All the hype coupled with very little success. They are usually decent but will just miss the playoffs or go out early.
Historically, Dallas follows up a good season with a mediocre one. Eagles are probably the team to beat and Washington could be scary...but it is all dependent on QB play. Cowboys records - ( New Window )
Dallas has the best QB. So, I lean to them, despite some significant losses on that roster.
And you just know they will end up having a good draft. Will McClay somehow figures it out and players evolve.
As long as Jalen Hurts is the QB, I'm not buying them. Yes, he is a winner and figures it out somehow. A football player more than a QB. But ultimately you how to throw to win in this league and he just can't be counted on to perform there.
I have no idea what to expect from Washington yet. A talented roster but the QB can be the other team's best friend with his horrendous decision making...
You keep saying Hurts is a winner and he’s a sub-.500 player. You sure grade on a curve.
Maybe I'm in the minority but Hurts is not an NFL QB
Some of the stuff I've seen from him is mind-blowingly bad. I also think Sirianni is in way over his head and it will show this year. I see the Eagles having a terrible year, followed by Washington. I still think Dallas has the best team.
they drafted a center who is isn't going to play. Jordan Davis is not an every down player and they already have run stoppers. AJ Brown is an upgrade. Nakobe Dean might be a steal, but he is undersized and injured. Last year they had issues getting to the QB and stopping any decent QB in this league. They don't even have an NFL caliber starting safety or corner opposite Slay. Did Hassan Reddick really improve their pass rush that much. Plus, last year besides Brandon Graham they were relatively healthy, especially on the OL for the first time in years.
I don't know, I don't see where they have added all this talent and have addressed their weaknesses.
Its kind of funny how things are viewed. We traded Leonard Williams for a 3 and a 5 knowing we would have to resign him and we got crucified up and down the east coast for being the biggest dummies in the world (and somewhat justifiably). They trade a one for AJ Brown, which is giving up 5 years of a possible premium player at a cap contained number, for a player who is probably in the top 10-15 WR in the league and resign for 25 million and they want to throw them parades for it.
Key losses of personnel and another year of age on OL. Can see it falling apart and both McCarty and Dak going at years end. Could also win 9/10 games if the OL stays healthy and performs.
Eagles build like the Giants did when we won a lot of games. Strong lines/front 7 and they added to it. Think next year they get a new QB.
WFT: Strong front 7. Some nice players. Wentz is a upgrade but his best day seem behind him. OL will be the key.
No clear front runner. Injuries will be a factor as always.
We're still a bad division, I don't see any of the teams competing for a Super Bowl but Dallas is the one team that seems built to compete. They have a QB, weapons on O, an ascending D, etc...
With Philly, I just don't see Hurts going in and winning a big game. The more film DC's see on him, the more they'll shut him down. Rest of the roster is solid.
Commanders are behind Dallas and Philly by quite a bit. QB questions, a front office that boggles things just as bad as ours. They may be a middle of the road team (6-8 wins) but I can also see a path to them collapsing and picking top 3 next year.
Dallas lost players, but they also added players to fill those holes. Its still to be determined if those replacement players will pan out. But what put's them ahead of the pack is their QB.
Washington is 2nd also because of their QB. Wentz should elevate the QB play making Washington a better team. I believe their defense also has a bounce back year. With a formidable defense they should be in every game.
Philadelphia is 3rd because no one trust Hurts. The front office is setup for next years draft because they aren't sure of him. If Philadelphia is hedging their bets, you should too.
New York is last because not only the QB, but they have a new coaching staff, new system, and new players. First year of a rebuild, there are just too many moving parts. I see another top ten selection next year.
Dallas lost players, but they also added players to fill those holes. Its still to be determined if those replacement players will pan out. But what put's them ahead of the pack is their QB.
Washington is 2nd also because of their QB. Wentz should elevate the QB play making Washington a better team. I believe their defense also has a bounce back year. With a formidable defense they should be in every game.
Philadelphia is 3rd because no one trust Hurts. The front office is setup for next years draft because they aren't sure of him. If Philadelphia is hedging their bets, you should too.
