tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post5094350840182006248..comments2023-10-26T09:39:43.398-04:00Comments on Eagles Blitz: Draft Review is Finally DoneTommy Lawlorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-13773460613434330562010-04-30T19:59:33.083-04:002010-04-30T19:59:33.083-04:00"lonelier than a hitchhiker with pets"
L..."lonelier than a hitchhiker with pets"<br />LOL.<br /><br />Thanks for the write-up.arbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03758691795458013487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-72908932054229721102010-04-29T14:02:45.981-04:002010-04-29T14:02:45.981-04:00You guys are really pumping me up with the Macho t...You guys are really pumping me up with the Macho talk...I admit I don't follow the college ball till draft time, so I don't know a lot about people beyond the first few rounds. I was always under the impression that he deserved more time at safety, but with a need at corner and Allen here, I hope he gets a legit shot at CB. 4.46 is certainly not "slouch" speed.Nethermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16286221222349418097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-54488176193363690562010-04-29T13:33:58.315-04:002010-04-29T13:33:58.315-04:00No!!! Not the Bore Worms!!!No!!! Not the Bore Worms!!!mcud77https://www.blogger.com/profile/00655891746185668436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-39599197883746684262010-04-29T13:27:34.174-04:002010-04-29T13:27:34.174-04:00The next person who mentions PacMan Jones as a leg...The next person who mentions PacMan Jones as a legit Eagles target will have to deal with the Bore Worms. <br /><br />He isn't a good enough player to be worth the hassle. <br /><br />I'm not looking for Boy Scouts necessarily, but if you have baggage you better be one hell of a player. <br /><br />There is a reason that PacMan has been lonelier than a hitchhiker with pets...the risk isn't worth the reward.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-12679517046536636252010-04-29T12:40:53.441-04:002010-04-29T12:40:53.441-04:00@ TSOP
And if we're looking for a physical co...@ TSOP<br /><br />And if we're looking for a physical corner to replace Sheldon, Macho's the guy. I feel like he played slower last season due to "thinking too much," especially simce he was out of position. <br /><br />If he gets a handle on things, Macho can really lay a hit. We all saw how physical he can be when taking on Tony Gonzalez. There's a reason he was nicknamed "Macho."Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620157295698136927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-3811677260707204702010-04-29T12:09:37.028-04:002010-04-29T12:09:37.028-04:00@Jason that was really my question: whether anyone...@Jason that was really my question: whether anyone knows if hes even good anymore.<br /><br />with what we've become accustomed to up here i wouldn't have even considered him, but now we're looking at some combination of injured guys (marlin jackson), guys who would be playing out of position, not to mention never having played CB in the big leagues (macho, nate allen), and guys who weren't that good to begin with (hobbs, hanson)<br /><br />if Pacman were going to be a legit improvement at RCB, I'd hope the baggage wasn't the only thing preventing us from looking into himAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028352657772991494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-67160010669292083432010-04-29T12:06:02.501-04:002010-04-29T12:06:02.501-04:00@ Myron, Christian
While Derek at Igglesblog isn&...@ Myron, Christian<br /><br />While Derek at Igglesblog isn't an ex coach or anything he has a good handle on that sort of thing. He's covered the JJ/McD thing a few times, even has an article up on it at the mo. Worth reading.<br /><br />http://www.igglesblog.com/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022915166237419771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-57584871526005441072010-04-29T11:42:23.579-04:002010-04-29T11:42:23.579-04:00Christian: That's a really great topic for an ...Christian: That's a really great topic for an article.<br /><br />I've been curious myself about that one: is McDermott more of a cover guy who wants to bring pressure with an elite front four? Was JJ more of a blitz guy who wanted elite man corners to cover while he blitzed with linebackers and safeties?<br /><br />Despite seeing McD blitz often in 2009, do we get the sense that he only did this in a perfunctory way in his first year and instead yearns to make his own mark in a different fashion than JJ's way?<br /><br />I'd love to see someone with in-depth knowledge of this stuff expound on the difference between the two coordinators.Myronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201745184051579199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-25894461688788691812010-04-29T11:20:27.172-04:002010-04-29T11:20:27.172-04:00@ Cliff
