WhitewalkerInPhilly

Don't get me wrong. I want to build a monster O-line. I absolutely wish we had gotten someone besides Incognito in free agency. I would have greatly improved Tre Jackson, Laken Tomlinson, AJ Cann to La'el Collins. But when you've pissed away those opportunities, getting what should be depth and getting average guard play helps, and since he fits the scheme at this point I'm for it. Quick question, where did that Lou Potty guy get taken?

Love the pick, enough that it washes the bad taste out of my mouth from Darby. I'll take a solid, ready to play guard who can step in Day 1 over another long term project with high upside.

Honestly I was shocked at the pick. I still am, a little. I definitely saw bigger holes elsewhere. But because we got Miller I'm less worried about the O-line. As other people have pointed out, McKelvin in aging and has only one year left on his contact. Gilmore's option keeps him another year after this, but we saw the money the Eagles were willing to splurge on Boykin, who isn't as good as Gilmore IMHO. Graham, at this point in his career, is probably best as a tweener DB. I honestly think that you make a point of putting your best 11 guys on the field. And Heavy Nickel formations are one of the few ways to deal with the spread option/shotgun handoffs you see in the Chip Kelly imitators. How does this sound: DL- Hughes, Dareus, Kyle, Mario LB- Brown, Bradham S- Duke (Box S), Aaron, Graham CB- Gilmore, McKelvin/Darby Sounds scary good to me.

I'm not 100% on Duke, but there are far larger problems looming.

I agree that Maxx is likely gone before we get him. But I do think you can get at least one decent starter on O-line in the third. Plus a good TE can help you block, which is why I personally would like to see Walford. I was looking at some Pistol formation diagrams, and they usually call for a Y-receiver. Clay is probably top 5 as an H-back and this could cause some truly terrifying combinations if EJ or Tyrod win the job because of their mobility.

1) If he gets anywhere close to 50 I wouldn't think twice about giving up our 5th for him. 2) Might make Walford an option at 50.

I'd be ok with Golden in the 5th.

I'll paraphrase what's in my signature: If Sammy is a vital contributor who sends us to the playoffs and beyond, then yes. If not, and missing out on a starting OL player that Roman is likely going to need dooms us then no.

"Don't do it Doug! Whatever you do, don't take a QB at 50 or higher." There, talk done.

Was that the time they ran it up the middle on 1st and 2nd down?

As long as you call a deep pass once in a while. Right Doug? *cough *

I'm not shocked with hearing Rex rave about Goodwin. I remember Goodwin working Cromartie a few years ago, forcing him to play off and nuking his way to 6-8 yard gains. Cromartie then played press...and Goodwin just outran him for a deep TD.

I thought he drafted to be more of a third down specialist pass rusher? Hey, I'm not complaining. It's one more body they have to draft. They have a decent WR group now, but I take solace at their lack of LB and CB other than Grimes.

Well, it wasn't as if he was a major impact player last year and their D-line is good enough anyway. But it's nice to see someone else bust on a Maybin like pick.

I hope you're right. If everyone seems at least decent I'd much rather see our resources sunk into the O-line to help whoever is behind center.

If it happens any earlier than our third round pick I may scream.

I would have said so as well. That said, I would have sent a 1st for Foles a year ago, maybe a second now. Kelly traded Foles AND a 2nd for Bradford. Even looking at his best, Bradford has been only marginally better than EJ. I would still take him, but for a first... I personally think Kelly got rooked. We'll see.

I heard it the other day on Philly radio. In this, I see all win for Buffalo. The Bills don't play the Browns this year. Tenn remains a tire fire. The Eagles trade their first this year and next, already without a 2nd, to get Mariota, which leaves a rookie QB with a WR group that makes me long for Donald Jones and Nelson. Name the down side.

As usual CBF, you are typically on point. Best special teams coach I've ever seen. I would take him back in a hot second, even after Crossman did a surprisingly able job last year. I do miss the man. I know that he and Rex have irreconcilable differences in philosophy, and while I am happy with Rex, had we promoted him to HC and brought in Roman I would likely be equally happy.

I was really impressed with him stepping up last year. I'll admit, I was thinking that he was an insurance policy in case Spikes was a dud, or if he played so well he could command a huge contract. But Brown has a run stopping ability that is similar, minus the personal fouls, plus coverage ability. A strong rookie season is likely why we aren't seeing Spikes brought back.

To be fair, I think he is a phenomenal offensive coordinator. He is really talented at drawing up schemes. But I can't help but think that Chip the GM can't get out of the way of Chip the coach.

Naturally back in time to play the Bills.

Rex is very flexible. I watched a lot of Eagles games, and Chip is very good. He rolls up a lot of points against bad and average defenses. But against top 5 defenses like the Seahawks and the 49ers they averaged less than 18 points a game. One of the fair knocks is that Chip has a hard time slowing it down and high tempo three and outs are killers. Edit: I double checked the 49ers game. All of their points were a blocked punt for a touchdown, a pick six and a punt return touchdown. The offense scored zero points.

Kind of in a similar vein, this is how I see us matching up to the Eagles. Even if you buy that Bradford can have a healthy, productive season, they've lost their most dynamic offensive weapons on the outside. I'm seeing little reason not to put 8 men in the box for standard formations and we have the CB depth to play man if they go to the spread.

Me too Dome teams from Texas playing in Buffalo in December.