New York is last because not only the QB, but they have a new coaching staff, new system, and new players. First year of a rebuild, there are just too many moving parts. I see another top ten selection next year.
Carson Wentz sucks.
The Eagles are a better team than Washington right now.
Neither team has great depth. Washington has a "puncher's chance", if Wentz has more 2017-2018 days than 2020 days. They get a hat-tip for a defensive depth chart that starts with all of their #1 picks from 2017 to 2021, and for building up the WR corps around McLaurin.
There's a fourth team in the division, and they are, for now, the fourth team in the division.
They’ll win games and be competitive. They have a pretty decent roster. But Hurtz is a worse pocket passer than Daniel Jones and I don’t think that’s a very controversial statement. Great runner but just not an NFL level passer. The Cowboys are the probably best of the three by default.
picking rosters for short term, medium, and long term i'd go
Short term - Dallas
Medium term - Dallas
Long term - Philly
No team has a meaningful edge in coaching.
Dallas has the best QB. And likely the best defense.
Washington is simply landlocked in mediocrity.
Philly gets the long term nod because they have a young LT, imo had a great draft, and have an extra first next year from a team that may not make the playoffs. And 2 stud WRs under contract. I think Hurts sucks, which holds them back in the short/medium term, but they could be in good shape next year to get a better asset at QB than Dak.
Dallas having Diggs and Parsons gives them an argument for the long term too, but when tyron and zack martin hit the end there's risk their offense collapses. They are a completely different team when Tyron Smith doesn't play.
Dallas lost players, but they also added players to fill those holes. Its still to be determined if those replacement players will pan out. But what put's them ahead of the pack is their QB.
Washington is 2nd also because of their QB. Wentz should elevate the QB play making Washington a better team. I believe their defense also has a bounce back year. With a formidable defense they should be in every game.
Philadelphia is 3rd because no one trust Hurts. The front office is setup for next years draft because they aren't sure of him. If Philadelphia is hedging their bets, you should too.
New York is last because not only the QB, but they have a new coaching staff, new system, and new players. First year of a rebuild, there are just too many moving parts. I see another top ten selection next year.
Carson Wentz sucks.
The Eagles are a better team than Washington right now.
Wentz is better than Taylor Heinke. That should give them better QB play. I still believe Washington will be lead by their defense.
I just have a feeling they will be the surprise team of the year.
except for the QB. Somehow they find a way to be successful. I believe they will be the team to beat. I liked their draft overall.
Dallas has taken some big hits to the roster. The OL isnt what it used to be and Dak is going to be under more pressure than he is used to. I wasnt a big fan of their draft.
Giants - We improved the roster and the OL. Our gains outweighed the losses. Health is the Giants biggest concern because we are paper thin. Just having a competent OL will improve the OL by leaps and bounds. Having an actual NFL Offense gameplan will help this team. If we find a way to keep Bradberry the Giants have improved the roster top to bottom.
Washington - I didnt like their draft at all. Carson Wentz has regressed and is more of a backup imo at this point. They lost their best OL and replaced him with Norwell who hasnt played well. They are tight against the cap as well so will need to adjust some players to get under the cap. Plus lots of big contract decisions for next season.
The Eagles roster is MUCH better overall. Jordan Davis will be better than Fletcher Cox. Eagles win the division ,Dallas will be in the hunt for the wild card but ultimately fall short due to injuries.
The Eagles roster is MUCH better overall. Jordan Davis will be better than Fletcher Cox. Eagles win the division ,Dallas will be in the hunt for the wild card but ultimately fall short due to injuries.
If Jordan Davis will be better than Fletcher Cox, we made a huge mistake in taking Thibodeux. I'm not sure that he will be anywhere near Fletcher Cox. The Eagles were a 6 win team last year that just got fortunate to play a string of really really bad Qbs. Anytime they went against a good QB they got blown out of the building. Most of their topline talent is actually old. Slay is 31, Brandon Graham is 33 or 34, Lane Johnson is 32, Kelce is 33, Fletcher Cox is over 30. They are going to have to sign Sanders to a second RB contract which is usually a bad idea.
