The Entire Eagles Defense Shows Up
BREAKING NEWS, Eagles, General News, News Monday, December 10th, 2012
Those of you who were listening to John Lynch during the game, heard him call out Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Nnamdi Asomugha for refusing to play the game the way it’s supposed to be played last week against the Cowboys. He told it like it was and I like the fact that Andy Reid and Todd Bowles called out those two veteran cornerbacks out before the game, but they should have done this much earlier in the season.
If they had been challenged they could have played better this season. This is one of the reasons Reid and Bowles will be fired at the end of the season. They tolerated lackluster play without holding these players accountable.
I will give both Nnamdi and DRC credit that they showed up effort wise for the game against the Buccaneers. This should be automatic every time they put on the uniform. It’s the way you demonstrate your character. If I were coaching them last week, I would have embarrassed them the way they embarrassed their coaches, by benching them during that Cowboys game. In the Bucs game, they gave professional effort the way they should do each and every week.
Still, Nnamdi is doing a terrible job in pass coverage. He moves up into a press technique then doesn’t use his best weapons (his long arms) to jam the wide receiver. Once the ball is snapped he backs out and opens the door for the receiver to do whatever he wants to do. It makes no sense. If you’re not going to jam the guy, then why go up there on him in the first place.
Most of the time, if he gets a good jam on the receiver, that’s one receiver that the Eagles don’t need to worry about. The coach needs to find out what in the world he is doing.
I thought this was one of DRC’s better games. He made three tackles and broke up three passes. If I were coaching him, I would be demanding an interception out of him, if the opposing quarterback was willing to throw his way. He’s satisfied with knocking the ball down far too much. Knockdowns are nothing special, but interceptions help you win Super Bowls.
I think we’ve seen that DRC needs a coach who is going to ride him and stay on him or he will shut it down and coast. I think he gets bored unless he is challenged. I would give him a challenge every week and let him watch tapes of All-time Hall of Fame cover corners like Deion Sanders and Michael Haynes. His goal should be to be an All-Time great.
The reason I mentioned Haynes is because I was at an event up in New York with him for a few days last week and I talked to him about Nnamdi. He talked about how poor Nnamdi’s fundamentals had declined. The Hall of Fame cornerback didn’t have much good to say about him.
Former Eagles Pro Bowl cornerback Troy Vincent was there also. He didn’t see the Cowboys game, but he heard me going off on the radio about Nnamdi and DRC not giving effort. He has publicly talked about the veterans refusing to lead this football team. Guys like DRC and Nnamdi should be leaders on the team rather than guys who have to be called out for not hustling and giving their best effort.
During the OTA’s I remember DRC saying he liked coach Todd Bowles because “he was laid back like I am”. His “laid back” approach is the reason a guy of his talent level was traded during the prime of his career. Bowles or anybody who coaches DRC should have a foot “knee deep up his butt”, in order to force him to use his amazing talent every play of every game. He’s not the kind of player you can hug and pat on the back all the time. This young man needs to be pushed.
The Eagles finally realized that rookie Mychal Kendricks is a pure Will linebacker, so they moved him to his position. He made about four plays against the run, which are what has been needed all year. When the youngster smells a run his way, he doesn’t wait for it to get there, he attacks it and blows it up.
He didn’t force a fumble yesterday, but they’re on the way. Kendricks also broke up a couple of pass plays with his quickness and anticipation. The coaches have to get him thinking turnover on all of these plays. This young man is capable of forcing turnovers because he arrives before the ball carrier anticipates, so he must be thinking about dislodging the football when he gets there, not just blowing up the ball carrier.
This was probably his best game of the year. He had five tackles and two assists, plus he broke up three passes. I would like to see those pass breakups turn into interceptions. They’ve got to coach him to think that way.
Jamar Chaney did a good job at the Sam position for the most part. He broke up an intended pass and almost had interception on the play. The linebacker made two tackles and two assists for the game.
DeMeco Ryans had another solid performance, but I wouldn’t say it was one of his better games because Doug Martin ran for 128 yards and most of them were up the right up the gut of the defense. He contributed six solo tackles and one assist.
On the touchdown to Vincent Jackson, the red light has to go on for him when he finds himself matched up with Jackson. It was a tough coverage because he had to protect the outside route because there’s no one outside of him on that coverage. Once he moved outside, it opened up the inside route. The only way he was going to stop that route was by jamming Jackson. The Eagles were clearly outschemed on that play.
Colt Anderson had to embarrass the other safeties because he showed what a safety is supposed to do when teams telegraph a running play. Anderson was meeting Doug Martin three yards into the backfield was sure about the run play. This young man is a special teams specialist, but he proved him can step in a do a good job at the safety position when given the chance to prepare.
Anderson contributed five tackles and one assist in the victory.
The Eagles pass rush was almost nonexistent. Far too many times, Josh Freeman was back there with all day to throw the football. I wasn’t surprised because the defensive line was being asked to play a completely different scheme than they had been playing all season.
