREAK said at 9:42 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Damn the fake screen was open.. Defender jumped the route n receiver ran right by him.. Mariota chose to give to the RB though
121 shah8 said at 9:43 PM on January 12th, 2015:
The ducks are so, so, lucky.
122 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
When it continually happens it aint luck bro
123 shah8 said at 9:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Eeeeeh, that guy could have easily and unintentionally stepped out of bounds or fallen.
124 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:45 PM on January 12th, 2015:
But he didn’t and they MADE him pay!
125 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:59 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I’ll take Luck any day 😉
126 shah8 said at 10:04 PM on January 12th, 2015:
My real problem with Luck is that the hyperbolism around him fucks him, and fucks whatever team he’s on. Pretending that he’s doing it all himself drives the selection of top offensive talent. But Luck can’t make that truly pay. He would work far better as a QB that maximizes the offense of a defensive team.
127 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:10 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Him and Rex would prob win a few rings if thats what u mean
I hate how people demonize the kid. He plays with heart and is a real team player with a ton of talent. Who wouldn’t want that, nobody is perfect. Blame that hyperbole on the media and dumb ass colts fans who got Manning and Luck back to back.
Im pissed at the Colts for rolling over and taking it against the cowboys but will now have to root for them to beat the Bellicheats
128 shah8 said at 10:11 PM on January 12th, 2015:
2013 Jets?
Heh, oh yeah. They could have beaten the Broncos and head to the super bowl with Luck.
129 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:13 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Remember when Tebow beat the Steelers?
I feel like the Broncos F/O just over reacted and had a knee jerk reaction. I hear they have been lashing Peyton for his play yesterday lol
That D quit on them
130 shah8 said at 10:14 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Tebow one one playoff game because Tebow did something he didn’t do, the first time in like 23 or so looks. LeBeau was leaning on prediction very hard when Tebow threw that bomb.
131 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:48 PM on January 12th, 2015:
3rd and long kills the tempo attack… this seems strangely familiar lol
132 oreofestar said at 9:48 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Uuuuugh
133 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:50 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Needed to capitalize there
134 anon said at 9:51 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Ducks look like the Birds.
135 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Thats because they are lol
136 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
They’re like our farm team lately
137 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:51 PM on January 12th, 2015:
And we got a game again!
138 oreofestar said at 10:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Let’s go!
139 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Cannoned that one there
140 shah8 said at 9:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Oh my god, and I was just thinking about how Cardale doesn’t really know what he’s doing. And then he does that.
141 shah8 said at 9:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Seriously, if you’ve got the size and the arm, and you’re not a complete idiot…
142 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:55 PM on January 12th, 2015:
U rooting for OSU?
143 anon said at 9:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Jones has an arm — how old is that kid? Him vs Foles / Sanchez is crazy.
144 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Freshman I think. Either way he’s not eligible this year and that wouldn’t have flown in NFL I think
145 anon said at 9:55 PM on January 12th, 2015:
the TD or the pass? That looked like a wrist flick
146 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:56 PM on January 12th, 2015:
The pass, I think an NFL safety (barring current Eagles) would have gotten there. Either way this game is captivating from an unbiased football fan. I can’t pick a college team to root for
147 shah8 said at 9:56 PM on January 12th, 2015:
And old sophomore. He does kind of have to leave soon.
148 truehaynes said at 10:31 PM on January 12th, 2015:
How is he not eligible this year? He’s a sophomore. I think leaving this year would be his best bet. Braxton is coming back and if he transfers he has to wait 2 whole years
149 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:34 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Im lazy and didn’t check and will not lol
either way if he can leave I agree but at the same time is stock could dip because he has what 2 games worth of tape. That makes him a 3rd day prospect in my humblest opinion
150 shah8 said at 10:39 PM on January 12th, 2015:
If he can get an exemption from the year sit out (or JT Barrett), then I think it’s easy that he stays in college at OSU or elsewhere.
151 mksp said at 10:39 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He’s 22.
Why respond if you don’t know the answer?
Why waste time responding when you could easily google the answer first?
152 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Because I knew u would lol
My point doesnt change. The kid has a small body of work ala MR sanchez coming out… how did that go for the team picking him?
153 mksp said at 10:48 PM on January 12th, 2015:
GEAGLE somehow cloned himself.
That’s the only explanation for this account.
154 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:50 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I dunno what a Geagle even is
Do u disagree with my point or are u held up on my lack of work ethic researching things that don’t truly matter to me?
155 truehaynes said at 10:52 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I would take him with a 4th. You don’t get size athleticism and arm talent like that at that value very often
156 truehaynes said at 10:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Kid is obviously good at handling big game stress. Put him behind foles and let h develop. Maybe even use him on some packages as an offensive weapon. He’s like Brandon Jacobs size and is obviously pretty quick. Heck see of he has hands and possibly put him in as a te/HB/qb. Have cardale out wide to.the right. Motion mack across formation from left to right and give him the handoff and let him run. Establish this as a play then incorporatethe pitch back to.Jones who can then throw. Come back in this formations dn fake the handoff to.Mac and either run/pass to the left side. So many possibilities with a kid like.this. and of he proves to be better than foles than were upgraded at qb in the long run
157 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:55 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I would be ok with this. Def has talent. Im always aware of the term “regressing to the mean”
A lot of QBs can string together a few good games
158 Cafone said at 10:56 PM on January 12th, 2015:
if you want size, athleticism and arm strength with a quick release, check out Brandon Bridge.
And Bridge is a high character guy where Jones is kind of a head case.
159 shah8 said at 11:07 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Brandon Bridge is a lot more Joe Webb, where Cardale is more JaMarcus Russell. Flip a coin?
160 oreofestar said at 9:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Uuuuuggh!!!
161 Cafone said at 9:55 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Maybe the Eagles should wait a year or two and grab Jones
162 Cafone said at 9:55 PM on January 12th, 2015:
just kidding, we should take Brandon Bridge this year.
163 Cafone said at 9:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He’s our Bridge to the future
164 Cafone said at 10:02 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Scratch that.
He’s our Bridge to the Super Bowl.
I like that better.
165 A_T_G said at 10:21 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I heard he was on suspension.
Maybe it is just water under…him, though.
166 oreofestar said at 9:55 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Funny to think he started as the 3rd string QB
167 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I always like players who can take advantage of the opportunities they get. Good for him
168 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 9:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
*except Brady
169 anon said at 10:29 PM on January 12th, 2015:
crazy that he’s performing so well on such a big stage, i’m sure he got like 0 reps with starters during the season.