People are grossly overestimating the Eagles. Last year, teams had a tough time stopping their offense when the Eagles were able to run the ball because the defense got gassed because of the three and outs by the teams backup QBs. Look at our second game against them, the Philly offense did nothing in the first half, but our defense could not do anymore because our offense kept going three and out Look at their games against the Saints with their third string QB or Washington with a guy from a practice squad. We will see, but I think the Eagles are getting way too much hype if you look underneath the hood.
I don't think any of these QBs are good enough to say that
a team will win because of him. I also think the Cowboys take a step backwards (not that they were even that good last year). I think right now its wide open, but if I had to guess:
1) Philly
2) Cowboys
3) Giants
4) Skins
Commanders are tougher than you guys are giving them credit for
The Eagles roster is MUCH better overall. Jordan Davis will be better than Fletcher Cox. Eagles win the division ,Dallas will be in the hunt for the wild card but ultimately fall short due to injuries.
If Jordan Davis will be better than Fletcher Cox, we made a huge mistake in taking Thibodeux. I'm not sure that he will be anywhere near Fletcher Cox. The Eagles were a 6 win team last year that just got fortunate to play a string of really really bad Qbs. Anytime they went against a good QB they got blown out of the building. Most of their topline talent is actually old. Slay is 31, Brandon Graham is 33 or 34, Lane Johnson is 32, Kelce is 33, Fletcher Cox is over 30. They are going to have to sign Sanders to a second RB contract which is usually a bad idea.
People are grossly overestimating the Eagles. Last year, teams had a tough time stopping their offense when the Eagles were able to run the ball because the defense got gassed because of the three and outs by the teams backup QBs. Look at our second game against them, the Philly offense did nothing in the first half, but our defense could not do anymore because our offense kept going three and out Look at their games against the Saints with their third string QB or Washington with a guy from a practice squad. We will see, but I think the Eagles are getting way too much hype if you look underneath the hood.
My position on Davis was overstated. He "could" be better than Fletcher Cox. I really like the player. I think they are playmakers scattered all over that team. Can beat you multiple ways.
That said, they are very beatable because of the QB. Whole division is still the weakest in the league.
RE: I don't think any of these QBs are good enough to say that
a team will win because of him. I also think the Cowboys take a step backwards (not that they were even that good last year). I think right now its wide open, but if I had to guess:
1) Philly
2) Cowboys
3) Giants
4) Skins
Dallas won 12 games last year, and they weren't that good. Those two don't go together.
The Dallas schedule tells you that they will be at least a 10 win team. The worst division record for Dallas under Prescott was 3-3 his first year. Since then Dallas has been virtually unbeatable in the division.
Throw in Jacksonville, Houston, Chicago, and Detroit. Of those 10 games Dallas will probably go 8-2 or 7-3.
The other 7 games are LA, GB, TB, Minnesota, Tennessee, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati. Give Dallas a split 3-4 or 4-3 and you see that their floor is 10 wins.
Dallas will win the division and be in the race for homefield in the NFC.
Hurts was declared the full time starter last year for the first time. And the Eagles made the playoffs.
Always glad to help.
is overall record is under 500.
Always glad to help.
PS - his QBR (your favorite stat) was 48.5 - one could argue they won in SPITE of him, not because of him.
For whatever number of times expressed, I don't like Hurts. And if I was a fan of that hideous franchise, I would want to find another solution yesterday. But he does find ways to win.
Hurts was declared the full time starter last year for the first time. And the Eagles made the playoffs.
Always glad to help.
is overall record is under 500.
Always glad to help.
PS - his QBR (your favorite stat) was 48.5 - one could argue they won in SPITE of him, not because of him.
For whatever number of times expressed, I don't like Hurts. And if I was a fan of that hideous franchise, I would want to find another solution yesterday. But he does find ways to win.
Unlike our QB.
He finds a way to win, yet his career record is under 500.
Got it.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Pretty straightforward to me...
For whatever number of times expressed, I don't like Hurts. And if I was a fan of that hideous franchise, I would want to find another solution yesterday. But he does find ways to win.
Unlike our QB.
He finds a way to win, yet his career record is under 500.
Got it.
