Monday, September 30, 2013

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.

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