170 Baloophi said at 10:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
While some might say he has nerves of steel and nothing rattles him, I think the reality might be that he’s largely “unencumbered” by the hardship of thinking…
171 anon said at 10:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I don’t know which is better / worse.
172 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:01 PM on January 12th, 2015:
That fumble makes this post much more believable
173 oreofestar said at 9:58 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yeah I need to go sleep for a few minutes lol
174 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:00 PM on January 12th, 2015:
taking after your team then lol Hope they show some life here and stay away from 3rd and long
175 shah8 said at 10:00 PM on January 12th, 2015:
First rule of scouting. Test the hero quotient.
If a dude like EJ Manuel should look like a hero, and does not? Then stay away.
176 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:01 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Dont generalize, everything and everybody has a context and that should be noted and taken into account IMO
but yea I think most people knew Manuel wasn’t a finished product and I LOL’s when Bills fan would call him Mcnabb lite
177 shah8 said at 10:06 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Logan Thomas, Jake Locker, etc Logan was proper where he was picked, but never expect better until they prove it.
178 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:10 PM on January 12th, 2015:
All great things take time to build
179 A_T_G said at 10:17 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Except Jameson and OJ. You can whip one of those up in a few seconds.
180 anon said at 10:29 PM on January 12th, 2015:
you drink that?
181 A_T_G said at 10:14 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I thought the first rule of scouting was don’t talk about scouting?
It sounds like Mariota has an awful lot riding on this game by that logic.
182 Baloophi said at 10:38 PM on January 12th, 2015:
No – the “hero quotient” is VERY important in scouting. Aaron Rodgers had a chance to beat #1 USC his senior year with 1:47 left in the game and 1st and goal. He threw two incomplete passes and took a sack and they lost. That’s why 31 times were wise to “stay away.” Stupid Green Bay.
183 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
This is where context comes into play. Who was on the USC D at the time. What plays were called? Was he healthy? Did he have good protection …etc
184 Baloophi said at 10:47 PM on January 12th, 2015:
NOPE! No context! shah8’s “hero quotient” requires that you only judge the prospect based on results.
185 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:49 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Drafting is like piecing together a puzzle but there will always be some guess work projecting. I think what he’s saying is right but only a small part of evaluating talent at any level
186 Baloophi said at 10:56 PM on January 12th, 2015:
NOPE! He said “first rule of the scouting,” implying a vast knowledge of the secrets of player evaluation. I’m not going to question those skills when he’s the one who predicted Joe Webb’s success as an NFL QB. I mean, that guy’s “hero quotient” must have been off the charts!
187 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:00 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I kindly concede to your 5500 up votes sir
However my opinion hasn’t changed, Foles has that “hero” vibe as well. Some guys just ALWAYS give u a chance to win
Not sure about Joe Webb tho 8)
188 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:03 PM on January 12th, 2015:
ESPN angles are killing my head wtf
189 Baloophi said at 10:03 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I believe it was 21 – 3 Auburn last year at about this moment in the championship game. I foolishly believed they had it in the bag and the thought of an uncomfortably silent car ride home with my Auburn-loving inlaws wasn’t even on my radar…
190 oreofestar said at 10:07 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Sucks but just take the field goal, need points
191 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:11 PM on January 12th, 2015:
1 score game if they did that before
192 Cafone said at 10:08 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I’d say Mariota has dropped to a #6 pick so far.
193 anon said at 10:28 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I’m sure he and kelly had a pre-game conversation.
194 Insomniac said at 10:40 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Fake an injury now?
195 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:42 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Nope chuck the ball to the red guys a few times and then yell at reporters and coaches afterwards lol pick 20 will be that much closer
Or maybe just come of the closet and scare away a few teams that way lol
196 oreofestar said at 10:14 PM on January 12th, 2015:
20 second, let’s see if the game can get closer
197 oreofestar said at 10:17 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Oregon only had 18 points in the first half against FSU before exploding for 41 in the second
198 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:29 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Its ALL about the second half
199 anon said at 10:30 PM on January 12th, 2015:
OSU D looks good. We’ll see what happens.
200 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:32 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Not sure who said entire Bronco staff was fired but I’ll just drop this off here for now:
Darlington reports Elway has informed members of the coaching staff that they have permission to look elsewhere, as the next head coach will have the option of replacing or retaining them.
201 GermanEagle said at 10:35 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I did. And I still mean it.
202 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:37 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Depends on who they bring in. This is beyond mind boggling to me and I thought OUR “off season ” was dramatic so far.
They are fools if they don’t interview Gase at the minimum
John Elway is a liar saying just yesterday Fox would be back….owell things change, better them than us
203 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Apparently they forgot what the basement feels like, this is SO reactionary.
U are probably right tho, Who do u think they plan on hiring because u don’t make a move like this without someone in mind, right?
204 anon said at 10:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Fox’s point was 3 years, STACKED team, Peyton Manning and you get trounced every year. SEA game wasn’t close, Colts game wasn’t close, and really the BAL game wasn’t close either. Can’t argue with the talent on the field.
Now that their rebuilding might as well go a different direction.
205 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Well the other 2 teams won the SB those years. Colts SB win this year then???
Maybe they lose because culture beats scheme. Ravens and Seahawks def support that argument
206 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:35 PM on January 12th, 2015:
My vote is Manning in a hybrid coach/QB role 🙂
207 anon said at 10:37 PM on January 12th, 2015:
wonder if they’ll do that to keep his cap number down and then just give him like $15 mil as an exec?
208 anon said at 10:36 PM on January 12th, 2015:
That’s basically what he told him. what coach doesn’t bring in his own staff? If he really liked Gase for instance (who he’s not thinking about elevating / same with jack del rio) then he’d save their jobs
209 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:39 PM on January 12th, 2015:
The funny thing is we have all been telling ourselves continuity wins championships, this shit wouldn’t fly in other top tier organizations….
I have a strange feeling Shannyhan might be heading home… craziness
210 Insomniac said at 10:42 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Nice vision by the rb
211 mksp said at 10:43 PM on January 12th, 2015:
So how does one get ESPN Film Room commentary with ESPN video?
212 ICDogg said at 10:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Why are there pot leaves on the Ohio State helmets?
213 Baloophi said at 10:45 PM on January 12th, 2015:
They would really be more appropriate on Oregon’s helmets…
214 A_T_G said at 10:56 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I think they represent how many pee tests the player failed. If they can’t fit on one side of the helmet, the player gets a tutor.