I'm going to try this one more time. Hurts became the full-time starter in 2021. In 2020, he was a rookie who played a few games. The fairest way to evaluate him, then, is how he played as the starter for a full year, which was 2021. And the Eagles had a winning record and made the playoffs.
I mean, this isn't Advanced Placement Calculus here.
When trying to predict success there are obviously many factors to consider and QB certainly seems like it may be the most important one. However; looking at the NFC East starting in 2012 it didn't really work out that way. There was only one team with a QB who has a shot at the HOF in the division, Eli coming off his second SB MVP and in the his prime. The Giants haven't won the division since.
2012
Redskins* 10 6 (Griffin 15 starts and Cousins 1 start) - both QB's were rookies
New York Giants 9 7 (Romo-16 starts)
Dallas Cowboys 8 8 (Eli 16 starts)
Philadelphia 4 12 (Vick-10 starts and Foles-6 starts)
2013
Philadelphia Eagles* 10 6 (Vick-6 starts and Foles-10 starts)
Dallas Cowboys 8 8 (Romo-15 starts)
New York Giants 7 9 (Eli 16 starts)
Washington Redskins 3 13 (Griffin 13 starts and Cousins 3 starts)
2014
Cowboys* 12 4 (Romo-15 starts)
Philadelphia Eagles 10 6 (Foles-8 starts and Mark Sanchez 8 starts)
New York Giants 6 10 (Eli 16 starts)
Washington Redskins 4 12 (Griffin 7 starts and Cousins 5 starts and McCoy 4 starts)
2015
Washington Redskins* 9 7 (Cousins 16 starts)
Philadelphia Eagles 7 9 (Sam Bradford 14 starts and Mark Sanchez 2 starts)
New York Giants 6 10 (Eli 16 starts)
Dallas Cowboys 4 12 (Matt Cassel 7 starts - Romo 4 starts - Kellen Moore 2 starts and Brandon Wwwden 3 starts)
2016 Cowboys win division with a rookie fourth round draft pick at QB
2017 Eagles win the division and SB with Wentz and Foles
2018 Cowboys - Dak
Post Eli - he started 4 games
2019 Eagles - Wentz
2020 WFT - Alex Smith, Haskins and Kyle Allen
2021 Cowboys - Dak
Tough as nails, powerful who can win games. If the Eagles continue to have a very good OL he will get wins. If he has to win the game from the pocket without a run game probably not much more upside with him imv. Rookie contract sure. Highly paid QB requiring more QB'ing from the pocket unlikely.
I do think the Cowboys window is slowly closing, their best shot at making a deep run was probably last year imo. Still a talented team on paper.
So much for the Eagles depends on Hurts. I'm still not completely sold on what his ultimate upside is. But he definitely has some talented WRs to throw to now.
For whatever number of times expressed, I don't like Hurts. And if I was a fan of that hideous franchise, I would want to find another solution yesterday. But he does find ways to win.
Unlike our QB.
He finds a way to win, yet his career record is under 500.
Got it.
I'm going to try this one more time. Hurts became the full-time starter in 2021. In 2020, he was a rookie who played a few games. The fairest way to evaluate him, then, is how he played as the starter for a full year, which was 2021. And the Eagles had a winning record and made the playoffs.
I mean, this isn't Advanced Placement Calculus here.
Ok, fine - we'll play your game and throw out stats that hurt your argument.
His QBR for 2021 - again, that's your gold plated stat - was 48.5. To put in perspective how awful that is, Jones had a QBR rating that was higher than that in two of his three seasons.
So how much of the winning can really be attributed to him? Maybe - just maybe - they won games in spite of him and not because of him?
But I'm guessing now will once again the time you downplay QBR, as you have been known to do when it doesn't support your argument.
For whatever number of times expressed, I don't like Hurts. And if I was a fan of that hideous franchise, I would want to find another solution yesterday. But he does find ways to win.
Unlike our QB.
He finds a way to win, yet his career record is under 500.
Got it.
I'm going to try this one more time. Hurts became the full-time starter in 2021. In 2020, he was a rookie who played a few games. The fairest way to evaluate him, then, is how he played as the starter for a full year, which was 2021. And the Eagles had a winning record and made the playoffs.
I mean, this isn't Advanced Placement Calculus here.
