Why isn't the media freaking out over the Eagles QB situation?

[triplets92]

I am constantly hearing about how horrible we are going to be because of our stable of RB's but no one is spending much time on really talking about how potentially horrible the Eagles QB stable could be. In today's NFL where RB's aren't as valuable as they once use to be you would think that by comparison the Eagles would be taking the brunt of the heat. Instead, we see them being ranked higher than us by some media heads. Sanchez, Bradford and Tebow are all accidents waiting to happen and that has been proven by their careers thus far.

With our running back stable, nothing has been proven yet but we are still lead to believe that due to the departure of Murray we are going to suffer a huge drop in production offensively. Not trying to be a homer or anything but if I'm looking from the outside in I am shaking my head at the Eagles and their poor handling of the Qb position which is something I truly feel will come back to haunt them. Way more frightening than a group of underachieving/ unproven running backs.

 

[EMMITTnROY]

It's hilarious.

QBs importance > RBs importance
Randle/McFadden > Bradford/Sanchez

Yet somehow, the media says...

Cowboys RB worries > Eagles QB worries

Using these math equations, you come to this solution...

Sports media = complete idiots

 

[CowboyRoy]

It's hilarious.

QBs importance > RBs importance
Randle/McFadden > Bradford/Sanchez

Yet somehow, the media says...

Cowboys RB worries > Eagles QB worries

Using these math equations, you come to this solution...

Sports media = complete idiots

The RB situation in Dallas is NOT great. Not sure now you rank it better than the QB situation in Philly. Bradford is a good QB when healthy. And even if he isnt Sanchez performed admirably last year when he played. And although I HATE Sanchez, him and Bradford is better than Randle and McFadden by any stretch of the imagination. What makes the RG good in Dallas is the Oline, not the backs. I completely agree with the rankings that came out that ranked Dallas as one of the worst RB backfields in the NFL. No doubt that ranking will go way up after this season.

 

[triplets92]

The RB situation in Dallas is NOT great. Not sure now you rank it better than the QB situation in Philly. Bradford is a good QB when healthy. And even if he isnt Sanchez performed admirably last year when he played. And although I HATE Sanchez, him and Bradford is better than Randle and McFadden by any stretch of the imagination. What makes the RG good in Dallas is the Oline, not the backs. I completely agree with the rankings that came out that ranked Dallas as one of the worst RB backfields in the NFL. No doubt that ranking will go way up after this season.

You're right. Bradford is awesome WHEN healthy but after his second injury to the same knee it is just a matter of time before he gets hit and can't get back up. Even if he does stand tough against the hits. One can only assume his mobility is going to wear down throughout the season. Sanchez didn't do too bad at all last year. But that was with Jeremy Maclin taking the tops off defenses. I think if you're going to rank the Cowboys low because of their lack of top Rb's than the same should be said for the Eagles lack of a top/healthy Qb

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

I am constantly hearing about how horrible we are going to be because of our stable of RB's but no one is spending much time on really talking about how potentially horrible the Eagles QB stable could be. In today's NFL where RB's aren't as valuable as they once use to be you would think that by comparison the Eagles would be taking the brunt of the heat. Instead, we see them being ranked higher than us by some media heads. Sanchez, Bradford and Tebow are all accidents waiting to happen and that has been proven by their careers thus far.

With our running back stable, nothing has been proven yet but we are still lead to believe that due to the departure of Murray we are going to suffer a huge drop in production offensively. Not trying to be a homer or anything but if I'm looking from the outside in I am shaking my head at the Eagles and their poor handling of the Qb position which is something I truly feel will come back to haunt them. Way more frightening than a group of underachieving/ unproven running backs.

couple of reasons, Kelly is a media darling, so is sam Bradford.

 

[BAZ]

Kelly could drop a steamer into a stale bread role and the media would call it gourmet cuisine. It's insane he has changed out four starters on offense and people have them rated so highly.

 

[Rockport]

We're the Cowboys. I've been following this team since 63 and it's always been this way.

 

[TheDoctor]

Because they signed 'Marcho Murray, who needs a QB? With a RB that doesn't fit their scheme, a tasty cake, and hoagie...life is good in Philly.

 

[Fletch]

Because they're in the northeast.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Ain't never won nuttin.... Ain't close to winning nuttin..... Nuttin worth talkin' 'bout!

 

[robjay04]

You're right. Bradford is awesome WHEN healthy but after his second injury to the same knee it is just a matter of time before he gets hit and can't get back up. Even if he does stand tough against the hits. One can only assume his mobility is going to wear down throughout the season. Sanchez didn't do too bad at all last year. But that was with Jeremy Maclin taking the tops off defenses. I think if you're going to rank the Cowboys low because of their lack of top Rb's than the same should be said for the Eagles lack of a top/healthy Qb

Bradford is awesome when healthy? He was okay in the past, never awesome. The guy hasn't played a game since October 2013 and even his best season...he was just above average. He could be much better in Philly without a doubt but so far, his play was never "awesome" which can be judged simply by his 18-30-1 record as a starter.