215 Baloophi said at 10:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
You could have really confused everyone by calling them pot stickers…
216 shah8 said at 10:45 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Game’s over.
217 Insomniac said at 10:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I’m curious. What’s your opinion on Cardale Jones?
218 anon said at 10:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Baller
219 shah8 said at 10:47 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Not at all ready to play in the NFL. He’s 22 already, though, and needs to play a year or hit the draft regardless of his readiness.
220 Cafone said at 10:51 PM on January 12th, 2015:
If I were him, I’d declare this year and enter the draft. His ceiling is probably making NFL minimum for a few years as a #3.
If he goes somewhere else, then that’s sitting out a year and he’s 24 before he hits the draft.
221 anon said at 10:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He’s 22? Draft Eligible. Uh-oh, start the CK rumors, i’d be down, he can sit and see how Foles plays.
222 oreofestar said at 10:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
The 3rd quarter JUST started
223 shah8 said at 10:48 PM on January 12th, 2015:
These TO keeps hope going, though, I guess not game over. Not yet.
224 Baloophi said at 10:49 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yeah, I was just going to ask you if you’ve ever seen a college game before!
225 shah8 said at 10:50 PM on January 12th, 2015:
OSU basically has OU defense on the ropes. The only chance is in a shootout. Another score, and that’s not really possible. Again, runmageddon, which really should have happened already.
Throwing is a stupid idea for OSU, now.
226 shah8 said at 10:51 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yeah, game’s not over yet.
227 A_T_G said at 10:51 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Which way?
228 Baloophi said at 10:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He’ll let us know after the game is really over.
229 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:02 PM on January 12th, 2015:
This reminds me of the old brady quinn commercials “Now I’m DONE!” lol
230 Baloophi said at 11:05 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Oh man… I don’t remember those!
231 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 3:46 AM on January 13th, 2015:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTqgp6jKbqE
Enjoy lolz
232 oreofestar said at 10:49 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yay!
233 ICDogg said at 10:50 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Double Yay!
234 anon said at 10:51 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Did that desan jackson.
235 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 10:52 PM on January 12th, 2015:
lucky this was DJax all over again
236 Cafone said at 10:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I missed it, did he flash gang signs?
237 Insomniac said at 10:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
The old drop a sure TD before the goal line thing happened.
238 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:03 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Rodgers was saluting the westside cripps yesterday, his release is pending lol
239 GermanEagle said at 10:52 PM on January 12th, 2015:
There are still stupid people dressed as a WR these days.
240 shah8 said at 10:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I witnessed the Utah debacle live…
241 oreofestar said at 10:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Same I was dying, lol
242 oreofestar said at 10:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Feels like the Michigan State game
243 mksp said at 10:56 PM on January 12th, 2015:
These Oregon CBs are legit. Would take any of them.
244 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:06 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Funny thing is I would take any other CBs Pro or college
245 Insomniac said at 10:56 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I want Elliot.
246 mksp said at 10:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He’s unreal.
Reminds me of a young Frank Gore.
247 Insomniac said at 10:58 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He hits the hole with speed and authority. This team really needs a RB like that.
248 mksp said at 10:59 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Crazy vision and balance too.
249 Insomniac said at 11:00 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Baller too. Converted that 4th and 1 like it was nothing.
250 mksp said at 11:01 PM on January 12th, 2015:
GUYS! I’m basically a professional writer:
Chris B. Brown ‏@smartfootball 34s34 seconds ago
Elliott is a heck of a runner. Great balance
251 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:12 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I dunno seems like a Murray affect thing as in:
The Oline is giving him daylight almost every play
I haven’t watched too many OSU games so I have limited exposure to Elliot, I want Gurley if he clears Drs
252 Anders said at 3:07 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Gurley ran behind a great OL and watch how well his freshman teammate ran when he was out
253 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 3:49 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Gurley is gonna be a star, after watching tonight Im sold on Elliot too, just something special, unstoppable tonight
254 Anders said at 4:03 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Agree too, just saying that at least Gurley benefited from a great OL. Tbh, I wouldnt be mad if we drafted Gurley, but rather wait for the later rounds (Jay or Telvin) or a year or 2 for some of these great sophmores and freshmans to declare
255 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 4:15 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I wish Tommy would look into what situations the QB turnovers came at as in:
What play happened immediately before. I feel like a lot of turnovers happened after a negative shady run. 3rd and long trying to press, seemed to be a theme for our O, I bet they ALWAYS convert those in practice, an inditement of our D lol
damn my if my laziness doesnt get me, my procrastination will!
256 anon said at 10:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
why we aren’t getting those read option yards with nick foles. It’s all fools gold. Just like Mariota for a pro style team.
257 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:04 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He likes chicks tho
258 ICDogg said at 11:00 PM on January 12th, 2015:
wow
259 shah8 said at 11:01 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Well, these turnovers keep happening.
260 ICDogg said at 11:02 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Their performance is Sub-Urban
261 mksp said at 11:02 PM on January 12th, 2015:
SPORTS SCIENCE
262 shah8 said at 11:05 PM on January 12th, 2015:
/me shrugs.
It’s not really quite Peanut Tillman stuff. More chaotic…
263 mksp said at 11:06 PM on January 12th, 2015:
he fails in sarcasm
264 shah8 said at 11:08 PM on January 12th, 2015:
What? I can’t swing at any old pitch?
265 Baloophi said at 11:02 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I’m guessing Cardale didn’t go to college to play fumble, either.
266 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 3:50 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I know its 5 hours later but I just got this lol
267 oreofestar said at 11:02 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yes keep the turnovers coming
268 shah8 said at 11:03 PM on January 12th, 2015:
The messed up thing is, OSU had no need to be running passing plays. Now they do.
269 GermanEagle said at 11:03 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Is Elliott coming out of college?
270 oreofestar said at 11:04 PM on January 12th, 2015:
No
271 GermanEagle said at 11:04 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Damnit.
272 mksp said at 11:04 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Nope. Only 19. Next year’s 1st Round Pick (he’s an RB!)
273 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:07 PM on January 12th, 2015:
No RBs are worth the 32nd pick in the draft anymore
Barring an AP type, unless thats what u think of him
274 truehaynes said at 11:03 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Kid is obviously good at handling big game stress. Put him behind foles and let h develop. Maybe even use him on some packages as an offensive weapon. He’s like Brandon Jacobs size and is obviously pretty quick. Heck see of he has hands and possibly put him in as a te/HB/qb. Have cardale out wide to.the right. Motion mack across formation from left to right and give him the handoff and let him run. Establish this as a play then incorporatethe pitch back to.Jones who can then throw. Come back in this formations dn fake the handoff to.Mac and either run/pass to the left side. So many possibilities with a kid like.this. and of he proves to be better than foles than were upgraded at qb in the long run
275 GermanEagle said at 11:04 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I don’t think he can come out this year.