The defensive line contributed two sacks during the game. One was by Fletcher Cox and the other was by Cullen Jenkins. Cox continues to show that he’s their best defensive lineman. He made three tackles in addition to the sack. About five or six times a game, Cox just over powers an offensive lineman and makes the play. This young man must be pushed into greatness.
Cullen Jenkins registered the Eagles other sack in the game. Jenkins has seen his best days.
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Yep Erock Ill take Gruden, Jimmy Johnson, Parcells, Cowher them kind of coaches whoes legacy is bigger than our team. Sign me up for some of that. Just my opinion I love watching Alabama play.
With Andy Reid’s seat getting hotter after each week’s loss, the Philadelphia Eagles will surely be in the market for a new head coach in 2013.
Who starts at quarterback is still a matter the Eagles brass needs to determine, but one thing we do know is it has an idea of who it wants at the helm next season.
According to Michael Lombardi of the NFL Network (h/t Kareem Copeland of NFL.com), the Eagles have expressed interest in Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly. As Lombardi put it, “He’s the prettiest girl in the school. Everyone is going after Chip Kelly because of what he brings uniquely offensively.”
Kelly would be a great fit for the Eagles. They could use a revamped offense and that is precisely what he excels in.
Kelly’s former player and current Eagles linebacker Casey Matthews also believes Kelly would be a good fit for Philadelphia, according to Philly.com’s Jeff McLane: “I think the fans here would love him. They would love his attitude, his go-get-it mentality.”
Based on what we’ve seen from the offensive genius at Oregon, it’s hard to disagree with Matthews’ thoughts about his former coach joining the Eagles.
Kelly currently heads an Oregon squad that ranks third in the nation in rushing yards and second in points per game, averaging roughly 50 points per game.
Oregon senior RB Kenjon Barner is one of many who have benefited from Kelly’s genius offensive schemes, as Barner ranks in the Top 10 in the nation with his 248 carries for 1,624 yards and 21 TDs.
Kelly’s spread offense in the Eagles’ system could definitely work. Whether it’s Michael Vick or Nick Foles under center, having speedy receivers in DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin to go with a versatile running back like LeSean McCoy is exactly what Philadelphia’s offense needs to thrive under Kelly.
With Bryce Brown emerging as a viable option at running back, the Eagles could use the upcoming draft to bolster their offensive line to comply with Kelly’s offense so that McCoy and Brown could flourish in the Eagles’ new-look, spread offense.
Again, it’s all speculation for now, but the idea of Kelly taking over the Eagles has to excite the fans in Philadelphia.
After all, besides a spread offense, you can bet Kelly will bring some creative uniform ideas to the birds.
Who actually couldnt play in this offense? Brown, McCoy, Jackson, Maclin? Why cant they? McCoy could play in ANY offense he would probably run for 2000 yards in that offense. I dont know if it will work but what if it did? Why not take that approach What If It DID. Wouldnt that be something?
Put a stake in the heart of eagle fans if this gimmick chip Kelly is hired
IMO Foles would not fit in Kelly’s offense, he’s too slow. But Kelly talked like he loved Foles last year.
Arians,Mccdaniels(has re-learned from Bellichick), Moss,and other list of coordinators. Guys who are hungry and wanna win and be a part of this great sports towns.Noone on your list does it for me.But i assume you already know half of em arent coaching anymore? Maybe Gruden cause i believe in his attitude and he knows the town.
Cowher…beat it….too old.
Jake uses a key word.Gimmicky….wtf does that work in the pro game? It doesnt. And this aint a campus that doesnt expect anything but a big bowl and more donations from Nike.
Chip Kelly…what a joke.
Shows your football knowledge and grasp on the town when anyone mentions him. Beat it.
Erock the Eagles could care less who you think the next coach is. You cann throw 100 names out there it really doesnt matter.Im just posting whats being reported. By multiple sources Chip Kelly has been contacted. So you can live in your little make believe I know who the next coach is gonna be world. I didnt contact him Howie did. Beat it? Its not 1985 no more.
Dag, the word chip Kelly is anathema to us , the Philly fan, we mirror ourselves in our city, tough, blue color, like bdawk, Jerome trotter, before them dirty waters , Jerome brown , Reggie white, chip Kelly, the thought of his pussy ass name with his pussy gimmick offense will tune legions of fans away again like Andy did, we need a unifying force, Vic fangio, David shaw, but no fuccking way this pussy
Love the way Nick Foles is improving on a weekly basis “cautiously optimistic”
NFL Draft – I’m hoping the Eagleswill take Manti Te’o, however, here’s a name for all my draft geek brethren. Anthony Bar OLB from UCLA.
I really would like for the Birds to take a LB with their first pick. Possible first round draft targets for Eagles.
Manti Te’o MLB/OLB Norte Dame
Stat Lotuili DT Uah State
Johnathan Banks Miss. State
Sharief Floyd DT Florida
My personal favorites – Manti Te’o, Anthony Bar and Alec Ogletree
.Dafting a linebacker with the first pick would be a nice change and breath of fresh air much like Nick Foles leading the Eagles back from 11 point deficit late in the fourth quarter AHHH!!!
