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Josh Huff Was Made The Example

joshhuffvsvikings1I think the dismissal of Josh Huff by Howie Roseman, Doug Pederson, and company will send a signal to the rest of the team that this type of behavior will no longer be tolerated.  Somebody had to be the example and Huff unfortunately was chosen to be the guy.  He wasn’t helped by the run-ins with the law by linebacker Nigel Bradham.

Despite the fact that I feel bad for Huff, I think it was the right decision for the Eagles football team.

The Birds brass has let the rest of the roster know that they have a responsibility to maintain a certain level of discipline both on the field and off of it.  I think they may have consulted with some lawyers and been told that Huff might be looking at some jail time.   I could see them not wanting a player on the team who is going to have to spend some time behind bars.

The Eagles management must have come to the conclusion that enough was enough.  If they had not done something, players would continue to break the law or make foolish decisions off the field with the belief that there would be no consequences to their actions.

Huff will be picked up by another team because he does have the talent to contribute to a football team, but he will remember the foolish mistake.

GCOBB

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crazy johnny
crazy johnny
November 4, 2016 1:01 pm

Oh don’t worry, the Chipper will be reaching out to him……

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
November 4, 2016 7:43 pm

Ottawa Redblacks playing in their final reg season game tonight. Meaningless game as they have secured a bye in the playoffs. So they’re resting their starters. Playing the 3rd string QB.

Who is it? Why the guy who Carson Wentz rode the pine behind for 2 years at NDState. None other than Brock Jensen!!!

He’s not doing so well in a 7-7 tie, but Redblacks not really trying.

I wonder is Wentz is watching on ESPN 7????

paulman
paulman
November 4, 2016 8:06 pm

Wentz is probably at the Rodeo in Woodstown,NJ..

RegalEagle
RegalEagle
November 4, 2016 8:59 pm

If he is he’s jealous of the targets his former teammate is throwing to. Lol

RegalEagle
RegalEagle
November 4, 2016 9:08 pm

I don’t care about the gun. I don’t care about the Bullets. I don’t even care about the Pot. All three are tools that can be used for good or for bad (debatable on pot)
I care that Huff chose for the bad and drove under the influence. Decision making let him and the Eagles down. Hopefully a young man who makes good decisions will now get a shot to play.
Decision making is what allows us all to get along. We are all armed with a brain and most of us two hands. We can both build and destroy with what God gave us. Poor choices such as using a banned substance and pissing away more money than many people will make in a lifetime is a dam shame.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 4, 2016 9:45 pm
Reply to  RegalEagle

RegalEagle, one of the best post I’ve ever read on here.

greenfan
greenfan
November 4, 2016 10:04 pm
Reply to  RegalEagle

Well said Regal. Very true.

daggolden
daggolden
November 5, 2016 5:50 pm

Players in the locker room and fans see things totally different and to be honest what we think the players culd care less its what they they think that actually matters. The players arent happy. No matter what bullshit fans post. Its reported they arent happy. He didnt beat his wife. He didnt throw his girlfriend on a pile of guns, ge didnt fail multiple banned substance suspensions. He made a miske he sped he had weed and he was 1/8th of a mile on the wrong side of the bridge. with bulets that are legal 1/8th of a mile back. My god lock him up.

daggolden
daggolden
November 5, 2016 6:04 pm

Just like when Plaxico Buress went to jail for shooting himself in his own leg and wife beaters dont get shit. What a joke.that someone can go to jail for hollow points which are legal 10 steps back in a imaginary line and he may go to jail, lol while people who actually do crimes dont get shit. Hell I travel from philly to ac with my gun all the time. Fuck that I will take my chances with cops not with thugs down there.

haveacigar
haveacigar
November 5, 2016 6:33 pm
Reply to  daggolden

He’s a well paid professional…. KNOW THE FUCKING RULES!!!!! it is a simple game…KNOW THE FUCKING RULES– I’m responsible enough to buy a gun… then I’m responsible enough to KNOW THE FUCKING RULES!!!!!… the nfl doesn’t allow weed don’t smoke weed because I KNOW THE FUCKING RULES…. my employers parking lot doesn’t allow guns/weed, i’m a professional… KNOW THE FUCKING RULES.