 

[jnday]

It's hilarious.

QBs importance > RBs importance
Randle/McFadden > Bradford/Sanchez

Yet somehow, the media says...

Cowboys RB worries > Eagles QB worries

Using these math equations, you come to this solution...

Sports media = complete idiots

I think the Eagles made a big mistake trading Foles away for Bradford. They have serious problems at the QB position. The Cowboys are in the same boat at the RB position. Many posters here downplay the value of The RB position in the NFL. RBs are not that important for many teams. Dallas is not one of those teams. The offense that Dallas uses is at it's best with a good RB. In Dallas, the RB position effects the whole team. I would go so far as to say the Dallas needs good RB play as much, if not more, than any team in the league to be successful .

 

[triplets92]

I think the Eagles made a big mistake trading Foles away for Bradford. They have serious problems at the QB position. The Cowboys are in the same boat at the RB position. Many posters here downplay the value of The RB position in the NFL. RBs are not that important for many teams. Dallas is not one of those teams. The offense that Dallas uses is at it's best with a good RB. In Dallas, the RB position effects the whole team. I would go so far as to say the Dallas needs good RB play as much, if not more, than any team in the league to be successful .

You're spot on about Dallas needing a solid RB in order for that offense to produce consistently. My point is that Randall and McFadden are question marks while Bradford and Sanchez are who we know them to be. It wouldn't surprise me that both Randall and McFadden are successful this season. But if Bradford and/or Sanchez put up huge numbers I will be blown away. I feel like that should be the obvious opinion.

 

[RS12]

Why isn't the media freaking out over the Eagles QB situation?

Because they think Bradford can play. The reality is he was supposed to be flipped to get Marriotta. We'll see how that works out.

 

[jnday]

Because they signed 'Marcho Murray, who needs a QB? With a RB that doesn't fit their scheme, a tasty cake, and hoagie...life is good in Philly.

Kelly was so sure that Bradford would be enough trade bait for the Browns, that he never considered actually being stuck with Bradford as the Eagles starting QB. He gambled and lost. Johnny Football would be an upgrade compared to their current QBs.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Seems like they went all in on Marotta and didn't have a backup plan

 

[big dog cowboy]

I think the Eagles made a big mistake trading Foles away for Bradford.

Those that haven't figured that out yet soon will.

 

[Garrettop]

Chip Kelly has more benefit of the doubt for nothing than anyone in the NFL in a long time. He put together a Reidish season with Reids players. Swapped some pieces out and flamed out at the end of the next year. Now he's swapped what good pieces were left out for equivalent or worse players with injury histories and a lack of familiarity with the scheme. He has MyKnee and Buttfumble for QB, an aging and depleting o-line, a patched secondary, and a boom/bust linebacker situation. He has 3 starting RBs. At this point we have to assume that he figures he can't gas all 3 of them splitting the carries 3 ways, and he just needs the rest of his offense to block and run to the next line of scrimmage, and his questionable D will be well rested. Problem with this is those RBs will actually have to gain yards without a credible receiving or passing threat.

 

[DFWJC]

I think the Eagles made a big mistake trading Foles away for Bradford. They have serious problems at the QB position. .

The Rams are so pumped to get Foles they are now looking to give him a new long-term deal.

 

[Sportsbabe]

I am constantly hearing about how horrible we are going to be because of our stable of RB's but no one is spending much time on really talking about how potentially horrible the Eagles QB stable could be. In today's NFL where RB's aren't as valuable as they once use to be you would think that by comparison the Eagles would be taking the brunt of the heat. Instead, we see them being ranked higher than us by some media heads. Sanchez, Bradford and Tebow are all accidents waiting to happen and that has been proven by their careers thus far.

With our running back stable, nothing has been proven yet but we are still lead to believe that due to the departure of Murray we are going to suffer a huge drop in production offensively. Not trying to be a homer or anything but if I'm looking from the outside in I am shaking my head at the Eagles and their poor handling of the Qb position which is something I truly feel will come back to haunt them. Way more frightening than a group of underachieving/ unproven running backs.

Because they're all up in their jock and sweating our R

Bradford is awesome when healthy? He was okay in the past, never awesome. The guy hasn't played a game since October 2013 and even his best season...he was just above average. He could be much better in Philly without a doubt but so far, his play was never "awesome" which can be judged simply by his 18-30-1 record as a starter.

Thank you. I don't know where they're getting all the National Football League analytics on Bradford. As far as I know, he's been in the hospital most of his career.