I was extactic when we picked Macho last y...@ Cliff<br />I was extactic when we picked Macho last year and I agree wholeheartedly with everything you have written. So maybe there is a bias, but like you I don't see it as unwarranted. Macho is the type of player you want on the football field whether it be FS, RCB or even maybe SS down the line.T_S_O_Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283968416092444778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-11905395938663386612010-04-29T11:15:53.769-04:002010-04-29T11:15:53.769-04:00@Adam
Beyond the obvious baggage and distractions...@Adam<br /><br />Beyond the obvious baggage and distractions he would bring, is he even talented anymore? I'm not 100% sure that talent-wise he would be much of an improvement for our defense.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243330070600134951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-22237640238438025872010-04-29T11:14:32.187-04:002010-04-29T11:14:32.187-04:00Wow what a great job you did with this. Especially...Wow what a great job you did with this. Especially with later round guys and UDFA. Nothing equals this! Awesome!<br /><br />Could you please write something about McD. different style to Jim Johnson. Some say, that JJ was great with exotic blitzes and McD wants to be great with exotic coverages. JJ needed great CB to cover for his blitzes but an around average line. McD needs a great line and average CBs. Is that the reason why we don´t have a starting CB in mini camp? (Ellis and Jackson are still injured)<br /><br />Who is avaible maybe? Still R.Marshall? Some other dude? <br />Would you trade for someone?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939295340559700988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-17493695792195624372010-04-29T11:04:49.226-04:002010-04-29T11:04:49.226-04:00Do you have any opinion on adding Pacman to play C...Do you have any opinion on adding Pacman to play CB?Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028352657772991494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-11240524793932288282010-04-29T08:27:37.290-04:002010-04-29T08:27:37.290-04:00Re: Earl Thomas lovefest...Could it be he reported...Re: Earl Thomas lovefest...Could it be he reportedly scored a 13 in the Wonderlic and won't turn 21 'til next month? The article cites maturity as an issue.<br /><br />http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/04/22/okung-thomas-provide-instant-impact-in-seattleUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465342656076262930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-60053697459513242762010-04-29T07:47:41.080-04:002010-04-29T07:47:41.080-04:00That article talks about under fronts such as the ...That article talks about under fronts such as the one Tampa ran with Warren Sapp. It isn't mentioned in the article but surely any offensive coordinator seeing that would simply run to the strong side over and over?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022915166237419771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-43197477651320332552010-04-29T06:56:10.652-04:002010-04-29T06:56:10.652-04:00http://subscribers.footballguys.com/2009/09bramel_...http://subscribers.footballguys.com/2009/09bramel_idpguide.php<br /><br />Awesome insight into a NFL defences. I've learnt quite a bit in the first couple of paragraphs. Derek at Igglesblog posted it but i thought i'd post it here in case anyone didn't notice it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022915166237419771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-6032433340918873402010-04-29T06:52:10.851-04:002010-04-29T06:52:10.851-04:00@ TSOP
I really think Maco is the answer at CB th...@ TSOP<br /><br />I really think Maco is the answer at CB that most fans are overlooking. It's well documented that I am a hugely biased fan of Macho's, but it's not unwarranted. <br /><br />It has to say something that he was given so much responsibility in his ROOKIE season: asked to start at FS, asked to cover the best TE in NFL history, etc. He had his rookie growing pains, sure, but I'll be ready to say "told you so" when he challenges for the starting RCB spot in his sophomore season.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620157295698136927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-69846218600805111532010-04-29T06:29:40.771-04:002010-04-29T06:29:40.771-04:00Blimey didn't realise he ran a 4.46 at his pro...Blimey didn't realise he ran a 4.46 at his pro day. I really hope they put him in the competition at RCB. Love the way Macho plays.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022915166237419771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-61622698385847639832010-04-29T02:51:20.114-04:002010-04-29T02:51:20.114-04:00@Netherman
I look forward to seeing Macho at RCB ...@Netherman<br /><br />I look forward to seeing Macho at RCB on regular downs and in the slot on passing downs. His combine 40 was a surprise to everyone as far as I remember particularly when you look at his 10 and 20 splits. He posted a 40 at his pro day that bettered the player whose number he has replaced and whose position he will replace.T_S_O_Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283968416092444778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-36940082504432479262010-04-29T02:24:44.212-04:002010-04-29T02:24:44.212-04:00Keebler Elves!