@jakedog dont need a lesson in Philly history. Born and raised in North Philly. I understand what we like. But Im also not 6 years old anymore and understand that just because I dont talk about it doesnt mean it wont happen. The harsh reality is Chip Kelly is a real possibility(its not my doing) no matter what we like. Honestly jakedog people can change. Look at me over the last 25 years, Ive been use to the athletic, dynamic franchise QB, but I am warming up to the slow dopic unathletic one. So people can change thier opinion with success.
I have a question. Would Brady and the Patriots offense play well in this town?
Dag,i was 10 in 85′. Whats your point bozo? I dont think i know who the next coach is or should be really. I just know Chip would be a mistake. Others do as well. Not a good fit. And stop ending your comments with a smiley face.
Yes. Cause they run the ball when they have a good tailback. Use tight ends like you should. Have a sound defensive scheme.
Chip Kelly, if he makes the move to the the NFL, is not going to run the same offense as he did at Oregon. That’s foolish to think that he would. It’s a known fact that he likes to run the ball, something Philly fans are dying fort. By all accounts he is a very no nonsense, fiery coach. Also something fans bitch and moan about. There is a reason bellichick loves this guy!
That being said… I’d rather Shaw from Stanford
OLB Anthony Barr is an interesting story from UCLA ..(6-4 240lbs)
After being recruited and buried on the RB Depth Charts at UCLA,
New HC Jim Mora switched him to OLB where he’s been a pure demon for Teams to block.. He led the Pac-12 with 13.5 Sacks and a whopping 20.5 Tackles for Loss of Yardage during the 2012 Season
He is very raw and still learning how to use his hands for leverage and use his athleticism to get away from Blockers.. Many Scouts have compared him to a Caly MAtthews Type without the upper body strength which Barr has the frame to easily put in 10-15 in 2 years time in a NFL Program…
I think of him more like the Pass-Rusher Demon Aldon Smith (49ers) or Von Miller (Broncos) where he can be moved all around the DL and come get the QB..I believe it will take him a year or 2 to become an eveydown player as an OLB in the NFL, but used in a 3-4 as strictly as a Pass-Rusher, or even a 4-3 Scheme but as a Pass-Rusher, he will make impact plays and create havoc in the backfield…
NFLScouts.Com has him curently Rated around the #65 Overall Prospect and a late 2nd Rounder, I believe by “Indy Combines” and Draft Time that he will jump up to a late 1st Round Selection..
I see a lot of Teams like the Steelers,Ravens,Patriots,Giants,Packers who would use their Late 1st Round Pick on a Talented Player with kind of Upside
Word is that Chip Kelly to the Arizona Cardinals or San Diego Chargers who will both be cleaning house..
Imagin how effective Kelly’s Spread and Run and Shoot and hectic pace
(where Offensive Play Snaps are run every 8-10 Seconds) and would wear down a Defense down in a hurry in the Arizona Hot sun..
Kelly is from New Hampshire and word is that he enjoys the West Coast
A couple of things that are a must have for his Kelly’s Offense to be Effective
#1) A quick mobile QB and can run (maybe a M Vick in a Cardinal Uniform)
that can get read of the ball on time and quickly
#2) An athletic, quick OL (which the Cardinals do not have) but the Eagles do
#3) Speedy Receivers with the ability to make plays after the Catch
(Arizona really doesn’t have this where Fitz is more of down the field Receiver)
Eagles potentially have these type of WR with D-Jax/Maclin/D Johnson
Chip Kepp has suspeneded productive,poular players like RB L Blount
QB T Masoli for off the field issues so he runs a pretty tight ship and for those who think Kelly has anything to do with the multi-uniforms for Oregon
you are mistaken.. The President of “Nike” is Phil Knight who ran Track at U of Oregon and has donated Millions & Millions of Dollars to the Universisty and specifically to their Athletics Programs where all their Teams where multiple uniforms through-out the Season to help promote the “Nike” name and now there are many other Schools doing this as well, but again, this has
little to do with Chip Kelly and more about their large donor and Alumni and President of “Nike”
Notre Dame should be sending Barr a Christmas card, because he is the one that ended Matt Barkley’s season which meant the Irish faced a FR QB when they went to the SoCal.
He is very raw, but also very disruptive. He would be great in a 3-4.
Shaw from Stanford is going nowhere..
He’s finally getting his own Recruits into his Program (after taking over for Harbaugh 2 Years ago) and has a potential Heismann QB Candidate for 2013/2014 in True Freshman Kevin Hogan who appears to be the next great QB out of Stanford.. He’s making his own mark and has a legitimate shot at a National Championship over the next couple of Seasons..
Think about it.. Who would want to leave beautiful Palo Alto,California for Philadelphia ..
All Stanford football head coaches leave because Stanford doesn’t pay like other AP top 25 schools because they have a sane Board of Trustees. When Stanford knocks or your door with a Scholarship, no one turns them down because they are the best academic school offering full rides in Football ( or any sport) with a proven track record of graduating athletics and a network of alumni who hires them. Stanford is a top ten university in the country.
I agree that he mite not make a move to nfl yet. However, money does talk!
ooohh Foles beat the Bucs! Lookout MVP LOL