daggolden
daggolden
November 5, 2016 6:52 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Haveacigar I dont know about you but lord knows Ive made plenty of mistakes in my life and I would bet that many more are in my future. It doesnt matter how much anyone makes, where anyone grew up or lives weall make mistakes. Or atleast I do.

daggolden
daggolden
November 5, 2016 6:55 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Haveacigar than fucking CUT LANE JOHNSON. KNOW THE RULES LANE KNOW THE RULES YOUR A FUCKING PROFESSIONAL. I thought so. he is different lol

daggolden
daggolden
November 5, 2016 6:57 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Only a damn idiot would put something in there body and not know the ingredients after already being suspended. Fucking idiot he should be released.

haveacigar
haveacigar
November 5, 2016 7:48 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Its not right but there is a difference between illegal drugs and ingredients in suppliements– its subtle but there is a difference– lets compare: illegal drugs, illegal DRIVING ON DRUGS, illegal drugs on company property, illegal weapon, illegal weapon on company property…. and lets see…. being dumb and not knowing whats in a supplement.
compare to the election: being dumb with email to….. making fun of handicap, gold star parents, women, molestation, not paying taxes etc. the list is long–

haveacigar
haveacigar
November 5, 2016 7:43 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Lane johnson is a fucking idiot… the only difference is he didn’t commit multiple felonies… he hurt his team and like i said is an idiot. If he were cut 31 teams would put in a claim… josh huff crickets
I’ve made plenty of mistakes but when I became a professional I never committed a mistake that cost me my career…
I’ve said many times i think weed should be legal, i think nfl players should use it instead of narcotic pain killers but right now they can’t KNOW THE FUCKING RULES.

daggolden
daggolden
November 5, 2016 6:20 pm

Doug Pederson if you believe this why wasnt he up earlier?

Coach Doug Pederson talked about what the young receiver from Cal brings to Philadelphia.

“Well, the thing with Treggs is obviously the speed. He catches the ball well. He’s a smooth route runner,” Pederson said. “Plus, too, he’s young and he hasn’t played for us, so teams really don’t know much about him. But much like it was with DGB, we keep it limited, keep the package small. Give him a few plays here and there, and see what he can do.”

The Eagles need someone to emerge as a vertical threat. Treggs’ combination of speed and polished route running should make him difficult to cover against the Giants on Sunday.

lol WTF speed, catches ball well and runs good routes. Sounds like he does more than any receiver on the team. lol

zilents44
zilents44
November 6, 2016 1:17 am

No sixers news here ever, anyway watching the game tonight embiid is already top 3 at C already, the guy controls both ends of floor, we are 0 and 5 but if we had Simmons we would 3 and 2 at least, all we need is shooters, if we get shooters at sg and sf, we are going to be great soon, the illy trade has done wonders for our spacing, we only loss by 1 to the defending champs, very excited to be sixers fan right now, embiid is a franchise changer

coldbrewski
coldbrewski
November 6, 2016 4:29 am
Reply to  zilents44

Not to mention a horrible non call by the refs on the Henderson drive to the basket.

coldbrewski
coldbrewski
November 6, 2016 4:40 am

I call bs on many people’s selective outrage. Listening to the media, fans, and walking everyday Joe, you’d think this Huff thing was only about the rules of the league along with the morality and legality of our society. Everybody gets on their self righteous soapbox and talks about not breaking the law and ones moral obligation to follow the law and obey team rules. Missanelli on 97.5 asked his listening audience if this was Wentz instead of Huff then what? The same self righteous assholes all stated it’s difference because he’s a star. So the “moral” of the story is feigning outrage because the law was broken is bullshit unless you’re a star. Moral responsibility takes a backseat to ones value on the team.

haveacigar
haveacigar
November 6, 2016 7:37 am
Reply to  coldbrewski

1. Wentz wouldn’t do this in a thousand years…he’s too smart and it’s not his ‘cultural norm’
2. You are correct

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 6, 2016 10:06 am

Uuuuuuuuge division game today against the midgets. Time for the Eagles to right the ship against our NFC East foe and get a division win. I look to see how the Eagles respond after a somewhat tumultuous week after blowing the game against the cowboys…then the Josh Huff arrest and dismissal.

I want to see Vaiti continue to show progress. More importantly though I want to see if Bryce Treggs can open up the deep game for Carson Wentz.

