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Eagles Running Game Totaled Seven Yards on Seventeen Carries

DeMarcoMurray173After the game, Chip Kelly said, “We have to get it fixed”.    DeMarco Murray said, “We’ve got to take a look in the mirror”.  They do need to get this fixed in a hurry and they need to take the proverbial look in the mirror.

The game on Sunday was embarrassing.  The Eagles offense was horrible.  They gained seven yards on seventeen carries and Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford led the way with a nine yard gain. Murray had two yards on 13 carries.

That was totally humiliating for Kelly and his high-powered attack.

Chip made a huge mistake letting Evan Mathis and Todd Herremans go.  I’m not blaming everything on Allen Barbre and Andrew Gardner, but both of them have played poorly in the first two games.

“The running backs didn’t have time to assess whether there was a hole,” Kelly said. “Too much penetration up front. Too many guys in the backfield.”

“We saw what they were going to do all week. The point is to go out there and get it done, and we went out there and pissed on our leg,” right tackle Lane Johnson said. “There was nothing surprising about what they did at all. We knew they were going to slant and stunt. That is what they do. They try to create confusion in the running lanes. That is what they did.”

Kelly must correct the problems on the offensive line and they may mean making some changes or finding somebody on the waiver wire.  They need to answer this challenge and correct their mistakes.

The players need to focus on preparing to come out and fight as hard as they can against the Jets next week.  They must commit themselves put the Cowboys game behind them, learn from their mistakes and get the Dallas disaster out of their systems.

Murray looked slow and out of place, trying to run behind the Eagles offensive line.  There were Cowboys defenders shooting gaps and getting penetration on play after play to the point where it looked like a bad joke.

Eagles tight end Brent Celek hasn’t played well either.  He’s in the lineup to block and he hasn’t been doing that too well in the first two games.

Quarterback Sam Bradford played poorly yesterday as well.  That interception in the end zone was an awful decision.  Bradford is supposed to be a very accurate thrower, but some of his throws yesterday were terribly inaccurate.  His decision-making was poor and he just din’t get the job done.

Center Jason Kelce played poorly for the Birds with both the early snap, which cost them a great opportunity in the fourth quarter, but he was getting manhandled for most of the afternoon.

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lewdoggie20
lewdoggie20
September 21, 2015 6:39 am

that was a complete cluster f$%^# of a game for the offence. I think the line has a lot to do with it plus no maclin. it is going to be hard to change the mindset of these players now. good news is its only 2 games and if they got it together (i have my doubts) that they can still have a shot at the division with romo and dez out. now sure how chip fixes this ship. defence was not the issue again.

paulman
paulman
September 21, 2015 7:16 am

I’ve stated since before the Season, RB Murrayisnotagoodfit for”Kelly’s Horizontal Scheme” Murray& Matthews are North/South Downhill Runners but if youdont have the horses up front and specifically tCenter & Guards, then the Power Running Game doesn’t work …
Murray is not shifty or speedy enough to run outside the numbers .. He is not.. If the Eagles were not going to adjust their Running Schemes to a more “Power Approach/Scheme” then it was waste to bring I both Murray & Matthews as I indicated some 6 months ago.. Eagles would have been better off signing OL this past free-agency… Signing Free-Agent RB’s almost never pays off when you look at history… Hell Mostert, Tucker all looked good in Camps under Kellys System for they have speed and a wiggles to fit the “Horizontal Schemes” that Kelly runs.. It’s Embarrasing to watch but you can’t say that I didn’t “tell you so”
With all these many new & 1st time Starters.. Changes are needed upfront and the Eagles may haveth worstWR Corp in the NFL which is another big issue.. Defenses don’t have to double anyone and scare absolutely one..
If opposing Defenses have D other and Athleticism across their Front 7 and a Physical Secondary, then they ar toast, to be honest …
We will hav Kelly as Coach thru the 2016 Season soIt is what it is..