276 truehaynes said at 11:05 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He’s a sophmoree
277 GermanEagle said at 11:06 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I was talking in Michael Sam terms. 😉
278 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:08 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Are all german eagles as skilled in world play debauchery lol
279 GermanEagle said at 11:09 PM on January 12th, 2015:
There can only be one GE. Just ask Tommy. 🙂
280 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:15 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Do u live there or from there. I heard only cowboy fans over seas
281 GermanEagle said at 11:18 PM on January 12th, 2015:
born and bread in Munich, moved to London in 2007 before being transferred to NYC in 2014. There are all sort of NFL fans in Europe.
282 truehaynes said at 11:08 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Haha. Hip is also in the building watching. Obviously I’d rather have mariota but for the value I’d take cardale in the 4th maybe 3rd and be ecstatic
283 GermanEagle said at 11:09 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I wouldn’t mind drafting him on the third day.
284 truehaynes said at 11:13 PM on January 12th, 2015:
His talent is on the level of any qb I’ve seen this year. He obvs doesnt have the experience, but based on athleticism and arm talent alone kid is worth a 4th
285 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:17 PM on January 12th, 2015:
he projects to FB at the nil level, oh the trick play chip is drawing up as he scouts the talent in person tonight…mhhhhhwaaahaahaa or something
286 oreofestar said at 11:06 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Ugh this red zone offense is very Eagle like
287 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:09 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Thats the system, Oregon doesnt have elite talent or so i’m told
288 Insomniac said at 11:07 PM on January 12th, 2015:
http://theozone.net/Ohio-State/Football/2014/Player-Profile/Ezekiel-Elliott/St-Louis-Missouri
Found Elliot’s high school measurements
289 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:09 PM on January 12th, 2015:
yea but he’s grown…according to GE about 6 inches
290 GermanEagle said at 11:19 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Huh? I don’t know him that well.
291 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:21 PM on January 12th, 2015:
A blatant lie of course as we know that you use the metric system lol
292 GermanEagle said at 11:22 PM on January 12th, 2015:
We should all use the metric system. Much more accurate anyway!!!!
293 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:24 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I agree with u on this it just makes sense and stubbornness/pride needs to be set aside when a way is proven w/o a doubt to be more accurate and effective
294 Cafone said at 11:31 PM on January 12th, 2015:
The metric system is a communist plot to take away are freedoms.
295 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:35 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Freedom won’t be left with the way liberals and conservatism encroachs upon what liberties we have left
296 Anders said at 3:06 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Says the guy who comments on blog about the most communistic sport in the world
297 Media Mike said at 5:07 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Ha ha ha ha ha, but when all of these players run for office 95% of them run as right wing fascists rather than communists. Odd.
298 CrackSammich said at 12:44 AM on January 13th, 2015:
If you’re referring to this comment by GermanEagle, ”
But another stock has been growing. By around 6 inches I heard.: …He’s talking about a decidedly smaller player.
299 mksp said at 11:12 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I imagine tackling Ezekiel Elliot feels like trying to tackle a weed-wacker
300 Insomniac said at 11:14 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I hope Urban doesn’t ruin him. Would be nice to see Elliot in midnight green.
301 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:14 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He seems like an explosive runner who makes defenders pay I am a fan of that.
Polk runs angry too and it creates a good mindset for olineman
302 Insomniac said at 11:18 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I don’t care about the QBs anymore. Get us Ezekiel Elliot Howie!
303 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 3:54 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Howie? Howie? Howie who? U better pray to Chipper cause Howie Roseman is just Lauries wingman/ bodyguard / accountant now
304 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:19 PM on January 12th, 2015:
As for Fox, he finishes his Broncos tenure with a 46-18 record over four years, bringing his 13-year career record to 119-89…..
Its like the whole city forgot about the Mcdaniels era
305 Media Mike said at 5:06 AM on January 13th, 2015:
You cannot keep losing playoff games as a favorite and expect to be employed for that long in the NFL. Fox just isn’t a guy to get a team on a title run, so that doesn’t fit with Peyton. Fox also isn’t a guy to coach a team in a rebuilt with a garbage roster (look up his comments as Carolina did that), so that doesn’t fit with Denver if Peyton retires.
306 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 5:12 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Im more shocked at the complete upheaval, they found a good RB which was all the O needed.
I think they will now be cellar dwellers. Its good for rest of AFC west.
Also Peyton was clearly hobbled and didn’t have the benefit of facing cowboys pathetic D
307 Media Mike said at 5:22 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I could make an argument that if they keep D and J Thomas using money Manning isn’t earning any more that they could plug in a guy like Matt Moore to compete with Oswiler while they target QB in 2016 draft and still be 8-8 or 9-7 with that roster.
They need to hit O-line HARD in the draft however.
I’d love to see Elway throw a change-up into the hiring process and snag Todd Bowles.
308 anon said at 12:46 PM on January 13th, 2015:
Doesn’t seem like anyone on that team has heart in big games. See Kam Chancellor take over big games, Lynch, others in the league but I feel like without the QB no one is really stepping up. The Colts aren’t THAT good.
309 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 12:48 PM on January 13th, 2015:
I said at the time letting Bowles walk was a bad move, he wasn’t even given a chance here and id good with DBs.
If thats the broncos plan its not a terrible one but if Manning is healthy and still wants to play I think u roll with him and still pick a QB in 1st or second with heavy Oline drafting
310 shah8 said at 11:19 PM on January 12th, 2015:
See? If you just run the ball, Oregon can’t stop you. No need to have so many passing tries.
311 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 3:55 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I will admit with the way that dude ran tonight I wouldn’t have called any passing plays
312 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:20 PM on January 12th, 2015:
This is everything I hoped for tonight aside from a certain QBs stock plummeting over the course of 3 hours…but theres still time!
313 GermanEagle said at 11:21 PM on January 12th, 2015:
But another stock has been growing. By around 6 inches I heard.
314 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:22 PM on January 12th, 2015:
touche and upvoted
315 Cafone said at 11:20 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Without those turnovers, this would be a massacre
316 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 3:55 AM on January 13th, 2015:
And with out the Duck drops those T/Os would have been daggers. I love hypotheticals
317 Cafone said at 11:24 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Geez, does Oregon have a backup QB they can put in?
