Let the Hiring Begin

Posted: January 25th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Philadelphia Eagles | 3 Comments »

The Eagles have several openings on the coaching staff. It sounds like they have made their first new hire.

Nothing official from the team yet, but Tim is as trustworthy as any reporter out there. He doesn’t report information lightly. Tim makes sure it is solid.

Manuel is a former NFL player and has coached for multiple teams in the league, even getting to be a defensive coordinator. He has the experience and the background that you want in a position coach.

The Eagles have some tough decisions to make in regard to their secondary. Manuel could have real value in that process. He won’t come in with pre-conceived notions and friendships. Manuel can watch the tape and offer his unbiased thoughts on who should stay and who should go.

Manuel won’t be taking over a dynamic group like Bobby, Troy and Al or the Legion of Boom. He will need to find a way to get the most out of his DBs, even without any Pro Bowl players to work with. Obviously Manuel shared some good thoughts with Jim Schwartz, Doug Pederson and Jeffrey Lurie (and probably Howie Roseman) on how he could get the current DBs to play well in the Eagles scheme.

Manuel played for Schwartz in Detroit so they have a relationship and speak the same language. That will help Manuel to hit the ground running and pick up the Eagles scheme quickly.

Another selling point for Manuel is that he was able to help develop young DBs in Atlanta.

SS Keanu Neal
CB Demontae Kazee
CB Brian Poole
CB Isaiah Oliver

The Eagles have young DBs for Manuel to work with. They will likely add a couple of young DBs in this draft. It is critical that these young players start to develop better than they have in recent years.

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Interesting. Hadn’t heard that name.

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I said that during the Senior Bowl and people weren’t sure how to take it.

To be fair, it is good and bad. Both CBs have good size. Both have good ball skills. Neither has ideal speed.

Douglas has been very up and down in the NFL. I think he could be an effective starter, but something has to change. I don’t know if it is the way the team uses him or the coaching or something else. Douglas’s highlights are good. His lowlights…ugh. Still, there is something to work with.

We’ll have to wait and see if he’s part of the team’s plans or a piece to be moved.

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The Eagles have a pair of talented young RBs in Miles Sanders and Boston Scott. They signed Elijah Holyfield late in the season as someone to develop for the future.

The team has to decide what to do with Jordan Howard. He will turn 26 in November so he’s still got plenty of tread left on the tire. You just wonder about his cost and how effective he’ll be in a rotation.

There is a deep group of RBs in the draft. If the Eagles move on from Howard, they will have lots of options. One thing to keep in mind, the team could use returner help. They might target a RB with RS skills, something Howard can’t help with.

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3 Comments on “Let the Hiring Begin”

  1. 1 Eagles News: Joe Flacco comme sauvegarde de Carson Wentz? | FR24 News France said at 9:32 AM on January 26th, 2020:

    […] Que l’embauche commence – Iggles BlitzLes Eagles ont des décisions difficiles à prendre concernant leur secondaire. Manuel pourrait avoir une réelle valeur dans ce processus. Il ne viendra pas avec des notions et des amitiés préconçues. Manuel peut regarder la bande et offrir ses réflexions impartiales sur qui devrait rester et qui devrait partir. Manuel ne reprendra pas un groupe dynamique comme Bobby, Troy et Al ou la Légion de Boom. Il devra trouver un moyen de tirer le meilleur parti de ses DB, même sans aucun joueur du Pro Bowl avec qui travailler. Manifestement, Manuel a partagé de bonnes réflexions avec Jim Schwartz, Doug Pederson et Jeffrey Lurie (et probablement Howie Roseman) sur la façon dont il pourrait faire en sorte que les DB actuelles jouent bien dans le schéma Eagles. Manuel a joué pour Schwartz à Detroit afin qu’ils aient une relation et parlent la même langue. Cela aidera Manuel à démarrer rapidement et à reprendre rapidement le programme Eagles. Un autre argument de vente pour Manuel est qu’il a pu aider à développer de jeunes DB à Atlanta. […]

  2. 2 Eagles News: Joe Flacco as backup of Carson Wentz? | FR24 News English said at 9:57 AM on January 26th, 2020:

    […] Let the hiring begin – Iggles BlitzThe Eagles have tough decisions about their high school. Manuel could have real value in this process. He will not come with preconceived notions and friendships. Manuel can watch the tape and offer his unbiased thoughts on who should stay and who should leave. Manuel will not take over a dynamic group like Bobby, Troy and Al or the Boom Legion. He'll have to find a way to get the most out of his DB, even without any Pro Bowl player to work with. Obviously, Manuel shared some good thoughts with Jim Schwartz, Doug Pederson and Jeffrey Lurie (and possibly Howie Roseman) on how he could make the current DB play well in the Eagles scheme. Manuel played for Schwartz in Detroit to have a relationship and speak the same language. This will help Manuel get started quickly and quickly resume the Eagles program. Another selling point for Manuel is that he was able to help develop young DBs in Atlanta. […]

  3. 3 Iggles Blitz » Blog Archive » Moves Are Official said at 11:12 PM on February 6th, 2020:

    […] Marquand Manuel is a coach we’ve talked about. He seems like a solid addition. Manuel did a good job with developing young DBs while with the Falcons. The Eagles need to do a better job of developing their young DBs. […]