Biglion821
Biglion821
September 21, 2015 7:22 am

Listening to Didinger, this town is funny, Kelce is playing badly because he’s worried about the guards, but Peters is playing badly because he’s getting old. Umm doesn’t he play next to a guard as well? The coach is overmatched as a GM and talent evaluator period end of story. Stop making excuses for the lack of talent and depth on that offensive line.

paulman
paulman
September 21, 2015 7:43 am

I heard even that TE Brett CelekandNelson Agholor were struggling because of thinking about the Guard Play..
On a Side Note… Does Agholor remind anyone like Josh Huff inTerms of looking lost out there and overmatched and trying to dotoo much instead of catching the ball.. He’s been a major ” Deer in the Headlights”
This WR Corp is just brutal and very easy to defend against…

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
September 21, 2015 8:39 am

Chip Kelly, Jeff Stoutland and Duce Staley must adapt and change. If the Eagles don’t then the Jets will demolish them too.

BigE
BigE
September 21, 2015 10:42 am

Kelly has screwed up the whole team. Little Barney got the power and all the players he wanted and now the team is awful. I hated Andy Reid but this guy
could move up a slot. He has no eye for talent and all this sports health hasn’t done shit. Byron, you were tired. Let me tell you that we are tired of watching you
get toasted. You are one lame lazy dude. No speed in the receiving corp..
Cooper sucks. Guards suck. No O Line drafted. These bumbs won’t make the playoffs.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
September 21, 2015 11:47 am

These are the people responsible for the Eagles failure to win a football game in 2015 in order.
=======
1) Chip Kelly
2) Jeff Stoutland
3) Duce Staley
4) Allen Barbre
5) Jason Kelce
6) Andrew Gardner
7) Sam Bradford
8) Demarco Murray
———————-
no one else is to blame

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
September 21, 2015 12:22 pm

E0S, don’t forget about Pat Shurmer, he is the one who told Chip kelly that Sam Bradford would be really good in this offense, the offensive play calling has been terrible, isn’t he the so called O coordinator. Let’s shine some light on him too, he’s been getting a free pass!

paulman
paulman
September 21, 2015 3:13 pm

You would have to Put CB Byron Maxwell on your list as well
and maybe TE Zac Ertz also to make it an even 10..

gmcliff
gmcliff
September 21, 2015 8:26 pm
Reply to  paulman

and a lack of pass rush by our OLB’s Mr Conner Barwin, and Brandon Graham

That also effects our Secondary, You’re not going to give them a pass, and don’t give me that BS about Barwins sack – He was pushed into Romo, there was never any demonstration of dominance on his part, and there never will be.

You’re seeing our Defense isn’t what you thought it would be…..

and Kiko Alonso, wasn’t worth Shady straight up. Do you see he was what I thought he was; A one year wonder, playing behind a stud Defensive front, that aided him in his aberration of a rookie season – He was never as good as his efforts suggest, or Chip Kelly.

E-money
E-money
September 21, 2015 3:43 pm

You have Duce listed 3rd, why?

He simply chooses which back to put in the game.
How about the tight-ends that can’t block?
How about the receivers that drop balls left and right?
How about Byron Maxwell who can’t cover anybody?

Your list is weak.

RealTalk777
RealTalk777
September 21, 2015 3:55 pm
Reply to  E-money

haha, that’s because E0S has no idea about what the hell he is talking about

mhenski
mhenski
September 21, 2015 3:58 pm
Reply to  RealTalk777

agreed real. any list that pins blame on 8 people for our 2 losses that doesnt include billy davis and maxwell is not even worth responding to.

btw how u gonna blame murray and duce? mother fucker gets hit 3 yards behind the line 50% of the plays and the other 50% at the line

in other news i still cant get that nonathletic medical reject bradford falling twice just dropping back. mother fucker cant even walk

paulman
paulman
September 21, 2015 3:27 pm

Eagles 2016 Mock Draft (1st 3 Rounds)

1st Round (8th Overall) – QB – Jared Goff (Cal 6-4 212lbs)
2nd Round (#40 Overall) – Sent to Rams in Bradford Deal…
3rd Round (#72 Overall) – Guard – Greg Pyke (Georgia 6-5 315lbs)
3rd Round (from Detroit) – CB – Maurice Canady (Virginia 6-1 190lbs)

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
September 21, 2015 4:05 pm
Reply to  paulman

Lol…paulman…you know Jared Goff is my guy as I have been talking about him since early last college football season. He would be a great fit…Chip or no Chip. Goff can flat out play.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
September 21, 2015 4:08 pm
Reply to  paulman

Eagles also need a wr that can stretch the field..Quincy Adeboyjo from Ole Miss. 6’3″ 210 pure hands catcher and a burner.

paulman
paulman
September 21, 2015 4:30 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

WR Adeboyjo would have been a Nice Pick in the 2nd Round that the Eagles gave away to the Rams in the Bradford Deal…

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
September 21, 2015 4:09 pm

On another note…The Eagles are getting slammed nationally being called hot garbage and everything else..take a bow Chip..this is your production.