Great Review, Thanks!Keebler Elves! <br /><br />Great Review, Thanks!frankfurtlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737420272928709944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-64448393042535329722010-04-29T00:43:14.565-04:002010-04-29T00:43:14.565-04:00@AD and Kevin,
As much as I disagree with Myron a...@AD and Kevin,<br /><br />As much as I disagree with Myron about his assessment of our pick, I think having the attitude that Thomas will bust and not be able to handle the NFL or be the worst tackler in the NFCE is equally over the top. I mean come on, Earl Thomas can't be a worse tackler than Asante. All kidding aside, both Graham and Thomas will likely be at least solid NFL starters. The point that Myron is arguing is whether we missed out on the guy who will become special. I honestly think Graham has just as much the potential that Thomas has to become special, but only time will tell. Regardless, the Eagles picked up Graham, so we should all be hoping that they found a guy who will be a special DE. That being said, lets not pretend that because the Eagles did not pick Thomas, that he is a bad player.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243330070600134951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-73737249868475748612010-04-29T00:24:40.623-04:002010-04-29T00:24:40.623-04:00If Earl Thomas was so great, why did he go @14 and...If Earl Thomas was so great, why did he go @14 and Berry @5? Cleveland, Oakland, Jacksonville, Miami, Houston, Philly & SF ALL had holes at S...and they all passed on Earl Thomas.<br /><br />We didn't pass on Eric Berry. We passed on a S who would instantly be the worst tackler in the NFCE.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00185845066169722102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-22559401730436675512010-04-29T00:03:53.707-04:002010-04-29T00:03:53.707-04:00I hate to say bust, but did anyone catch Chucky...I hate to say bust, but did anyone catch Chucky's show when he was working with the draft picks? Earl Thomas looked and acted like he knew it all...good luck with him.<br /><br /> I liked Nate Allen as an over-all player, plus there were a lot of scouts that had Nate as their second rated FS safety.<br /><br />Earl Thomas reminds me of Girbrel Wilson. Over-rated ballskills and a poor tackler. I think Nate Allen may not have the same upside but I doubt if Thomas would start on our defense. He couldn't handle the pressure to perform here and throwing him out on the field with Seattle will be just as bad, if not worse.<br /><br />I am much more comfortable with Nate, he can and will tackle, we don't need another player who will be making career decisions about tackling in our defensive backfield, one is enough!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868141766538525412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-5758823193760200362010-04-28T23:45:41.364-04:002010-04-28T23:45:41.364-04:00Honestly, the Graham/Thomas conversation is gettin...Honestly, the Graham/Thomas conversation is getting old. Myron, as much as you think we may have missed on that pick, we will just have to wait and see. I have yet to see you acknowledge the fact that we still drafted another safety and that Allen will play a role in this conversation in the future. For all we know, Thomas may never have been on the Eagles board. Ultimately though, this conversation really has no where to go, at least until we see how they play out their rookie year, and even then we most likely have few more years before we know anything significant. For all we know, Thomas may not get a single interception this year and Graham my not get a single sack. Let's just wait to see what happens and then try to decide if the Eagles were right or wrong in choosing Graham over ThomasUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243330070600134951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-60152487023782749772010-04-28T23:37:34.860-04:002010-04-28T23:37:34.860-04:00myron,
i was told in confidence that daniel snyde...myron,<br /><br />i was told in confidence that daniel snyder had b. graham ranked well ahead of e. thomas on his draft board. additionally, i was reading this article called InterceptionSeeker and it stated in its study DBs with arms shorter than 32" (earl: 31.5") and hands smaller than 9.5" (earl: 9-3/8") were 98% more likely to be busts. <br /><br />so taking the above into account, i think you can rest easy and just wait for the games to start to see if we (i say we bc i'm involved in all eagles personnel decisions) made the right decision.Pitmanitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664301417771480830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-67769555755535872722010-04-28T21:56:02.647-04:002010-04-28T21:56:02.647-04:00bro the eagles are a professional team the know ho...bro the eagles are a professional team the know how to scout, sure they have been wrong but so have every team in the NFL, like i said before graham is 100 times a better fit in phily than Thomas, i dont want to see thomas as the last man of defense vs Brandon Jacobs/Barber/Portis. i remember you said mel kiper and todd mcshay but i would like to add that midway through the college season they thought Snead would go 1st overall, and he ending up not getting drafted. also its a know fact that nfl scouts dont like either of them as Todd McShay doesn't scout as much as he should a goes more on hearsay rather that his own opinion. he rubs scouts the wrong way and kiper was like that a couple of years ago but a nfl source reported that he "stopped burning bridges, and McShay should do the same.Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775282744556550782noreply@blogger.com