Eagles get their's against the Broncos. Drop to 1-3

Well there weren't many positives to take from the week 4 blow out in Mile High yesterday as the Eagles are now 1-3. Yes you can say this offense can't seem to find its way with the new look offense and yes you can say that the defense is historically bad again, especially the secondary. These statements are true but to me are not as big of concerns as they may seem to the rowdy Eagles fan base. It is totally understandable to be upset with the 1-3 Eagles, but only 1 game back from the division lead and a division match up against a win less Giants poses a big opportunity for the Eagles. I am taking a optimistic approach to how the year has gone so far as we have dropped 3 straight. I believe Vick has looked good but it seems the offense doesn't know how to make adjustments on the fly. He is healthy and really is making the most out of a thin receiving core. Boy could this team really use Jeremy Maclin. The Broncos defense was a nightmare for Vick who was flushed out of the pocket and forced to make plays with his legs almost every play. Rogers-Cromartie did a good job on Desean Jackson which eliminates any production from our outside receivers. I believe everybody can see how bad Riley Cooper is playing so far. He could not create any separation against Denver which he hasn't been able to do all season. As for the defense, I don't want to get into it. We need corner and safety help but won't really be able to find a answer outside of our team until the NFL draft in May. We need Earl Wolff to come along quickly and get Patrick Chung healthy to be able to stay in football games. Peyton Manning attacked Bradley Fletcher and Carry Williams in single coverage and made them pay when they bit on his fakes. Williams really hasn't done anything to impress me this year. Fletcher has struggled but clearly is our best corner. I like how our interior line has played but where is the pass rush? You could say it is the scheme, or the personnel. I believe it is just that Billy Davis is playing a more conservative type defense with Barwin mostly in coverage. Barwin and Fletcher Cox lead the team with 2 each and the Eagles have a total of 10 sacks. Not bad but not really spectacular either. What Davis needs to do is keep Vinny Curry on the active roster every game. He was a menace when on the field Thursday Night against the Chiefs in Week 3 and then didn't see the field again in week 4. I am still feeling good for the Eagles, hey just think the Broncos may go 19-0.....we are not the only one that will get killed by Denver this year. Next up is a struggling Giants team that the Eagles can honestly pick apart in the fast paced offense.

Eagles vs Chiefs/Broncos Preview/Recap

The Eagles had a disappointing  loss on last Thursday night against the Chiefs in what was more of a 2012 type game then a 2013 Chip Kelly offensive one. The game was a disaster from the start with 2 costly turnovers and the offense just could not get anything going. I feel like Vick was the best player on offense the first two games but in the third, he was simply holding them back. Like he said in his press conference he was second guessing himself on his reads and tried to do too much, as he has normally since playing for the Eagles. The defense was very solid and stopped the run early and made Alex Smith uncomfortable.....do I really have to say word for word what happened in this game? Did you not watch it? I am pretty sure if you didn't then you wouldn't be reading it so lets get into a delicious week 4 match up of two offensive power houses in the NFL. There has already been some trash talk going on....well not really trash talk per say but Peyton Manning came out after his Monday night impressive performance saying how the Eagles have a unfair advantage with 12 days to prepare compared to the Broncos 6. I don't want to hear it #18 you are 3-0 and are the clear cut favorite in this game. Chip Kelly came out and said "We will play in the parking lot if we have to" saying it kinda chippy (No pun intended)....cheesy well perhaps but I don't give a hoot. Lesean McCoy said if he was a betting man, he would put his cash flow on the Eagles. This is actually going to be close people. On the NFLExperts Wager show I predicted 90 points to be scored in this game combined. Both are fast paced offenses but honestly, we need to control the pace of the game and keep Peyton Manning off of the field. Yes, Chip Kelly wants to prove that this offense can work in the NFL and building a foundation around is key, but with how good this Broncos offense is, I just don't see the need to rush the game. I predict an Eagles victory..... that's right I said it, and if you don't like it you can't take it up with my be-hind. I'm out.

Eagle Eye Focus Podcast Chargers Recap/Chiefs Week 3 Preview

Eagles Defense Could Be Historically Bad.....Again

The Eagles stand at 1-1 with 63 total points scored, Michael Vick is off to the hottest start of his career, Desean Jackson can't be stopped as well as Lesean McCoy who are perfect fits for the offense, so why is there concern for this Eagles team that stands tied for first in the NFC East? Well I will tell you why, the defense couldn't stop me from scoring at least 30 points. Monday Night against the Redskins they had 2 quick turnovers and looked great, that was optimistic but then week 2 vs the Chargers struck. The Eagles went back to their historically bad secondary woes with Bradley Fletcher out with a concussion and Carry Williams playing like a rookie with these unnecessary penalties. Nate Allen just isn't a starting caliber safety for a team that is ready to compete now. Patrick Chung has been solid no complaints there except for this moment that had me throwing food at my television.