RealTalk777
RealTalk777
September 21, 2015 4:19 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

haha Chip…

““We’re not putting together a plan that’s good enough for us to execute offensively, and we’re not executing it,” Kelly added. “So that kind of falls on the coaching staff on the offensive side of the ball and that’s what we have to spend our time on this afternoon.”

No shit Chip! Maybe you want to spend more than an afternoon…Looks like you spent one afternoon on the Dallas game plan…Maybe you should spend ‘days’ not hours…MTFn Chip be looking too well rested…earn that money Chip…I want to see bags under your eyes and you nodding off during the next press conference.

RealTalk777
RealTalk777
September 21, 2015 4:22 pm

how you expect to spend a few hours figuring out that horrible game….is beyond me! Need a few hours alone, just figuring out how you’re going to get the TE’s involved…think a few days minimum is going to be required to figuring out that rushing attack

paulman
paulman
September 21, 2015 4:35 pm

Eagles Release QB Stephen Morris and Sign my man QB Thaddeous Lewis who should be a nice #3 QB on the Depth Chart and bright enough to run the Scout Team and Run the Offense in an Emergency..
As a #3 QB, your Biggest Priority is to Run the Scout Team for Practice to Help your Defense Prepare for your Opponents.. A Scout QB must be bright, knowledgeable and versatile to watch Film and pick-up Tendencies that you can help emulate to help your Team in its preparations…
I like Thad Lewis, who went to Duke University..

Biglion821
Biglion821
September 21, 2015 5:04 pm
Reply to  paulman

Hell with that, can your man Thad start on Sunday? Shit can we get Vick back for a bag of footballs and smoothies.

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
September 21, 2015 8:10 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

Can we get Vick for just the NFC East games?

And how about that Auburn kid who is playing corner for the jags? Or see if Green Bay would trade for Hundley?

Something D@mn

lol

Rhino
Rhino
September 21, 2015 5:05 pm

I like Thad Lewis also Pman..I think we should get rid of someone from practice squad and sign Terrel Pryor or Stephen Morris. And i know people hate to hear it…but until we get a mobil qb.. MOBILE…not a running qb..but a qb that can run..this offense will never be what it can be…accuracy and can move. Please draft that qb this draft. Should be some nice ones coming out this draft. UUUUUGGGGGHHHH!!!! so damn pissed right now..Lets turn this crap around!!!! Im done venting. Lol

tsjohnson5
tsjohnson5
September 21, 2015 8:13 pm
Reply to  Rhino

I keep saying that. You need a MOBILE Qb to run this system effectively. Helps out the line too, because the threat of the run keeps folk in place.

I’m still sad we couldn’t get the Hawaiian.

We got the wrong Native. SMH.

Rhino
Rhino
September 21, 2015 5:08 pm

Has anybody signed Goode.. We just might need him back..Him or Acho.

Biglion821
Biglion821
September 21, 2015 5:11 pm
Reply to  Rhino

I’m surprised they haven’t reached to Goode already Rhino.

koolbreeze
koolbreeze
September 21, 2015 8:37 pm

The Eagles will bounce back! They will resolve the problems with the Offensive line that will make the running game efficient. I dont care who the QB is…if the Offensive line woes continue throughout the season…you can have Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, or Aaron Rodgers at Quarterback and it would not make a difference! Bottom line…Run the ball or die…this is our situation

paulman
paulman
September 21, 2015 10:19 pm

Eagles are going to get killed by the Jets next Game..
Their DL will stuff theEagles
CB Revis , Cromartie &Skrine versus the Eagles Receivers is no contest