Ok, fine - we'll play your game and throw out stats that hurt your argument.
His QBR for 2021 - again, that's your gold plated stat - was 48.5. To put in perspective how awful that is, Jones had a QBR rating that was higher than that in two of his three seasons.
So how much of the winning can really be attributed to him? Maybe - just maybe - they won games in spite of him and not because of him?
But I'm guessing now will once again the time you downplay QBR, as you have been known to do when it doesn't support your argument.
Or maybe they won because they played against a bunch of practice squad qbs
Personally I think Washington is going to be better than
what's being said here -- and that both Washington and Philly are improved over last year
Never-the-less, while I don't think that the Cowboys are necessarily improved, they dominated the division last year, so they are the clear favorites to do it again until proven otherwise - or they injure themselves out of contention
If WTF can get decent QB play from Wentz, they could surprise. They've got talent.
Historically, Dallas follows up a good season with a mediocre one. Eagles are probably the team to beat and Washington could be scary...but it is all dependent on QB play.
Cowboys records - ( New Window )
And you just know they will end up having a good draft. Will McClay somehow figures it out and players evolve.
As long as Jalen Hurts is the QB, I'm not buying them. Yes, he is a winner and figures it out somehow. A football player more than a QB. But ultimately you how to throw to win in this league and he just can't be counted on to perform there.
I have no idea what to expect from Washington yet. A talented roster but the QB can be the other team's best friend with his horrendous decision making...
You keep saying Hurts is a winner and he’s a sub-.500 player. You sure grade on a curve.
We gotta be better than the Commanders.
I'd be reasonably happy if we went 3-3 against our division. We were 1-5 last season.
I still think the standings will look like last year:
Dallas
Philly
Washington
NYG
I don't know, I don't see where they have added all this talent and have addressed their weaknesses.
Its kind of funny how things are viewed. We traded Leonard Williams for a 3 and a 5 knowing we would have to resign him and we got crucified up and down the east coast for being the biggest dummies in the world (and somewhat justifiably). They trade a one for AJ Brown, which is giving up 5 years of a possible premium player at a cap contained number, for a player who is probably in the top 10-15 WR in the league and resign for 25 million and they want to throw them parades for it.
Eagles build like the Giants did when we won a lot of games. Strong lines/front 7 and they added to it. Think next year they get a new QB.
WFT: Strong front 7. Some nice players. Wentz is a upgrade but his best day seem behind him. OL will be the key.
No clear front runner. Injuries will be a factor as always.
Dallas a very close Second.
Washington a very close Third.
And the Giants? Until proven otherwise, a very distant 32 out of 32 teams.
With Philly, I just don't see Hurts going in and winning a big game. The more film DC's see on him, the more they'll shut him down. Rest of the roster is solid.
Commanders are behind Dallas and Philly by quite a bit. QB questions, a front office that boggles things just as bad as ours. They may be a middle of the road team (6-8 wins) but I can also see a path to them collapsing and picking top 3 next year.
As long as Jalen Hurts is the QB, I'm not buying them. Yes, he is a winner and figures it out somehow.
LOL, what??
His W/L record is 9-10
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As long as Jalen Hurts is the QB, I'm not buying them. Yes, he is a winner and figures it out somehow.
LOL, what??
His W/L record is 9-10
Hurts was declared the full time starter last year for the first time. And the Eagles made the playoffs.
Always glad to help.
Washington is 2nd also because of their QB. Wentz should elevate the QB play making Washington a better team. I believe their defense also has a bounce back year. With a formidable defense they should be in every game.
Philadelphia is 3rd because no one trust Hurts. The front office is setup for next years draft because they aren't sure of him. If Philadelphia is hedging their bets, you should too.
New York is last because not only the QB, but they have a new coaching staff, new system, and new players. First year of a rebuild, there are just too many moving parts. I see another top ten selection next year.
Washington is 2nd also because of their QB. Wentz should elevate the QB play making Washington a better team. I believe their defense also has a bounce back year. With a formidable defense they should be in every game.
Philadelphia is 3rd because no one trust Hurts. The front office is setup for next years draft because they aren't sure of him. If Philadelphia is hedging their bets, you should too.
