And then the meltdown when Sam tears his ACL in the pre-season and Mark Sanchez is their starting QB again?
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And then the meltdown when Sam tears his ACL in the pre-season and Mark Sanchez is their starting QB again?
Alligatorjandro
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Who do you think will be the top 10 pick that throws the whole draft off?
Poor Eagles-Age.
Probably whatever the Jets do.
I think I'm the only Mariota-stan here. The rest of Eagles-GAF seems pretty content to go into the season with Bradford as QB if need be. They are all crazy IMO.
#MariotaOrBust
yankeehater
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I want Bradford to be the QB this year. I am very excited to see what he can do in Chip's system.
The_Darkest_Red
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I think it's a decent plan as long as Bradford stays healthy. Certainly an upgrade over what they had last year.
Short video from the empty MLB game
You can hear the pitch hitting the catcher's mitt and everything even though they're playing music :jnc
You can hear the pitch hitting the catcher's mitt and everything even though they're playing music :jnc
BaltimoreLarry
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The game is free right now on MLB.tv. I recommend listening with the park audio. It's surreal.
First you have to tell me who you are referring to when you say this. Most of Eagles-Gaf is pretty against the trade up especially due to the players/assets mentioned.
Personally while I want MM and would be ok with giving up a ton, I just dont think the Eagles will. Bradford to me was always plan b when they realized they would have to give up way too much. I am certain he will be the opening game starter.
Im less worried about Bradford or Sanchez starting than I am about the D improving and in particular the secondary. The biggest reason the past two years, and even further back with Reid, the team has been garbage has been the play of the secondary. If adding Maxwell, Thurmond, and hopefully a top CB/S prospect improves the secondary enough, the team might be 2-3 games better overall no matter who is at QB.
Thats why adding a Byron Jones, Eric Rowe, or some of the top CB/S hybrids intrigues me a ton. Its also where I see them focusing most in rounds 1-3.
Foles/Sanchez played about the same last year. They were serviceable, at times great, but overall just average to good. But the system allowed them to still move the ball and score a lot. If Bradford is healthy he should be an improvement over both of them. At worst he will play at their level which we know the team can win with. If he gets hurt then Sanchez is probably the best back up QB a team can have.
I feel like Eagles-GAF is severely underestimating how bad Sam Bradford is.
Chip is racist and won't start Him.
pyrealnova
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I really don't think the trade for Mariota is going to happen. Media and fans keep spouting the WILDCARD Chip nonsense for clicks and to keep false hope alive. If anything the whole wildcard big balls Chip talk only further convinces me that we WON'T get Mariota -- Chip always does the opposite of what's expected. Plus he has repeatedly said they wouldn't mortgage the future of the team for one player, and I believe him.
On top of that, even if it was Chip's plan to move up in the draft I don't think you trade away guys like Foles and Shady, who were clearly expendable from Chip's POV, without acquiring ammo to move up. The team did its due diligence on Bradford and gave up resources to acquire him. He's the guy moving forward. The media just can't bear the thought of giving up on those ridiculous "All Hope Is Not Lost for Mariota to Eagles" headlines. I just hope all this nonsense ends with the draft.
On top of that, even if it was Chip's plan to move up in the draft I don't think you trade away guys like Foles and Shady, who were clearly expendable from Chip's POV, without acquiring ammo to move up. The team did its due diligence on Bradford and gave up resources to acquire him. He's the guy moving forward. The media just can't bear the thought of giving up on those ridiculous "All Hope Is Not Lost for Mariota to Eagles" headlines. I just hope all this nonsense ends with the draft.
Grover Cleveland
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Cam Newton reaffirmed his commitment to the Panthers for the long term today.
Meaning he's definitely jumping at that $250 million contract from Jerruh at first opportunity
Meaning he's definitely jumping at that $250 million contract from Jerruh at first opportunity
woah new eagles that has actually been here like 6 years. dat .16 posts per day average
BertramCooper
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Ugh at this Browns/Mariota talk.
UGH.
UGH.
The_Darkest_Red
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It's just talk. There is way too much of it this time of year.
BertramCooper
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The Browns front office is stupid enough to do it. That's what troubles me.
pyrealnova
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Ok? People like you are the reason I never feel the need to post.
BlackGhost
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I've literally said we would be interested in Mariota since the very first offseason thread. The Browns don't want to give up picks, but if the price is right they'll make a trade. I won't pretend like it'll be the worst thing to happen.
The Titans report early just seemed like them trying to up interest in the #2 pick. Personally don't think it would cost as much as others think. Not saying it's definitely gonna happen though
If he hits that 4-6 range I think talks will get serious
I gotta go now, and continue making shit maps in my GIS class.
The Titans report early just seemed like them trying to up interest in the #2 pick. Personally don't think it would cost as much as others think. Not saying it's definitely gonna happen though
If he hits that 4-6 range I think talks will get serious
I gotta go now, and continue making shit maps in my GIS class.
Wolfgunblood Garopa
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They won't. They need starters, and they need both 1st round picks.
Himynameischris
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I'm bored at work
Relax man, i didnt mean anything by my post
Confrontation
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You were correct.
Dutch Gronk
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Alligatorjandro
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8 pm
At the exact same time.
Futurevoid
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Texans...
shadyspace
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Why would you subject yourself to that? I'm going on a weekday morning.
Farmer has to do the right thing and trade to get the second pick in the draft. Bring us the Mariota. I'll drive Johnny to the airport my damn self if it means getting Marcus. The Jets will draft Mariota if he falls to them anyway so Farmer needs to put in work. Please pass on Jameis Tampa Bay.
I can't fucking wait until the draft starts.
I can't fucking wait until the draft starts.
Confrontation
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Yo, what the fuck. Fuck MM
Lovie Smith and Jason Licht shouldn't bother returning to Tampa if they don't return with Winston or Mariota. If they take Leonard Williams or trade down I'm done. If we trade down and then try to make it up by drafting one of these late round QBs I'll drive to Tampa and knee cap Lovie myself.
Alligatorjandro
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no squeeing in the theater
Futurevoid
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Not that Stevie Brown was anything special - he wasn't. However coming off of an ACL tear, I would have liked for the Giants to resign him. To at least have a veteran presence there.
The safety position has to be the biggest question mark on the team right now. It's going to be interesting to see what direction Reese goes with it. Frankly, as much of a question mark as it is, its not like we were getting amazing production out of the position last season either. (how much of that was Fewell? How much of it was the players?)
The safety position has to be the biggest question mark on the team right now. It's going to be interesting to see what direction Reese goes with it. Frankly, as much of a question mark as it is, its not like we were getting amazing production out of the position last season either. (how much of that was Fewell? How much of it was the players?)
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