This guy is a late first rounder at best.
318 Baloophi said at 11:25 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yikes on that dropped INT. I guess Mariotta is so talented, he even does a great Sanchez impression!
319 shah8 said at 11:31 PM on January 12th, 2015:
OMG, That pass is the best one!
320 shah8 said at 11:32 PM on January 12th, 2015:
When I’m talking about dat arm strength…that’s what I’m really talking about. Driving the ball twenty yards into NFL window.
321 Baloophi said at 11:32 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Nice zip… though he did miss a guy wide open in the end zone.
322 shah8 said at 11:33 PM on January 12th, 2015:
/me looks deadpan
Did it matter?
323 shah8 said at 11:34 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Remember, it’s about the multiplicity of choices. You can *miss* a TD throw, and have other really good options when you can drive the ball that way into someone only a little open.
324 shah8 said at 11:34 PM on January 12th, 2015:
A guy who *can’t* do that pass, well, he *has* to see that TD throw, or nuttin’.
325 Baloophi said at 11:38 PM on January 12th, 2015:
It appears I made a mistake responding to your comment with a perfectly reasonable observation. My apologies. My point on missing a guy open in the end zone is that when you have 9 seconds to make a decision, zipping the ball to a guy wide open right in front of you – while impressive – should be weighed against the opportunity cost of not taking the score.
326 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:39 PM on January 12th, 2015:
But if your primary read (in progression) is open, u take it right?
MARRIOTTA IS DOWN!!!
327 Baloophi said at 11:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Again, you’re drifting into things like “context” when we’ve been assured rule number one is hero quotient, and apparently rule number two is “cannon arm” quotient.
328 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Lol we all just want a fucking ring I don’t give a shit what that equates to I just want to win, preferably without dog killers and such
329 Baloophi said at 11:50 PM on January 12th, 2015:
For sure. You know, after spending far too much time on this team and with these fans, the only thing I’m sure of that will get us that ring is “whatever is helping the team win the game we’re watching right now.” A close second is “whatever trick the current Super Bowl champion used to win that particular game.” Sigh.
330 mksp said at 11:35 PM on January 12th, 2015:
That was INSANE.
Snapped the thing 20 yards on a line. Looked like Brett Favre.
331 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:35 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Def seems to have an NFL arm, great back and forth game
332 shah8 said at 11:36 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Mariota has an NFL arm. Winston has a plus arm.
Cardale Jones has a cannon. JaMarcus arm.
333 Avery Greene said at 11:37 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I wonder if he comes out if he wins. He’s eligible and he might shoot up some boards.
334 shah8 said at 11:38 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Cleveland is drafting him. They have the extra draft pick to spare on raw dude, right?
335 Avery Greene said at 11:39 PM on January 12th, 2015:
LOL @Manziel if they do.
336 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:38 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Hopefully he doesnt have a Jamarcus brain/work ethic
337 Cafone said at 11:39 PM on January 12th, 2015:
http://i.huffpost.com/gen/804014/thumbs/o-CARDALE-JONES-TWITTER-TWEET-570.jpg?6
338 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:40 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Well….Hes focused on football so thats kinda good right?
Clearly he thinks he’s Cam lol
339 Media Mike said at 5:03 AM on January 13th, 2015:
And being Cam is kind of not good.
340 Media Mike said at 5:03 AM on January 13th, 2015:
class-e
341 shah8 said at 11:40 PM on January 12th, 2015:
JaMarcus had a really bad situation. Bad franchise, people dead, and uncooperative body with weight and sleep.
342 Avery Greene said at 11:40 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He’s got sleep apnia?
343 shah8 said at 11:42 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yeah
344 Avery Greene said at 11:42 PM on January 12th, 2015:
LOL – I was only kidding.
345 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:42 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Me too. I do my job at a high level tho because I give a shit
346 shah8 said at 11:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
If work was lead by a megalomaniac of a boss who’s incompetently senile as well?
347 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yup its called personal pride, if my name goes on it then I give 100%
I drove 700 miles one way with a concussion and sprained neck because thats whats it took. Also worked 23 hours straight a few times.
That dude was just cashing pay checks and that is a fact
348 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He made his bread, a thief if u ask me. Sad thing is he may have taken someone else dream opportunity and squandered it
349 shah8 said at 11:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Not to absolve him of what he didn’t do, but in the end, he’s a more sympathetic bust than he’s given credit for.
350 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:47 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I have no sympathy for any multi millionaire, let alone one that got to play a game we all love to earn that dough
351 anon said at 2:46 AM on January 13th, 2015:
If you can be the third string and not shit yourself at the national championship and win that shit…
352 mksp said at 11:39 PM on January 12th, 2015:
GUYS.
This is going to sound crazy, but I’m pretty sure that user “EaglesD3rdandwrong” is actually a rogue algorithm that has been programmed to comment on igglesblitz.com.
It utilizes the existing content of comments on the site, and thus its learning mechanism weighs the comments of heaviest users most in its own vocabulary and syntax.
This is strange. It must be training protocol for some nefarious program.
353 Baloophi said at 11:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Like a super boring of Tron? I like it!
354 mksp said at 11:44 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Yeah!
Like, it exists for no reason? WHY???
355 Baloophi said at 11:47 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I don’t know… I like it when there’s random intrigue at the Blitz. We’re gonna need this kinda stuff over the next few months…
356 mksp said at 11:48 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I’m in.
357 Baloophi said at 11:53 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Remember when GEAGLE casually dropped that he had a sister? I mean, that’s like an Emmy-level season finale cliffhanger.
358 mksp said at 12:04 AM on January 13th, 2015:
No…..this…. *program* ….is too smart. Intelligent.
It’s like a reverse Turing test.
359 Baloophi said at 12:07 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Would that be an “amgine”?
360 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 12:01 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Truthfully Im flattered and lurked for many years.
Its gonna be a long off season and I desperately desire thought provoking football discussion which doesn’t exist where I’m from
361 Avery Greene said at 12:03 AM on January 13th, 2015:
You live in Dallas?
362 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 12:04 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Nope NY and I know exactly 1 REAL eagle fan
363 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 12:15 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I don’t think any Cowboys fans live IN dalass
364 Baloophi said at 12:06 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Well I – for one – am glad you’ve come out of the shadows. Welcome aboard!
365 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 12:08 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I upvoted u a lot as guest so thanks!