New York is last because not only the QB, but they have a new coaching staff, new system, and new players. First year of a rebuild, there are just too many moving parts. I see another top ten selection next year.
Carson Wentz sucks.
The Eagles are a better team than Washington right now.
2. Eagles
3. Boys
4. Skins
There's a fourth team in the division, and they are, for now, the fourth team in the division.
Medium term - Dallas
Long term - Philly
No team has a meaningful edge in coaching.
Dallas has the best QB. And likely the best defense.
Washington is simply landlocked in mediocrity.
Philly gets the long term nod because they have a young LT, imo had a great draft, and have an extra first next year from a team that may not make the playoffs. And 2 stud WRs under contract. I think Hurts sucks, which holds them back in the short/medium term, but they could be in good shape next year to get a better asset at QB than Dak.
Dallas having Diggs and Parsons gives them an argument for the long term too, but when tyron and zack martin hit the end there's risk their offense collapses. They are a completely different team when Tyron Smith doesn't play.
I think they are all beatable this year
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Dallas lost players, but they also added players to fill those holes. Its still to be determined if those replacement players will pan out. But what put's them ahead of the pack is their QB.
Washington is 2nd also because of their QB. Wentz should elevate the QB play making Washington a better team. I believe their defense also has a bounce back year. With a formidable defense they should be in every game.
Philadelphia is 3rd because no one trust Hurts. The front office is setup for next years draft because they aren't sure of him. If Philadelphia is hedging their bets, you should too.
New York is last because not only the QB, but they have a new coaching staff, new system, and new players. First year of a rebuild, there are just too many moving parts. I see another top ten selection next year.
Carson Wentz sucks.
The Eagles are a better team than Washington right now.
Wentz is better than Taylor Heinke. That should give them better QB play. I still believe Washington will be lead by their defense.
I just have a feeling they will be the surprise team of the year.
Dallas has taken some big hits to the roster. The OL isnt what it used to be and Dak is going to be under more pressure than he is used to. I wasnt a big fan of their draft.
Giants - We improved the roster and the OL. Our gains outweighed the losses. Health is the Giants biggest concern because we are paper thin. Just having a competent OL will improve the OL by leaps and bounds. Having an actual NFL Offense gameplan will help this team. If we find a way to keep Bradberry the Giants have improved the roster top to bottom.
Washington - I didnt like their draft at all. Carson Wentz has regressed and is more of a backup imo at this point. They lost their best OL and replaced him with Norwell who hasnt played well. They are tight against the cap as well so will need to adjust some players to get under the cap. Plus lots of big contract decisions for next season.
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As long as Jalen Hurts is the QB, I'm not buying them. Yes, he is a winner and figures it out somehow.
LOL, what??
His W/L record is 9-10
Hurts was declared the full time starter last year for the first time. And the Eagles made the playoffs.
Always glad to help.
is overall record is under 500.
Always glad to help.
PS - his QBR (your favorite stat) was 48.5 - one could argue they won in SPITE of him, not because of him.
If Jordan Davis will be better than Fletcher Cox, we made a huge mistake in taking Thibodeux. I'm not sure that he will be anywhere near Fletcher Cox. The Eagles were a 6 win team last year that just got fortunate to play a string of really really bad Qbs. Anytime they went against a good QB they got blown out of the building. Most of their topline talent is actually old. Slay is 31, Brandon Graham is 33 or 34, Lane Johnson is 32, Kelce is 33, Fletcher Cox is over 30. They are going to have to sign Sanders to a second RB contract which is usually a bad idea.
People are grossly overestimating the Eagles. Last year, teams had a tough time stopping their offense when the Eagles were able to run the ball because the defense got gassed because of the three and outs by the teams backup QBs. Look at our second game against them, the Philly offense did nothing in the first half, but our defense could not do anymore because our offense kept going three and out Look at their games against the Saints with their third string QB or Washington with a guy from a practice squad. We will see, but I think the Eagles are getting way too much hype if you look underneath the hood.
1) Philly
2) Cowboys
3) Giants
4) Skins
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Their D-Line is possibly the best in the NFL. They can cause havoc to any offense.