The pass rush only recorded 1 sack against King Dunlap...yes King Dunlap and the struggling Chargers O-line. Is this a product of the defense? Or simply we don't have much talent at the pass rush? Trent Cole we all know can do it but with the OLB switch, we just might need a sole pass rusher aka Vinny Curry. Curry could be the answer to the problem, Brandon Graham has played absolutely terrible to me he just hasn't made the position switch well like fellow teammate Trent Cole has. Maybe its time to get Vinny Curry in the game and get hunting. You know that guy you spent a second round pick on last year...HOWIE LISTEN TO ME START CURRY! At this point I am very comfortable with where the Eagles stand, all NFC East teams lost in Week 2 and all the defenses have been atrocious, luckily for the Eagles their offense has been stellar. If the veteran defense doesn't pick it up against the Chiefs, you can count on changes at the positions. I am hoping Earl Wolff can progress and replace Nate Allen as the starter next to Chung. For corner we just are very slim at the position when it comes to talent. Bradly Fletcher showed he was a big loss against the Chargers and after Boykin....Hughes, Poyer? Just not that "IT" factor at the position.....so there goes the draft talk for the Eagles who will be targeting secondary this season and the next off season. YUCK the off season I don't want to mention that for quite some time. Anyway this defense could be as worse as last year, lets hope not of course.

What is different from Chip Kelly and Andy Reid (In Time for Week 3)

Everybody knows the story about the 14 year head coach of the Eagles Andy Reid, The pass happy, jolly, NFC title cursed head coach that is now a Kansas City Chief. Also by now I am sure you have heard of that fast pace offense head coach from Oregon named Chip Kelly who has 63 points already from 2 games. Now with Kelly being Reid's replacement and all, what is the one big difference I have noticed between the coaches and their styles? Well I will tell you, This is going to be short and sweet and yes some may disagree but what I've seen from Chip Kelly since losing to the Chargers is adjustment to his coaching style (to an extent). He isn't focusing all on offense in practice and press conferences now its all defense. This is what coaches need to do yes HEAD COACHES not OFFENSIVE HEAD COACHES OR DEFENSIVE....sorry I hate when coaches are one sided and only focus on that side....then why are you a head coach? Chip Kelly and Billy Davis are making the necessary adjustments to be able to shut down Jamal Charles and the Chiefs Thursday night and that is something that Andy Reid could not do, and that is adjust on the fly!  

Eagles vs Chargers Week 2 Preview

The Philadelphia Eagles open up the link for the first time tomorrow at one o'clock after a big time performance against the Redskins on Monday night. The Eagles take on the Chargers who also played Monday night and lost a thriller against the Houston Texans. With how we  ll Chip Kelly's offense played against the Redskins, the Eagles have been the talk of the week. Michael Vick, Lesean McCoy, and Desean Jackson all were incredible and look to continue that against a struggling Chargers defense that let up 28 unanswered points vs the Houston Texans. Give the Eagles credit too, With 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery, Billy Davis's defense was ready to answer the call and against Philip Rivers and Ryan Matthews, It might actually be a good match up for the defense. With Bradley Fletcher out with a concussion, expect Brandon Boykin and Jordan Poyer to play a big role in the secondary. The key match up Trent Cole vs King Dunlap is going to be a field day for #58. Just remember last year with King Dunlap starting.....glad he is on the opposite side this time. Another thing I have noticed is Billy Davis is using Mychal Kendricks in a more aggressive manner with blitzing. The Eagles didn't properly utilize Kendricks last year who was more in coverage when he was used too in college going forward not back. For the offense the Eagles hope to continue to run the football but in a different way. Lesean McCoy had 31 carries which could be too much but remember when last year critics were saying they used him to little? Around 25 carries is perfect if they can get more touches for Bryce Brown and actually get Polk to play on offense. The read option was unstoppable against the Redskins with Vick running for 54 yards and a touchdown off it, it will be another tough match up vs a future hall of famer Dwight Freeney. With the Eagles having success in the fast pace offense against Ryan Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo, they should be able to keep it going but how long can they keep it up? The Eagles ran sooo many plays in the first half but with a 33-7 lead, Chip put his foot off the gas a little bit in order to kill the clock. People are curious on how long they are going to do it but it is pretty simple, if they are in a early close game then its fast pace, if the Eagles are up 35-28 with 1:55, why on earth would they hurry up? This is a perfect match up for the Eagles to take advantage and improve to 2-0 in what is going to be a tough NFC East race, I believe the Eagles take it with ease 35-21. The defense won't be stellar, but it will get the job done like it did in 2010, the defense that reminds me of this years.

Bradley Fletcher misses 3rd practice in a row

The Eagles starting corner Bradley Fletcher suffered a concussion against the Redskins Monday night and has not practiced since. Fletcher odds are will not play so expect Brandon Boykin and Jordan Poyer to start on the outside and the slot. Brandon Hughes will also play a big roll against the Chargers. Now the question is does Fletcher still have a guaranteed starting spot? He look ok against the Redskins but if Boykin has another great game, Billy Davis will have a big decision to make.