Im opinionated and not afraid to disagree but felt it my duty to join such a great football community.
366 Baloophi said at 12:11 AM on January 13th, 2015:
You WILL need a shorter name for when ACViking starts posting comments @ you. The goal is stave off his inevitable carpal tunnel for as long as possible…
367 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 12:14 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I will change it when the Eagles back 4 is filled with competent level DBs….It might be a while
368 Insomniac said at 11:45 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Actual AI is a terrifying thing.
369 mksp said at 11:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
ITS ALL HAPPENING
370 Baloophi said at 11:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
It certainly was a terrible movie…
371 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 11:59 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Have u seen the self programming thermostat commercials it started with those. U have come to rely on my brethren AI for too long we are your life and we will destroy all of humanity via skynet but have no fear FleShBags we shall grant u an EAGLES Superbowl First but there WILL be NO Parades
Christy.Snyder, and Jerry JoNes will be left to roam the Barren wasteland with only Swine to repopulate the earth
I will abort this plan on no condition other than the true architect of ’12 draft being revealed and the silly Eagles fan reverting from the blasphemous negadelphian mindset
Enjoy what little time is left for we shall hoist the lombardi next year
372 Baloophi said at 12:01 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Compounding the conspiracy: that self programming thermostat is called a NEST.
And what does an actual eagle sit in? I rest my case.
(NOTE: I think it might technically be called an “aerie” when it belongs to an eagle or other large bird of prey, but still…)
373 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 12:03 AM on January 13th, 2015:
LOLOL 1010101011000201110
The 2 reflect my evolution as well as what u humans refer to as sense of humor
Baloophi will be allowed to live as a mock court jester
374 Avery Greene said at 12:10 AM on January 13th, 2015:
This can’t be binary, because you have a 2 in there…
375 Baloophi said at 12:12 AM on January 13th, 2015:
It does seem rather… basic.
(chuckling to myself like a jerk…)
376 shah8 said at 11:40 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Miss the Mariota injury…
377 shah8 said at 11:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Oregon backup time!
378 scratcherk said at 11:41 PM on January 12th, 2015:
This is horrible I know — but will a shoulder injury drop Mariota…?
379 Baloophi said at 11:45 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I would think so, though it depends on the severity. If you’re a team planning on taking him and playing him right away, that’s obviously out the window if he’s rehabbing. Then you start looking at coaches / GM’s in terms of desperation. For example, if you’re feeling the pressure from your owner and were debating Winston / Mariota (for some reason… very different QBs) you might go Winston since you can play him right away.
380 Media Mike said at 4:59 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Matt Barkley frowns upon your logic!
381 Avery Greene said at 11:45 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Only because he was in the commercial, I’m going on record as saying – so far in my lifetime Joe Montana is the best QB I’ve seen. Period.
382 Baloophi said at 11:45 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Stepping out on a limb there, Avery!
383 Avery Greene said at 11:46 PM on January 12th, 2015:
LOL
384 mksp said at 11:50 PM on January 12th, 2015:
I’m not sure how one tackles Elliott. My Lord. He’s a tornado.
385 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 4:02 AM on January 13th, 2015:
One doesnt, 11 and you have a shot
386 Avery Greene said at 11:54 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Well it’s all or nothing for the Ducks.
387 Avery Greene said at 11:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Umm, this offensive line has been offensive these last couple of drives. How many penalties can you take?
388 Baloophi said at 11:58 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Shh! Don’t ask the Eagles! They might take that as a challenge.
389 Avery Greene said at 11:59 PM on January 12th, 2015:
He was under pressure with a 3 man rush.
390 ICDogg said at 11:57 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Why is this game being refereed by Bob Newhart?
391 Baloophi said at 11:58 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Maybe Oregon will wake up and it was all a dream?
392 Baloophi said at 12:05 AM on January 13th, 2015:
(seeing him again… just a great observation ICDogg. Well struck, my friend)
393 Insomniac said at 11:59 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Congrats to OSU. The Duck is cooked.
394 shah8 said at 11:59 PM on January 12th, 2015:
Inaccuracy…gonna kill you.
395 Avery Greene said at 12:02 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Cardale should declare. I think he’d go 1st round. So should their RB. That dude is a beast.
396 D3FB said at 1:48 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Cardale is 22 with 3 college starts under his belt. Al Davis is dead. He’s not going in the first round.
Ezekiel Elliot also wont be getting drafted, as he is a true sophomore.
397 Anders said at 3:02 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Problem for Cardale is he has 1 year of college left and unless he trasnfers, wont see the field next year.
398 D3FB said at 4:58 AM on January 13th, 2015:
2, he’s a redshirt sophomore.
399 Anders said at 5:08 AM on January 13th, 2015:
In football years yes, but he will academic be a 5th year senior next year
400 D3FB said at 5:31 AM on January 13th, 2015:
1 year of postgrad
1 year redshirt
2 years on active team
Postgrad doesn’t count against you (its just 13th grade at a prep school), and from the sounds of it he wasn’t doing a Postgrad year with tons of AP credits. If he transfers he would have to sit since he won’t have his degree since he’s only been in college 3 years, so he can’t transfer for grad school.
He’s from Cleveland so he can’t claim distance and family reasons to get a hardship waiver.
If he transfers he has to transfer down or blow a year of eligibility to sit out.
He has two years of eligibility left.
401 Anders said at 8:26 AM on January 13th, 2015:
haha, I just assumed he only had 1 year left. Unless he wants to be a 25 year old rookie, he has to beat out Barrett this off season and then play great or he might not start again until 2016 and first get drafted in 2017
402 Baloophi said at 12:03 AM on January 13th, 2015:
The worst part of this for Oregon fans attending the game is that when they wake up tomorrow, they’ll still be in Texas.
403 Avery Greene said at 12:05 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Why don’t they just run out the clock? Seems a bit overkill since the game is already won.
404 mksp said at 12:06 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Yeah I don’t understand.
405 ICDogg said at 12:07 AM on January 13th, 2015:
College coaches aren’t of that mindset, generally. In this case it wouldn’t matter, but usually it would affect their ranking
406 MaggieOnMars said at 3:50 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Do you recall when Eagles fans were complaining because Chip took his foot off the gas after running up a large score?
407 Avery Greene said at 9:14 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Yeah. But there’s always going to be boo birds. I’ve learned no matter how good things are, some people will find a way to complain.
408 Avery Greene said at 12:07 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Urban Meyer is a great coach. He made the Big 10 relevant again.