Dark cloud over that franchise right now. Rivera is a good coach but, some real bad juju in DC right now.
True that. Par for the course with ol' Danny boy. Commander Failure.
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The Eagles roster is MUCH better overall. Jordan Davis will be better than Fletcher Cox. Eagles win the division ,Dallas will be in the hunt for the wild card but ultimately fall short due to injuries.
If Jordan Davis will be better than Fletcher Cox, we made a huge mistake in taking Thibodeux. I'm not sure that he will be anywhere near Fletcher Cox. The Eagles were a 6 win team last year that just got fortunate to play a string of really really bad Qbs. Anytime they went against a good QB they got blown out of the building. Most of their topline talent is actually old. Slay is 31, Brandon Graham is 33 or 34, Lane Johnson is 32, Kelce is 33, Fletcher Cox is over 30. They are going to have to sign Sanders to a second RB contract which is usually a bad idea.
People are grossly overestimating the Eagles. Last year, teams had a tough time stopping their offense when the Eagles were able to run the ball because the defense got gassed because of the three and outs by the teams backup QBs. Look at our second game against them, the Philly offense did nothing in the first half, but our defense could not do anymore because our offense kept going three and out Look at their games against the Saints with their third string QB or Washington with a guy from a practice squad. We will see, but I think the Eagles are getting way too much hype if you look underneath the hood.
That said, they are very beatable because of the QB. Whole division is still the weakest in the league.
1) Philly
2) Cowboys
3) Giants
4) Skins
Dallas won 12 games last year, and they weren't that good. Those two don't go together.
The Dallas schedule tells you that they will be at least a 10 win team. The worst division record for Dallas under Prescott was 3-3 his first year. Since then Dallas has been virtually unbeatable in the division.
Throw in Jacksonville, Houston, Chicago, and Detroit. Of those 10 games Dallas will probably go 8-2 or 7-3.
The other 7 games are LA, GB, TB, Minnesota, Tennessee, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati. Give Dallas a split 3-4 or 4-3 and you see that their floor is 10 wins.
Dallas will win the division and be in the race for homefield in the NFC.
Hurts was declared the full time starter last year for the first time. And the Eagles made the playoffs.
Always glad to help.
is overall record is under 500.
Always glad to help.
PS - his QBR (your favorite stat) was 48.5 - one could argue they won in SPITE of him, not because of him.
For whatever number of times expressed, I don't like Hurts. And if I was a fan of that hideous franchise, I would want to find another solution yesterday. But he does find ways to win.
Unlike our QB.
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Their D-Line is possibly the best in the NFL. They can cause havoc to any offense.
Dark cloud over that franchise right now. Rivera is a good coach but, some real bad juju in DC right now.
They were a good defense on paper last season, but still ended up 7-10 and conceded 434 points - more than the Giants did.
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Hurts was declared the full time starter last year for the first time. And the Eagles made the playoffs.
Always glad to help.
is overall record is under 500.
Always glad to help.
PS - his QBR (your favorite stat) was 48.5 - one could argue they won in SPITE of him, not because of him.
For whatever number of times expressed, I don't like Hurts. And if I was a fan of that hideous franchise, I would want to find another solution yesterday. But he does find ways to win.
Unlike our QB.
He finds a way to win, yet his career record is under 500.
Got it.
For whatever number of times expressed, I don't like Hurts. And if I was a fan of that hideous franchise, I would want to find another solution yesterday. But he does find ways to win.
Unlike our QB.
He finds a way to win, yet his career record is under 500.
Got it.
I'm going to try this one more time. Hurts became the full-time starter in 2021. In 2020, he was a rookie who played a few games. The fairest way to evaluate him, then, is how he played as the starter for a full year, which was 2021. And the Eagles had a winning record and made the playoffs.
I mean, this isn't Advanced Placement Calculus here.
