StarOfGlory
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Well, I sat through the first preseason game with some friends from work. Since I live among the enemy, here is my take on what I saw:
-MIddle of their O-line is not yet set. Brooks didn't play. Kelce gets pushed around by bigger guys in the middle. I wish Lane Johnson was our right tackle. Peters can still hold his own; The Pack's d-line put pressure up the middle but the tackles held off everyone.
-Wentz played one series, 4-4, 56 yards, 1 TD. He avoided quite a few rushes up the middle, slid to get behind Johnson a few times and made plays. On the 2 pt conversion he threw a ball at about 200 mph at Agalor, who was ten yards from him. He has talent, a big arm, and is mobile. He needs to learn that thing called touch before he kills one of his receivers.
-Pumphery fumbled a ball and muffed a punt (both recovered by the Eagles). But when he gets some space he can flash. At 5'9", 176, not sure how much time he'll see the field.
-Who is Mack Hollins???? Is he a camp wonder or legit? Since they traded Matthews I guess they think he's legit.
-Surprise, Jeffries didn't play. Hurt again.
-First string D-line smothered the Packers O-line. Probably a top-five live at least. It also has good depth. It is clearly the strength of the defense and may give their DB's help with their rush. Speaking of DB's...
-Eagles need help at the corner--yes, they got some with the Matthews trade. Jayden Mills looks to have potential. No one else is scary. Nickel packages will have many Eagle fans praying for a sack.
-The middle of the field just behind the LB's could be a feasting spot against that defense. Besides Hicks, who is very good, no linebacker really stood out.
-Rookie Derrick Barnett had two sacks and a few hurries. He is quick off the ball, and you can tell the time he is spending with Peters is paying off. I know a few posters here wanted him. So did I.
-The Eagles usually have one of the top special teams every year, but they looked average last night. They gave up a punt return for a TD, very un-Eagle like. Probably just trying different ST combos. The back-up punter will probably be cut. He did not look good at all. Their ST coach is one of the best. He will probably fix it.
-MIddle of their O-line is not yet set. Brooks didn't play. Kelce gets pushed around by bigger guys in the middle. I wish Lane Johnson was our right tackle. Peters can still hold his own; The Pack's d-line put pressure up the middle but the tackles held off everyone.
-Wentz played one series, 4-4, 56 yards, 1 TD. He avoided quite a few rushes up the middle, slid to get behind Johnson a few times and made plays. On the 2 pt conversion he threw a ball at about 200 mph at Agalor, who was ten yards from him. He has talent, a big arm, and is mobile. He needs to learn that thing called touch before he kills one of his receivers.
-Pumphery fumbled a ball and muffed a punt (both recovered by the Eagles). But when he gets some space he can flash. At 5'9", 176, not sure how much time he'll see the field.
-Who is Mack Hollins???? Is he a camp wonder or legit? Since they traded Matthews I guess they think he's legit.
-Surprise, Jeffries didn't play. Hurt again.
-First string D-line smothered the Packers O-line. Probably a top-five live at least. It also has good depth. It is clearly the strength of the defense and may give their DB's help with their rush. Speaking of DB's...
-Eagles need help at the corner--yes, they got some with the Matthews trade. Jayden Mills looks to have potential. No one else is scary. Nickel packages will have many Eagle fans praying for a sack.
-The middle of the field just behind the LB's could be a feasting spot against that defense. Besides Hicks, who is very good, no linebacker really stood out.
-Rookie Derrick Barnett had two sacks and a few hurries. He is quick off the ball, and you can tell the time he is spending with Peters is paying off. I know a few posters here wanted him. So did I.
-The Eagles usually have one of the top special teams every year, but they looked average last night. They gave up a punt return for a TD, very un-Eagle like. Probably just trying different ST combos. The back-up punter will probably be cut. He did not look good at all. Their ST coach is one of the best. He will probably fix it.