Defensively, just get to Eli before he can go deep to OBJ…put the pressure on him, harass him, hit him and sack him, punish him like they did Bradford.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 6, 2016 10:14 am
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Oh, and I want to see if Nelson Agholor will step up and play angry and be aggressive attacking the ball. I think that’s Agholor’s problem, he is playing PAC 12 soft…his game is finesse.
After being verbally aggressive and showing anger towards the media last week, can he transfer that emotion on the field.

Also, can the Eagles RB’s go a game w/o fumbling or turning the ball over.

If the Eagles are down in the fourth quarter with the ball as time winds down, can Wentz get the comeback win.
Lastly, will Zach Ertz show up today….I thought I saw his face on a milk carton yesterday. Time for him to step up and show up big to earn that check….same with Vinny Curry!

Get it done boys…Go Eagles!!!

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 10:15 am

Right or wrongly josh huff will be a footnote in eagles 2016–17,especially if being made a scapegoat ,with admittedly being ignorant,the rest of the lockerroom is attentive to his dismissal.I agree with cold brewski,its an obvious double standard.If huff were indespensible,in the front offices minds (salary,talents,contributing to the overall success of the squad) the organisational decision making ,very well may have been tolerance,and patience..for due process.Lets not lose sight of two contributing factors,as it is a business model.We just came off a trade deadline,so in retrospect we had a (whats huff worth to others)litmus ,and lastly and ive stated before ..how has he sullied the brand? He faild to show contrition by his own words “everyone carries a weapon.” If he was a superstar ,the baggage becomes lighter symbolically,but bottom line ..sadly hes not..

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 10:20 am

The game today will obscure the huff incident,and he will be in the distance,especially with a great performance on the road..if indeed they appear listless or creating mindless penalties pr dumb coaching,the spotlight becomes intensified..We need a dominant performance for so many reasons..Go Birds

paulman
paulman
November 6, 2016 10:59 am

This is the Biggest Game of the Eagles Season in my opinion,
If they Drop to 4-4 for the Season and more importantly, go to 0-3, in NFC East Divisional Games, then their Season is over in terms of making the Post-Season.
They have to Win Today, plain & simple…
I think the Beat the Giants 30-26 in a wild game..

Biglion821
Biglion821
November 6, 2016 1:23 pm

So much for coming out ready to play, smdh

paulman
paulman
November 6, 2016 1:24 pm

Wow, 14-0 already
Giants and only 6 Minutes in…It appears the wheels are about to fall off for the Season and for Wentz who is struggling early again…

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 6, 2016 1:25 pm

Carson is killing it…unfortunately it’s our offense. Carson has to play better as his passes are high and all over the place.

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 1:39 pm

Graham ..truly been a pro bowl level player ..the tight ends and safe throws needs sustain this drive..very suspect play alls on that last red zone series as they appeared to be spying on Wentz ..exploit that

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 1:45 pm

Hard count ?.otherwise ,please give me something NOT backwards

Biglion821
Biglion821
November 6, 2016 1:49 pm

That’s the best they come up with after th quarter ends on a 4th and 2? Come on man

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 1:49 pm

What’s the obsession of Wentz rushing ? What an awful call

paulman
paulman
November 6, 2016 1:52 pm

Horrible Call… Game & Season is Over…
Doesn’t Doug Pederson come across as a Substitute Teacher where the longer he’s on the Job, the worse he looks and appears… Good Grief !!

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 1:53 pm
Reply to  paulman

Chimp. Calm the f–k down ..only definitive season that’s over is in Carolina ..

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 1:54 pm

Rook. Yes. Stfu Pman

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 1:55 pm

Treys from the shotGUN…oh the irony

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 6, 2016 1:56 pm

That 58 yard bomb from Wentz to Treggs a thing of beauty. That is what I want to see!!!

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 1:58 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Sit him another 6 weeks Pederson. How hard was that to do 3 weeks ago. Hey Treggs go long its not rocket science.

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 1:59 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Huff who?

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 2:00 pm

Treggs has done more in 1 half than DGB and Agolhor have in 8 weeks.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 6, 2016 2:05 pm
Reply to  daggolden

That puts pressure on Agholor to step up. Treggs is going to take somebodies time. Most likely Agholor’s.

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 2:02 pm

Fuck that his hand is underneath int

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 2:06 pm

LOL

Biglion821
Biglion821
November 6, 2016 2:28 pm

WTF with this play calling ? Throw the ball higher to 18 dammit.