2012
Redskins* 10 6 (Griffin 15 starts and Cousins 1 start) - both QB's were rookies
New York Giants 9 7 (Romo-16 starts)
Dallas Cowboys 8 8 (Eli 16 starts)
Philadelphia 4 12 (Vick-10 starts and Foles-6 starts)
2013
Philadelphia Eagles* 10 6 (Vick-6 starts and Foles-10 starts)
Dallas Cowboys 8 8 (Romo-15 starts)
New York Giants 7 9 (Eli 16 starts)
Washington Redskins 3 13 (Griffin 13 starts and Cousins 3 starts)
2014
Cowboys* 12 4 (Romo-15 starts)
Philadelphia Eagles 10 6 (Foles-8 starts and Mark Sanchez 8 starts)
New York Giants 6 10 (Eli 16 starts)
Washington Redskins 4 12 (Griffin 7 starts and Cousins 5 starts and McCoy 4 starts)
2015
Washington Redskins* 9 7 (Cousins 16 starts)
Philadelphia Eagles 7 9 (Sam Bradford 14 starts and Mark Sanchez 2 starts)
New York Giants 6 10 (Eli 16 starts)
Dallas Cowboys 4 12 (Matt Cassel 7 starts - Romo 4 starts - Kellen Moore 2 starts and Brandon Wwwden 3 starts)
2016 Cowboys win division with a rookie fourth round draft pick at QB
2017 Eagles win the division and SB with Wentz and Foles
2018 Cowboys - Dak
Post Eli - he started 4 games
2019 Eagles - Wentz
2020 WFT - Alex Smith, Haskins and Kyle Allen
2021 Cowboys - Dak
I do think the Cowboys window is slowly closing, their best shot at making a deep run was probably last year imo. Still a talented team on paper.
So much for the Eagles depends on Hurts. I'm still not completely sold on what his ultimate upside is. But he definitely has some talented WRs to throw to now.
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In comment 15696889 bw in dc said:
For whatever number of times expressed, I don't like Hurts. And if I was a fan of that hideous franchise, I would want to find another solution yesterday. But he does find ways to win.
Unlike our QB.
He finds a way to win, yet his career record is under 500.
Got it.
I'm going to try this one more time. Hurts became the full-time starter in 2021. In 2020, he was a rookie who played a few games. The fairest way to evaluate him, then, is how he played as the starter for a full year, which was 2021. And the Eagles had a winning record and made the playoffs.
I mean, this isn't Advanced Placement Calculus here.
Ok, fine - we'll play your game and throw out stats that hurt your argument.
His QBR for 2021 - again, that's your gold plated stat - was 48.5. To put in perspective how awful that is, Jones had a QBR rating that was higher than that in two of his three seasons.
So how much of the winning can really be attributed to him? Maybe - just maybe - they won games in spite of him and not because of him?
But I'm guessing now will once again the time you downplay QBR, as you have been known to do when it doesn't support your argument.
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In comment 15696996 speedywheels said:
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In comment 15696889 bw in dc said:
For whatever number of times expressed, I don't like Hurts. And if I was a fan of that hideous franchise, I would want to find another solution yesterday. But he does find ways to win.
Unlike our QB.
He finds a way to win, yet his career record is under 500.
Got it.
I'm going to try this one more time. Hurts became the full-time starter in 2021. In 2020, he was a rookie who played a few games. The fairest way to evaluate him, then, is how he played as the starter for a full year, which was 2021. And the Eagles had a winning record and made the playoffs.
I mean, this isn't Advanced Placement Calculus here.
Ok, fine - we'll play your game and throw out stats that hurt your argument.
His QBR for 2021 - again, that's your gold plated stat - was 48.5. To put in perspective how awful that is, Jones had a QBR rating that was higher than that in two of his three seasons.
So how much of the winning can really be attributed to him? Maybe - just maybe - they won games in spite of him and not because of him?
But I'm guessing now will once again the time you downplay QBR, as you have been known to do when it doesn't support your argument.
Or maybe they won because they played against a bunch of practice squad qbs
Never-the-less, while I don't think that the Cowboys are necessarily improved, they dominated the division last year, so they are the clear favorites to do it again until proven otherwise - or they injure themselves out of contention
I think Philly's season depends on Hurts. Will he progress, or will NFL defenses have a years worth of film on him and game-plan accordingly?
I think the Commanders and the Giants should improve; but how much?
Health is always the big wildcard.
So it's totally open. I wouldn't count out the Commanders or the Giants.