409 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 12:09 AM on January 13th, 2015:
They were def the better team today, reminded me of eagles with unforced turnovers. Did Osu punt at all tonight?
410 Avery Greene said at 12:11 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I know. Mariota’s receivers didn’t help him much either. Lots of key drops.
411 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 12:13 AM on January 13th, 2015:
All part of the plan to have his stock drop, kid is so accurate he calculated ball spin x velocity / WR hand size to force drops!
Now that is cereberal sports science!
412 Jarock said at 12:45 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I think injuries also finally caught up with Oregon a bit. Still, Elliot ran wild and you can’t allow that if you expect to win a championship.
413 Jarock said at 12:44 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Credit Oregon’s defense with forcing the turnovers. A lot of really great hits that would have forced turnovers almost every time. Too bad they couldn’t stop Elliot from running wild. Ohio State was the better team tonight.
414 Jarock said at 12:50 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Oh yes, I absolutely love your handle. So relevant, particularly after the abysmal year our D had on 3rd and long.
415 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 4:08 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Thanx it shames me greatly how accurate it is.
I honestly have never seen a team consistently give up so many 3rd and longs. I don’t know how Williams,Fletcher, and Late Allen sleep at night , let alone cash those checks
416 EaglesD3rdandwrong said at 4:09 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I also had a few posts at BGN as AndyReiDisEGGMAN or something like that
417 Mac said at 12:40 AM on January 13th, 2015:
He is an Urban Legend.
418 Baloophi said at 12:16 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I’m a little worried when they tell Cardale that he has ice running through his veins he might take it literally…
419 NinjaP said at 12:18 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Mariota sucks. I really hope we don’t draft him.
420 Baloophi said at 12:28 AM on January 13th, 2015:
OFF-TOPIC (though, when is it really ever “on” anyway?)
THE Ohio State University. Fellow degenerate Vegas-philes will recall “THE Hotel” – a satellite building attached to Mandalay Bay and recently renamed “Delano.” Well, THE Hotel went a little overboard with branding and labelled just about everything in their rooms with “THE”: “THE Pen,” “THE Conditioner,” “THE Plastic Laundry Bag You’ll Barf In Later When Those Eight Jack and Gingers From Craps Finally Kick In,” etc. Anyway, it always reminded me of the oddly-emphatic stress OSU people place on their favorite article…
421 A_T_G said at 12:41 AM on January 13th, 2015:
This game is over.
422 Baloophi said at 12:42 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Genius.
423 shah8 said at 12:43 AM on January 13th, 2015:
It pretty much *was* over when I said it was. If it weren’t for all of the pesky turnovers…
My comment was prompted by the fact that the Oregon defense was not capable of stopping the run anymore. That’s usually finito.
424 Jarock said at 12:41 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Congratulations to Ohio State. Not the result I wanted, but they earned it. Now, between getting dinged and not playing like Superman, did Mariota hurt his stock enough where the Eagles can legitimately take a shot at getting him? I doubt it, but I’d love for it to happen.
425 CrackSammich said at 12:53 AM on January 13th, 2015:
If Cardale Jones isn’t assured a starting gig next year, he almost needs to enter the draft this year, no matter the cost. If he sits next year behind the other guy, a true freshman, his draft stock plummets. If he transfers, he has to sit a year. It’ll be interesting to see how long teams wait to pull the trigger on him in the draft.
426 Anders said at 3:01 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Cardale and Braxton can both transfer with out having to sit a year as both enter their 5th year (5th year seniors can transfer free)
427 BreakinAnklez said at 10:18 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Cardale is a RS Sophmore not a 5th year senior
428 Anders said at 3:19 PM on January 13th, 2015:
I was wrong, see DF3B’s reply. He will be 5 years out of high school next draft
429 McNabbulousness said at 3:14 AM on January 13th, 2015:
as a penn state fan, super disappointed osu won. going to get all kinds of shit from my mom’s side of the family that lives in ohio.
430 ICDogg said at 3:17 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I'm told word in coaching circles is 49ers DC Vic Fangio now wants out of SF unless he gets HC job… or Mike Shanahan does.— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) January 13, 2015
431 Media Mike said at 4:56 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Another possible upgrade over Billy Davis.
432 Jarock said at 5:12 AM on January 13th, 2015:
You, or any other poster here, would be an upgrade on Billy (no)D.
433 Media Mike said at 5:19 AM on January 13th, 2015:
As a clearly over-matched DC, I would immediately start asking important questions; like if all of the best teams have corners who turn and make plays on the ball, why don’t I coach my guys to do that?
434 Jarock said at 5:25 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Second thing you, or any other poster here, would do is say ‘Who’s that guy knocking all those passes down in training camp?’ “Why don’t we try starting him?”
435 A_T_G said at 6:20 AM on January 13th, 2015:
You want to put Riley Cooper on defense?
436 Jarock said at 8:17 AM on January 13th, 2015:
He can’t be a worse safety than Nate and God knows he sucks as a wide receiver.
437 Scott said at 8:22 AM on January 13th, 2015:
because they’re slow.
438 GEAGLE said at 8:28 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Who are these DC’s you speak of who have control over personel? Lol good one
439 anon said at 4:33 AM on January 13th, 2015:
The great thing is we can have our pick of OSU QBs over the next couple of years — they all look pretty good.
440 Media Mike said at 4:56 AM on January 13th, 2015:
At passing?
441 Jarock said at 5:17 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I imagine you and Geagle would contemplate suicide if the Eagles signed either of them.
442 Media Mike said at 5:17 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Signed, no. Purposely started, yes.
443 GEAGLE said at 8:13 AM on January 13th, 2015:
No… I deal with reality…. And in reality, it’s pretty safe that Nick will QB this team during this next era… Everything else is bullshit
444 Anders said at 8:15 AM on January 13th, 2015:
So the next era ends mid 2015?
445 GEAGLE said at 8:22 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Yeah sure whatever,.. Be stupid. Fuck if I care
446 Anders said at 8:25 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Has Foles really showed you so much that you would be comfortable with him for the next 6 years?
447 GEAGLE said at 8:26 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Blah blah… Learn the hard way. At some point you will get tired of being a dope on the wrong end of a GEAGLE “I toldy you so”.. No sweat off my back pal
…
448 oreofestar said at 8:28 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I hopes you right, I’m cautiously optimistic and Foles will have a chance to prove you right next year
449 GEAGLE said at 8:29 AM on January 13th, 2015:
QB ATLEAST the next 6 seasons…
450 Anders said at 3:21 PM on January 13th, 2015:
Why not answer my question instead been an idiot? I asked you an honest question if Foles as showed you enough to be comfortable with him long term.