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 2:30 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

18 plays like he 5 10 190 pounds. No physicality no speed. He is soft.

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 2:31 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

Lion. Running sproles into the line on 4th down and a QB edge run on 4th down are ass scratchers ? 6 points off the board ..cmon coach get your shit together

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 2:36 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

Throw the damn ball in the middle of the field to the TE. The outside shit dont work to these WR,

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 2:49 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

get a play caller to give Wentz an opportunity to display his abilities ..this has become more that a train wreck ..it’s unraveling and ,spiraling ..the coach ,needs comprehend the tight ends create separation in th holes in the middle of the field and dial up some “safe throws” the tight ends haven’t had a propensity of dropping balls ,like the wide outs ..btw is Agholor at the game ? Nice bounce back..is coach spitting the usage of his dog house ,at the expense of his game plan?

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 2:32 pm

Tight end throws to Ertz and burton. Where did that go?

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 3:01 pm

Agholor sighting .and a nice drive …credit to the play calling ..uptempo seems to work so much better for this unit

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 6, 2016 3:02 pm

Agholor is at the game…wow.
Great second half opening drive by the offense .

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:03 pm

All Barner does is make plays

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:05 pm

Bradham is a stud

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:10 pm

No pass rush

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:11 pm

I guess Schwartz isnt bringing anymore pressure

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 3:12 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Dag very curious ,wheres cox btw?

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:15 pm
Reply to  deserteagle

Deserteagle winning organizations dont pay DT 100 million. They dont impact the game enough

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 3:11 pm

our back end is playing like it …ass

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 6, 2016 3:12 pm

Eagles defensive line is playing down to Giants o line that has been suspect. No pressure on Manning. D line is under performing.

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:13 pm

Vinny Curry is stealing money. Has he made a play all year. Didnt he sign a 40 million dollar contract?

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 6, 2016 3:14 pm

Eagles are going to have to blitz they can’t just let Eli stand back there and toss the ball wherever he wants. They also can’t trade scores.

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:24 pm

I will tell you one thing Jalen Watkins is ballin.

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 3:37 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Keep exploiting the middle of the field …its obvious that the tight ends (burton and ertz ) are dependable. I love sproles but theyre riding him like a cheap mule

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:43 pm

Pederson probably cost Eagles a win again. Dumb challenge and giving up points on dumb 4th down calls.

haveacigar
haveacigar
November 6, 2016 3:46 pm
Reply to  daggolden

That’s silly… He was lauded for being aggressive on fourth down, when they don’t work it’s another story.

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 3:52 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Ehl..its one thing to be aggressive..but sproles off tackle with an 8 man front and wentz keeper off a time out from the end of a quarter ..are definitely deflating on the road ,where points are precious..this wentz keeper again ..another curious call?

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:54 pm
Reply to  deserteagle

Exactly

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:55 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Plus he wasnt on the road down by 10 with a gimme fg. Stop running Wentz he isnt fast or elusive.

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 3:54 pm
Reply to  deserteagle

Indefensible calls ..I wonder why ee keep going away from plays that work vs this crap?

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 3:57 pm

Time for Carson Wentz to start making som plays like Prescott

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 3:58 pm

Please coach. Burton and Wentz ..dial them up here …middle of the field is wide open ..and then try play action as well in the middle. Forget the sides …simply put. Be a smart coach

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 4:01 pm

The always dependable Agholor

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 4:03 pm

Predictable play calling

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 4:06 pm

One thing is for sure Big V has validated no need to draft a tackle.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 6, 2016 4:11 pm

Vikings just lost in OT dropping their third in a row.

daggolden
daggolden
November 6, 2016 4:24 pm

Carson Wentz needs to learn how to make a play. when the team is down

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
November 6, 2016 4:24 pm

Fourth time Eagles has been in this position with the ball in the last minutes. Wentz has to start guiding the offense in the end zone during these situations. Disappointed in Wentz on this one. This loss is on Wentz.

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 4:25 pm

Easy to second guess but they had time on the clock ..what they needed was a first down on 4th and 10? Look this game is a scab ,and I hate that the differential was the two gimme fgs.. But that’s the bottomline

deserteagle
deserteagle
November 6, 2016 4:26 pm

Cloaking out games on the road syndrome…continues