Vinny Curry can't seem to get on the field

The Philadelphia Eagles took Vinny Curry from Marshall in the second round of the 2012 draft with high hopes that he would become a big contributor along side Trent Cole. Well that just hasn't happened. Curry was inactive again Monday Night now being his 11th game inactive out of the 17 he has played in his NFL career.Curry had a strong preseason after making the switch to 3-4 defensive end instead of going OLB with Trent Cole and Brandon Graham. I personally thought that Curry was going to be a big part of the rotation between Cox, Thorton, Logan, Square, Geathers, Curry......wow that is one deep defensive line. Yet you want to tell me that Square and Geathers are better options every game then Vinny Curry? Yes according to Billy Davis it was the type of team Washington is and that "He was the odd man out" so maybe home against San Diego, Square is inactive and Curry gets the nod. That could be what the Eagles are planning on doing and I am totally fine with that, but you can't keep this kid on the sidelines with how could this defense could be with him on it. Like CSNPhilly.com reported many fans and analysts are in serious doubt and confusion of Vinny Curry's Philadelphia Eagles's career.

Also Reports is that Vinny Curry's agent said he is open to a trade....and the saga continues. 

Eagle Eye Focus Podcast Eagles vs Redskins Week 1 Recap

Eagles def Redskins 33-27

Why didn't the Eagles use James Casey?

The Eagles used many different schemes vs the Redskins but one player that they went after in free agency, Tight End James Casey didn't play a single snap at offense. I don't understand exactly why he didn't play, obviously they want Celek and Ertz on the field and rightfully so. Celek had a big time touchdown and some nice receptions as well as Ertz grabbing a nice pass and good pass protection. Casey is a versatile guy everybody knows that, so why no FB, Slot WR, and especially a three tight end set which we did not see last night. It could help out the Eagles stay fresh with the fast pace offense and they are paying Casey a lot of money not to play offense and only special teams. I believe Kelly will put in some plays this week for Casey and perhaps some 2 tight ends split wide and one on the line type formations. Just a thought but philadelphiaeagles.com Adam Caplan (NFL Insider) also noticed Casey was not out there but made two tremendous plays on special teams. If the Eagles don't get Casey out on the field often, it will be very puzzling to say the least. A talented player that could line up anywhere should be able to fit in a college type system like the one Chip Kelly has in place.

Eagles win wild one 33-27

The Eagles fast paced offense is no joke. With 53 plays of offense heading into the second half and a 33-7 lead, it looked like the Eagles had it in the bag. RG3 got comfortable in the second half to march down with 20 unanswered points but the Eagles blitz packages and strong secondary bailed them out of a late quarter triumph the Redskins were attempting to pull off. Michael Vick finished with 203 yards and 2 touchdowns as well as....NO INTS! Lesean McCoy was 1 yard short of his career record for yards with 31 carries for 184 yards and a touchdown. The Eagle Eye Focus Podcast recap will be tomorrow with all the latest news on the Eagles big week 1 WIN!

Eagles vs Redskins prediction

The Eagles season opener is here! Monday Night Football will bring a lot of interesting headlines and some mar key match ups. A battle between two mobile quarterbacks that have a lot of read option in their offense and some struggling defenses, expect it to be a shootout. All the questions about what Chip Kelly is going do will be answered. Will the Eagles use 3 Tight Ends a lot? How much read option will be implicated into the offense? How much will they use all of the running backs with the fast pace offense? There should be a lot of those things that effect the outcome of this game but the one that will decide this matchup is.....Turnovers. I don't need to go into what happened last year with the Eagles offense turnover wise, this year Vick will have the ball out quick and they will be running the football a whole lot more. I don't expect many mistakes by either team based on how the offenses are run which is why this should be such a great game. I expect the Eagles defense to struggle but I think the secondary is actually going to have a nice game with a good match up.

Here is my prediction for the game!

Eagles 35-31 Redskins

Michael Vick 23/34 231 Yds 2 TDS 1 INT

Lesean McCoy 21 Rushes 125 yards 2 TDS

Desean Jackson 4 Rec 94 YDS 1 TD

What to take from Riley Cooper vs Carry Williams Fight

To me it isn't about the racial slur or anything Cooper and Williams have disputed over.....its just Carry Williams being a hot headed.....well he is being exactly himself. He is just being the over exaggerated guy he always has been. That is all I have to say on this matter I just wanna stop with the off season headlines because nothing else is occurring....ITS REGULAR SEASON TIME BABY!

Nate Allen named starter over Earl Wolff

The Eagles have decided on the starting safety next to Patrick Chung for Monday Night vs the Washington Redskins. Nate Allen has had a rough career since his rookie year and really has not done much to impress in the preseason either which is why I question the move. I believe the Eagles should have went with the rookie in Earl Wolff, yes he has struggled but if both struggle, I'm taking Wolff who to me has looked better than Nate. The Eagle Eye Focus Podcast Preview of the Redskins will be aired tomorrow at 3 30! FOOTBALL IS BACK!