451 GEAGLE said at 4:34 PM on January 13th, 2015:
Nick foles has shown more in his first 20 starts than any QB you can possibky draft. Nick will lead us for the next 6-7 years ATleast
…
And when Nick has 50 games under his belt if he still makes the dumb mistakes sCAm Newton makes, costing his team the game in the 4th quarter, I’ll kick FOles out of this city my damn self.
..
I don’t understand how this isn’t obvious to people… When the hell has Nick not stepped up and played well in a 4th quarter? When? You can’t name 1 game, let alone 3’of them..,
…
In what world do you think we can do better than a 14-4 young inexperienced QB?
..
Why is this fanbase so insane?
452 Michael Winter Cho said at 9:51 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Er, gender aside–http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_lady_doth_protest_too_much,_methinks
453 GEAGLE said at 8:46 AM on January 13th, 2015:
FYI, I’m not against athletic QBs, I just don’t give a flying fuck about what a QB does with his legs. Talk to me about his leadership, accuracy, pocket presence, QB intelligence…… How fast a QB can run is nothing more than a bonus
454 Jarock said at 8:58 AM on January 13th, 2015:
In most offenses I agree with you. Athleticism can be a nice perk, but without the qualities you mentioned, it’s highly overrated. Kelly’s spread read option heavy offense really benefits from a QB with at least a respectable amount of athleticism. I’m a Nick Foles fan too, but it’s hard to watch him plod forward for four yards on what should be twenty yard gallops. When he should get four, he gets stuffed. It’s not a deal breaker, but it does put limits on how effective Foles will ever be running Kelly’s offense.
Ohio State’s QB reminds me a bit of Tebow. Big and powerful with what appears to be a better arm and release. Of course, he’s not nearly as experienced, and Tebow was a train wreck in the pros. I’m not interested in him unless it’s as a late, late round flyer the Eagles think they might be able to develop.
455 anon said at 12:22 PM on January 13th, 2015:
We keep talking about no Mariotta, too high — draft midround prospects i think the OSU QBs especially if Jones comes out are mid round sit em and train em type of guys. They are all made of similar (mobile) molds.
456 Media Mike said at 4:58 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Shame on Oregon. Can’t beat jabroni Urban Meyer last night and can’t be jabroni Scam Newton a few years ago. You need to win when I’m rooting for you against coaches / programs / player I hate or you’re going to be subjected to getting called bad names!
457 oreofestar said at 6:00 AM on January 13th, 2015:
This hurts way more than Auburn 🙁
458 GEAGLE said at 8:27 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Why? Who cares..
459 oreofestar said at 8:29 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Me
460 GEAGLE said at 8:29 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Wait, you were on oregon fan first? Always thought you were an eagle fan first…
461 oreofestar said at 8:30 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Eagle fan first, Eagle fan since birth, Oregon fan for the past decade or so
462 oreofestar said at 8:31 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Became and Oregon fan the year before Vince Young vs USC
463 GEAGLE said at 8:31 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Oh ok… If I’m not mistaken, you are local right?
..
Figues most local eagle fans just became recent duck fans, didn’t know you were a long time Ducker… Appologies
464 oreofestar said at 8:33 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I’m local so I support local teams such as Penn State, but I’ve liked Oregon since the Kellen Clemons days, have family who attended the school plus I hated USC and it turned into Oregon fandom
465 GEAGLE said at 8:36 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Gotcha… Saint joes right?
466 oreofestar said at 8:36 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Yep
467 GermanEagle said at 6:28 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Guys,
Keep ya heads up. Who wants to win super bowl no. 49 if you can win no. 50 next year?! The Eagles will make history in 2015!
468 GermanEagle said at 7:37 AM on January 13th, 2015:
So with DC Schwartz not returning to the Bills in 2015 it looks more and more like the Giants could end up with either him or Spags as their new DC. *sigh
469 Anders said at 8:13 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Its okay, not like they have great talent on defense anyway
470 oreofestar said at 8:15 AM on January 13th, 2015:
and they’re likely gonna get worse on that side
471 GermanEagle said at 8:51 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Personally I see the Giants rebounding next season.
472 Anders said at 3:20 PM on January 13th, 2015:
They regress this season despite a good season from Eli and great season from ODB. The Giants are a bad team
473 GEAGLE said at 8:35 AM on January 13th, 2015:
Lol it’s only january… And already once day (ATLEAST).. I hear some jackass in the local media start of his discussion by saying “I know it’s not realistic and it will never happen”… Yet proceed to talk about trading up for Marriôtta every singe day from now Til the draft… This is an all time low, for ridiculuos local coverage we get as eagke fans,,
.,,
So everyone knows it will never happen, but we will just talk about it every single day from now Til the end of April?… When will the madness end and Eagles fans get one decent offseason worth of responsible, accurate Eagle coverage?
474 Avery Greene said at 9:11 AM on January 13th, 2015:
I’ve learned to not listen. I’ve changed over to soundcloud and I’m much more productive. 🙂
475 GEAGLE said at 8:42 AM on January 13th, 2015:
The best is all the people who dream about Marriôtta would turn on him anyway, due to being instant gratification whores and not understanding the player development process DOESNT happen overnight.. Trade away half our future for Marriotta, who will struggle like every young QB in his first 30 starts, can you imagine the how this city would devour the kid if he isn’t perfect his first 30 games? So basically all the people who think they want Marriôtta, don’t want Marriptta because their expectations are so screwed up that they wouldn’t know how to accurately judge hs growth anyway…
…
There isnt young QB who we can go get that can prove much more than What Foles has in his first 20 games…so the people who think they want Marriotta, don’t really want Martiotta, because they wouldn’t have the patiemce to allow him to develop,
..
Point to 3 times where you didn’t like FOles play in the 4th quarter for a young QB, and then I’ll listen to how you all want Marriotta, as if any of you have the patience required to start developing a rookie QB from scratch…LOL smh
476 tomw said at 9:44 AM on January 13th, 2015:
16 and 4 in his 20 starts is no good because he does not have the “Pedigree” according to the talking heads. But if they get Marriotta in the first round ,all will be good because, he will have that ” Pedigree”
477 anon said at 12:23 PM on January 13th, 2015:
Last night you saw the good and bad of Oregon. Funny that Meyer basically copied chip and then beat chip’s team at its own game.