Anyone notice how well my Free-Agent Signee for the Jets Buster Skrine is Playing.. Eagles should have pursued him instead of Maxwell
AlsoJets Free-Agent Safety Steve Gilchrist who the Jets signed from the Chargers who I was high on..

paulman
paulman
September 21, 2015 10:25 pm

The only bright spot for the Colts thus far is 2nd Year WR Dontae Moncreif who the Colts Selected in the 4th Round in 2014 Draft while the Eagles Selected Kelly’s WR from Oregon named Josh Huff in the 3rd Round..
Another Draft Day Blunder by Chip Kelly & Eagles

Rhino
Rhino
September 22, 2015 2:38 am

I remember you saying that Paulman..but dont you mean Marcus Gilchrist?? And yes TS..I wanted us to get Hundley also..We should have drafted Shepherd then Hundley with those back to back picks. Hundley was selected in the 5th if i remember correctly.

paulman
paulman
September 22, 2015 6:46 am
Reply to  Rhino

You are Correct Rhino, Marcus Gilchrist is the correct name ..

haveacigar
haveacigar
September 22, 2015 7:19 am

Funny how tenuous success is in the nfl- The colts are now similar to the eagles, of course with a ‘can’t miss’ QB, a generational QB– Pagano was a hot coach and I think they went to a afc champ game??? now they can’t complete a pass to their own guys, the coach and gm are feuding, he is throwing luck under the bus.
Of course here we are in philly, i don’t think we could beat temple right now. The league as figured Kelly out

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
September 22, 2015 8:12 am
Reply to  haveacigar

HAC, was it not you that said you would rather lose with a bunch of good guys than win with POS? Well you got your way, you should be happy, we have good guys, 53 Leave It To Beavers, #Culture Club, a great locker room, no problems, no me guys, every one is buying in and an 0-2 record with an under talented team to boot. The Falcon’s and Cowboys must have great culture because they beat Chip’s scheme, actually, 5 out of the last 6 teams must have better culture. Yes, the league has figured Kelly out. ..not to hard to do when you only have 4 running plays in your whole offensive arsenal. How’s that culture working out for you???…losing kills cliché’s and culture, Murray was pacing on the side line yelling and screaming ala Dez Bryant. I am ok with that though, this team has no killers, no killer instinct, just a bunch of good guys…we need some Eddie Haschal’s!!!

haveacigar
haveacigar
September 22, 2015 8:21 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

As you point out the sky hasn’t fallen yet- lets see if this group can somehow put it together. also, remember the context– 1. I used to tell my high school teams that on the first day of camp and at least once during the season 2. I simply put it out there that this is what this coach wants. He wants that mentality… as a fan i always take the positive approach– whining about A) a players salary or B) what a coach does or doesn’t do isn’t really something for a grown man to do– so as a fan, hop on the bus and see where it goes- I stopped getting all fired up after 1/ the eagles lost to TB at the last game at the vet- i was a total asshole for days and then i asked myself ‘for who for what’– and 2. cliff lee blowing a 4 run lead (i blew a gasket) and he says ‘thats baseball’– so for me i root in as positive way as i can and if they lose, i lose no sleep.

haveacigar
haveacigar
September 22, 2015 8:48 am
Reply to  haveacigar

also, EHL– again from the positive mentality… if the eagles totally tank and are a 4-12 team, think of all the glorious fall Sundays that you don’t have to be a slave to the TV! — play golf, go to lunch (somewhere with no tv) with your wife, do yard work… you know, live life without the hassle!
also, just think if chip gets fired we all get to argue about his replacement. some hotshot coordinator that will bring this or bring that…. remember when AR was fired? I was a mccoy guy, several were bradley guys, fraudman wanted all of them…

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
September 22, 2015 8:51 am
Reply to  haveacigar

HAC, you sound like my father, except for the golf part. I am a runner, I can get more miles in during the week.

haveacigar
haveacigar
September 22, 2015 8:58 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

See! the glass is half full! when the eagles play like last sunday i’m more pissed at myself for wasting MY time than i am about the eagles.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
September 22, 2015 8:15 am
Reply to  haveacigar

Sky isn’t falling yet, but there are some serious cracks, if the Eagles lose this week to the Jets, well…..